

However, there are a few facts about Garfield that have managed to remain little-known despite his international reach, and one is the surprisingly logical reason he's obsessed with a seemingly random foodstuff.Ĭreated in 1976 for the comic strip Jon, Garfield enjoys continued fame and popularity today, both sincerely and in ironic reimaginings such as the "I'm Sorry Jon" horror meme or the multiple webcomics which remix his original strips to surreal and hilarious effect. The tabby loves lasagna, hates Monday, and can't resist leveling withering put-downs at his owner Jon Arbuckle. One of the most successful comic-book characters ever created, Garfieldisn't exactly characterized by a sense of mystery.
