Garfémon is a surreal and often unsettling art project created by illustrator Shawn Bowers, who set out to redesign all original 151 Pokémon in the distinct style of Garfield the cat. What began as a creative exercise quickly morphed into an internet phenomenon, tapping into the 'cursed image' aesthetic and the collective nostalgia for both Jim Davis's comic strip and the Nintendo franchise. The memes typically feature Garfield's cynical expressions and trademark orange fur on various Pokémon bodies, often accompanied by captions about lasagna, Mondays, or existential dread. It serves as a cornerstone of 'weird internet' culture, bridging the gap between childhood favorites and bizarre, ironic humor.