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[–] johannesvanderwhales 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don't think Garfield is a strip aimed at people who value originality.

[–] samus12345 16 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

It literally isn't. Jim Davis created it specifically to be predictable and safe, appealing to as wide an audience as possible. I don't fault him for it - it was a very successful tactic, and I liked it as a kid. But creative or groundbreaking art it ain't.

That said, it did spawn Garfield: His 9 Lives, which was anything but predicable and safe.

[–] DeathbringerThoctar 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I have this book and Jesus Fuck that story is nightmare fuel.

[–] samus12345 2 points 2 days ago

Turns out I'm Sorry John was already official a decade before the internet!