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Sorry I Was Busy Cuddling My Cat Meme

This is a relatable wholesome meme that jokes about ignoring messages because you are 'busy' relaxing with your pet. At the top of the meme, two lines of text set up the joke: the first line reads 'Sorry for not answering I was busy', and the second line clarifies 'Me: "busy"'. Below the text is a candid photo of a relaxed woman lying down with her eyes closed, while a fluffy white cat kneads her face with its front paws. The joke plays on the common situation where a person's 'busy' activity is just lazing around cuddling their cat instead of checking messages, which many pet owners can relate to.
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Sorry for not answering I was busy
Me: "busy"

Overview

This is a relatable wholesome meme that jokes about ignoring messages because you are 'busy' relaxing with your pet. At the top of the meme, two lines of text set up the joke: the first line reads 'Sorry for not answering I was busy', and the second line clarifies 'Me: "busy"'. Below the text is a candid photo of a relaxed woman lying down with her eyes closed, while a fluffy white cat kneads her face with its front paws. The joke plays on the common situation where a person's 'busy' activity is just lazing around cuddling their cat instead of checking messages, which many pet owners can relate to.

Origin notes

This meme was shared by the WholesomeMeme account on X (formerly Twitter), as indicated in the provided source information. It is a popular type of relatable wholesome pet meme that circulates widely on social media, leaning into the universal experience of prioritizing time with your pet over responding to messages.

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