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Cat Growing Up Comparison Meme

A two-panel meme screenshot from X (formerly Twitter) featuring a comparison of a black cat's growth. The left panel shows a small black kitten sitting on a bed covered with a beige blanket, surrounded by stuffed animals. The right panel shows the same cat now significantly larger, stretching on the bed with the beige blanket partially pulled down. Below the panels is the text: 'look how much hes grown!!!! my son'. A comment from user 'sparklesmccheesy' appears below, reading: 'It's like one of those pills you put in water and it turns into a sponge dinosaur'.
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It's like one of those pills you put in water and it turns into a sponge dinosaur

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look how much hes grown!!!! my son

Overview

A two-panel meme screenshot from X (formerly Twitter) featuring a comparison of a black cat's growth. The left panel shows a small black kitten sitting on a bed covered with a beige blanket, surrounded by stuffed animals. The right panel shows the same cat now significantly larger, stretching on the bed with the beige blanket partially pulled down. Below the panels is the text: 'look how much hes grown!!!! my son'. A comment from user 'sparklesmccheesy' appears below, reading: 'It's like one of those pills you put in water and it turns into a sponge dinosaur'.

Origin notes

The meme originates from X.com (formerly Twitter) under the WholesomeMeme context. It was created by user 'eyefocusing' who shared two personal photos of their black cat to humorously and affectionately highlight the cat's growth over time. A comment from user 'sparklesmccheesy' adds a playful comparison to expandable sponge dinosaur pills, enhancing the wholesome and funny tone. The content is user-generated using real photos of a pet, with no indication of AI generation or remixing from other memes.

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