Tom and Jerry

Droopy Catches a Fox” is a short cartoon released in 1944 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Tex Avery. It was one of the early appearances of Droopy, the soft-spoken, slow-moving dog who always manages to outwit his opponents. In this cartoon, a fox escapes from hunters and takes refuge in Droopy’s home, thinking it will be an easy hiding place. However, the fox quickly learns that Droopy is far more clever and relentless than he appears. Through a series of gags and clever reversals, Droopy continually outsmarts the fox, leading to the classic punchline: “You know what? That makes me mad.” Like many Tex Avery shorts, the humor comes from exaggerated animation, visual gags, and the contrast between Droopy’s calm, almost emotionless demeanor and his unbeatable persistence. The cartoon helped establish Droopy as a recurring star in MGM’s lineup of animated shorts.