Garfield by Jim Davis for September 22, 2023

“Hi Squidward!” “Don’t talk to me.” “Mr. Krabs is in a good mood today.” “That counts as talking.”

Well technically speakings, she is no speaks because that is thought bubbles and not speech bubbles see.

I guess thoughts count as speaking now, I sure do talk a lot at night then.

I think, therefore I can…….

Does this count as Garfield’s usual Friday date with Arlene? Perhaps it was his date but he turned up late and that’s why she’s annoyed.

What did you do this time Garfield? Show up late for your date because you had a date with a pepperoni pizza? And now you have pepperoni breath?

How do you tell someone you’re not speaking to them, when you’re not speaking to them

The last panel should just be Garfield with a speech bubble apposed to thought bubble and he should just say “meeeeooooowwww” implying she is catty.

Tough love

Garfield in love…… Of Liz.

Sort of defeating your own purpose there, aren’t you, Arlene?

Some people promise to never speak to you again… But can’t be trusted to keep their promise.

What are the rules of the silent treatment?

I wonder if Arlene is regretting this conversation yet

I think Liz should adopt Arlene.

Arlene always has to be so picky.

Garfield as his “best”…pestering.

I tried that once, got slapped. I got slapped a lot when I was young.

I’m not speaking to you … anymore … after this.

Then perhaps … [I’m not speaking to any less either.]

And everything I say is a lie.

It’s a battle of who gets the last word.

It’s a losing battle, Arlene! This is Garfield and you’ll never get any kind of respect!

Yeah Arlene, if your intent is silent treatment you’re not good at it.

LOL

Guess Garfield’s girlfriend is mad at him

You said something to Garfield three times in this strip.

Garfield is good at finding loopholes.

Look on the bright side Arlene. At least he is romantic.