Garfield, the world’s most famous lazy, lasagna-loving cat, has entertained fans for decades with his sarcasm, humor, and unapologetically relaxed lifestyle. Here are some fun facts!
8 Fascinating Garfield Facts
- Garfield was inspired by Jim Davis’s farm cats, especially their lazy personalities and constant appetite, which shaped Garfield’s iconic attitude.
- Lasagna became Garfield’s favorite food because it instantly symbolizes comfort and excess, perfectly matching his big, cozy personality.
- Garfield’s design evolved significantly, starting off rounder and heavier, then becoming smoother and more expressive as the comic grew popular.
- The Garfield comic debuted on June 19, 1978, and quickly became the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.
- Garfield walks on two legs often because Jim Davis believed it made him more relatable, expressive, and comedic in human-like situations.
- Garfield hates Mondays, not due to work, but because he believes the universe simply decides to inconvenience him at week’s start.
- Odie originally belonged to Lyman, Jon’s roommate, who mysteriously disappeared from the strip, leaving Odie as Garfield’s chaotic sidekick.
- Garfield is named after Jim Davis’s grandfather, James Garfield Davis, who was famously cranky, stubborn, and big-hearted — just like the cat.
