5725: Touch Grass
Touch Grass |
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Explanation[edit | edit source]
The strip humorously reflects the internet expression “touch grass,” which refers to stepping away from online negativity and reconnecting with reality.
In the comic, Garfield trudges forward, visibly affected by social media. He then cringes as Odie barks, followed by a news anchor discussing an invasion. Jon, unaware of Garfield’s distress, simply tells him to eat, sleep, and play games. But then something shifts—Garfield steps onto the lawn, wiggles his toes, and suddenly smiles as he experiences the simple, grounding relief of touching grass.
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Original strip: 1996-02-04.
Transcript[edit | edit source]
{A sullen Garfield trudges}
Garfield: Social media got me down
{Garfield cringes at Odie barking}
Corporate Media Talking Head {on TV}: The invasion is going as...
Jon: Eat, sleep, play games, blah
{Garfield steps onto the lawn and wiggles his toes. Something wonderful happens}
Garfield {smiling}: Touch grass