Creepy Garfield, commonly known as 'Gorefield,' originated from 2018 horror illustrations by artist William Burke, which transformed the famous comic strip cat into a Lovecraftian nightmare. The phenomenon exploded via the r/imsorryjon subreddit, where fans contribute disturbing artworks depicting Garfield as an all-powerful cosmic entity tormenting Jon Arbuckle. This meme subverts the lighthearted nature of the original comic, using body horror and existential dread to explore a darker side of the Monday-hating cat. It is frequently used to represent inescapable situations, overwhelming demands, or simply to disturb and delight fans of internet horror culture.