maodie the cat #4265

"Yuantou Maodie" — the True Chinese Cat Meme "Yuantou Maodie" (literally: Round-Headed Elder Cat) is arguably the most controversial stray cat in the history of Chinese internet culture. It rose to fame not for being cute, but for its absurdly blank expression and round head—an image that perfectly encapsulates the uniquely Chinese brand of existential humor. It represents a surreal mixture of mental burnout, silent suffering, and the inescapable cycle of being consumed by entertainment. Its viral spread, layered remixes, and deeply ironic tone have turned it into a symbol of the emotional state of a whole generation.