Garfield: The Movie
Summary
The quirky earth ofGarfieldcomics often features the cat ’s never-ending bane , Mrs. Feeny . Created by the legendarycartoonist Jim Davis , theGarfieldstrips have consistently delivered laughs , and Mrs. Feeny ’s character adds an spare layer of hilarity .
As the next - doorway neighbor of the Monday - hating orangish queen cat and his possessor , Jon Arbuckle , Mrs. Feeny becomes the unwitting butt of Garfield ’s mischievous trick , direct to a tumultuous and counter relationship . It ’s this dynamic that often propels theGarfieldcomics to unparalleled comedic heights .
Garfield ’s Monday hate stand toe - to - toe with his lovemaking for lasagna , and in this inclination , SR dishes out Jim Davis ' top Monday - hating comic strips .
10"She’s Angry With You Again."
Published August 28, 2005
In theGarfieldcomics , it ’s usually Jon Arbuckle who finds himself caught in the crossfire of Garfield ’s antics and Mrs. Feeny ’s wrath . While Garfield may be the mastermind behind Mrs. Feeny ’s woes , misfortunate Jon always bears the brunt , respond her irate headphone call and grapple with the aftermath of his pixilated computerized tomography ’s escapade .
One of Garfield ’s favourite methods of antagonizing Mrs. Feeny involve pilfering her belonging . In this comic , the cat go above and beyond in his gummy - finger lark as it ’s humorously hint thatGarfield spirited away Mrs. Feeny ’s bloomers , dog , and even her married man , each point being more absurd than the last .
Mrs. Feeny never appears in - board in theGarfieldcomics . She is unremarkably on the speech sound with Jon quetch about Garfield ’s latest slight against her .
9"I’m Sorry, Mrs. Feeny…"
Published January 29, 2002
keep on the theme of Garfield ’s short - finger exploits , an absurd site unfolds whenJon Arbucklereceives a call from Mrs. Feeny reporting her pretermit wigging . Like a good neighbour , Jon assures Mrs. Feeny that he ’ll investigate the matter , only to discover upon hanging up that Garfield is the wigging - steal culprit .
In a diagonal of comedic genius , Jim Davis weaves absurdity and visual gags into a hilarious comic funnies . The scene ends withGarfield sporting a monstrous tangle of light-haired lock — the plain result of pilfering Mrs. Feeny ’s wigging . This collision of absurd office and Davis ' knack for visual humour is a prime example of whyGarfieldcomics are celebrated .
8"How Many?!"
Published September 15, 2001
With signature humor , this comic strip showcases the enfranchisement ’s leaning toward the absurd and phantasmagoric when the famously lazyGarfield manages to acquire fifteen riot scallywag and let loose them upon the unsuspecting Mrs. Feeny .
While the chaotic scene itself is n’t visually depicted in the comic , the bare suggestion of Garfield orchestrating such bedlam is enough to tickle the reviewer ’s imagination . The mental image of fifteen wow monkeys wreaking mayhem on an aged char counterbalance for the absence of a visual representation , amplifying the comedic encroachment . This cunning sport of absurdity exemplifies the unique and enduringhumor embedded within the world of Garfield .
7"I Swear!"
Published August 1, 1999
Garfield advance his enmity of Mrs. Feeny to unprecedented layer when he glues her dog to a grumpy - town busbar , employing epoxy as his adhesive of choice . Even by Garfield ’s pixilated standard , this move venture into morally greyish territory , underscoring the fibre ’s willingness to push bound in his ongoing feud with the older lady .
However , this laughable strip ’s unfeigned brilliance and humor emerge when Garfield , in a bid to maintain innocence , fervently swears to Jon that he had no involvement in the epoxy resin - infused escapade . raise his hand in a solemn curse , Garfield ’s effort at deception backfires uproariously as his own mug becomes inadvertently glue to his palm .
The loveable and lovely dog Odie slip the show from everyone ’s favorite lasagna - eat qat in these uproarious Garfield comic strip .
6"I Think the Woman Secretly Loves Me."
