There’s no escaping the reality that a meme rule the internet, cats—yes cats! Social media is littered with cats, and cat memes effectively stole the internet for comedy. We see cats everywhere, in social media feeds, in group chats, and most importantly, they’ve firmly wedged themselves into our hearts. What is it about cat memes that make the internet smile? Let’s explore the wacky and simply delightful world of humor that comes from cats on the Internet.
Why Are Cat Memes So Popular?
- Cats Are Funny
Everybody knows that dogs are enthusiastic and loyal more than they are funny. Cats on the other hand possess a perfect balance of sarcasm, unpredictability and immense amounts of “I don’t care, I’ll do what I want.” One moment they may be executing acrobatics across the room, and the next, flop down on the ground after they were startled by their own shadow! Their facial expressions range from “I regret my life choices” to “I’m going to destroy everything you love,” All of this combined makes for endless amounts of memes!
- Relatable
How many times have you seen a cat on its back with the caption, “Me on a Monday”? The great thing about cat memes is that they relate so well to human emotion. Cat memes have captured every moment of human emotion: laziness, frustration, joy, etc… Who has not been like “Smudge the Vegetable-Hating Cat,” when faced with salad?
- Straightforward and Shareable Humor
Cat memes are relatable and do not need a lot of context. You simply look at a funny cat picture with a clever caption. That means the meme will be easily shared. You could find a cat meme showing a cat knocking over a cup of coffee or looking into your soul in a weird way! Either way, that humor is instantaneous.
Cat Memes List
Memes You Have Probably Seen a Million Times
There are many great cat memes that have transcended the rest of cat memes and have become legend. Here are a few cat memes you might remember:
- Grumpy Cat (RIP Tardar Sauce)
The queen of side-eye, Grumpy cat’s face of permanent displeasure has created millions of memes. Everybody who has had to deal with nonsense connected with her “Nope” energy.
- Keyboard Cat
The original viral cat! This meme with a cat “playing” a keyboard became the ultimate meme for “You f*!#@d up, goodbye.”
- Nyan Cat
The flying, pop-tart cat leaving a trail of rainbows while continuously looping “nyan nyan nyan” was a phenomenon of the early 2010s. It was weird, catchy, and hard to forget.
- I Can Has Cheezburger?
One of the first major cat memes, this LOLcat-style picture of a cat wanting a cheeseburger started it all with the funny cat caption in broken English (“I can haz?”).
- Distracted Boyfriend (OK, Not a Cat, But Close Enough)
While not technically a cat meme, the “Distracted Boyfriend” meme is another that usually has versions with a cat instead of the other girlfriend. Because, really, who wouldn’t give up everything for a cute cat?
How Cat Memes Bring Us Together
Cat memes can be more than just funny; cat memes can really bring people together. Cat memes are also universal – whether you are a hardcore cat lover, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, cat memes seem to break cultural and language barriers.
- Stress Relief – Hysterically laughing to a cat dramatically tumbles over the side of the couch is instant therapy.
- Community Inside Jokes – Cat memes and variations also provide inside jokes. For example, memes like “This is fine” (with the dog in a burning room) sometimes have cat versions and create shared humor.
- Adopting Awareness – A lot of viral cat memes contain rescue cats, and can sometimes increase awareness of pet adoption.
How to Make Your Own Cat Meme
Want to join in on Cat memes? Here’s how:
- The Best Part – Find an image of a cat being ridiculous (look at Unsplash or Imgur to find some royalty-free images).
- A Caption that People can Relate to – Think about normal daily struggles (“When my boss gives me that ‘we need to talk’ face” + terrified cat).
- A Meme maker – Imgflip or Kapwing makes it very easy.
- Share & Get to See The Likes Pile Up – Share your meme on Reddit, Instagram, or Twitter & cheers to see the hard work turn into likes.
In Conclusion: Cat Memes are Forever
Cat memes are never going to stop being made. As long as cats over there doing weird and adorable and chaotic stuff to create a meme from, we will continue to make memes. Basically, they’re a guaranteed distraction from the stress of everyday life, a little happiness in the midst of a treacherous world.
So the next time, you see a cat meme, take a few seconds to appreciate it. That grumpy, derpy, or overly dramatic cat is out there making the internet a happier place, one “blep” at a time.
What is your all time favorite cat meme? Share it in the comments! 🐱💬
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