Born in the kitchen of Mama Leone's Italian restaurant in 1978, Garfield has grown into a worldwide (and we do mean wide) celebrity. His antics with his feckless owner, Jon Arbuckle, his drooling doggy pal, Odie, and his beloved teddy bear, pooky , bring laughter to millions daily.
But what's so appealing about a tubby tabby with a rude attitude? What makes Garfield so lovable? It's simple...people relate to him because he is them. "He's a human in a cat suit," as creator Jim Davis likes to say. Garfield loves TV and hates Mondays. He'd rather pig out than work out; in fact, his passion for food and sleep is matched only by his aversion to diet and exercise (he prefers lay-downs to sit-ups). He'd like mornings better if they started later. Coffee ("Strong enough to sit up and bark") is the only way to start the day. What could be more human?
People also identify with, and revel in, Garfield's sassy brand of humor. Garfield is quick-witted -- and the first to admit it. He never hesitates to say the things that people -- young or old -- would like to say, in a way they'd like to say them. But he's never socially unacceptable....just tastefully outrageous! And, after all, as Garfield says, "Maturity is overrated."
But Garfield is not all sass and sarcasm; he also has a soft side. He really loves his teddy bear, Pooky, and deep down, he loves Jon and Odie, too (just not as much as he loves himself, of course).
It's easy to see that Garfield is a well-rounded character. Whether he's feeding his face, snatching a snooze, or just spouting a one-liner, Garfield is a classic -- and classics are always in style.