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Zippocat
A sequence of images depicting a cat being set on fire.
- Date Discovered: 07/2006
- Discovered On: Unknown
Summary
In 2006, the kitty-loving internet was taken by storm when a video of a cat being immolated began to circulate. The video itself was turned into a sequence of images that became troll fodder during /b/'s Caturday and various online raids. As cats are considered the mascot of the internet, there was widespread and furious outrage over the treatment of the feline. Various attempts were made to find the person behind the cat murder to no avail.
Origins
To the frustration of internet vigilantes, the real origin of the video/image sequence has never been found.
Current status
Slowly fading into obscurity and becoming a treasured part of internets history.
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