Garfield is the titular main and primary protagonist of the long-running franchise of the same name. He is an overweight anthropomorphic sluggish orange tabby cat noted for his intense passion for lasagna.
Why He Rocks
- His laziness occasional sarcassm, and love for food (mainly lasagna) is his most memorable and well-known trait.
- While he can be rude and condescending, he occasionaly shows a caring side, especially to his owner, Jon, and best buddy/companion, Odie.
- He’s one of the most memorable characters in both the cartoon and comic book community.
- He’s also probably the most well-known animated cat in television history.
- Many of his voice actors do a fantastic job at providing his voice, especially Lorenzo Music and Scott Beach.
- He’s also got some lines of dialogue that never get old, like he’s the one that started the “I hate Mondays!” line.
- He has many memorable moments and running gags, like tormenting Nermal, pushing Odie off of tables and almost always eating lasagna.
- His unforgettable design is well-drawn by Jim Davis.