Published September 29, 2007
In this comedic gem of a amusing striptease , fans are treated to a glimpse of the inventive and uproarious measures Mrs. Feeny employs to shield herself from Garfield ’s ceaseless antic . As Jon and Garfield celebrate , Mrs. Feeny takes the extraordinary step of stringing her pace with barbed wire , leave no dubiety that it ’s a direct response to Garfield ’s mischievous endeavors .
The absurdness of the berth is not lost on fan , who ca n’t help but sympathize with Mrs. Feeny ’s plight . In her quest for a tranquil and Garfield - spare existence , the on the face of it over - the - top reaction captures the essence of the longstanding and amusing feud between her and Garfield .
5"Mrs. Feeny Brought Us a Cake!"
Published October 24, 1999
In a delightful deviation from the usual moral force between Mrs. Feeny and Garfield , this comical strip take a surprising go as the older lady decides it ’s in high spirits time to attend to a dish of revenge . Unlike the typical aftermath of Garfield ’s mischievous adventure , Mrs. Feeny becomes the mastermind of comedic requital .
Her retaliation unfolds in the form of her commit them what come along to be a cake , a seemingly dulcet motion . However , the twist do to twinkle as Jon cut into it , only to have the confection pop , revealing it as a disguised balloon iced to resemble a patty . Mrs. Feeny , it seems , is a unfluctuating believer in the saw that revenge is sweet .
4"That Was Mrs. Feeny."
Published May 25, 2005
As often realize , arunning gag in theGarfieldcomicsthat wizard Mrs. Feeny is Garfield steal the elderly lady ’s belongings . However , in this comedian , or else of slip her underwear or her wig , Garfield steal her plate .
The absurdity does n’t end there , though . The comic ’s final panel unveils a brightly risible twist – Garfield transform Mrs. Feeny ’s dentures into a puppet , creating a visual spectacle as golden as it is absurd . The equally sharp and humourous dialog add another layer to the comedy . Garfield trickily inform Jon that Mrs. Feeny will have to engage in an arm - wrestling match with his sock marionette if she want her teeth back .
3"She’s Going Down."
Published June 5, 2009
This particular strip endure out asa rarefied minute where Mrs. Feeny manages to get one over on Garfield . Armed with a foliage blower as her arm of pick , the elderly dame successfully chases off Garfield . However , Jon ’s comment hints that this is n’t the first time Mrs. Feeny has wielded her leaf cetacean mammal against the implike felid , adding a humourous layer of familiarity to the scenario .
Garfield ’s subsequent vow of revenge , coupled with the visual portrayal of him thoroughly disheveled , exemplifies Jim Davis ' supremacy in storytelling within the restraint of three succinct gore , which is the format that many of theGarfieldcomics follow .
2"Look, Mrs. Feeny Is Making a Snowman!"
Published November 30, 2010
Jim Davis ' surpassing storytelling prowess is on full display in this particularGarfieldcomic , highlighting his talent for crafting clever and concise narratives within the limitations of a comic strip . The wizardry consist in his use of witty talks that conjures a mental image of virtuous glee .
While the comic does n’t visually portrayMrs . Feeny loading a colossal sweet sand verbena into a catapult direct at Garfield and Jon ’s house , readers ca n’t facilitate but visualize the absurd and comic scene in their minds . It highlights the run charm ofGarfield’shumor , where the punchline is n’t just in the visuals but in the bright scenario painted through clever pun .
1"Nice Calligraphy"
Published December 1, 2007
ThisGarfieldcomic stands as the crowning jewel of the collection , seamlessly capturing both the beloved pettiness of Mrs. Feeny and the apex humor characteristic ofGarfieldstrips . The frame-up is deceivingly gay , asMrs . Feeny station a Christmas card to Jon and Garfield , only for Jon to unveil a handwritten restraining orderupon reach the identity card .
However , the punchline ’s true brilliance lies in Garfield ’s casual response . rather of receipt the gravity of the situation , Garfield , in his irreverent manner , casually mention , " dainty calligraphy , " altogether fudge the fact that their neighbour has just cut a restraining order against them .
