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This Cat Became Popular On The Internet For Looking Like Zorro, Gets A Kitten Named Bandit That Looks Exactly Like Him
This Cat Became Popular On The Internet For Looking Like Zorro, Gets A Kitten Named Bandit That Looks Exactly Like Him
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This Cat Became Popular On The Internet For Looking Like Zorro, Gets A Kitten Named Bandit That Looks Exactly Like Him

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Indonesian Indraini Wahyudin Noor, 50, has many cats in his home, but one in particular has robbed his heart. Just who is this burglar of hearts, you might ask? Well, nobody knows for sure, for you see, he wears a mask, and as we all know from comic book logic, there’s no way to know who’s behind a mask. The mystical masked heart thief was nicknamed Zorro for his looks, but Indraini also simply calls him Boy.

And boy, there’s more to this story than you probably expected. Boy has been a naughty boy, and is now a dad. Nobody knows what’s inside a cat’s mind, but we’d assume he feels proud of his kittens for he knows that the children are his. How? Well, among the kittens, there was another one that wore a mask and a hat, just like his dad. The little sidekick kitten was fittingly named Bandit.

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    Meet Boy, an inconspicuously named cat that’s been called Zorro by passersby and internet fans

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    The reason for the nickname should be obvious once you notice his mask

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    He also has a black patch on his head that looks like a hat

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    Naturally, such a unique-looking cat almost instantly caught the internet’s attention

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    This is the most popular video on the user’s TikTok, where Boy is weathering the storm

    @iwhy_ Banjarmasin tergenang #kittycat#banjir♬ suara asli – iWhy_

    But there’s more! Recently, Boy “Zorro” has gotten a new sidekick, a kitten named Bandit

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    The masked father and son duo is stealing everyone’s hearts on TikTok, with their videos getting millions of views

    @iwhy_ my son’s name is bandit #kitten#kittycat#bandit♬ Bandit – Ron Suno

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    @iwhy_ katanya mau tidur #kittycat#kitten♬ original sound – rannunn 🦖💚

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    @iwhy_ baby talk #kittycat#babytalk#children♬ original sound – Emiliano_Matthan

    Bandit has an almost identical “hat” and “mask” as his father

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    Ironically, many commenters wish to “rob” the owner and adopt this masked Bandit

    @iwhy_ i am not a King, i am not a God, i am Zorro #kittycat#zorrocat♬ RAVE – Dxrk ダーク

    He is growing up to be an adventurer just like his dad

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    @iwhy_ bingung sa’at diajak main ke luar rumah #kittycat♬ suara asli – 🏃Cak Jelly🚶

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    @iwhy_ ngoceh apa nih bocil #kittycat#kitten♬ оригинальный звук – Kristi Slyusarevska

    Despite the masks, these two cats are soon to be well-recognized all over the internet

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    @iwhy_ Balas @sweetheartxo777 face my father if you dare #kittycat#kitten♬ Creepy, scary, horror, synth, tension – Sound Production Gin

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    This dude right here? He works as a Community Manager at Bored Panda. Has no back-story, cause his spine works just fine. He writes about himself in third-person, and in first-person about others. Fell in love with storytelling and cannot let that love go. Now, he's here to help you make your own story simply beautiful. Secretly makes cute music samples and writes stories in the dark that nobody has ever heard of before.

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    Titas Burinskas

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    This dude right here? He works as a Community Manager at Bored Panda. Has no back-story, cause his spine works just fine. He writes about himself in third-person, and in first-person about others. Fell in love with storytelling and cannot let that love go. Now, he's here to help you make your own story simply beautiful. Secretly makes cute music samples and writes stories in the dark that nobody has ever heard of before.

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bandit’s eye markings are more like glasses than a mask, so maybe his name should be Ray-Bandit.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now why would someone downvote me for something as innocent as “Ray-Bandit? Guess the trolls are out today.

