Grumpy Cat
Perpetually displeased pet
Grumpy Cat was an internet celebrity cat whose permanently displeased facial expression—caused by feline dwarfism—became a viral meme beginning in 2012.
The image spawned countless captioned photos expressing cynicism, irritation, or refusal: Grumpy Cat says no.
The cat's real name was Tardar Sauce; she died in 2019 but remains a cultural shorthand for curmudgeonly disapproval.
- memeShared online humor
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- viralSpreading quickly online
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
feline · scowl · resting bitch face · no · bad day · good morning · angry · cranky · famous · celebrity · pet · whiskers · face · expression · disapproval · sour · moody · irritable
- Famous AnimalsScooby-Doo, Bambi, Dumbo, Clifford, Snoopy
- Memesdoge, rickrolling, lolcat, meme culture, Harambe
- internet petsblep, Pusheen
- Fictional CatsGarfield, Felix, Sylvester, Tom, Puss in Boots
Grumpy Catsmiley face
Circle with grin
thumbs up · heart emoji · sunshine and rainbows · good vibes · positivity
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