“Meow Incorporated”: 50 Perfectly Accurate Memes That Capture What It’s Like Living With Cats
InterviewMemes could be considered one of the fundamental pillars of internet culture. From philosophical conundrums to cute animal behavior, there is no topic they can’t cover. And as everything around us evolves over time, so do memes. The hall of fame, including but not limited to such classics as Pepe, Kermit, and Doge, is continuously filled with new additions.
Cats are arguably one of the crowd’s favorites when it comes to recurring meme themes. Living with them surely provides enough inspiration and material for content. And if a fresh batch of memes is something you seek, Meow Incorporated might be worth your while. This Facebook page covers the lives of our four-legged friends and presents relatable, funny, or heartwarming meme-worthy situations. Whether it’s their cute paws or contentious character that became the basis for yet another internet sensation, they’re here for you to enjoy.
Bored Panda has reached out to Meow Incorporated. They were kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down for the full interview with them.
P.S. If the list is not long enough, don’t worry and browse these cat memes created by people clearly living with one. Or have a look at these memes so relatable, owners wish they could tag their pets in them.
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The term meme was first coined back in 1976. The evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins came up with it after joining the Greek word mimēma (meaning “imitated”) and the English gene. He presented the new term in his book “The Selfish Gene” likely without realizing how widespread it will become.
In his bestseller, Dawkins described memes as the cultural equivalent of a gene—it is transmitted from person to person, carries information, and mutates along the way. Much like our beloved online memes, when they’re launched into the void of the internet and start a snowball effect of generating different versions.
Aww, why do I feel like they were married in a past life, and they still remember each other.
Some state that the first internet meme was the Baby Cha-Cha-Cha (also referred to as the Dancing Baby) that appeared online in the mid-nineties. Others argue that the old-school smiley face—:)— could be considered a meme, thus preceding the newborn doing the cha-cha.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter which was first. What matters is that meme culture has been growing ever since and is now a pretty significant part of our online existence. Some statistics claim that on Instagram alone, people share around a million memes every day.
Bored Panda discussed the topic of memes with the creator of Meow Incorporated, Julius. When asked what was the driving force behind the page, he shared: “In 2016, I entered the Dog (or doggo) and cat (catto) meme world to share my love for animals, but specifically dogs, with the world.”
He wanted to do it in a way that integrated cute critter pictures, videos, and humor, so he added captions to show what the animals were supposedly thinking and saying. “The captions are in doggo speak for dogs and catto talk for cats since the terms reflect their personalities and how I imagine they would actually talk,” Julius added.
Memes arguably mean more to millennials and Gen Z than to any other generation so far. According to Ypulse, more than half (55%) of those aged 13-35 send memes weekly, and 30% actually do that daily. It’s not surprising, considering that an average millennial sees around 20-30 memes every day.
As stated in Ypulse, the main reason for such distribution is to make other people smile, based on the answer of 74% of those surveyed. 53% say they send it to react to something, while 28% admit to using it when they can’t express their feelings with words. This shows that people nowadays use memes not only as a source of entertainment, but as a form of communication as well.
Julius from Meow Incorporated expanded on his views of the impact memes have on our daily lives: “Memes are silly, ironic, shocking, culture showing/changing, and everything in between. Since their beginnings, they have provided ways for us to connect with friends, family, and people we care about by creatively and humorously reflecting back on the world we live in. They can help us deal with shared hardships, make twists on things we already appreciate, and surprise us with creativity.”
My parents' cat drags blankets through their house to wherever he wants to nap.
Aww sweet baby greeting their guests. Cats are probably the only possible advantage Airbnb has over hotels.
Yes! I would feel blessed if my two cats fed upon me after I died. I want them to live as long as possible!
Load More Replies...ikr. There are literally instances where dogs also bit off their dead owner's body parts and ate them. cats and dogs are literally carnivores, they would both eat your dead body when theres nothing left to eat
Load More Replies...Yeah, like your dog wouldn’t do the exact same thing. Remember, cats are finicky eaters, while dogs will eat poop.
And, sorry, K-9 Hero, so will any predator on earth. Dogs from chihuahuas to St. Bernards, are predators. There are plenty of species outside those two out there. Wolves and the other canines, cats above 75lbs do view us as inferior prey. Mostly skin and bones, why would you kill it? So, yep plenty of pets, if starved, would turn to anything available for survival. We think of this and grab up “Snowflake” would never do such a thing ever. She didn’t know, and Snowflake looking at the glowing eyes that attacked them.
