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Why Are You So Broke? My Cat

This relatable pet meme answers the question of why a cat owner is always broke. The top text asks 'Why are you so broke?' then introduces 'My cat:', showing a real black cat sipping iced matcha bubble tea through a straw, with an authentic luxury Louis Vuitton handbag slung over its shoulder. The joke highlights the common experience that cat owners spend most of their money spoiling their pet with nice things, leaving themselves broke.
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Why are you so broke? My cat:

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This relatable pet meme answers the question of why a cat owner is always broke. The top text asks 'Why are you so broke?' then introduces 'My cat:', showing a real black cat sipping iced matcha bubble tea through a straw, with an authentic luxury Louis Vuitton handbag slung over its shoulder. The joke highlights the common experience that cat owners spend most of their money spoiling their pet with nice things, leaving themselves broke.

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This meme originates from the WholesomeMeme community/account on X.com (formerly Twitter), as noted in the provided source information, and is widely shared among cat and pet owners online as a relatable joke.

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