Longcat lives!
Get the Full StoryAlmost fifteen years ago, a Japanese ailurophile posted a picture of her beloved feline companion to the Internet. She didn t realize it at the time, but this innocuous photo would indelibly etch itself upon the web s consciousness, becoming a cornerstone of digital lore and meme culture for years to come. Of course, you know I m talking about Longcat. Named for its unusually protracted torso, Longcat inspired a myriad of clever photoshops. My favorite depicts the domestic shorthair blasting through the planet s stratosphere, like some kind of dander-spreading NASA rocket. Someone even created a Longcat song. This peppy anthem was a This story continues at The Next WebShare: