100 Funniest Cat Memes Ever

Cats have been stealing the show on the internet almost since its inception, with pictures of cats being shared on Usenet long before most people even had access to dial-up. However, just over a decade ago, cats went from a thing to the thing online, thanks to YouTube and I Can Haz Cheezburger.

Ever since, people have been making and sharing cat memes, making their favorite felines famous in a wide array of hilarious memes that never fail to crack us up. For your convenience, we've rounded up the wildest, most viral, most laugh-out-loud funny cat memes, each weirder and more wonderful than the last.

You can bring up this point the next time you get into an argument with a flat earther on Facebook. And there's a reason why cats do this. It turns out that knocking over stationary objects is hunting practice for cats, so buy your cat some more toys if it keeps breaking all your stuff.

Sometimes grocery bags smell like the food that was inside of them, plus they make a noise when they move around that cats think is fun, so it's no wonder an old bag is a favorite snack for cats.

It's thought that humans began domesticating and living with cats 12,000 years ago, so it's entirely possible that this cat meme is actually true.

On average, cats sleep around 15 hours every day to provide energy for their predatory behavior, so this meme is equal parts hilarious and accurate.

Despite what this popular cat meme says, cats actually purr by vibrating the muscles in their voice boxes. Purring seems continuous because these muscles vibrate during both inhalation and exhalation.

In Russia, where nearly a million people have dash cams, this cat would have a pretty hard time getting that sweet, sweet payout.

The cat-human hybrid in this meme is Bast, the ancient Egyptian goddess of warfare. We know she was also sometimes depicted as the embodiment of the Eye of Ra, but we don't know her feelings on cardboard boxes.

Cats use their whiskers to determine if they can fit through narrow spaces. Unfortunately, their whiskers don't tell them this isn't how to turn off automatic Windows updates.

Cats show affection by making eye contact, but this probably doesn't work the same way.

It's a funny meme, but cats appreciate small toys they can bat around more than stuffed animals that will inevitably break their hearts.

That sunroof might be hot—but not too hot. Because cats use their paws to detect texture and pressure while hunting, they are also incredibly sensitive to temperature.

It would take more than a few days at grandma's house for a cat to become record-breakingly fat. The heaviest domestic cat on record was an Australian cat named Himmy that weighed 46.8 pounds at the time of his death in 1986.

Although dogs are the more traditional choice of guard animal for homes, Binky, a cat in Indianapolis, managed to ward off a would-be burglar, so it's not entirely impossible.

Cats are notoriously jumpy. Some things they seem to be scared of for no real reason include cucumbers, balloons, and their own reflections.

Stopping a fight isn't the only social situation a cat is good for. A study published in Anthrozoös found that 76 percent of their female subjects used whether or not their pet liked their date in their evaluation of them.

This kitten's making jokes about aliens, but there is an actual conspiracy theory out there that cats are the aliens.

If a cat starts biting you after being affectionate, it might be playing with you, or else it's letting you know that it's overstimulated. It might also just be a jerk.

When a cat looks at you and blinks softly, it's called a kitty kiss.

It can't be stressed enough in the world of cat memes that cats loathe having stuff on shelves.

A cat doesn't have to smoke for cigarettes to negatively affect their health. Living with a smoker can double a cat's risk of getting cancer.

You can't train a cat to fix a car, unfortunately, but you can train a cat to use a toilet, which is more useful on a day-to-day basis.

If your cat likes to fish, keep your aquatic pets safe by putting a roof on your aquarium, and a couple of pieces of masking tape sticky side up to keep your cat away.

Cats will play with anything, so buying them toys isn't really a necessity, but if you do buy them toys, make sure to remove any ribbons or feathers that could come off for your cat to eat, because cats love eating things they shouldn't eat almost as much as they love ignoring actual cat toys.

In 1989, Saturday Night Live debuted a character named Toonces the Driving Cat that got its own half-hour special three years later. This cat is a markedly better driver than Toonces, who would inevitably drive off a cliff every time he got behind the wheel.

"Bamboozle" became a popular word in the vernacular of the internet starting in late 2016.

In actuality, cat breeders have used inbreeding to promote and distinguish features that are breed-specific, which is significantly less fun than sticking a piece of bread on a cat's head.

