Jim Davis dives into an analysis here on the relative importance that living beings place upon themselves. Much like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we see a stark contrast between what is important for Garfield and the worm. Garfield, as a pampered and loved house cat, has ample access to food, shelter and affection. As a result, he seeks entertainment (expressed here as speaking to this worm on the lawn). The worm, on the other hand, has a base level need of survival. As prey, the worm is only concerned with his own safety. He is thrilled about his day, his life, his very existence when he learns that he is not in immediate danger. We as humans need to understand the situations others find themselves in and use that as a frame of reference. While we may feel bored or sad, we must always keep in mind others in the world who struggle simply to survive. This is not to undermine our own needs, but to provide a broader perspective. Davis really encapsulates that idea perfectly in this classic three-panel strip.
GarfieldMN about 5 years ago
But birds do!
Justham over 4 years ago
Jim Davis dives into an analysis here on the relative importance that living beings place upon themselves. Much like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we see a stark contrast between what is important for Garfield and the worm. Garfield, as a pampered and loved house cat, has ample access to food, shelter and affection. As a result, he seeks entertainment (expressed here as speaking to this worm on the lawn). The worm, on the other hand, has a base level need of survival. As prey, the worm is only concerned with his own safety. He is thrilled about his day, his life, his very existence when he learns that he is not in immediate danger. We as humans need to understand the situations others find themselves in and use that as a frame of reference. While we may feel bored or sad, we must always keep in mind others in the world who struggle simply to survive. This is not to undermine our own needs, but to provide a broader perspective. Davis really encapsulates that idea perfectly in this classic three-panel strip.