100 Best Garfield Quotes From Everyone's Favourite Ginger Cat

Garfield is a sarcastic and sassy orange furred fictional cat from the comic strip created by Jim Davis.

Garfield has come to be portrayed as a lethargic and chubby Persian tabby cat who has a cynical nature and is known for his eternal love for sleeping, coffee, and lasagna.

He is a bad-tempered hater of Mondays whose sole motto in life is "love me, feed Me, never leave me" which he is seen constantly saying in the comic.

Garfield is one of the cats that has been immortalized forever, through the iconic and one of the longest-running comic series. This ginger cat is a favorite across the world, with adults and toddlers equally enjoying Garfield's shenanigans.

As of now, the ginger cat Garfield stands at around 40 years of age. Here is a list of some iconic dialogues, lines and quotes by Garfield that will make anyone smile ear to ear!

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The Most Famous Quotes From Garfield

Many of us just love Garfield. We can even recognize this tabby from behind.

His drawling voice and laziness, his affinity to sleep and eat, all of it seem to be quite relatable. Here is a list of some of the most famous Garfield quotes that are funny, relevant, open to all, and equally sarcastic. If you find one relatable quote among these, you can easily share it with friends!

1. "Love me, feed me, never leave me."

-Garfield.

2. "When the lasagna content in my blood gets low, I get mean."

-Garfield.

3. "I'm not overweight. I'm undertall."

-Garfield.

4. "Eat your heart out, [person]."

-Garfield.

5. "I hate Mondays."

-Garfield.

6. "I’m not messy. I’m organizationally challenged!"

-Garfield.

7. "Big fat hairy deal."

-Garfield.

8. "Who ever should be dragged out into the street and shot."

-Garfield.

9. "Diet is ‘die’ with a ‘t.’"

-Garfield.

10. "I never met a lasagna I didn’t like."

-Garfield.

11. "Eat every meal as though it were your last."

-Garfield.

12. "It's not that I dislike you, I just don't like you near me."

-Garfield.

13. "Momma? Umm...I don't know, Penelope..."

-Garfield.

14. "It's not that I dislike you, I just don't like you near me."

-Garfield.

15. "You know it’s Monday when you wake up, and it’s Tuesday."

-Garfield.

16. "Good times are ahead! Or behind. Because they sure aren’t here."

-Garfield.

17. "I'm not known for my compassion."

-Garfield.

18. "If you want to look thinner, hang around people fatter than you."

-Garfield.

19. "Be still my beating heart."

-Garfield.

20. "I am hungry. Therefore I am."

-Garfield.

21. "Before you begin reading this story, let me give you fair warning, I'm not in it or not much anyway. I'm going to be napping."

-Garfield, 'Garfield 23'.

22. "I love lasagna."

-Garfield.

23. "Trust me, you don't want to know."

-Garfield.

24. "Yeah Brick, don't hurt them!"

-Garfield.

25. "I've got to do something."

-Garfield.

Garfield Quotes From The Show

Here is a list of 'The Garfield Show' quotes from the show which has made the franchise gain more fans. Many children watched this show and would keep it in their memory for a long time.

26. "Binky: I'm here to wish her a happy 97th birthday!

Garfield: If he does, Edna won't make 98."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

27. "Abu Dhabi, a far commute

For any kitten who is too darn cute!"

-Garfield.

28. "Garfield: Can you imagine Pete trying to scare us?

Odie: I don't know, I'm kinda scared."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

29. "Floyd: Just remember this moment, Garfield, 'cause there'll eventually come the day you'll beg me to do this show. But you know what? I won't be available. I'll be working for, uh, Disney or somebody.

Garfield: Who's he kidding? Disney's up to here with mice on their contract."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

30. "A beautiful woman is interested in Jon and you're asking what's wrong? How long have you been on this show?"

-Garfield.

31. "Jon: Garfield look at you! You need to get in shape!

Garfield: Round is a shape."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

32. "Rule number 1 in being a sidekick. Never dress better than the hero."

-Garfield.

33. "I'll see your horse, and raise you...a grand piano... and the mayor of Davenport, Iowa!"