You wouldn't want to try to sneak a whisper past a cat. Their hearing is so sensitive that they can actually hear electrical current.

It's possible these packing pellets can be composted. Some polystyrene is made of corn starch and dissolves in water. Unfortunately, these are on a cat, so getting them wet to find out is probably not a good idea.

If this cat's having a hard time now, imagine when it figures out it's also not even wearing a shirt.

Don't actually let a cat play with yarn or string. Swallowing it can cause life-threatening internal injuries.

In Greek mythology, Medusa was a female monster with snakes for hair who was so terrifying to look at that gazing at her would turn a person—or cat, in this case—into stone.

A keyboard is warm and close to a cat's owner, making it an ideal resting place for a cat. Not to mention it's incredibly inconvenient. Cats seem to like that too.

Schrodinger's cat is a thought experiment about, to put it simply, whether or not a cat inside a box is alive or dead. It was created in 1935 by an Austrian physicist named Erwin Schrodinger.

Cats might destroy all your stuff and leave dead birds on your porch, but they will also kill spiders and bugs for you, which kind of makes up for it.

This "weird cat" is actually a beluga whale, which lives in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters and can weigh up to 3,500 pounds.

In addition to hating things on shelves, how much cat love boxes is another common theme in cat memes.

Cats sleep, on average, 15 hours a day, although some cats spend a staggering 20 hours each day asleep.

Believe it or not, this isn't the only option that exists for cats that lose an eye. Prosthetic eyes for cats are a real and popular option for people with the money to spare.

If your cat doesn't eat the food around the sides of the bowl, the bowl might be too narrow. A narrow bowl can cause whisker stress for your cat, which causes discomfort.

If a cat twines around your legs while you're walking around, it's trying to show you that it cares about you, not that it wants to kill you by making you fall down a flight of stairs.

This is the true story of a cat named Browser in White Settlement, Texas.

This egg would have to come from one big bird. Even an ostrich egg only weighs about three pounds on average.

This is the kind of cat who would probably tell if you got into the catnip.

Spelling words this way is a popular form of meme speak, especially when it comes to talking about dogs.

There is actually a Cowboy Cat Ranch in Texas, but the cats don't wear hats. It's a rescue home that does feline research.

In the never-ending battle between cat people and dog people, you can't deny that dogs are certainly more cheerful than cats.

"Who Would Win" is a popular meme format that pits unlikely foes against each other, like a trillion lions vs. the sun or a stick vs. 1,000 Marines.

Cats actually enjoy sitting in boxes so much because it lowers their stress levels.

This picture is the image that the popular Business Cat image macro meme comes from. It began growing in popularity in 2011.

And owning a cat can be just as beneficial for your health. It lowers stress and increases longevity, just like having human friends does.

Seriously folks, cats will steal your cigarettes. It's time to stop smoking.

You might be as surprised as this cat to learn that this is just one of many images of cats being interviewed that have been turned into memes.

Rich people have been blowing money on their pets for a long time. Wealthy people have been commissioning expensive paintings of their pets and horses for hundreds of years.

It's no wonder this cat's not feeling better. The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year.

Considering how much cats love confined spaces and warm things, being sandwiched between two warm, body-sized loaves of bread is probably heaven on earth for this cat.

Women are more receptive to dating a pet owner, so maybe the human should be thanking the cat.

Think twice before you let your cat out. Once a cat becomes an outdoor cat, it kind of ceases to be yours, and will use multiple humans to get its needs met instead.

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This box is definitely not airworthy, but making cat condos and costumes from boxes is a great way to help your cat manage its stress.

Just because a cat can fit into a tight space doesn't mean a cat should fit into a tight space.

Domestic cats aren't the only animals that react strangely to their reflection. Big wild cats exhibit the same behavior.

Cats try to be close to the people they care most about, so this one is probably just trying to make its owner feel better.

This is a feline take on the popular Expanding Brain meme, which first started gaining traction in 2017.

It's a funny picture, but if you feed your cat watermelon, be sure to remove the seeds first, as they can be dangerous to your feline friends.

In Greek mythology, Poseidon didn't actually have any pets, although he did create horses. However, technically, if there were a cat that lived underwater, that would have fallen under his dominion too.

