Smudge the Cat's Owner on Viral 'Woman Yelling at a Cat' Success | Meet the Meme

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2021
  • Smudge the Cat is a white cat who rose to fame online for appearing in a photograph seated in front of a salad plate from the Woman Yelling at a Cat meme, sometimes referred to as Confused Cat at Dinner.
    We sat down with Smudge's owner, Miranda Stillabower, and learned how he became an internet star and major meme.
    Read our entry on Smudge: knowyourmeme.com/memes/smudge...
    Check out Smudge online:
    Instagram: / smudge_lord
    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@smudge_lord?l...
    #smudge #womanyellingatacat #smudgethecat
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  • @mirandapanda3132
    @mirandapanda3132 3 роки тому +3289

    Thank you to everyone who watched our interview and who loves Smudge! We appreciate all of you guys so much. It has made this crazy experience into something we’ll never forget! Smudge would also like to thank everyone for sending virtual taters 😜

    • @KnowYourMeme
      @KnowYourMeme  3 роки тому +135

      You're the best!

    • @user-ck9lm6xi1o
      @user-ck9lm6xi1o 3 роки тому +70

      TELL SMUDGY I LOVE HIM!!

    • @theactualTVB
      @theactualTVB 3 роки тому +37

      Smudge is a very cute cat.

    • @LazarheaD
      @LazarheaD 3 роки тому +25

      How can anyone be angry at a cat like this

    • @gilchgo
      @gilchgo 3 роки тому +36

      Smudge rescued me from the brink of despair. He came into my life at the beginning of the pandemic and as my work from home quarantine went from days to weeks to months to 1 year+ I found myself looking for Smudge memes online. They are funny, quirky, naughty, and most of all, endearing. They truly replaced the dark shadows of social isolation with joy and laughter. Thanks Smudge and Miranda!

  • @handle1644
    @handle1644 2 роки тому +5345

    Imagine your cat being the breadwinner of the house

    • @miss42310
      @miss42310 Рік тому +53

      I wish

    • @kleuafflatus
      @kleuafflatus Рік тому

      Literally the original Puss in boots: first time?

    • @cocomo3141
      @cocomo3141 Рік тому +47

      I wish... but she's not very funny...

    • @jacksont9455
      @jacksont9455 Рік тому +56

      And he doesn’t even know

    • @viv_uriarte
      @viv_uriarte Рік тому +64

      My cats just act like they are

  • @michaelthompson2023
    @michaelthompson2023 Рік тому +2660

    So odd that a simple white cat that was adopted would become a living legend we love you smudge your a rock star

  • @LuciferTheDogKiller
    @LuciferTheDogKiller 2 роки тому +1346

    I can tell smudge is well fed.

  • @TheBearAspirin
    @TheBearAspirin Рік тому +281

    I love that during the video Smudge refuses to even look at the camera 😼

    • @Cocoa_Ana
      @Cocoa_Ana Рік тому +17

      He is waiting for the right time to allow for more meme material.

  • @BlankCanvas88
    @BlankCanvas88 Рік тому +1300

    She seems like such a down-to-earth sweetheart. The perfect person to uphold Lord Smudge's legacy. 🐈

    • @FluffyBunny9002
      @FluffyBunny9002 Рік тому +18

      She seems like she believes in pronouns and probably has a blue/yellow flag in her bio.

    • @hannahbull
      @hannahbull Рік тому +57

      @@FluffyBunny9002 it would be weird if she didn’t believe in pronouns seeing as pronouns are a fundamental part of our communication as you demonstrated in your comment. The flag you’re referring to is the Ukrainian flag and everyone should support the people of Ukraine.

    • @FluffyBunny9002
      @FluffyBunny9002 Рік тому

      @@hannahbull Two pronouns yes. Not 5,674 (and counting). The Ukrainians can fight their own damn war and stop taking money away from Americans. They're a bunch of nazis anyway. Look it up.

    • @dionysianapollomarx
      @dionysianapollomarx Рік тому +8

      @@FluffyBunny9002 I mean, pretty bold way to implicitly say you believe in two kinds of genocide on your part. Kudos.

