Charlie is so excited because August 8th is Odie Day #OdieDay. For those of you who aren’t familiar with #Garfield Odie is one of the animals in the movies, books and so much more featuring Garfield. Most people including Charlie like Garfield but again I like to be different and I prefer #Odie. How about you and why? Here is information on a book featuring #Odie.
Did you know Odie Day is celebrated on August 8th every year. Odie is the famous fictional dog from the “Garfield” comics created by the iconic cartoonist Jim Davis. Not only that Odie has also appeared in two live-action features and three C.G.I. feature-length Garfield films.
Interestingly, Odie is the only character to age in the “Garfield” cartoon universe. Odie is characterized as a gullible and naive dog, but Odie also happens to be very caring and loving. Garfield often takes advantage of Odie’s gullibility by playing pranks or simply making fun of him. Nevertheless, their friendship is cherished by both adults and children.
Odie Day celebrates the cartoon character, Odie. Odie Day marks the first time that the pooch appeared in the comic strip “Garfield” in 1978. Odie Day is also celebrated as Odie’s birthday. Odie was brought to live with Jon Arbuckle and his cat, Garfield, by Arbuckle’s new roommate, Lyman.
Lyman was eventually dropped from the comics, and Odie became Arbuckle’s dog. Following the success of the comic strip, Odie also appeared in two television series and several Garfield movies. Do you remember John having a roommate because Charlie and I don’t.
Odie is a wirehaired Dachshund-Terrier mix, who was originally going to be named Spot. Creator Jim Davis had to change the name upon finding out that a dog named Spot already existed in another comic strip.
Odie is best known for having a very long tongue and for not being very smart. Odie is friends with Garfield and often a victim of Garfield’s silly pranks and antics. Odie rarely speaks or is seen with thought bubbles, and if Odie is seen saying or thinking something, it is denoted with simple phrases.
Every once in a while Odie is portrayed as being smart, such as the time he read War and Peace in a smoking jacket while listening to Mozart, or the time he locked Arbuckle and Garfield out of the car on a camping trip, ate all the snacks, and listened to music while they stood outside in the rain. The holiday aims to celebrate the famous dog and introduce a new generation of readers to Garfield and Odie’s (mis)adventures.
Let’s Celebrate Odie Day
- Many of us have fond memories associated with reading the Garfield comic strip. Bring out old newspapers and magazines, and flip through the pages on Odie Day.
- Watching Garfield T.V. shows, primetime specials, and movies are also a great way to celebrate Odie Day. Pick your favorite title and settle in for hours of fun and laughter.
- If you have your very own Odie at home then you should treat your dog to a new collar or take them out for a run today because Odie Day means hugging your dog extra tight today!
Facts About “Garfield”
- Did you know “Garfield” is set in Muncie, Indiana, which is Davis’ hometown.
- Garfield is named after Davis’ grandfather, James A. Garfield Davis.
- In Norway, Sweden, and Finland, “Garfield” is known by a different name.
- In the very first strip, Arbuckle was shown working as a cartoonist.
- Did you know Davis earns up to one billion dollars annually through Garfield merchandise alone.
Why People Love Odie Day
- Many of us remember reading “Garfield” with our friends when we were kids. Odie Day reminds us of those wonderful days of our childhood.
- Just like Garfield and Arbuckle, Odie is an indispensable part of the “Garfield” universe.
- Odie makes us laugh with his silly antics and adorable goof-ups and that’s why we love Odie Day.
- “Garfield” is the world’s most-read syndicated comic strip.
- Odie Day also celebrates this remarkable feat achieved by its creator, Jim Davis.
Here is information on a book featuring #Odie.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
