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The sad cat, whose photo is presented in the article, has become a real Internet celebrity; this whole story began with just one photo posted on the Internet.
The seemingly eternally dissatisfied face now looks at people from T-shirts, drink packages in coffee shops and from television screens.
Since September 2012, the sad cat, whose photo is presented in the article, has gained incredible popularity.
The kitten received the unusual nickname Grumpy Cat because of the displeased expression on its face.
Originating from a mongrel cat, it literally blew up the Internet, becoming mega-popular.
- 2 Grumpy Cat: History of Popularity
- 3 What is known about the Grumpy Cat breed
- 4 How are brother and sister similar?
- 5 Meeting the owners of a sullen cat
- 6 What is pussy Tard doing now?
- 7 Grumpy Cat conquers new heights
Meeting a Disgruntled Cat
In fact, Grumpy Cat is a cat that was born in 2012.
At first, the owners called it Tardar Sauce, a shortened form of Tard.
She was subsequently renamed Grumpy Cat, which literally translates to “angry cat.”
Cat Tarde is angry again
As a result of genetic changes? her jaw has an unusual shape, which is very noticeable in the photo of the saddest cat.
The owners explain this by the pet's dwarfism. Pussy Pokey's brother was born with a similar pathology.
Both individuals have a pronounced deformation of the muzzle, bulging eyes, and shorter tails than usual.
Tard moves awkwardly due to the curvature of her hind legs, and her front legs are shorter than normal. Therefore, it may resemble a munchkin .
The cat is noted to be slow when moving, and it also has an unusual voice.
Interesting! The angry cat Tard has her own blog on the Internet, where you can see what the saddest cat looks like in the photo from different angles.
Grumpy Cat: History of Popularity
The story of the sad cat begins in the fall of 2012. At this time, the owner’s brother posted a photo of her on the Internet, where her pussy was only six months old.
The photo attracted a lot of attention, but at the same time raised doubts.
The photo of the saddest cat looked unrealistic, and users believed that it had been put through an editor.
To dispel these speculations, the owners posted a video of a kitten playing on Youtube.
So it became clear that Tard is a truly unique individual - the saddest cat that can be found on the Internet.
The Angriest Cat on the Internet
The story of the sad cat and his popularity did not stop there. In addition to YouTube, the following milestones can be noted.
- Grumpy Cat became the heroine of news releases and videos posted on the Internet.
- She happened to participate in an advertisement for cat food .
- Photos of the saddest cat on the internet are getting more and more likes.
- She was declared the most influential pet on MSNBS.
- 2013 was a special year: Grumpy Cat received the Webby Awards.
Interesting! Despite its dissatisfied face, the pussy continues to live life to the fullest. She, like other cats, will not refuse to play and caress.
The legendary meme cat Grumpy Cat has died: how she became famous
A cat named Tardar Sauce
, who became the iconic
Grumpy Cat
, died at the age of seven.
This happened on May 14, but its owners reported the death of the animal only now. They wrote about this on the official Grumpy Cat Twitter account (see the video with the cat at the end of the news).
“She died peacefully at home in the arms of her owner Tabatha on the morning of Tuesday, May 14,” the statement said.
The cat's owners emphasized that Grumpy Cat "has helped millions of people around the world smile, even in the most difficult times."
According to them, the cat had previously suffered a urinary tract infection and was unable to fully recover.
Some days are grumpier than others… pic.twitter.com/ws209VWl97
— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) May 17, 2021
Note that Grumpy cat (angry cat, sad cat, gloomy cat)
- a white-brown cat with blue eyes and downturned corners of his mouth, which gives his face an extremely sullen appearance. Expresses sadness, sadness, gloomy, despondent mood. The photo of the animal has become one of the most popular, and even cult memes on the Internet.
The Grumpy Cat meme became popular online in 2012. Photos of an unusually gloomy animal appeared on Reddit and won the hearts of netizens. Grumpy Cat eventually gained over eight million followers on Facebook and 2.4 million on Instagram.
