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Opening a Pirated Game: CMD Window Appears

A meme featuring a black cat with wide, surprised eyes against a purple and yellow radial background. The top text reads 'OPENING A PIRATED GAME' and the bottom text reads 'CMD WINDOW APPEARS FOR A SPLIT SECOND'. The cat's shocked expression humorously represents the anxiety or surprise when a command prompt window briefly pops up while launching pirated software, a common experience that many users find relatable and amusing.
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OPENING A PIRATED GAME
CMD WINDOW APPEARS FOR A SPLIT SECOND

Overview

A meme featuring a black cat with wide, surprised eyes against a purple and yellow radial background. The top text reads 'OPENING A PIRATED GAME' and the bottom text reads 'CMD WINDOW APPEARS FOR A SPLIT SECOND'. The cat's shocked expression humorously represents the anxiety or surprise when a command prompt window briefly pops up while launching pirated software, a common experience that many users find relatable and amusing.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit, as indicated by the source information. It appears to be a remix, likely created by overlaying text onto an existing image of a black cat. The radial background and text placement are typical of image macro memes, commonly shared on Reddit's meme communities.

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