-Garfield.

34. "Jon: Well guys, how would you like to experience something real scary?

Garfield: Hmmm, Jon's gonna sing.

Jon: Something so spooky you'll never get over it.

Garfield: Hmmm, he's gonna sing and dance."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

35. "Abu Dhabi, it's far away. Abu Dhabi, that's where you'll stay. Abu Dhabi, the place to be for any kitten who's annoying me, yeah!"

-'Garfield And Friends'.

36. "Jon: We'll go to that new multiplex in town. They have 37 screens.

Garfield: All of which will be showing Kung-Fu Creatures on the Rampage 2."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

37. "Jon: Garfield! How did you get here?

Garfield: Knowing you, it was probably economy coach."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

38. "Let me think how to solve this. Maybe I can call the Ghostbusters! Nah...that show was cancelled."

-Garfield.

39. "Good morning. Sometimes, on the show, we like to teach you something a little educational. No, no! Don't change the channel! It's not that educational!"

-Garfield.

40. "If this guy's a lawman, then I'm a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle."

-Garfield.

41. "TV announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, Odie and Friends!

Garfield: Odie and Friends?...We are very close to the end of civilization as we know it."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

42. "In the history of mankind, no two people have ever been able to agree on the toppings for pizza."

- Garfield.

43. "Garfield: Are there any questions?

Audience member: Uh, yeah! Is wrestling fixed?

Garfield: Excuse me. I should have asked, "Are there any intelligent questions?"

-'Garfield And Friends'.

44. "The real Binky could never resist a very old joke."

-Garfield.

45. "Anyone who sings like that should be drug out into the street and shot. Or worse, made to listen to a tape of themselves"

-'Garfield And Friends'.

46. "That's the mad scientist's assistant, Igor. Mad scientists' assistants are always named Igor. It's, like, a law."

-Garfield.

47. "Jon: Don't you realize how wrong it was to try and mail Nermal to Abu Dhabi?

Garfield: You're right. Egypt's further."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

48. "Not on a boat, or even by goat. But in a box marked "Postage Due". Abu Dhabi, you're what they lack. Abu Dhabi, now you're all packed."

-Garfield.

49. "You should never say, 'Things can't possibly get any worse.' Things'll always find a way."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

50. "What luck. Jon finally gets a decent quantity of food in the house and it had to be yogurt."

-'Garfield And Friends'.

Funny Garfield, The Cat Quotes

Garfield is the funniest fictional cat loved by fans worldwide. Here is a list of funny Garfield quotes, Garfield sayings.

51. "The most active thing about me is my imagination."

-Garfield.

52. "All I do is eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. There must be more to a cat’s life than that. But I hope not."

-Garfield.

53. "Deep fry it."

-Garfield.

54. "Another day ruined."

-Garfield.

55. "A little ego goes nowhere."

-Garfield.

56. "Show me a good mouser, and I’ll show you a cat with bad breath."

-Garfield.

57. "All candy is for me!"

-Garfield, 'Trick Or Treat'.

58. "When I want in, I want in now!"

-Garfield.

59. "I couldn't be more asleep."

-Garfield.

60. "The six most beautiful words in the English language! 'Feast', 'Lasagna', and 'All-you-can-eat'!"

-Garfield.

61. "Nermal, you are repulsive, hideous, abrasive, disgusting, annoying, repulsive, gross, vile, repellant, in that order."

-Garfield, 'The Pharaoh's Pet'.

62. "Would you be willing to lead a parade in celebration of the lazy life? If the answer is yes…you’re all wrong for lazy week."

-Garfield.

63. "It's 3:05! I'm 5 minutes late for my pre-suppertime, post-lunch warmup nap."

-Garfield, 'A Cat With No Name'.

64. "I think I’m going to blow cat chow chunks."

-Garfield.

65. "I mean to make myself a man, and if I succeed in that, I shall succeed in everything else."

-Garfield.

66. "The meek shall inherit squat."

-Garfield.

67. "I eat too much because I’m depressed, and I’m depressed because I eat too much. It’s a vicious circle… that took years to perfect!"

