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Memes 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww sweet baby greeting their guests. Cats are probably the only possible advantage Airbnb has over hotels.

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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.”

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least he likes it. Unless, of course, he took it to hide or destroy. lol

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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.

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the reason why some old timers say a cat will steal a baby's breath. It isn't entirely a wives' tale. Some cats do that and a baby can't always move.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes I was going to comment on this. As cute as cats are, do NOT leave them alone with a baby. Especially a newborn baby. They cannot push the weight of a cat off themselves and they will smother.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This. Every night. And often most mornings. One night I spent hours and ended up in the corner of the bed after trying to escape. She then decided that she wanted to lay on that corner. Naturally.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of ours came in and plopped all 13 lbs on half of my face when I was in bed w a migraine this week. And I mean PLOPPED. I also mean ON HALF MY FACE.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your cat maybe concerned about your weird breathing. Or it maybe trying to smother you. Hard to tell.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had undiagnosed sleep apnea, and one of my cats would climb across my face forcing me awake, which would then cause me to shift my position. I'll never know whether he knew about my condition or that he was so annoyed with my snoring that he had to stop it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like the cats making out with him like its his nighttime routine

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's when he learned the cat took out a life insurance policy on him.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the cat thats secretly obsessed with their owner

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also have a cat that cannot get close enough to me when I sleep, but, she doesn't suffocate me surprisingly, since she is an evil little kitty

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not know how one could not feel a cat on their face, let alone sleep through it..but I guess some do!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine doesn't do this, instead he sits about 3 inches from my face and just stares at my face. Waiting until I open my eyes. When I do, he then paws at my face.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe its just because my cat is about 18 lbs, but if she got near me, Id know the second she stepped on me.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll smother the human. Then I'll have the place to myself.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother told me not to have a cat when I had my baby because cats would "steal the baby's breath." I didn't believe it, until now.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't imagine needing a camera to figure this sort of thing out. For close to 20 years I woke with an 18lb dustbunny on my chest nose to nose most mornings. And his 11 lb sister tucked into my neck, snoring.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or some people wake up wet, and when they install cameras, they find that their cat spills water on them! Cats can be little crappers... but I still luv them<3

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should've installed a new pair of lungs instead *ba dum tsss* :p

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm. You have a little something on your face... And you must be a wonderful cat Dad..that's pure love, with a bit of criminal intent.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's always the other option - that the cat adopted YOU! I know two families who got their cat that way - random cat showed up a few times and then decided "I like these people, I will move in with them".

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet those cats feel so powerful and God like looking down on everyone like that. But then cats are just like that anyways.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Accurate. Your mom is about 50 times better at drawing cats than well trained medieval painters.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the cat wants to cuddle, you better stay put. For eternity, if need be.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear I brush all the cat hair off me before going to work, then somehow 'shed' cat hair on my desk all day.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very cute cats,... BUT, is that an airplane seat on someone's hardwood floor?

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