Tuck in, Donut and Snape. Also, Mint too. I’m not mad at you guys :) (Probably because my Earth body sucks and after I finally depart from Earth I’m freaking going back home) (I’ll try to bring you guys too)
But anyone would be fine with saving their pet from starvation in this way, I mean you don't need the body any more, and if you had any relations worth caring about, you wouldn't be left that long anyway
Yup. I would die for my cat. Why would I care if she ate my remains to survive?
Dogs and cats both will do this. Its natural.I don't have any pets due tospace and time restraints, but when I do, I'll have it written down that if I pass away and nobody comes to know about it,then my pets are to be given to my most trusted people, and not euthanised, even if they are found having stripped my corpse bare.
I wouldn't want my baby girl to go hungry, and like I would know anyway!
I agree- it may be morbid to think about, but when my spark of life is gone, I don't care what happens to the shell. The essence of myself is gone- what's left just turns putrid. If it keeps another animal alive, cool beans. I've asked to be buried like a tree pod- but I honestly could care less what happens to this shell when I peace out.
if i died, i would my last words would be blah blah blah, i love you forever and all of that c**p, but i would tell my cat that when i die, and she is hungry, she could eat me.
I c pics of starving tigers in India, n I think we're all going to waste when we die!
Dogs will do the exact same thing. Even the little ones. Yes, coworker-who-shall-not-be-named, your yorkie will nibble on your remains if he is hungry enough.
I usually think yeah and you think your dog wouldn't do the same, you know he would
Yes! Everything for my babies! Why would I care when I am dead and my babies are hungry?
you should read 'will my cat eat my eyeballs?' - great book on all of those kinds of questions
I redid a wooden floor in a San Francisco house where the owner of the house died. He had thirty (30!) cats. His brother found him 5 weeks later so it was a mess. They couldn't get out with a dead master so they ate him but most died and they stained the hardwood floor where they died. It was all cleaned up when I got there to do the floors but was very eerie.
I've told my cat that she can eat me if I die in my sleep. She gets fed during the night, so why not?
Strangely I’m ok with this….it will give them kitty cat ‘street cred’…” yup I ate her face”….,no one is gonna test them after that….your welcome my children…
My Floof tries even tho I'm not dead. Head buts and bites my belly. Crazy boy, I feel unsafe sleeping with the door open, I may wake up with a cavity
I love cats. I have provided a home to countless stray/unwanted cats over the decades. I, too, have no problem with cats eating me after I die, however... it's the paralyzing stroke that would terrify me if my cats didn't have outside access. You're immobile, still conscious, and after a couple of days, your indoor-only cats will start nibbling.
Also, I can tell you for a fact dogs WILL do exactly the same. Don't ask how I know.
I used to tell my dogs regularly to have at it if I died at home. I'd be honored and I bet pretty tasty.
I'm with you. After death rituals are for those left alive. I couldn't care less what happens to my body after I die, and my cat eating me seems like the kind of immortality I believe in. As the OP says, dig in Mr Mittens.
When i die I would like a meat grinder set up in the funeral parlour and everybody can come up and take a turn at grinding my corpse. I would also like to request my dog Jimi and black cat Foxy be present, they can sit at the bottom of the grinder and have at it. The rest can be bagged and frozen and fed at later dates lol. Something wrong with me
A dog will also eat you if you died, if it is desperate enough. Any carnivorous animal would.
I imagine it comes with the job description. It's hardly the most gruesome death that's been discovered.
Load More Replies...Julius also shared why he thinks pets often find themselves being the subject of yet another meme. He stated: “We love our pets, adore their cuteness, and could watch them all day long because they are undeniably funny. I think all their adorable antics and the hilarious situations they get themselves (and us) into are a perfect source for memes because their range of emotions and expressions allow us to humanize them.”
That's crossing a line bro. Actually, I can't speak, I mock my cats for being fat all the time
Some more interesting data suggests that memes are getting increasingly popular in the business world as well. According to Amra & Elma, the click-through rate of a meme campaign is 14% higher than email marketing. In addition to that, the majority of surveyed people (60%) say using memes in certain marketing campaigns encourages them to buy from the company.
