48 Years Later, Garfield's Best Line Remains the Most Famous Quote in Comic Strip History

Among the giants of comic strip history, Jim Davis’ Garfield undoubtedly ranks among the top three, perhaps rivaled only by Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts. This notion is supported not only by the comic strip’s overwhelming popularity but also by the multimedia franchise that Garfield has spawned, including blockbuster movies. Part of what makes Garfield such an enduring property is how relatable the orange tabby cat remains, and much of that relatability can be traced to his most famous line, arguably the most recognizable phrase in comic strip history.