#5. Oliver
Oliver & Company is one of the more forgettable Disney movies. I loved the characters though. We had Dodger played by Billy Joel, and Georgette played by Bette Midler. However, for my money my favorite character was the title one, the kitty named Oliver. He is a tough little kitty, and shows lots of spunk and personality. We first see him surviving the streets of New York alone, and then when Dodger scams him he proceeds to follow him home! Probably why Dodger decided to befriend him and bring the little guy into their group.
#4. Sylvester
Suffering Succotash! What can you say about this kitty and
his obsessive attempts to capture Tweety Bird? Of course, his main character
trait was the lisp he had when he talked. He was also determined, nothing made
him quit. Personally, I was always more a fan of Tweety Bird, but without
Sylvester Tweety would have been nothing. Sylvester was a bit over confident at
times, and he did have a soft side. I believe there was at least one time when
he actually caught Tweety, and let him go. The chase was the fun part. Sylvester
was seen in other roles, including a parent, but it is his qwest for Tweety
that his most remembered for. I tawt I
taw a putty tat!
#3. Puss ‘n Boots
This cat is just so cool! Does this count as an animated cat? Sure, why not. He certainly isn’t a real cat. Puss ‘n Boots was an adorable addition to the Shrek universe when he was introduced to us in Shrek 2. He is full of all kinds of confidence and valor, and yet deep down he is just a soft hearted pussy cat. I did not see the new movie that came out, but I loved him in the Christmas special. As he sits telling a story, he is suddenly mesmerized by a Christmas tree ornament (just like a cat!). He then proceeds to start batting it around, before realizing that everyone is watching him. Puss simply notes he has shamed himself and walks away. Love that moment!
#2. Tom
You have to give this guy credit. I mean, how much abuse can a cat take from one little mouse? Jerry always wins in their struggles, and yet Tom keeps coming back for more. Tom & Jerry was never my favorite cartoon, I preferred Road Runner and Coyote, but they were fun and in a lot of ways set the standard many other have tried to copy over the years. The great thing about Tom and Jerry is that while they fight, you know deep down they are friends. Their fighting is probably more instinctive, and no real harm is ever intended. It is amazing how violent some of those cartoons got, and the blood curdling scream Tom gave out at times was quite realistic. You felt the pain. Yes, I know about the horrible movie and after seeing the NC review I have no intention of seeing it. I would like to see Tom & Jerry revived in some manner though. Anyone remember the little bird that appeared in the cartoons who thought Tom was his mother, even though Tom was working on eating him?
#1. Garfield!!!! (surprised?)
What can I say about Garfield that hasn’t already been said?
Garfield is basically a human in a cat suit, at least that’s how his creator
describes him. The big thing about Garfield, aside from the laziness and voracious
appetite, is his confidence. Garfield has one of the strongest self esteem’s
ever, and at the same time it never blows up into a full blown ego trip. True,
Garfield has his flaws. He is selfish, and tends to be mean especially to poor
Odie. However, there is enough kindness underneath it all and you knew deep
down he loves Odie and Jon, he just preferred not to show it. I loved him in
the comics, I loved him in the cartoon series, and I loved him in the movie…….well,
maybe not. The movies just didn’t do justice to the character. I have seen the
new animated series that’s ok, and it’s just ok. As I’ve noted I watch the
holiday specials every year, and I still read the comic when I get the chance. Garfield
himself has actually changed a lot over the years, when he first premiered he
was drawn much larger. As the years went on Jim Davis made him small and made
other changes such as making the eyes bigger and allowing him to walk on two
legs. I still can’t believe the way he was drawn in the old days.
Alright, some honorable mentions. Of course there was Felix.
And for those screaming “What about Heathcliff?” he is not on here for one
simple reason. I HATED HIM!! To me, Heathcliff was just Garfield without the
charm. He was mean and pushy, and I never liked him. Finally, there was one cat
I always adored, but I just couldn’t see him making the top 5. Which cat is
that?
Figaro
I loved this little kitty! I loved him in Pinocchio, and I
loved him when he became Minnie Mouse’s pet cat. He was sort of meant
to be to Minnie what Pluto was to Mickey. A companion in good times and bad.
What some may not know is that Figaro was the star of his very own short features
in the old days, playing Minnie’s cat. I think I like him because he is such a
normal cat, like Pluto Figaro doesn’t talk or walk on two legs. For two Disney
characters, Pluto and Figaro are both unique for this, they are a dog and cat
who act the way a dog and cat are supposed to act.
Some
other I will talk about other kinds of cats, including real life cats
in TV. For now, let the bashing begin about me not including
Heathcliff! I'm sorry, I just hate him.....Well, Ok to be fair I will
ad a clip from the show. On the one hand, this clip exemplifies
everything I hate about this character. On the other hand, it is a good
little song.
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