Touche, 2024

Mixed Media on Board
91cm x 91cm

“Touché” is a term derived from French fencing that is used to acknowledge a hit made by one fencer against their opponent. In fencing, when a fencer successfully lands a touch on their opponent, they would say “touché” to acknowledge the hit. In the context of Tom and Jerry, “touché” is more of a figurative sense to acknowledge a clever or skillful move made by the other. It adds a playful and competitive element to their interactions. So, when one of them pulls off a clever trick, they might say “touché” to acknowledge the other’s wit or skill. A fun way to show appreciation for their cleverness in their ongoing chase.

“Touché “一词源自法式击剑，用于确认击剑手击中对手。在击剑比赛中，当击剑手成功击中对手时，他们会说 “touché”，以表示对击中对手的认可。在《汤姆和杰瑞》的语境中，”touché “更多的是一种形象的说法，用来肯定对方的聪明或技巧性动作。这为他们之间的互动增添了俏皮和竞争的元素。因此，当其中一方耍了一个聪明的小把戏时，他们可能会说 “touché “来肯定另一方的机智或技巧。在不断的追逐中，用这种有趣的方式来表达对对方聪明才智的赞赏。