    • @FluffyBunny9002
      @FluffyBunny9002 Рік тому

      @@dionysianapollomarx I don't believe in genocide, but I do believe in "not my problem" and if we keep sending all our tax dollars over there, our country will continue to descend into chaos, ruining the lives of nearly everyone here.

  • @BlueScreenCorp
    @BlueScreenCorp 3 роки тому +1682

    How on earth does Know Your Meme keep finding the people behind the memes?

  • @nilnil8411
    @nilnil8411 Рік тому +489

    The owner sure is a kind lady.

    • @LilacMonarch
      @LilacMonarch 9 місяців тому +14

      You mean Smudge's human

  • @cardflopper3307
    @cardflopper3307 Рік тому +507

    This girl is a very good speaker / story teller

    • @xtrastrengthsassx1269
      @xtrastrengthsassx1269 Рік тому +34

      This is a good catch! She tells stories in order, at a good pace, and with a good amount of detail. It’s easier to notice if you’re like me, and your rate of speech is all over the place, you’re always going off on side tangents, and never know where to start, lol.

    • @dollarcostbackpacker1226
      @dollarcostbackpacker1226 Рік тому +6

      Notes, and practice. Builds confidence.

    • @FimbongBass
      @FimbongBass Рік тому +13

      She has probably told this story before many times tbh

  • @a.h.2667
    @a.h.2667 Рік тому +243

    I really hope Smudge and the lady from Real Housewives can meet IRL.

    • @jasonkh4
      @jasonkh4 Рік тому +70

      The real-life collab we need but don’t deserve

    • @ariathyf144
      @ariathyf144 Рік тому +9

      Not going to happen since the kitty passed away 4month ago from nose cancer.

    • @jonvalen440
      @jonvalen440 Рік тому +4

      No he didn’t really?????

    • @jonvalen440
      @jonvalen440 Рік тому +8

      @@ariathyf144 you are maybe talking about the Scottish catch. Sometimes he was also Smudge. I think his real name was Thornton or some shit

    • @jonvalen440
      @jonvalen440 Рік тому

      Thurston Waffles died of cancer

  • @HectorJPeabody
    @HectorJPeabody 2 роки тому +674

    Aww! Smudge’s mom is so adorable!! 🥺🥺

  • @subaerofreeman1957
    @subaerofreeman1957 3 роки тому +472

    I'm amaze that the revenue from the shirt sale are going to charity, bless her heart .

  • @Aquanex2
    @Aquanex2 Рік тому +841

    I've seen a lot of memes come and go over the years. This by far my favorite meme ever created and it always makes me laugh.
    My coworker works in payroll and has one printed out at her desk.
    Yelling lady: "My paychecks were nothing but envelopes filled with parsley!"
    Smudge: "Somebody garnished your wages."
    😂😂😂

  • @roadb4350
    @roadb4350 Рік тому +97

    I love how smudge just walks in the backround

  • @reggiep75
    @reggiep75 3 роки тому +94

    The original meme and savage wave of aftershock memes has given me such joy.. The salad face is something to giggle at.

  • @BoundaryYoukai
    @BoundaryYoukai 3 роки тому +273

    Imagine being Smudge and just waking up from your daily normal sleep then you see that you are already famous and you see your photos at social media and internet...

    • @aemrt5745
      @aemrt5745 Рік тому +2

      Its all part of the plan for cats to dominate the world. Ever notice that cat videos are the most watched topic? Coincidence? I think not!

  • @VetaPhoenix
    @VetaPhoenix Рік тому +177

    Awww. Love hearing the backstory on this. I lost my own Smudge in 2017. She was about to turn 18 that year. This meme has always been pretty bitter sweet for me. Hope your Smudge lives a long and healthy life, like mine did. 💜

    • @ricopin
      @ricopin Рік тому +5

      I gonna take a sip of white whine in the name of your smudge. Greetings from Germany.