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    Deborah Harris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous cat burglars there :)

    Roland Gosselin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

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    It's paint, so it's sad, not lovely.

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    Kia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awh they're adorable

    B.Nelson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kitten also looks like he has a crooked bowtie on which makes it even better.

    Mourlie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The markings look slightly different in some of the photos. Also, the borders are not clear, and the color is slightly different from the natural markings on the head. Even if you ignore the unusual pattern, this does not look natural at all. Looks like someone dyed their cat for internet fame.

    Andreas
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they look the same. Also different angles might make them look different.

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    Susan Green
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are both so adorable 💕

    Stacy B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg they are so damn adorable! I need them!

    Marion Friedl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful cats, I follow them now on Instagram, even though I can´t post there myself without a mobile phone.

    Frankthetank
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kitten's spots on the chest disappeared, that's "odd"

    Zol
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    best cat ever best bp post ever

    James Hoffberger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He will most likely suffer the same fate as his father dieing young SAD

    Roland Gosselin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very obviously painted. Trust me, I know how cat hair colour works. Look at the skin around the eyes. Black hairs on white skin? Nope. Also look at the black tones, they are not perfectly identical. Sorry but this is just awful, not cute. What next, a cute green cat maybe? Don't promote such stuff, BP... :(

    Debrina Blackmoon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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    Okatango
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I doubt these markings are natural. How are they done? I'm concerned that either chemicals are being used too close to eyes or that paint or dye can come off into eyes either during process or while cat is washing itself. I don't mind being called a hysterical nut-job, would rather lean on side of being overprotective rather than encouraging potentially dangerous practice and copycats (pardon pun). If I missed the explanation of safe procedure, my apologies.

    LandAhoy (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the markings are natural. I have a similar cat that looks like a cow, with black patches near the eyes, and these cats' markings are within the natural variation of black and white cats.

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bandit’s eye markings are more like glasses than a mask, so maybe his name should be Ray-Bandit.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now why would someone downvote me for something as innocent as “Ray-Bandit? Guess the trolls are out today.

    Load More Replies...
    Deborah Harris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous cat burglars there :)

    Roland Gosselin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    It's paint, so it's sad, not lovely.

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    Kia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awh they're adorable

    B.Nelson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kitten also looks like he has a crooked bowtie on which makes it even better.

    Mourlie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The markings look slightly different in some of the photos. Also, the borders are not clear, and the color is slightly different from the natural markings on the head. Even if you ignore the unusual pattern, this does not look natural at all. Looks like someone dyed their cat for internet fame.

    Andreas
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they look the same. Also different angles might make them look different.

    Load More Replies...
    Susan Green
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are both so adorable 💕

    Stacy B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg they are so damn adorable! I need them!

    Marion Friedl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful cats, I follow them now on Instagram, even though I can´t post there myself without a mobile phone.

    Frankthetank
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kitten's spots on the chest disappeared, that's "odd"

    Zol
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    best cat ever best bp post ever

    James Hoffberger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He will most likely suffer the same fate as his father dieing young SAD

    Roland Gosselin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very obviously painted. Trust me, I know how cat hair colour works. Look at the skin around the eyes. Black hairs on white skin? Nope. Also look at the black tones, they are not perfectly identical. Sorry but this is just awful, not cute. What next, a cute green cat maybe? Don't promote such stuff, BP... :(

    Debrina Blackmoon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Load More Replies...
    Okatango
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I doubt these markings are natural. How are they done? I'm concerned that either chemicals are being used too close to eyes or that paint or dye can come off into eyes either during process or while cat is washing itself. I don't mind being called a hysterical nut-job, would rather lean on side of being overprotective rather than encouraging potentially dangerous practice and copycats (pardon pun). If I missed the explanation of safe procedure, my apologies.

    LandAhoy (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the markings are natural. I have a similar cat that looks like a cow, with black patches near the eyes, and these cats' markings are within the natural variation of black and white cats.

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