Nermal

Nermal is a fictional character from the "Garfield" comic strip created by Jim Davis. It is a gray, diminutive kitten known for its cute appearance and often portrayed as Garfield's insufferable rival. Nermal's character is used to add humor through his adorable demeanor and the playful teasing he receives, especially from Garfield who sees him as a cute pest. In essence, Nermal represents a recurring comic foil whose relationship with Garfield highlights themes of humor, rivalry, and pet behavior in a lighthearted way.