Here's why Garfield cartoons are still running today!
Although Garfield is a cat, the comic strip appeals to cat and dog lovers alike. It's one of my favorite cartoons. Having a house-full of cats, I have known many like him.
Jim Davis, the creator, has created Garfield to have the same foibles that we humans have. He struggles with his weight, eating obsessively. He's lazy and will do most anything to get out of having to move. And he hates, hates, hates Mondays.
I can relate to all of these things. Maybe that's why I love the cartoon strip so much. It reminds me of someone I love -- me. It allows me to laugh at myself while all the while pointing to Garfield as the lazy, fat cat.
Here you'll find fun facts; cartoons; toys; books; videos; the history of Garfield; info about his creator, Jim Davis; his owner, Jon Arbuckle; and his compatriots, Odie, Nemel, Arlene and Pooky.
So take a look, then tell me what you think in my Guest Book.
Garfield - The History
The first Garfield strip was published on June 19, 1978. It is still being produced and is syndicated world-wide in about 2,580 newspapers and journals. In fact, it holds a Guinness World Record for the most widely syndicated comic strip.Garfield merchandise is very popular. According to Wikipedia, Garfield merchandise earns roughly $750 million to $1 billion a year.
There have been feature-length films, a couple of animated TV series, and several CGI animated direct-to-video movies.
Happy 31st Birthday
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June 19, 2009
What are your favorite Garfield saying?
Vote for your favorite Garfield saying. If you don't see it, add it, then don't forget to vote for it!
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I'm not overweight. I'm undertall.
6 points
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Some call it laziness. I call it deep thought.
6 points
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I might as well exercise. I'm in a bad mood anyway.
5 points
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I hate Mondays!
2 points
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Big fat hairy deal!
2 points
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Don't worry. Be stupid.
1 point
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My way or the highway.
1 point
Garfield's Creator: Jim Davis
Jim Davis was born on July 28, 1945. He grew up on a farm but spent most of his time indoors because he had asthma.He kept himself busy by doodling. He worked in advertising for 2 years; was an assistant to Tom K. Ryan, the creator of Tumbleweeds, where he learned the comic strip business.
His first comic strip, called Gnorm Gnat ran for several years before it was canceled. When looking around for inspiration, he noticed that there were lots of dog characters but no cats. So, he created Garfield and named the character after his Grandfather.
In 1981, Davis formed a licensing company called Paws Incorporated. The company is dedicated to quality control of the Garfield character and merchandise.
David was inducted into the Licensing Industry Merchandiers Association Hall of Fame in 1998. Garfield merchandise is sold in 69 countries.
Some call it laziness. I call it deep thought.
Garfield Videos
Garfield and Got Mike Campaign
In 1998 Garfield sported a milk moustache for the "Got Milk" campaign. The tag line was, "9 Lives. 9 Nutrients. See a pattern?".Larger image below...
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Garfield Books For Your Library From Amazon
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Garfield Blots Out the Sun: His 43rd book (Garfield) by Jim Davis
Garfield Blots Out the Sun: His 43rd book!Gluttony more...0 points
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Garfield Pigs Out (Garfield) by Jim Davis
When in doubt, Pig Out!"To eat is human; to p more...0 points
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Garfield: Survival of the Fattest: His 40th Book (Garfield) by Jim Davis
Garfield's not just surviving, he's thriving. The more...0 points
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Garfield DVDs on Amazon
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Garfield: Holiday Celebrations (Garfield's Halloween Adventure / Garfield's Thanksgiving / A Garfield Christmas)
Adventures of Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, and more...0 points
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Garfield - A Tail of Two Kitties
America's favorite fat cat is back and this time h more...0 points
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Garfield: Travel Adventures (Garfield in the Rough / Garfield in Paradise / Garfield Goes Hollywood)
Garfield in the Rough Packing for a vacation, Garf more...0 points
Garfiled Toys on Amazon Search
Garfield Video Game: Garfield Gets Real
Garfield Gets Real
Amazon Price: (as of 01/04/2010)
List Price: $29.99
Garfield Video Game: Garfield Nightmare
Garfield Nightmare
Amazon Price: $15.58 (as of 01/04/2010)
List Price: $19.99
Garfield Video Game: Garfield and his Nine Lives
Garfield and His Nine Lives
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 01/04/2010)
List Price: $19.99
Garfield Video Game: Garfield Searches for Pooky
Garfield Search For Pooky
Amazon Price: $106.44 (as of 01/04/2010)
List Price: $19.99
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- Garfield is definitely a favorite cat of mine!
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- My daughter and I are the biggest Garfield fans! I love this lens - it has a lot of information. Thanks.
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- This fat boy was always a favorite of mine. I've gain some respect for Jim Davis as an entrepreneur here. Wow. Big bucks! 5 *
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