I Accidentally Became a Meme: Woman Yelling at a Cat (2023)

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What does the woman yelling at cat meme mean? ›

The angry yelling woman picture comes from season two of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, when Taylor Armstrong had a very heated row with fellow cast member, Camille Grammer. Taylor had just told her friends about her late husband allegedly abusing her.

The meme has inspired countless laughs, but the story behind the woman in the meme, Taylor Armstrong, has a very difficult origin. Dubbed the Woman Yelling at a Cat meme by Know Your Meme, it features Armstrong, a star on the reality TV series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and the white cat, Smudge.

The image was originally posted to Tumblr in 2018, but became an internet sensation when a Twitter user in May combined it with a screenshot from a 2011 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to become the “Woman Yelling at a Cat” meme.

The Real Housewives meme, captured from a season 2 episode that first aired in December 2011, shows Taylor Armstrong crying, yelling and pointing while co-star Kyle Richards tries to soothe her.

Now, Smudge, who lives in Ottawa, Ontario, has a website, 1.4 million Instagram followers and multiple unofficial Facebook groups dedicated to making more memes with his face.

The word cat can refer to a spiteful woman and also a man. It can also be used to refer to someone who likes or plays jazz music.

In 1998, 77-year-old Joan Lawrence vanished without a trace. All police could find were her 30 cats, shot dead. The case remains unsolved, but unsealed documents and new witnesses are shedding a light on one of cottage country's darkest crimes.

Growling, hissing or spitting indicates a cat who is annoyed, frightened, angry or aggressive. Leave this cat alone. A yowl or howl (they sound like loud, drawn-out meows) tells you your cat is in some kind of distress—stuck in a closet, looking for you or in pain.

Despite what some people think, cats don't like being alone a lot. Cats often meow to initiate play, petting, or to get you to talk to them. If you want to cut down on attention-seeking meows, stop responding when it happens. Only give them attention when they are quiet.

Who's 'she', the cat's mother? (idiomatic, somewhat dated, Britain, Ireland, New England) A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to a woman as "she", instead of using her name or an appropriately respectful title.

What was the meme cat that died? ›

With his iconic meow that saw him featured in numerous memes and his stunning white coat, Thurston Waffles was a social media sensation with a loyal and devoted following that have been left devastated by news of his sudden death.

On the Internet, cat memes gained popularity in the mid-2000s, but with this timeline we argue that their origins stretch back to at least the 18th century. Our timeline traces the evolution of cat memes from 18th century emblems through the rise of Internet popular culture.

Cat was a US television action drama that aired on NBC Fridays from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the 1966–1967 television season. Alan Crosland Jr. The series was co-sponsored by R.J. Reynolds (Winston) and Lever Brothers and was created by Harry Julian Fink.

Impact (The Classic Meme Font)

Impact is a sans-serif font with a unique design and sharp edges, making it very easy to read on various backgrounds. While the font has seen widespread use in meme culture, it can also be used for multiple purposes, such as headlines, signs, logos, and more.

Rose begins experiencing hallucinations induced by the demon. Shortly after, she has trouble finding her cat, Mustache, and its tragic fate is revealed during her nephew's birthday party. The boy opens Rose's present to discover her cat's dead body.

While it's upsetting, the cat's death is not actually shown and we never see or hear the cat suffer in any way. But it does establish that Rose is losing her mind, that no one trusts her anymore, and that she herself is in as much danger as her late pet. Bacon told Variety.

Longcat (2002 – 20 September 2020) was a Japanese domestic cat that became the subject of an Internet meme due to her length. Longcat, whose real name was "Shiroi", was born in 2002.

The term used to refer to a female cat depends on its age and reproductive status. Molly can describe any female, whereas dam and queen only refer to females that can give birth. The term dam is usually reserved for breeding records only to denote a female parent. Male cats only have two names.

ailurophile • \eye-LOOR-uh-fyle\ • noun. : a cat fancier : a lover of cats.

Why do we say cats have nine lives? A cat is one of the most agile, quick-witted and independent pets out there. In particular, cats can withstand falls that would easily kill a human – which perhaps explains where the idea that a cat has nine lives came from.

What personality type likes cats? ›

They found that most respondents who identified themselves as introverted and sensitive were cat lovers, while those who said they were extroverted and agreeable were more typically dog people.

"Crazy cat-lady syndrome" is a term coined by news organizations to describe scientific findings that link the parasite Toxoplasma gondii to several mental disorders and behavioral problems.

According to the stereotype, cat-lovers are typically single, independent, self-reliant, do not want to be ordered around by others and tend to focus more on goals to be achieved.

