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* RidiculousCounterRequest:
** [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1999/08/18 One strip]] has Jon having this conversation with himself. He wishes Garfield wouldn't attack the mailman, and when Garfield does just that, Jon adds on that he also wishes for a million dollars and a new car.
** [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1999/10/27 Another strip]] has Jon feeling depressed and wanting Garfield to cheer him up.
--->'''Jon:''' I could use a hug!
--->'''Garfield:''' I could use a Lamborghini but you don't hear me whining.
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* PoseOfSilence: In two [[FleetingDemographicRule separate strips]], a waiter at a coffee shop has leaned toward Jon while covering his mouth with his palm to tell him that Jon's girlfriend (actually Garfield) oughts to shave without no one else being the wiser. Of course, since Garfield is a cat and has finer hearing than humans, is perfectly able to hear him.
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** In [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2024/02/11 February 11, 2024]], Garfield invites some of his friends to perform in front of Jon's security camera, prompting Jon to say that "to Garfield, it's ''[[Series/AmericasGotTalent "Neighborhood's Got Talent"]]''
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** In [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2023/06/22 June 22, 2023]], Garfield watches a game show called [[Series/AreYouSmarterThanAFifthGrader "Are you Smarter than a Dog?"]].

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** In [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2023/06/22 June 22, 2023]], Garfield watches a game show called [[Series/AreYouSmarterThanAFifthGrader [[Series/AreYouSmarterThanA5thGrader "Are you Smarter than a Dog?"]].
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* RemoteControlRuckus: In [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2007/04/01 this comic]], Jon and Liz end up fighting over the TV remote, with Garfield and Odie enjoying the show while [[PassThePopcorn eating popcorn]].
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--->'''Jon''': Good! They shot the lion! What do you think of those apples, Garfield?
--->'''Garfield''': Big deal. At the gun it was "Villagers: 1, Lion: 42".
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** [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2000/07/21 The July 7, 2000 strip]] sees Garfield react this way when he sees something sawing a bigger mouse hole into the wall.
--->'''Jon:''' Where are you going?\\
'''Garfield:''' Switzerland.


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** [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2023/12/13 The December 13, 2023 strip]] features a conversation between Jon and Doc Boy where the former tells the latter "Well, technically, yes. If the goat is under the mistletoe, you '''do''' have to kiss her".
--->'''Garfield:''' I'll be leaving for Mars now.

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** "Fib alert! You can't believe Odie! No matter what he says, I did not paint him green! And it wasn't with a two inch horsehair brush!"

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** "Fib alert! "[[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1993/05/30 Fib alert]]! You can't believe Odie! No matter what he says, I did not paint him green! And it wasn't with a two inch horsehair brush!"


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** [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2023/12/01 Garfield delivers Arlene]] a letter where she's asked "Isn't Garfield charming and handsome" and says the sender signed it as "Nobody you know".
-->'''Arlene:''' Nice try, "Nobody".
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* TheShameless: [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/garfield/images/e/e3/2000-04-06.gif In one strip]], after Garfield once again eats one of Jon's pet fish, Jon asks Garfield if he has any shame. After pondering on it for a moment, Garfield proudly proclaims he doesn't have any.
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** Subverted by Garfield. In one strip, while Jon is flexing in front of the mirror and complementing himself on his muscles, Garfield immediately flexes what looks like his own immensely powerful muscles. Jon stares at him in shock as Garfield walks away, explaining that he simply "flexed his fat".

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** Subverted by Garfield. In one strip, while Jon is flexing in front of the mirror and complementing complimenting himself on his muscles, Garfield immediately flexes what looks like his own immensely powerful muscles. Jon stares at him in shock as Garfield walks away, explaining that he simply "flexed his fat".
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* RipVanWinkle: [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1988/01/10 Rip van Garfield]], the story of a catnap that lasted 50 years.
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* In [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2023/10/30 October 30, 2023]], Garfield is visited by ''[[Literature/AChristmasCarol the ghost of mondays past]]''.

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* ** In [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2023/10/30 October 30, 2023]], Garfield is visited by ''[[Literature/AChristmasCarol the ghost of mondays past]]''.
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* In [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2023/10/30 October 30, 2023]], Garfield is visited by ''[[Literature/AChristmasCarol the ghost of mondays past]]''.
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** [[ComicStrip/RoseIsRose How]] [[ComicStrip/{{Blondie}} many]] [[ComicStrip/CalvinAndHobbes comic book]] [[ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}} kids]] can you recognize in the title box of the [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2005/10/30 October 30, 2005 strip]]?

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** [[ComicStrip/RoseIsRose How]] [[ComicStrip/{{Blondie}} [[ComicStrip/Blondie1930 many]] [[ComicStrip/CalvinAndHobbes comic book]] [[ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}} kids]] can you recognize in the title box of the [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2005/10/30 October 30, 2005 strip]]?
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* SteppingOutToReact: Providing the trope image, [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1997/08/31 One strip]] has Garfield go off-panel to laugh himself sick at Jon announcing his mom got him a date (and Jon is perfectly aware he's being mocked). He does it again as Jon continues his story.
-->'''Jon:''' Mom fixed me up with a BlindDate tonight. She says she's got a great sense of humor.\\
'''Garfield (turning around and leaving):''' Excuse me.\\
'''Garfield (off-panel):''' BWAH-HAHAHA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HAR HAR HAR! Gah-HA! Ha! gasp! snort! WAH Ha! Ha! Ha! *wheeze* cough... cough...\\
'''Garfield (returning):''' Do continue.\\
'''Jon (angrily):''' She won first place at the county fair in the pork rind-eating contest.\\
'''Garfield (turning around and leaving):''' Excuse me again.

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* ShaggyDogStory: Jon's attempt for a BBQ cookout in [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2022/07/03 the July 3, 2022 strip]] ends up not panning out because... he forgot to put the charcoal into the grill. Cue Garfield starting to order pizza.

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* ShaggyDogStory: ShaggyDogStory:
** One strip has Jon attempt to get Garfield to see the sunrise with him. Unfortunately for him, when he convinces his cat to go outside it turns out it’s raining.
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Jon's attempt for a BBQ cookout in [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2022/07/03 the July 3, 2022 strip]] ends up not panning out because... he forgot to put the charcoal into the grill. Cue Garfield starting to order pizza.

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