Cats have several ways of communicating with humans vocally, including meows, chirps, and trills, but each cat is different, so you'll have to take time to get to know what yours is trying to tell you.

In ancient Egypt, people had their pets mummified so they could take them into the afterlife, where they could meow at them for food at 2:00 in the morning just like when they were alive.

There was a real missed opportunity for a "meow" pun when this cat meme was made.

It's unfortunate that so many of the things cats do to show their affection for their owners are so incredibly annoying.

Cats should never be given alcohol. It affects them the same as humans, but they only weigh eight pounds, so it's dangerous even in small quantities.

Adopting a cat may seem like signing away your freedom to an animal who will disturb you at any given opportunity, but enjoy it while it lasts. The average lifespan of a cat is only 15 years.

It makes sense that these two get along. Golden retrievers are one of the most cat-friendly breeds of dogs around.

More than half the cats in the United States are overweight, which means there are quite a few cats out there that need to shed a few pounds.

It's estimated that 10 percent of people are allergic to indoor cats and tree pollen is another common allergen, making this cat tree a very itchy nightmare for a good percentage of the population.

It's probably not God. It's estimated that more than 50 million feral cats are roaming around the United States.

Maybe putting a box outside would be a good way to get your cat to come home if it's run away. At the very least, you'll probably get some kind of cat in it.

The world's longest and busiest monorail system is in Chongquing, China. Sadly, it is not made of cats.

Cats eyes actually glow because of a layer of cells called tapetum lucidum, which are highly reflective and help them see better in dim light.

This cat seems spoiled, but fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's cat, Choupette, has a six-person entourage and drinks a bespoke blend of mineral waters.

This cat might want to live outside, but outdoor cats are responsible for killing upwards of a billion birds every year in the United States.

If your clothes are especially covered in hair, you can throw them in the dryer with a dryer sheet for 10 minutes to clean them up.

Once a cat gets used to its reflection, it often ignores it or at least isn't frightened by it anymore.

Not all cats hate baths. Bengals, for example, are a breed noted for actually liking water.

The reaction cats have to catnip is caused by a volatile oil in the plant, which the cat's brain perceives as a cat pheromone.

In reality, this cat is probably only on the treadmill because its owner wants to use it.

Taking your pet out for a walk is a great way to find prospective dates since both men and women are more likely to talk to people who have animals with them.

The first poster of a cat hanging in there was designed by photographer Victor Baldwin and released in 1971. It said, "hang in there, baby" and featured a Siamese kitten hanging from a bamboo pole.

Many cats can be taught tricks commonly associated with dogs, like fetch, sit, and shake. Using a clicker makes the task much easier.

Because of the amount of energy cats expend roaming around the house like predators, they need a lot of rest and sleep to stay in peak shape.

Before you pet a cat you're meeting for the first time, it's a good idea to check with the owner, just to make sure you're not going to lose a pound of flesh, because not all cats wear sunglasses to clue you in that you should leave them alone.

Although this cat is on the right track, you have better luck asking yourself questions than making statements if you want to improve or do well at something. So "am I a smart cat" would be the more useful thing to ask here.

Raccoons and cats are two animals that actually get along surprisingly well, so don't be surprised if you see them being friendly towards each other.

When it comes to cat names, most people aren't so creative. The most popular names for male and female cats in 2017 were Oliver and Luna, respectively.

The average cat can jump up to five feet without a running start, so it's very possible for a cat to just disappear like this.

Unfortunately, when a cat wants something, they are more likely to meow and paw at your door until you wake up, since they're nocturnal animals and have no concept of human boundaries.

Feral cats like this are such a huge problem in Hawaii that they are considered an invasive species.

Cats have three facial expressions—fear, frustration, and relaxed engagement. Notably, two-thirds of these emotions are negative, which helps explain why this cat looks so unfriendly.

Dogs aren't the only animals postal workers have to contend with. Cats have also been known to attack letter carriers, with video of one battle between a cat and a postal worker going viral a few years ago.

Considering how much cats enjoy boxes and bags, it was only a matter of time before this happened.

The culture of the internet has changed a lot of the past 10 years. If something seems like it doesn't make sense, don't worry. It probably doesn't, and that's the joke.

Undoubtedly the most famous cat meme of all, it's estimated that Grumpy Cat has made its owner a cool $120 million.

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