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Special Sub-Topic: Le Purrfect Pussycat


Who created this cynical, lazy, lasagna eating fat cat?

    Jim Davis.. Jim Davis created "Garfield", which first appeared in 1978. Charles M. Schulz created the "Peanuts". Bill Watterson created "Calvin & Hobbes". Walt Disney created many well-known cartoon characters, such as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, among others.

What is the name of Garfield's owner?
    Jon Arbuckle. Jon is the one and only owner of Garfield. Liz is the veterinarian, who Garfield visits when he is ill, or when Jon wants to try to charm her, which rarely succeeds.

What is the occupation of Garfield's owner?
    Cartoonist. Jon is a cartoonist who has tough luck with women, and has a very bad taste in clothes.

A not so clever dog is also featured in the comic strips. What is the name of the dog?
    Odie. Odie is a beagle, which was originally owned by Jon's friend Lyman, but Lyman didn't appear very often and was suddenly written out of the comic, therefore Jon adopted Odie, much to Garfield's horror. Arlene, was a female feline who was portrayed as Garfield's girlfriend in the comic strips, though Garfield tended to care much more about himself than her.

What is the name of the other cat who frequently accompanied Garfield?
    Nermal. According to Nermal, he is the world's cutest kitten; however, to Garfield, Nermal is nothing more than an annoying obstacle. Nermal loves to remind Garfield that he is old and fat, and Nermal especially does this each year on Garfield's birthday.

Who was Garfield named after?
    He was named after Jim Davis' grandfather.. Jim Davis named Garfield after his own grandfather, who was named after the former president James A. Garfield.

What does Garfield do when he meets a spider?
    He smashes it with a newspaper, or drowns it in the toilet.. Garfield can't stand spiders, and will do anything to get rid of them.

In the 1980s, Garfield starred in his own television show. What was the name of the show?
    Garfield & Friends. "Garfield & Friends" was a cartoon show that spanned seven seasons from 1988 until 1994. It was one of the longest running "Saturday morning cartoons" - with over 100 episodes produced.

In "Garfield & Friends", who provided the voice of Garfield?
    Lorenzo Music. Lorenzo Music was chosen to provide the voice for Garfield in "Garfield & Friends". He sadly passed away on August 4, 2001, due to lung cancer.

Where was Garfield born?
    He was born in an Italian restaurant called Mama Leone's.. Garfield was born on June 19, 1978, in Mama Leone's Italian restaurant. This is why Garfield loves lasagna!


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