Some sources, for example Wikipedia, write that Grumpy cat is a cat of the Snowshoe breed - a cross between Siamese and American shorthair cats. But in fact, Tard is an ordinary “mongrel”, like her parents.
pic.twitter.com/TBsMAMk85f
— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) May 9, 2021
In 2013, Grumpy Cat received the Meme of the Year award at the annual Webby Awards. In January 2021, the owner of the meme cat, Tabatha Bandesen, sued the American company Grenade for copyright infringement.
Tarde starred in a commercial for Friskies food, and two books were published about her: “Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book” and “The Grumpy Guide to Life: Observations by Grumpy Cat.” The face of an angry cat is printed on pillows, T-shirts, cups and many other things.
Grumpy cat is an example of a commercially successful meme; according to press estimates, already in 2014 the Bundesen family earned about $100 million from the cat.
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What is known about the Grumpy Cat breed
Looking at the photo where the saddest cat is depicted with a dissatisfied expression on his face even while sitting in a cozy house , many wonder what breed it is.
In appearance it may resemble a snowshu , but it is not.
In fact, the breed of the sad cat is not defined, which did not prevent it from achieving incredible fame.
The unusual appearance did not prevent Tarde from achieving success, but contributed to it
- According to those who saw the cat's father, this is an ordinary yard cat with a white belly. You can immediately tell from him that he often fights with his relatives who live nearby.
- From the story of the sad cat, Tarde's mother was also a street cat. The owner discovered her during childbirth. The cat was in serious condition, but recovered over time. The kitten that was born looked unusual. It was Pokey, Tard's older brother. The owner explained his pronounced pathologies as a result of difficult childbirth or health problems in the cat. In the photo this is a very sad cat, just like his little sister.
In the new litter of the same cat, of all the kittens, only one cat had pronounced deviations.
This was Grumpy Cat. They decided to leave her because of her unique external characteristics.
The front legs of a sullen cat are shorter than usual
Important! Two conclusions can be drawn from comparing Pokey and Tard: this genetic mutation is not related to the sex of the animal. Since the kittens are from different litters, it is passed on through the maternal line.
Grumpy cat family
The celebrity's owner, a young woman named Tabatha Bandesen, who is raising her daughter Crystal alone, knows how to love and care for those around her. Having pity and leaving the found cat, she left herself a kitten, different from the rest. Her kindness was rewarded, because that same kitten with a sad face brought unprecedented success to its owner.
The youngest owner, Crystal, named the newborn kitten. The fact is that the kitten’s fur was covered with dark spots, which caused the girl to associate it with the famous Tartar sauce.
Few people know that our favorite, the saddest cat Tard, has an older brother. His name is Pokey, the cat also has a rather angry look due to abnormalities in the structure of his face. My brother, like his sister, has minor problems with his hind legs, but with age he has become stronger and can move more actively.
Developmental problems do not at all affect the health and lifestyle of animals. And they certainly don’t interfere with their owners’ love for them.
But there are no plans to breed sad cats; when asked about the possibility of purchasing a kitten, Tabatha invariably recommends taking a friend from the shelter, because abandoned animals are in such need of love and care.
Tard is a very sociable and affectionate cat, despite her gloomy appearance. Together with Pokey, they love to start noisy games and cuddle with their owners. Tarde goes to meet new people without fear and is completely calm about his fame.
Loving owners do not notice at all the skeptical expression on the faces of their pets, because they know better than anyone the good, responsive disposition of their brother and sister.
How are brother and sister similar?
Pokey and Tard have a number of similar characteristics.
This is especially true for their faces: unusually shaped jaws, large bulging eyes.
It was noted that the brother’s movements are distinguished by better coordination.
Tarde with his older brother
At the same time, it is clear that the sad cat Pokey is without a breed, it is an ordinary street cat, while in Tard many look for signs of the Snowshoe or Ragdoll .
When observing a cat, it becomes obvious that it is difficult for her to move. The veterinarian notes no health problems for her.
Genetic mutations not only did not prevent her from living an ordinary cat’s life, but also brought her fame.
