Cat memes have been a staple of internet humour since the early days of viral videos and image macros, with cats becoming one of the most shared animals online because their expressions feel surprisingly human. Short clips of meows, purrs and playful sounds are now widely reused on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, where creators pair them with pet footage, reaction shots and everyday fails. The sound works because it is instantly recognisable and needs no explanation, so it continues to appear in new edits whenever a creator wants a quick, light-hearted animal joke.