Children's TV channel Boomerang are to edit scenes from Tom and Jerry cartoons where characters are shown smoking.
This follows an investigation by media watchdog Ofcom into a viewer's complaint that the vintage animations of the famous cartoon duo were inappropriate for younger viewers.
In one, "Texas Tom", Tom the cat tries to impress a feline female by rolling a cigarette, lighting it and smoking it with one hand. In the other, "Tennis Chumps", Tom's opponent in a match smokes a large cigar.
Relax, people - it's only a cartoon! Besides if you're disturbed that Tom and Jerry are such a corrupting influence, use the "OFF" switch....
Smoke's no joke for Tom and Jerry
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