About Soggy Cat
“Soggy Cat” is the popular nickname for a cat named Shark who became an internet sensation around 2021. The meme originated from a photo shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Shark’s owner, showing the feline looking utterly drenched while sitting in a bathtub. Although the original post by user @sillyfuny has since been deleted along with their account, the image of “Soggy Cat” persevered and rapidly spread online. Over the years, it has evolved into a widely used exploitable and relatable reaction image across the internet.
Origin of the Soggy Cat Meme
The iconic photo of Soggy Cat emerged sometime in 2021 when the X user @sillyfuny, also known as Biscuit, posted it. This original account is no longer active. However, before deleting @sillyfuny, Biscuit also managed another X account, @bonsquer, where they frequently shared pictures of Shark. Notably, on June 28th and 29th, 2021, @bonsquer posted both a photo and a video of Shark in the bathtub, predating the viral “Soggy Cat” image.
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Further online sleuthing by X user @cvsilly in 2021 uncovered Discord screenshots that strengthened the connection between @sillyfuny (Biscuit/Bonsquer) and ownership of Shark. These screenshots also suggested the account deletion might have been due to unconfirmed accusations made by the user.
Discord screenshots further context about Soggy Cat owner sillyfuny account deletion
Viral Spread of the Soggy Cat Image
The “Soggy Cat” image, alongside other photos of Shark, experienced widespread viral growth throughout the 2020s. Its versatility as an exploitable image fueled its popularity, and it even inspired numerous gimmick accounts dedicated to the meme.
One early example of its meme potential came on March 22nd, 2022, when X user @shadow06hunter posted a humorous meme featuring Soggy Cat seemingly caught drawing inappropriate content on an iPad. This tweet garnered over 23,000 likes within a year, demonstrating the meme’s early appeal.
On October 25th, Tumblr user theedorksinlove compiled various wet cat images, including Shark, in a post that received over 18,000 notes in a year, further solidifying “Soggy Cat’s” place in internet culture. The meme continued to evolve into 2023, with Instagram user surreal.cats posting an artistic edit of the Soggy Cat image on January 2nd, 2023. This creative rendition resonated widely, amassing over 75,000 likes in just 10 months.
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The meme’s reach expanded further when X user @Weedlord_Boner created a thread on May 4th, showcasing numerous Shark photos paired with humorous “alpha male rules for success” inspired by Soggy Cat’s perpetually damp demeanor. This thread, titled “Soggy Cat’s alpha male rules for success 🧵,” received over 1,000 likes in six months. The thread was subsequently reposted as images on Reddit’s /r/196 subreddit on May 5th, gaining over 2,000 upvotes in the same time frame, indicating cross-platform appeal.
Soggy Cat rule number 4 meme by Weedlord_Boner
Examples of Soggy Cat in Use
The enduring popularity of Soggy Cat is evident in its continued use across various online platforms. It’s a versatile reaction image, often used to express feelings of being overwhelmed, pathetic, or simply waterlogged. Its exploitable nature also means it can be adapted to countless scenarios and humorous situations.
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Search Interest in Soggy Cat
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External References
[1] X (Wayback Machine) – sillyfuny
[2] X – bonsquer
[3] X – bonsquer
[4] X – cvsilly
[5] X – shadow06hunter
[6] Tumblr – theedorksinlove
[7] Instagram – surreal cat
[8] X – Weedlord_Boner
[9] Reddit – 196
