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Butch Cat

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For the dog with the same name from the Tex Avery Cartoons, see Butch Dog


Butch Cat is the tetartagonist in the Tom and Jerry series. He is a black and gray alley cat, who appears generally a friend/rival of Tom Cat.

Biography[]

Tom and Jerry[]

Baby Puss (2)

Butch's first apperance in Baby Puss.

Butch was originally created by Hugh Harman for the MGM short The Alley Cat along with Toodles Galore; a character model sheet for the short refers to him as Tom.[1] His first appearance in the Tom and Jerry cartoons was Baby Puss, alongside Topsy and the already-established Meathead.

In Butch's second appearance in Springtime for Thomas, he becomes a rival to Tom over Toodles Galore's (or another female cat) affections, which is a recurring trope in a couple of other cartoons (including the 1951 short Casanova Cat).

Baby butch animation test by fabiorosendo-dakpjyb

Butch Cat dressed as a kitten with Tom.

In Trap Happy, he helps Tom get rid of Jerry and in A Mouse in a House, Butch is depicted as a house cat along with Tom owned by Mammy Two Shoes who demands the two lazy cats to catch the mouse. He also competes with Tom in order to catch Jerry, and sometimes he and Tom work together throughout the short to catch Jerry, though both often fail miserably. Butch is also shown to be is the leader of the Alley Cats (usually consisting of Lightning, Topsy, and Meathead) who sometimes accompany him (especially during social gatherings). They are also friends with Tom and at times, join him in chasing or tormenting Jerry.

Butch's last appearance in the original Tom and Jerry cartoon was Blue Cat Blues. Additionally, he appeared in the Spike and Tyke short Scat Cats, replacing Tom as George and Joan's cat.

After the original era, Butch and some other characters wouldn't appear in media (aside from the mid-90s comics strips) until after the Turner-Warner merger around the late 90's.

Tom and Jerry Tales[]

Butch also appears in the Tom and Jerry Tales series. In the first season, Butch's voice sounds like a Bobcat Goldthwait impersonation (which matches with how he sounds in Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring). In season 2, his voice changes to a more generic Brooklyn "tough guy" voice, which it fits his personality and nature more. In the episode Beach Bully Bingo, he appears in red swimwear. He also appears more muscular, having well-trained pecs and stomach muscles. He also flexes his arm muscles and slightly appears to have abs. Often he is mistaken as the muscular bodybuilder cat who is as strong as Spike isn't the same as Butch.

The Tom and Jerry Show (2014)[]

In The Tom and Jerry Show (2014), Butch is a major character in the series. He has a Brooklyn accent by voice actor, Joey D'Auria.

In the series run, he notably relies on dirty tactics compared to his other incarnations where is willing physical to win. He has smitten with his own girlfriend, Dollface and flirts with her, despite this he also tries to make his rounds with Toots as well. Here, Butch has a closer friendship with Meathead than he does with Lightning or Topsy. Oftenly the two are a duo with Butch being smart and Meathead being dumb dynamic and elaborate together many times.

Characteristics[]

Personality[]

Butch is often portrayed as a street-smart, rough-around-the-edges cat. He carries an air of confidence and swagger, often positioning himself as a rival to Tom. His tough demeanor is complemented by his physical build, which reinforces his assertive personality.

Butch is not just brawn; he often comes up with clever schemes and tricks to achieve his goals. His cunning nature allows him to devise plans to capture prey (usually Jerry) or to take over situations to his advantage.

He tends to act out of self-interest, often trying to take what he wants without regard for others. His opportunistic behavior leads him to team up with or betray others, usually when it suits him.

Despite his tough exterior, Butch can also exhibit moments of vulnerability, especially when he faces defeat or humiliation. This trait adds depth to his character and may evoke some sympathy from the audience.

In certain episodes, Butch displays flirtatious behavior, particularly toward female cats. This behavior offers a humorous contrast to his otherwise tough persona.

Other Traits[]

Butch Cat is a prominent character in both the classic Hanna-Barbera era (1940-1958) and the modern iterations of "Tom and Jerry," showcasing a diverse array of behaviors throughout his many appearances. Originally, Butch is characterized as a loud-mouthed cat, a trait that continues to define him in contemporary episodes. He often babbles on about things that don’t concern him, leading to frustration from Tom or Spike. His mischievous antics frequently escalate tensions, making him a formidable presence in the series.