Poki, Tard's older brother, also had difficulty moving at first. However, over time, his movements became more coordinated.
Although in comparison with cats that do not have such disorders and play briskly with scratching posts , he looks a little clumsy.
The gloomy appearance of the Tarde cat does not prevent her from being playful and cheerful.
The sad cat, whose story is described above, purrs, loves having her belly stroked, and spends time on her lap. They play happily together with Pokey.
Upon a visit from a stranger, it was noticed that Tard was more friendly and outgoing than her older brother.
Sullen pussy is “dissatisfied” even with a cozy lounger
Meeting the owners of a sullen cat
The owner of the dissatisfied pussy is named Tabatha Bandesen.
She is raising her daughter alone and has to combine work and college studies.
Their year of meeting Tard's pussy had not been easy, and the addition of a furry friend gave them a positive boost.
Tabatha has a brother, Brian, who came with him from Ohio.
He promotes the Grumpy Cat website, posting new materials and photos of the saddest cat every day.
Tard is difficult to move due to short front legs
According to Tabata, thousands of frames have to be taken to get bright, high-quality images.
From the albums you then have to choose the best photos, where the saddest cat is in all its glory.
From the story of the sad cat, when Tard was born, Tabatha's daughter, Crystal, really liked her.
Now, together with their mother, they are developing interesting ideas for the production of cat brand souvenir products.
The hostess is often given the opportunity to take part in television shows and give interviews.
Interesting! Tabatha does not plan to breed cats with unhappy faces. Instead, she encourages people to help animals in shelters.
What is pussy Tard doing now?
The gloomy cat's fame began when a photo of the saddest cat was posted on one of the Reddit pages.
Now she has millions of subscribers on well-known social networks - Instagram and Facebook. She also takes part in other events.
Tarde at the peak of popularity
- Advertisement for cat food.
- Own blog.
- Souvenirs.
- A drink in a Californian coffee shop.
- A number of books.
Interesting! In addition to the above, there are plans to prepare a full-length film about a sad cat.
In 2013, an agreement was concluded with the Grenade Beverage coffee shop.
As part of the agreement, the use of the “Saddest Cat” brand and photo for the packaging of the Grumppuccino drink is permitted.
In 2015, the owner filed a lawsuit against the company due to non-compliance with the conditions.
The complaint alleges that the owner was not paid the required interest, and under the Grumpy Cat brand, in addition to the drink, roasted coffee and T-shirts appeared.
Now the coffee shop is facing demands to compensate the funds under the contract in triple amount and pay legal costs.
For copyright infringement, the coffee shop faces a fine of $600 thousand.
Interesting! According to some media estimates, the Grumpy Cat brand brought about $100 million to the owner of the sad kitten in 2014.
Grumpy cat in show business
The eternally sad cat leads an active lifestyle. The main milestones of his creative path:
year 2012
- first photo sessions and video shootings;
year 2013
- Title Meme of the Year;
- The face of the covers of reputable American magazines;
- Filming in a national TV show;
year 2014
- “Writing” two books;
- Participation in Whiskas advertising;
- Filming a full-length film;
Besides:
- social accounts with photos and videos have a huge number of subscribers;
- a wide range of souvenir products: T-shirts, mugs, keychains, magnets, soft toys;
- "Angry" drinks and cookies;
- Computer games;
- The largest number of followers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, consistently high rating of the site dedicated to Tarde.
In just two years, Tarde brought her owners about $100 million, although the owner claims that the figure is a little inflated. The income from a permanently sad cat exceeded the earnings of many famous world-famous actors.
At the same time, the popularity of Grumpy Cat is actively used for charity purposes. Part of the money earned is spent on helping homeless animals; a wide propaganda campaign led by Tardi has been launched with an appeal to take animals from shelters.
Memes
Among other things, Tarde became the hero of many memes.
The most popular (and also the saddest and most angry) cat in the world is not at all susceptible to star fever. Tard behaves like the most ordinary cat, always receiving the full love and care of his family. In addition, Grumpy Cat can only be seen at public events, and the rest of the time, caring owners protect him from annoying fans.
