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TIL Bill the Cat is Garfield's illegitimate son

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R5L78 TIL that the Razzie Awards that hand out prizes for the worst performances each to stand in opposition to the Oscars, also hand out "Redeemer" awards for people and groups that have won or be nominated for Razzies in the past, but managed to redeem themselves with actual good performances.