    • @VetaPhoenix
      @VetaPhoenix Рік тому +2

      @@ricopin Thank you so much 🥰 She was my furry little soul mate

    • @VetaPhoenix
      @VetaPhoenix Рік тому

      @@ricopin Thank you so much

  • @rastatararararsta2835
    @rastatararararsta2835 Рік тому +22

    the way Smudge doesn't care at all is so funny 🥺❤️

  • @Froschi2000
    @Froschi2000 3 роки тому +228

    Wholesome 100, awesome that she helps the cat rescue with merch money.

  • @REMOTEGIRL
    @REMOTEGIRL Рік тому +123

    It almost feels like the success of Smudge was a miracle gift returned to you for your good deeds with rescue cat efforts. Thank you for deciding you wouldn't leave his fate to chance ;u;

  • @hejiranyc
    @hejiranyc Рік тому +332

    …but someone came up with the brilliant idea to merge Smudge with the Real Housewives. THAT is the person who deserves the accolades.

    • @billgates3877
      @billgates3877 Рік тому +34

      yeah, wth, that is the ACTUAL person that created the meme, not the person who just owns the cat in the meme

    • @clownie1313
      @clownie1313 Рік тому +59

      @@billgates3877 oh yeaa good luck searching for the first anonymous person who made this on internet

    • @hypnos2434
      @hypnos2434 Рік тому +28

      what would be the story behind it? that they were bored and saw smudge and had this brilliant idea to make a mash up to make the meme. I think the story of smudge being a rescue has more depth and meaning, don't you think?

    • @hejiranyc
      @hejiranyc Рік тому +25

      @@hypnos2434 Uh, no. It takes incredible intuition to create a viral meme. Anyone can combine two images. But this particular combination is so random, so nonsensical, yet hilarious.

    • @v.kipgen8732
      @v.kipgen8732 Рік тому

      @@hejiranyc Calm your tits.

  • @delmaneboshoff5610
    @delmaneboshoff5610 Рік тому +172

    Smudge is an absolute blooming legend. Love him. The memes are epic.

  • @djull2204
    @djull2204 Рік тому +76

    Smudge is not a cat.
    He is a feline sensation ❤️😺

  • @derrekleea.nuesca3502
    @derrekleea.nuesca3502 Рік тому +71

    Ah, first we got the woman's perspective and now we got the cat's perspective.

  • @guerralg63
    @guerralg63 Рік тому +64

    It really is amazing how something so ordinary like adopting a cat can become such a phenomenon. You truly were rewarded 10 fold for your kindness!

  • @hitler200
    @hitler200 Рік тому +22

    I had this cat as my profile picture from about 2 years 😂

  • @TheFifileigh
    @TheFifileigh Рік тому +5

    i adopted my late cat, Gumby, at 8 when a neighbor died of cancer. i kept Gumby indoors, and he died last year at 22, a month after he turned 22.

  • @GGiblet
    @GGiblet Рік тому +38

    He's such a precious king, we love him and thank you for sharing him and brightening so many lives✨

  • @SummerofKittyLove
    @SummerofKittyLove Рік тому +25

    Aww makes me happy to know that Smudge’s owner is a rescuer who helps shelters and animal charities!

  • @jerrygoodman1943
    @jerrygoodman1943 3 роки тому +111

    Smudge is fucking adorable. I've only had 1pure white cat. They're always like this

  • @hassanhdez794
    @hassanhdez794 Рік тому +4

    in spanish this meme is usually "you said that". like:
    lady: you said that you were in shape!
    cat: yes, the shape of a couch potato!

  • @TheodoreManthovani
    @TheodoreManthovani Рік тому +18

    A thousand years from now, aliens will find the Smudge Lord cult in history and think humans worship a cat deity.

    • @jema2609
      @jema2609 Рік тому +6

      Not the first time in history! I wonder if those hieroglyphs were just the ancient Egyptian version of memes...🤔

    • @TheodoreManthovani
      @TheodoreManthovani Рік тому

      @@jema2609 Lel. Possibly right. Oh hey Bastet-chan!

