Tom & Jerry......A tribute to Barbera

Few creators have the opportunity to see their creations grow bigger than themselves. But it takes a genius to figure out something that transcends borders, generations, sexes, age barriers and multitudes of lives. Joe Barbera is no more. What he left behind is such cuteness that makes a deep void to fill. Tom & Jerry were not mere cartoon characters. They symbolised life. Their constant struggles, pranks & emotions made things much simpler. Barbera & Hanna not just made animation out of 'Tom & Jerry',' The Flintstones', 'Yogi Bear', ' Scooby Doo', 'Johnny Quest', 'The Jetsons'....& more-they made them a part of our little existence back then. It made the complexity of being kids that much more meaningful. All my 'kiddish' memories, more or less revolve around these larger than life cartoon characters. They somehow had all the answers,the brains & a whole lot of character. I sometimes believe that even if people are half of what our cartoons represented, the world would be a better place to live in. Yabba Dabba Doo! Some people create magic while they are here. Joe Barbera & Bill Hanna left a lot of magic even after they are gone. Long live the memory of innocent souls. For Tom will always run after Jerry.Jerry will always run after dear life. Both will be after the swiss cheese. And Jerry & Tom would still be friends. Because life will go forever. The end.