Garfield: The Movie
Summary
' Tis the season for laugh and mirth with a selection of Jim Davis ' safe Christmas - themedGarfieldcomics , where felid - shaped mischief and vacation spirit collide . Iconic characters like the lasagna - bonk Garfield , the lovable eyetooth Odie , and their owner , Jon Arbuckle , have often been shown celebrate the holidays in Davis ' work .
From Christmas Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree mishap to Santa Claus shenanigans , Davis ' many strips have covered all personal manner of gay activities over the years . Each December typically brings several vacation - themedGarfieldcomics , allow many possibilities for the funniest of all .
10Santa Likes Garfield’s Post
Published December 24, 2019
Since its launching on June 19 , 1978 , theGarfieldcomic strip by Davishas endure the mental test of time , evolving with the changing landscape painting of New advancements . A prime example of this organic evolution can be interpret in a more recent installation , whereSanta Claus is depicted like Garfield ’s picture of cookies and milk on social medium .
The transparent fatuousness of Garfield and Santa having social media news report adds a contemporary twist to the classic strip . This clever integration of New element into the timeless universe of Garfield showcases the strip ’s power to stay relevant and delight audiences for over four decades .
9Homeowners Against Ugly Yard Santas
Published December 13, 2020
It appears that not even the world of Garfield is immune to a villain familiar to many in the substantial world — the Homeowners Association . In this finicky strip , Jon ’s efforts to embrace the Christmas spirit are dead dampened as he obtain a mulct from his HOAfor featuring what they deem an"ugly yard Santa . "
The humor in this scenario is amusingly idiotic and impinge on close to home for many readers who can likely connect to the conflict of dealing with their own HOAs . This funny cleverly intertwines humor and pragmatism , showcasing how even in the world of Garfield , the challenges posed by the Homeowners Association are all too substantial .
8Waiting Up for Santa Claus
Published December 24, 2007
In Davis ' Christmas - themedstrips , there isa run gag necessitate Garfieldand Odie earnestly attempting to trip up a glimpse of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve . The humor in these scenarios always unfolds in the same way — despite their best efforts , the two fellow inevitably succumb to sleep before Santa ’s much - anticipated arriver .
This specific comedian bright encapsulates this running joke ’s essence , depict Santa enter after Garfield and Odie have fallen asleep . Santa ’s quip , " I love custom , " serve as a humourous reference of the unnumerable other comics preceding it that have playfully employed the same endearing jape .
7’Tis the Season to Regift Fruitcake
Published December 17, 2019
' Tis the season for the fear custom of gifting fruitcake , and it seems even Garfield , renowned for his love of food , apportion a disdain for this spirit - soaked concoction of dried fruits , nuts , and spices . Davis once again taps into the holiday casualness in his comic , portrayingJon and Garfield regifting their unwanted screwball to the birds outside .
The scenario strikes a chord of Platonism , as anyone who has have a fruitcake has in all likelihood contemplated regifting or discreetly dispose of it . The bodily fluid reaches its peak in this strip with the punchline — the birds , equally unimpressed , attempt to regift the much - maligned crackpot to the squirrel .
6"Be My Lederhosen Baby"
Published December 25, 2010
In this humourous comic , Jon presents Liz with the peculiar gift of a music box that plays the " Be My Lederhosen Baby " polka , a choice that intelligibly does n’t resonate with Liz ’s taste . Ever the shrewd observer , Garfield humorously propose using Odie ’s backyard digging risky venture to put away of the quirky present tense .
Jon ’s less - than - astral natural endowment - giving skill are a recurring theme in Davis ' Christmas strips , and this particular comedian is just one instance where Jon earnestly attempts to take a gift that Liz will appreciate , only to fail miserably . The ongoing gag highlight the comedic dynamic of Garfield rag Jon for his well - intentioned but often misguided efforts to please Liz .
5Jon vs the Christmas Tree
Published December 8, 2009
While Davis is renowned for his clever dialogue , he also demonstrate to be a schoolmaster of visual joke humor , adept at telling a story through image alone . In this particular strip , fans witnessJon in a notably disheveled state , cover in pine needle and entangle in Christmas light .
The ocular alone paints a intense picture of a funny encounter between Jon and the Christmas tree diagram , with the tree plain emerging triumphant . Adding the perfect touch to this visual narrative , Garfield ’s deadpan comment of " The tree ’s still crooked " serves as the pièce de résistance , inject a final dose of humour and entrance the core of the strip ’s comedic genius .
4Season Greetings From Mrs. Feeny
Published December 8, 2003
Mrs. Feeny is the elderly neighbor of Jon and Garfield , who is often inadvertently thrust into the thick of the orange tabby ’s mischievous antics . Their kinship is characterized by a riotous and comically antipathetic dynamic , with Mrs. Feeny often retaliating against Garfield through means like restraining lodge and her trustworthy leafage blower .
However , in this Christmas special , fans witness a vacation - theme twist asMrs . Feeny sends Garfield a card expressing her wish for him to receive " big ol' live , impassioned coal " for Christmas . The identity card humorously encapsulate the deepness of Mrs. Feeny ’s contempt for Garfield , adding a festive touch to their ongoing comedic feud .
Mrs. Feeny never appear in - panel in theGarfieldcomics . She is unremarkably on the phone with Jon Arbuckle , kvetch about Garfield ’s latest slight against her .
3Santa’s a T-Bone and Coffee Kind of Man
Published December 24, 1998
Davis ' comedic splendour strike center stage in this risible whenGarfield scolds Jon for presuming that " a freehanded fat guy who ’s driving all night " would choose cookies and Milk River over a red-blooded T - bone steak and coffee . The humor lie in the ridiculousness of Garfield ’s suggestion , which serves as a will to Davis ' power to infuse wit and the unexpected into the dialogue of his comics . Garfield ’s improper collation choice for Santa showcases the feline ’s unwavering dedication to food and emphasise the deepness of thought he clothe in his culinary druthers .
2Santa Gifts Garfield with a Christmas Restraining Order
Published December 8, 2008
Beyond Mrs. Feeny ’s kingdom of score , evenSanta Claus appears to have found cause to issue a restraining order against Garfield . This funny comic strip offer fans a humorous glimpse into the orange tabby ’s humankind , where even the merry figurehead of Christmas is compelled to take such drastic measures against the implike felid .
The humour open in multiple layer , from Garfield nonchalantly waiting in line to see Santa to the hurt evident in Santa ’s dialog upon seeing the tabby cat . Here , Davis weaves a arras of comedy that intrigues readers , prompting them to conjecture about the wild and impulsive antics that could have instigate Santa to resort to such a drastic response .
1A Lasagna Sort of Christmas
Published December 24, 1978
This special entry is the top of comedic brilliance and alsopays homage to Garfield ’s unwavering sexual love for lasagna . The Crux Australis of the humor lies in the dialog hand over by Santa Claus , who grouch himself for most overlook Garfield ’s present , ponder loud , " How could I ever forget Garfield … only tyke in the Earth to demand for 20 pound of lasagna . "
The sheer absurdness of Garfield ’s wish takes center stage , provoking laugh at the audaciousness of the cat asking for such an extravagant amount of lasagna . This comedian showcases the merry spirit with Santa ’s front and pay court to the enduring and dear be given gag ofGarfield ’s unsatiable appetite for lasagna .
