It looks like back in may, the first version of the meme appeared on twitter:
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Your daily dose of fun! When did the cat meme go viral? He always begs for food.
It seemed to go away for a while, but now it would appear that the popular meme has been resurrected to enjoy a second life of internet glory.
When did the cat meme go viral? We find this particular meme very amusing (the cat doesn't though!). Smudge the cat usually sits at the dinner table with his owners. Check out our smudge meme cat selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.