Butch is known to revel in social gatherings at Tom's house, often accompanied by his gang. Like Tom, he is an adversary of Jerry and has a penchant for "stealing" the affections of female cats that Tom is trying to impress. His womanizing tendencies are highlighted in episodes such as "Springtime for Thomas" and "Casanova Cat," where his flirtatious behavior takes center stage. Interestingly, in the "Tom and Jerry Tales" episode "Beach Bully Bingo," Butch exhibits an unusual crush on Jerry's girlfriend, Toots, adding a layer of complexity to his character. In the 2014 series "The Tom and Jerry Show," he adopts a more cunning persona, as seen in the episode "Wish Bone," where he scams Tom by trading his cat food for a bone he found in the trash. His antics continue in the episode "The Devil You Know," where a nightmare prompts him to behave overly kind to everyone, leading Tuffy to intervene in hopes of restoring his old, more intimidating self. In the Season 4 episode titled "The Maltese Pigeon," Butch attempts to intimidate a pigeon statue (housing Crooked Eddie) and is taunted by the narrator, who challenges his courage. Feeling offended by the narrator’s jibe that he lacks guts, Butch tries to prove his toughness, only to be humorously thwarted when Crooked Eddie breaks free, slamming him on the head.

Appearance[]

Butch is a black Tuxedo Cat with white (or yellow) and black eyes. Though usually consistent in his appearance, in Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring and Tom and Jerry Tales, Butch has a bandage wrapped around his tail, a detail that was seen with Lightning and Meathead in the original short films.

In Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring, he is heavily redesigned to resemble a black recolor of Meathead, indicating that he and Meathead are merged as a single character known as "Alley Cat" in that film.

War of the Whiskers[]

Butch appears in Tom and Jerry in War of the Whiskers, he is a challenger, and he is the one of the two skillful fighters of the eleven characters. his punches and kicks are similar to Tom except faster.

When he wins, he will do a victory dance, but when defeated, he collapses to the ground and slaps himself.

In Challenge mode, He is the only character to fight Lion. he also fights Jerry twice (Normal and Monster Jerry).

Appearances[]

Tom and Jerry[]

MGM[]

Spike and Tyke[]

Films[]

The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show[]

Tom and Jerry Tales[]

Season 1[]

Season 2[]

The Tom and Jerry Show (2014)[]

Season 1[]

Season 2[]

Season 3[]

Season 4[]

Season 5[]

Tom and Jerry in New York[]

Season 1[]

Season 2[]

Gallery[]

Main article: Butch Cat/Gallery

Trivia[]

  • Butch Cat has been married two times, his first wife the white cat from Blue Cat Blues and it might be confirmed that Butch and his wife divorced because Butch got drunk, and when Butch met Dollface, he flirts with her and she became his girlfriend/second wife. She is even acknowledged as being his wife in All That Glitters.
    • Despite this, Butch flirts with and is in love with Toots (who erroneously credited as "Toodles") in certain episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show that were released even after Dollface was introduced, such as Charm School Dropouts, Hangin' Tough, and Tom Quixote. This could imply that Butch is in love with both Toots and Dollface, especially they're both highly attractive female cats.
  • In most modern-day Tom and Jerry productions, a jazz-styled guitar riff plays whenever Butch speaks or is on-screen.
    • Some of these musical instances are very reminiscent to the theme song of Dog City.
  • In Duck Sitting, Butch mentions that he is allergic to goldenrod.
  • His design is slightly similar to Blackie Cat from Tex Avery's cartoons, only Butch is more detailed, and the former is skinnier.
  • In Top Dog reveals that Butch has a fear of snakes.
  • In the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer version from 40s & 50s, some of Butch's appearances usually are accompanied with an instrumental of Over The Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz movie from 1939.
  • He had gained yellow eyes like Tom in The Tom and Jerry Show (2014) and Tom and Jerry in York.

References[]

  1. ↑ "The Other Tom Cat"

2. [1]

3. ☀https://jen-vu.com/tom-jerry

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