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Black Chin Cat With Permanent Surprised Expression

This single-panel meme shows a close-up photo of a black and white tuxedo cat looking directly at the camera. The cat has wide, round, wide-open eyes, and a patch of solid black fur on its chin that makes its mouth look like it is permanently hanging open in a shocked expression. Text above the photo explicitly explains that the cat's black chin is the reason it always appears surprised. The background shows light wooden kitchen cabinets and a wooden door frame, indicating the photo was taken inside a home.
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This cat has a black chin, so it always looks surprised

Overview

This single-panel meme shows a close-up photo of a black and white tuxedo cat looking directly at the camera. The cat has wide, round, wide-open eyes, and a patch of solid black fur on its chin that makes its mouth look like it is permanently hanging open in a shocked expression. Text above the photo explicitly explains that the cat's black chin is the reason it always appears surprised. The background shows light wooden kitchen cabinets and a wooden door frame, indicating the photo was taken inside a home.

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This wholesome pet meme was shared on the X (formerly Twitter) account @WholesomeMeme, distributed via the account's RSS feed. It is a viral, widely shared pet meme that circulates across social media platforms for its cute, humorous visual quirk.

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