-Garfield.

68. "I’ll rise, but I won’t shine."

-Garfield.

69. "I have a feeling there was something I was supposed to do but I didn't get around doing it! Of course, that's it! How could I neglect one of my most important responsibilities? It has been almost tweny-hour hours since I kicked Odie off the table."

-Garfield.

70. "Some people have anxiety attacks, some people have gas attacks …I have nap attacks."

-Garfield.

71. "If you want to appear smarter, hang around someone stupider."

-Garfield.

72. "If people were meant to pop out bed we’d all sleep in toasters.”

-Garfield.

73. "Never leave your food dish under a bird cage."

-Garfield.

Iconic Garfield Movie Quotes

Memories of the Garfield movie are still etched in the minds of die-hard Garfield lovers. Live those memories with this list of Garfield quotes from the movie. There was a reason why this movie got critically acclaimed all over the work.

Garfield was not the only one to make it happen. The crew had an amazing of people and actor who were able to make this movie a success and many went to see in the theaters. Here are some of the iconic and heartwarming quotes from 'Garfield' movie.

74. "Oh, Jonny boy, the time has come to get a car alarm. You're not gonna believe it."

-Garfield.

75. I was provoked, pushed, prodded, driven mad."

-'Garfield', 2004.

76. See, I get my exercise doing my job. Just one quick Cannonball! [He leaps onto Jon's stomach.]

-'Garfield', 2004.

77. "Hey, nobody gets to mistreat my dog like that except me!"

-'Garfield', 2004.

78. "Once again. My life has been saved by the miracle of lasagna."

-'Garfield', 2004.

79. "Jon Arbuckle : She is so beautiful.

Garfield : Uh, Mr Pathetic. You've had a crush on her since high school. Would you please ask her out so she can reject you and we can get on with my life?"

-'Garfield', 2004.

80. "Luca : You're on the wrong side of the street, fat cat. Beat it!

Garfield : And you, Luca. You're on the wrong side of the evolutionary curve."

-'Garfield', 2004.

81. "And that's the sign that the tank is full."

-'Garfield', 2004.

82. "You know, I think I had a nightmare about this once..."

-'Garfield', 2004.

83. "I feel good!"

-'Garfield', 2004.

84. "Let's step it up a little bit! Something like this!"

-'Garfield', 2004.

85. "You went in there to get a date and came out with a dog. That's bad even for you."

-Garfield.

86. "You can't kick me out of my own house, like I'm some kind of animal!"

-Garfield.

87. "Ladies and gentlemen, Garfield, has left the cul-de-sac!"

-Garfield.

88. "Oh, Sleeping Beauty, wake up. You can stop dreaming about me, because I'm here. Now just wake up. You got work to do. You're not just my owner, you're my primary caregiver. Now be a..."

-Garfield.

89. "That's his last name, Schnitzel?"

-Garfield.

90. "If I didn't have a box over my head, I'd be humiliated."

-Garfield.

91. "Sure Jon, I'll eat all your lasagna for you."

-Garfield.

92. "Trying to cuddle with me, huh? Trying to avoid your duties, eh? Well, that just ain't gonna fly! It isn't gonna work with me. See, I'm getting my exercise, doin' my job. Just one quick cannonball!"

-Garfield.

93. "Get yourself lost, Louis. Take a powder for a couple days, get a haircut, and grow a beard."

-Garfield.

94. "Liz: There's nothing wrong with Garfield. He's just a happy, fat, lazy cat.

Garfield: No need for a second opinion."

-'Garfield', 2004.

95. "Why am I being surrounded here?! Some of my best friends are vermin."

-'Garfield', 2004.

96. "This rescue work is exhausting. When do heroes get to eat?"

-'Garfield', 2004.

97. "So much time and so little l need to do."

-'Garfield', 2004.

98. "l don't do the chase thing."

-'Garfield', 2004.

99. "Pop a worm pill and hit the road. l'm busy."

- Garfield to Odie, 'Garfield', 2004.

100. "lt's called 'My Claw ln Your Butt' game."

- 'Garfield', 2004.

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