Cats also take a lot more patience and effort to get to know. Most dogs will be friendly love on you immediately and always, but you have to build a relationship with cats. I have a lot of trouble talking to new people, and it takes me a long time to open up. In this way, I relate to cats, which is probably why I love them so much.
My body is currently 15% covered in a blanket because it I try to grab more blanket, I'll disturb the wee furry one sleeping peacefully.
The success of a meme, whether it is used in a marketing campaign or a chat room, often depends on how relatable it is. The mastermind behind Meow Incorporated emphasized it as one of the main ingredients as well: “One necessary piece of a good meme is relatability. As a viewer, being able to see ourselves in the meme is a huge ingredient; for example memes about common human experiences ring true because we can all relate to them,” he explains.
At least he likes it. Unless, of course, he took it to hide or destroy. lol
Internet memes can also be a great form of expression when it comes to global issues or indicating a stance on certain matters. They are an excellent tool because they often transcend any language barriers and can spread like wildfire if the topic is relevant.
With a growing number of internet users each year, the amount of memes is likely to grow as well. Thinking over their importance, Julius expects to continue working on them in the future with the help of his friend Mark: “It’s fun to look at meme trends over the years, as, in a way, they reflect our culture and how we communicate and what we care about. Mark and I look forward to capturing the Zeitgeist [the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era] more and making memes of various themes and pop culture references together.”
“Memes were a huge way for us to all get through the last two years. I look forward to making more and seeing what all the cute cats and dogs of the world come up with!” shared the voice of Meow Incorporated.
We had a cat who was the granddaughter of the original cat, she was also related to the cat version of Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.
I bet those cats feel so powerful and God like looking down on everyone like that. But then cats are just like that anyways.
Accurate. Your mom is about 50 times better at drawing cats than well trained medieval painters.
let's hope she doesn't know how to write, too edit: the censoring. My eyes.
When the cat wants to cuddle, you better stay put. For eternity, if need be.
I swear I brush all the cat hair off me before going to work, then somehow 'shed' cat hair on my desk all day.
Probably floor to sink cabinet to shower curtain rail (real balancing act at this step) to top basket of shower caddy. Mission accomplished. However, getting down is another thing entirely.
Very cute cats,... BUT, is that an airplane seat on someone's hardwood floor?
Just stay home for the rest of your life. It's not a sacrifice -- it's for your cat.
So that's what a "dog person" looks like, no wonder she's still single.
I have two blankets now so not to disturb his majesty in his sleep and still stay warm.
You are are so cute and fat! You are the coolest cat. You are my precious pearl, the most awesome in the whole wide world! You are so smelly, but you have a cute chubby bellyyyyyyy! I love my NELLIEEEEE GIRLLLLL!!!! 🎵 Thank you, and goodnight!
I pounce Shyla's tummy. She's not well, so I have to make sure whether she's still alive, or if I need the BBQ sauce.
Cat: moves slightly Me: OH MY GOD THEY'RE SO PRECIOUS QUICK SOMEONE GET ME A CAMERA
It happens because most cats don't like things touching their whiskers, try a plate or a wider bowl.
Both sweet and cute as a button and only one of them gives you diabetes.
Reminds me of the (I think) Roman bricks, and the medieval illustrated manuscript, with the cat paw prints on them. Just goes to show you that cats have been walking across our stuff, saying “I was here” by leaving their mark and making it their own, since time immemorial.
That's just disturbing on many, many levels more levels than the cat condo in the living room levels,,.... just saying.
Dear Bored Panda: you don't have to shorten the cat ones. We want to see them all. 😻
I thought mine should have been in here somewhere.. Not my cat, by the way, but he is lying on my Birdfeeder! Darn cat! You see why he's so content looking don't you? 26232212_1...7a8bb2.jpg
Thank you for my cat fix. More please. I miss my boy who crossed the bridge. 💖🐈⬛💖
Dear Bored Panda: you don't have to shorten the cat ones. We want to see them all. 😻
I thought mine should have been in here somewhere.. Not my cat, by the way, but he is lying on my Birdfeeder! Darn cat! You see why he's so content looking don't you? 26232212_1...7a8bb2.jpg
Thank you for my cat fix. More please. I miss my boy who crossed the bridge. 💖🐈⬛💖