About
The Cursed Cat, often recognized by alternative names like Angry as Fuk or the Russian phrase ъуъ съука, is a digitally manipulated image of a black cat in a hilariously menacing, upright posture. Originating within Russian online circles as part of the “ъеъ” trend, this cursed and photoshopped feline photograph surged in popularity in March 2019, becoming a widely used image macro across platforms like Reddit and beyond. This meme perfectly encapsulates internet humor, blending relatable anger with absurd imagery.
Origin Story
The saga of the Cursed Cat begins with a photograph captured by Christopher Furlong for Getty Images on November 12, 2008. The original photo documented a somber scene – a fatal shooting in Derby, UK.[1] Amidst the police presence, a black cat nonchalantly crossed the road, an ordinary moment in an extraordinary context.
Over time, a cropped version of this image found its way into various online publications, illustrating news articles[2] and blog posts.[3] However, the meme’s true form emerged in November 2018, when an unknown creator digitally altered the photograph. This edit transformed the ordinary black cat into a comically furious, bipedal creature, radiating pure internet rage. The earliest known instance of this edit appeared on Twitter, shared by user @pinchenic on November 28th, 2018.[4] The image quickly spread, reaching the Facebook community Cursed Images by December 1st, where it garnered significant attention with over 420 likes.[5]
A digitally altered image of a black cat standing upright with an angry expression, serving as the original cursed cat meme.
Meme Spread and Virality
Beginning in January 2019, the Cursed Cat meme, often accompanied by the Russian caption “ъуъ съука”[6], exploded in popularity among Russian-speaking internet users. It became a go-to reaction image within the “ъеъ” trend.[7] Numerous examples of these Russian-language memes featuring the angry cat quickly populated VK communities and Twitter feeds, showcasing its rapid adoption.
A further iteration of the cursed cat meme in Russian, illustrating its virality across different online platforms.
The meme’s English-language breakthrough occurred in March 2019 when a cropped version of the “ъуъ съука” macro, now captioned “angry as fuk,” gained traction on Reddit. Redditor Norixon posted this iteration to the /r/dank_meme subreddit on March 13th, 2019,[8] amassing over 27,800 upvotes in just two days. This marked the Cursed Cat’s arrival as a mainstream English-language meme.
Following this initial Reddit success, countless variations of the “angry as fuk” macro flooded /r/dankmemes[9] and other subreddits, cementing its place in internet meme culture.
Diverse Examples of the Cursed Cat Meme
The versatility of the Cursed Cat meme lies in its ability to express relatable frustration and comedic anger in a variety of scenarios. From minor inconveniences to major disappointments, the image perfectly captures the feeling of over-the-top, meme-worthy rage.
Cursed cat meme expressing anger at downvotes, showing self-referential humor within meme culture.
Search Interest
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External References
[1] Getty Images – A black cat crosses the road
[2] The Sunday Times – NEWS: GERMAN DRIVER MISSES BLACK CAT BUT HITS FOUR CARS IN £40,000 ACCIDENT
[3] LiveJournal – Кот в течение года ежедневно приходит на могилу хозяина
[4] Twitter – @pinchenic’s Post
[5] Facebook – Cursed Images’ Post
[6] Note on “ъуъ съука” meaning.
[7] Memepedia – ЪЕЪ
[8] Reddit – Idk wtf is that
[9] Reddit – Need it to go off in new
