The fact that it's a relationship that has so much potential for different storylines. You can have stories about their first meeting in fanfiction, or how they deal with conflicts. Maybe Garfield accidentally offends Arlene and has to find a way to make it up to her. And because they are such iconic characters, readers can easily visualize the scenarios and get engaged in the story.
Well, first of all, the characters are so well - known. Garfield is a beloved character, and Arlene adds an interesting dynamic to the relationship. In fanfiction, authors can explore different aspects of their relationship that we don't see in the original. For example, they can show how Arlene might react to Garfield's crazy ideas or how Garfield might change a bit to be more appealing to Arlene. Also, the humor that is often associated with Garfield can be incorporated into their relationship stories, making them both funny and heartwarming.
One great Garfield x Arlene fanfiction is 'A Day in the Park'. It beautifully depicts their relationship with Garfield trying to impress Arlene in his own clumsy way. Another is 'Arlene's Surprise' which shows how Garfield plans a special day for Arlene.
One interesting Garfield x Odie fanfiction could be about them going on a wild adventure in the backyard. Maybe they discover a hidden tunnel and explore it together, facing all kinds of strange creatures and obstacles along the way. Another could be a story where Odie gets lost and Garfield goes to great lengths to find him, showing their deep friendship.
There is indeed. For example, there could be a story where Steve stumbles upon Garfield's world while exploring in Minecraft. They then start to communicate in a rather humorous way, with Steve trying to understand Garfield's love for lasagna and Garfield being intrigued by Steve's building skills.
In a Garfield x Mass Effect fanfiction, Garfield could be given some biotic powers. Picture him using his biotics to levitate his beloved lasagna towards him instead of having to get up. Or he could use his biotic abilities to annoy Shepard by constantly moving things around on the Normandy. It would add a whole new level of humor to the Mass Effect setting.
One interesting Garfield fanfiction could be about Garfield going on an adventure in a magical world filled with cat - sized castles and talking mice. In this story, he might use his wits and love for lasagna to outsmart the villains.
One common theme is friendship. Their relationship is often explored in a deeper way, showing how they rely on each other. Another theme is humor, as Garfield is a comical character and that's usually carried over into the fanfiction. Also, the idea of loyalty is often there, with Garfield being loyal to Jon and vice versa.
The humor in Garfield comics often comes from his lazy and sarcastic personality. His interactions with Jon and Odie also add to the fun.
One idea could be a Garfield and Snoopy crossover. Imagine Garfield trying to outwit Snoopy for the best napping spot in a shared neighborhood. Another could be a crossover with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Garfield might befriend them and help them find the best pizza places in town using his feline instincts. And a third idea could be a crossover with Mickey Mouse. Garfield could visit Disney World and get into all sorts of comical situations with Mickey and his friends.
There could be a Garfield time fanfiction where he travels to the future. In this future world, he discovers that Jon has become a famous scientist and Odie can talk. Garfield has to adapt to this new world full of high - tech gadgets and strange new behaviors. He misses his simple life back in his own time but also has some fun adventures in the future.
It could be about Garfield somehow getting involved in a Smash Mouth concert. Maybe he gets on stage and causes chaos in a really comical way.