  • @lyndabrown811
    @lyndabrown811 Рік тому +7

    Smudge is the Garfield of a new generation. Love them both!

  • @AdeleiTeillana
    @AdeleiTeillana Рік тому +44

    I have a white rescue cat - much more petite than Smudge (at 4.5 years old, she still has 6-7 month old kitten body proportions, so she's adorably cute). I managed to get a photo of her doing the Smudge face once and I was so excited, lol.

  • @mistersir3185
    @mistersir3185 Рік тому +17

    I can listen to this woman talk all day. She is adorable and knows how to talk without sounding boring

  • @joen8529
    @joen8529 Рік тому +24

    You’d think they’d get the cat together with the housewives at conventions or something.

  • @01olracman
    @01olracman Рік тому +31

    Smudge is such a character inside and outside of the meme

  • @tonymctony4551
    @tonymctony4551 2 роки тому +46

    Smudge reminds me of my lost cat Whitey . I still have dreams of my lost kitty. Take care of him . He loves you.

  • @imperialthreat
    @imperialthreat Рік тому +47

    This makes me so happy to know the back story! Such a darling cat! ❤

  • @danmccarthy4700
    @danmccarthy4700 Рік тому +42

    Very few memes have had the staying power that this one's had.

  • @uncriticalthinkerNZ
    @uncriticalthinkerNZ Рік тому +14

    My cat likes having her tail pulled too. I’ve got used to it, but it confused me to start with. She was also an adult adoption. She’s called Sparrow.

  • @symptomoftheuniverse4149
    @symptomoftheuniverse4149 Рік тому +97

    A smudge is also a bundle of sage, that people burn to bring in positive vibes. I think. You are a great cat mom❤

    • @ferretyluv
      @ferretyluv Рік тому +5

      THAT’S THE WORD. I’ve been trying to remember the word “smudgestick” forever. Thank you, kind stranger.

    • @symptomoftheuniverse4149
      @symptomoftheuniverse4149 Рік тому +2

      @@ferretyluv Oh, my pleasure! Happy New Year!

    • @sillau9
      @sillau9 11 місяців тому

      Burning sage are demonic

  • @UTAU53Yui
    @UTAU53Yui Рік тому +11

    They keep throwing him treats to keep him on the table XD

  • @Pilliii
    @Pilliii Рік тому +7

    I love the cat so much. During the interview he was literally in this own world😭

  • @alisoncrosse4743
    @alisoncrosse4743 3 роки тому +75

    How wonderful to come across this! What a great story about Smudge.

  • @ambermaccraig7316
    @ambermaccraig7316 Рік тому +20

    Thank you for donating profits to a cat rescue, that is a wonderful idea. I wish more people would think of our animal friends like you have. I am a cat rescuer myself, and do what I can, but seeing other people standing up and helping out always warms my heart and gives me hope for furry friends/family. Honestly, I had never heard of Smudge before seeing this video, but I'm glad you decided to adopt him even though he wasn't what you were expecting lol. He is a beautiful boy, he is lucky to have found you and you, him. Ty for sharing.

  • @furioussherman7265
    @furioussherman7265 3 роки тому +27

    I'd never have guessed that Smudge was Canadian.

  • @Search4TruthReality
    @Search4TruthReality Рік тому +6

    Grey patches disappearing from a kitten's head as it ages is normal. Yea. It's a thing. I learned about this when I met a cat breeder. As such, Smudge was likely still very young when Miranda adopted him.

  • @elladapetrosyan9610
    @elladapetrosyan9610 Рік тому +8

    It's my absolute favorite meme. Smudge's face expression is hilarious.

  • @spectrickx1678
    @spectrickx1678 Рік тому +16

    Smudge is a gem.

