About Cat Thinking
The Cat Thinking meme, also known as Pondering Cat, is a reaction image featuring a side-profile cat with its paw under its chin. It is commonly paired with humorous captions about everyday situations, as if the cat is having a deep philosophical thought.
The original image was created by American artist Douglas Sacha and published on Fine Art America on February 5, 2019. The earliest known meme version appeared on TikTok on January 14, 2025, and the format became popular on TikTok and Instagram Reels in February 2025.
