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Why you should have a cat

A two-panel Twitter/X post titled 'Why you should have a cat' featuring an orange tabby cat. The left panel shows the cat sitting relaxed on a beige couch with legs spread, a human finger pointing at a smartphone displaying the cat's reflection. The right panel is a close-up upward shot of the cat's face, highlighting large, curious eyes and a pink nose. The post includes a timestamp (8:10 PM · Sep 9, 2023) and view count (3.1M Views), presenting endearing cat behavior to humorously advocate for cat ownership.
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Why you should have a cat

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A two-panel Twitter/X post titled 'Why you should have a cat' featuring an orange tabby cat. The left panel shows the cat sitting relaxed on a beige couch with legs spread, a human finger pointing at a smartphone displaying the cat's reflection. The right panel is a close-up upward shot of the cat's face, highlighting large, curious eyes and a pink nose. The post includes a timestamp (8:10 PM · Sep 9, 2023) and view count (3.1M Views), presenting endearing cat behavior to humorously advocate for cat ownership.

Origin notes

This meme is an original creation from Twitter/X user @ShouldHaveCat, consisting of two photographs of their real orange tabby cat. The images appear to be candid smartphone photos: one capturing the cat interacting with a phone (likely taking a selfie) and another using a low-angle perspective for an intimate close-up. The post was published on September 9, 2023, on Twitter/X, where it gained significant traction with 3.1 million views, typical of pet content on the platform.

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