2467: Off Route 109

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Off Route 109

Made by: DEIDATVM

Explanation

The edit is self-explanatory enough, but the title is a rather oblique reference to the first episode of the animated series Steven Universe, which heavily revolves around the title character's favorite confectionery - "Cookie Cat". Garfield is a cat, and claims to be saving a cookie (though it's not there), so the connection (once you know what the title is about) is pretty obvious. Speaking of which, the title itself comes from a bit in said episode where Steven recites an advertising jingle/rap for the brand right before eating it - right down to the spoken disclaimer at the end: "Now available at Gurgen's off Route 109!"

The author writes:

Is the title too obscure or not obscure enough?

Original strip: 2011-07-09.

Transcript

Garfield: I'm saving this cookie for later.
{Garfield looks over to his empty hand}
{Garfield looks back to the viewer and smiles}