Abu Dhabi, Garfield & Nermal

In recent months Abu Dhabi has reinvented itself, or, at least, established itself on the world scene. In the 90s, it was a bit of an unknown - with it being associated with the BCCI collapse. Prior to that, and lingering in a few minds is its association with Garfield, the cartoon cat.

Why did this happen? Because Abu Dhabi was an unknown. What was the issue? Well, Garfield hated the self confessed cute cat called Nermal. Garfield hates Nermal so much that he decides to send Nermal to Abu Dhabi and sings a repetitive and catchy song throughout the episode that you can never forget.




Garfield’s song to Nermal:

Abu Dhabi, it’s far away
Abu Dhabi, that’s where you’ll stay
Abu Dhabi, the place to be
For any kitten who’s annoying me, yeah!
Abu Dhabi, it’s off the track
Abu Dhabi, now don’t come back
Abu Dhabi, it’s quite a thrill
For any kitten who can make me ill!
Now some take a train, and some take a plane
But I am sending you
Not on a boat, or even by goat
But in a box marked “Postage Due”
Abu Dhabi, you’re what they lack
Abu Dhabi, now you’re all packed
Abu Dhabi, a far commute
For any kitten who is too darn cute!

The question is - did Nermal ever get to Abu Dhabi? And, if so, is Nermal one of the cats that hangs around the garbage bins? Or did Nermal move to Dubai. If so, watch out - they're coming to get you!



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