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Garfield - Some Background
Aug 15, 2019 15:29:00   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I read an interesting article about how the cartoonist came up with the character of Garfield for his comic strip. Basically, he wanted a character that would be good for sales of related items in stores. Yes, it was a totally commercial decision - nothing to do with is love of cats or his childhood pet. He wanted a character that was cute and could be used on all sorts of merchandise. He was more interested in merchandising than in cartooning. It looks like he made a wise choice.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&q=garfield+merchandise&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiesufPzYXkAhWPtlkKHQE4A-AQsAR6BAgGEAE&biw=1920&bih=937

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Aug 16, 2019 08:32:53   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Interesting connections to Jim Davis: he’s a fraternity brother of mine at Ball State University, and my sister-in-law was his prom date in high school at Fairmount, Indiana.

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