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Squidward Disappointed After Cat Ignores Pspsps Call

This meme consists of a top text caption paired with a screenshot of Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants. The text reads 'Me watching a cat ignore me and run away after I pspspspspssss at it', while the image shows Squidward looking extremely disappointed and defeated. The meme humorously depicts the very relatable letdown cat owners or cat lovers feel when they attempt to summon a cat using the common 'pspsps' sound, only to be completely ignored as the cat runs away.
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Me watching a cat ignore me and run away after I pspspspspssss at it

Overview

This meme consists of a top text caption paired with a screenshot of Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants. The text reads 'Me watching a cat ignore me and run away after I pspspspspssss at it', while the image shows Squidward looking extremely disappointed and defeated. The meme humorously depicts the very relatable letdown cat owners or cat lovers feel when they attempt to summon a cat using the common 'pspsps' sound, only to be completely ignored as the cat runs away.

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This meme is a derivative work that uses a screencap from the popular Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. It was distributed via RSS feed from the X.com (formerly Twitter) account meme.jpg, which shares popular and viral meme content. This is a widely used reaction meme format that applies existing cartoon character expressions to relatable everyday pet-related experiences.

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