  • @mtho3509
    @mtho3509 Рік тому +12

    He looks like such a happy cat

  • @AmajeOfficial
    @AmajeOfficial Рік тому +6

    Cats are Gods gifts to humanity, we should be grateful. Honestly

  • @MusondaV
    @MusondaV Рік тому +13

    And to think of it that the woman who is yelling has a very dark story behind that meme

  • @Shizzow
    @Shizzow Рік тому +6

    finally met this viral cat. every time I see this meme on social media every time I smile to myself😆. took a photo while he was reacting very accurately

  • @jaybird2791
    @jaybird2791 Рік тому +23

    He's freaking adorable!! Probably the most famous cat around!!

  • @WahaHeyHa
    @WahaHeyHa Рік тому +11

    Smudge couldn’t have happened to a more delightful person ❤
    Greetings from Australia

  • @S1lvermoon
    @S1lvermoon Рік тому +12

    I saw the interview with the woman screaming and her side of the story
    But we still hasn’t gotten the cat side of the story, we only got the cat owner side of the story damn

  • @bambimbambas
    @bambimbambas 5 місяців тому +1

    The legend doesn't even give a heck about the camera. True Gigachad. The GOAT 🏆

  • @olliverklozov2789
    @olliverklozov2789 10 місяців тому +4

    When the memes came out I told everyone my cat was an exact twin. When I found out it was also named Smudge I was shocked. Now I find out we named them for the same reason (a gray patch on the head of an otherwise perfectly white coat that disappeared as she grew up). When the grey patch was gone I was left having to explain to people why I named her Smudge.

  • @sapphirexwind
    @sapphirexwind Рік тому +6

    The real hero here is whoever got that picture.

  • @hansbehrends438
    @hansbehrends438 Рік тому +3

    So that's the absolute savage in real life! In actuality a very agreeable cat.

  • @vacafuega
    @vacafuega Рік тому +14

    What a cutie pie kitten. Great he has such a caring and nice human :)

  • @barrysigns6962
    @barrysigns6962 10 місяців тому +2

    My cat makes this exact face and I think of smudge everytime😂

  • @jeannetterw
    @jeannetterw Рік тому +4

    Hands down one of my favourite vintage memes.

  • @skkahl3400
    @skkahl3400 Рік тому +4

    I thought it was photoshopped. He was really at a table. Cool.

  • @mikeb4198
    @mikeb4198 Рік тому +11

    2:08 perfection embodied

    • @tishie42
      @tishie42 Рік тому

      Rodin would have a new muse for sure.

  • @billydubs
    @billydubs Рік тому +5

    Lovely story, so nice to hear good news. You're both a blessing. Xx

  • @jwoellhof
    @jwoellhof Рік тому +4

    I'm just glad that the person who owns the cat and took the photo is actually getting to capitalize on it.

  • @Andromeda42
    @Andromeda42 2 роки тому +6

    I found a format of this meme that was redone in the style of like a tavern in DnD.
    "The party trying to play a serious campaign: "
    " my tabaxi PC who joined the party to fund his crippling addiction to cheese: "

  • @sandravaldez6278
    @sandravaldez6278 Рік тому +10

    Good for you helping animals in a rescue and getting experience in business and a career … you can find value in animals in decent way my respects to you 👍🏼

  • @bronxkies
    @bronxkies Рік тому +10

    People often say my sweet little girl looks like Smudge lolol. They do bear a resemblance but we all know King Smudge is in his own lane lol

  • @megumin-staff6937
    @megumin-staff6937 Рік тому +7

    Wishing this iconic cat and his family a very lovely new year!!!

  • @kittygaillot2286
    @kittygaillot2286 Рік тому +4

    After many stressful days at work, it’s always nice to get a refreshing dose of laughter upon having one of the Smudge’s memes show up on my Facebook page. Happy new year! :-)

  • @melissaexton8680
    @melissaexton8680 Рік тому +12

    First, Smudge is awesomely awesome!
    Second, did the Housewives of the meme ever reach out to meet him?

  • @jwrockets
    @jwrockets Рік тому +4

    I'm amazed the cat stayed on the table the entire time.

