The Well Loved Garfield Plush meme features a photo of an incredibly worn, dirty, and slightly deformed Garfield stuffed animal, often looking like it has seen too much of the world. It gained traction on social media platforms like Tumblr and Twitter as a visual representation of extreme fatigue, mental burnout, or the feeling of being barely held together after a long week. Unlike the pristine version of the character, this 'crusty' Garfield resonates with internet users because of its raw, chaotic energy and its embodiment of the struggle to maintain composure. It is frequently used to describe post-work exhaustion, the state of one's mental health, or simply the feeling of being 'well-loved' by the harsh realities of life.