Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 1983, Page 136

Description:	Deborah LeeJohn LegaultFelicia LewisSusan LiggettJames LoneSteven LongLisa MaddenGina MahanTrudy MaplesPeter MarkerJeffrey MarlettBrian MaySmurfs, Garfield, E.T. areamong 83 collections, fadsThe 1982-83 school year saw manyfads and collections come and go. Threecharacters, however, seemed here tostay.These three are Smurfs, Garfield, andE.T. The E.T. toys and dolls were inspired by Steven Spielbergs filmE.T.—The Extra Terrestrial. Garfielddolls were inspired by Jim Davis best-selling cartoon books featuring Garfield.Smurf products have also becomepopular. They include figures, posters,stuffed dolls, clothes, folders, notebookpaper, and other paraphernalia.Cartoon products have also smurf -ed a new idea. Saturday morningschildren of all ages view Smurf cartoons,and a new video game featuring Smurfshas emerged on the electronic scene.Davis, creator of Garfield comics, hasalso struck it rich. Pencils, posters, stationery, pillowcases, cards, and stuffedanimals are just a few products that Garfield fanatics have to choose from.Davis has written several best-sellingbooks featuring fat lasagna-loving Garfield. Americans laugh along with thissarcastic cat as he outwits his owner togo off the numerous diets for which hefeels no need.A Garfield cartoon special was alsoviewed by people of all ages this year. Itdealt with the friendship between Garfield and his dog friend Odie, who is theperennial victim of Garfields practicaljokes.136 Seniors
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Collection:	Bloomington High School South

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