  • @stephen7862
    @stephen7862 3 роки тому +9

    That short part of the video with the matrix version of Smudge as a meme got me good xD

  • @greggreg2263
    @greggreg2263 Рік тому +6

    Smudge is a rockstar❤ thank you for rescuing three cats🙏

  • @nikkirivera
    @nikkirivera Рік тому +5

    Everytime I see the meme of this cats face I laugh. Love you Smudge! Also good on the owner for not leaving him in the situation he was in.

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ Рік тому +22

    What a surprisingly wholesome & charming story!🥰🐱❤

  • @drcapt
    @drcapt 3 роки тому +16

    Fantastic interview

  • @Galaxy-ho2pk
    @Galaxy-ho2pk Рік тому +4

    How can anyone not love Smudge 😍🤗

  • @android584
    @android584 Рік тому +2

    Now we finally know what the expression was all about. He was just getting scratched on the head

  • @sharongagnist6428
    @sharongagnist6428 Рік тому +2

    I love Smudge he looks like my 17 y/o Princess! Thank you for sharing both Smudge and your story!

  • @dooglebee
    @dooglebee Рік тому +5

    I love Smudge and all the laughs his memes have created! 😍😆

  • @musashinagatsubo9574
    @musashinagatsubo9574 Рік тому +3

    This story is so close to home with me. I adopted a white cat named "Smudge" who lost the mark when he was about 1 year old. We named him Gandalf as in Gandalf the White. He's 14 y/o now.

  • @Andrea-rw9tf
    @Andrea-rw9tf Рік тому +6

    He has brought me so much joy!

  • @shinatsuji7503
    @shinatsuji7503 Рік тому +2

    Who's your employer?
    My cat.

  • @gamingwithsagesagegaming715
    @gamingwithsagesagegaming715 Рік тому +19

    this cat is just so funny even if they were not a meme, because I have never seen a cat like sitting in a chair other then my 9 month old cat that's as big as a 2.8 or something year old cat of mine and the cat of mine that likes sitting in chairs only likes my moms rocking chair

  • @nunyabiznes33
    @nunyabiznes33 2 роки тому +5

    Interesting backstory like "Right in front of my salad?".

  • @MachetesAreFun
    @MachetesAreFun Рік тому +4

    I'm glad I stumbled upon this. I have been wondering about the origins of the meme and the cat and women in it. I first saw it not in original form but as a Skyrim meme. I saw the original meme later and I have been curious about where it came from and how it happened ever since, so thank you for the story behind it! 😀

  • @betsybarnicle8016
    @betsybarnicle8016 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for helping animals.

  • @teslagirl1
    @teslagirl1 Рік тому +2

    Nobody owns a cat...humans merely have the privilege of feeding them, cleaning up after them, brushing, providing vet care and entertainment...and anything else they decide they want. Like your pillow. Or your keyboard. If anything, we belong to them. Smudge already knows this.

  • @minagica
    @minagica Рік тому +7

    I'm so glad you took him home, I wouldn't have been able to leave him there regardless if age either 😍😍😍

  • @inmydarkesthour2278
    @inmydarkesthour2278 Рік тому +2

    I love love love his face in the photo that started it all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @crystalpastor8665
    @crystalpastor8665 Рік тому +11

    I love Smudge, he’s so cute!!

  • @bsfishing7073
    @bsfishing7073 8 місяців тому +1

    I love it that it’s original and it’s not something made up that you simply took a picture and posted it and I became a viral post 😂I have seen this one so many times

  • @drewski1535
    @drewski1535 3 роки тому +28

    I'd say he looks evil he always get the last word in but still one funny cat.

    • @drevil3606
      @drevil3606 Рік тому

      No I'm the only evil one in these parts

  • @yardsausage
    @yardsausage Рік тому +1

    my favorite meme is the woman yelling..its called "chest of drawers"..and smudge replies..chester drawers..i love that one.

  • @arthurchen6464
    @arthurchen6464 Рік тому +1

    This is great. Love it that know your meme gets the actual people associated with the memes to explain everything and tell us a bit more about themselves. Great series (is it a series?).

  • @cocomo3141
    @cocomo3141 Рік тому +2

    He doesn't like salad!!!?????
    Lol him being in the background 😂