Cats hate screams and loud noises, so if you yell at him violently, he could get very frightened and could react by attacking you to defend himself, thus starting to associate you with something negative… if not even going to the point of being afraid of you.

Meowing. The word 'meow' was apparently given its name as the closest set of sounds a human ear could distinguish from a cat's speech. Cat meowing, almost like a human voice, can have various intonations, each one meaning something different.

Fear. One of the most common reasons that cats scream is because they are scared. If you've ever seen your cat truly frightened and fearful, then he may have screamed at the time.

Why and when did Dad say each of the following? Solution: When his wife warned him against falling, father with a great surprise said “fall?” Having fallen to the ground, the father did not give up and brushing the dirt from his hair and clothes said, “never mind.”

While cat's tear ducts can create tears, they do this for medical reasons – not because your cat is sad. Cats crying tears can be a sign of debris, a scratch on your cat's eye, or other eye problems. Being left alone for long periods without enough stimulation can cause any apartment pet to feel bored and lonely.

Attention seeking. Despite what some people think, cats don't like being alone a lot. Cats often meow to initiate play, petting, or to get you to talk to them. If you want to cut down on attention-seeking meows, stop responding when it happens.

No, your cat doesn't actually think you're the mama cat that birthed it. But cats show us a level of affection and respect that is very similar to the way they treat their mama cat. And this sweet fact flies in the face of anyone who thinks cats' “aloof” personality means they don't care about us.

Why do people say cats mother? ›

There was a time when a child could get a scolding for using the word “she” instead of a name, especially if the “she” (often an older person, like one's mother) was present. And the scolding might have consisted of “Who's 'she'—the cat's mother?”

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

Pot Roast was a toothless black-and-white cat who was beloved on TikTok for her assortment of hats and messy eating habits. She had survived several health issues as a kitten, and many found her scraggly appearance endearing. After her unexpected death last month, fans were heartbroken.

Grumpy Cat, real name Tardar Sauce, had feline dwarfism. This, her owners said, probably accounted for her distinctive facial features and small size.

In Kenji Miyazawa's 1924 work, Suisenzuki no Yokka (水仙月の四日, literally The 4th of Narcissus Month) is the first modern day example of a beautiful, cat-eared woman.

“The kitty loaf helps them keep a comfortable body temperature without expending much energy.” When cats sleep, they don't have any other ways to stay warm, like jumping or playing. So your cat may curl up into a loaf to conserve energy and warmth.

The lord was standing under a tree when he noticed a cat waving to him. Intrigued, he approached the curious cat and right as he walked away from the tree, a lightning bolt struck where he had been standing. And thus, the maneki-neko was born, and so was Japan's obsession with cats.

A TikTok video purporting to show a cat asking its owner, “Are you coming?” has gone viral, and admittedly it's hard to believe. TikTok user and cat owner Ike Tommy got quite the surprise as he was recording his pet kitty in the bathroom.

Smudge the cat's refusal to sit alone at dinner and his disgust at the prospect of eating veggies has made him an internet darling. Smudge the cat is a feline from Kanata who has inspired memes from around the world for his reaction to a salad placed in front of him.

Do cats scream when hurt? ›

Vocalisation. Yes, as previously mentioned, some cats in pain (particularly severe, sudden pain) will cry out or howl. If you see this, take them to the vet immediately to have them checked out, even if you can't see anything else wrong with them.

Research has suggested that viewing online cat media is related to positive emotions, and that it even may work as a form of digital therapy or stress relief for some users. Some elements of research also shows that feelings of guilt when postponing tasks can be reduced by viewing cat content.

In fact, after watching a cat video, people experienced a similar response to playing with a therapy cat. “Most of the literature on pet therapy shows that it reduces anxiety and can improve people's mood,” says Myrick.

Cats can become sad or depressed due to various reasons. Some common causes of cat discontentment include illness, boredom, grieving of a lost family member or pet that they were bonded with, or injury.

The viral photo is a mashup of a blonde woman yelling at a confused looking white cat sitting in front of a plate of vegetables. After seeing the meme everywhere, OprahMag.com checked in with titular "woman," Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alumTaylor Armstrong, who shared her reaction to the viral meme.

Like calico and tortoiseshell cats, all-white cats aren't linked to a specific breed. Rather, many different breeds—both long-hair and short-hair—can present a pure white coat, including Persians, Turkish Angoras, American Short-Hairs, Siamese, and Devon Rex.

Smudge the cat became a popular internet meme after Twitter user @MISSINGEGIRL made a post of salad-hating Smudge beside a screen grab from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Approaching the Internet saturation phase (the precursor to meme death), the meme has fresh legs on Inuit lands.