The news of Grumpy Cat’s death has left the world bereft this morning.
We hoped this day would never come. But like all pet owners know, they will eventually outlive their best friend.
Not many, however, have a lifetime of hilarious memes and millions of adoring, if not obsessive, fans to help them cope with their grief.
A quick look on social media will offer Grumpy Cat’s owner, Tabatha Bundesen, thousands of gifs of her beloved pet, who won over the world with her permanently unimpressed face.
Or the family can go to Madame Tussauds to find an immortalised life-size version of Tardar Sauce – which was her real name, by the way.
Grumpy Cat, who had feline dwarfism, quickly rose to fame after a picture was posted on Reddit in September 2012 and since then she’s inspired a generation of hysterical memes.
The sad news has hit internet users hard because never has an animal managed to sum up the miseries of every day human life, quite like her.
In fact, she might have been the most relatable animal on the planet because there’s a Grumpy Cat meme for any scenario, which make us feel that less bit guilty about being, well, grumpy.
Made plans with friends but now can’t be bothered and would rather cry yourself to sleep than go? There’s a Grumpy Cat meme.
Are you a miserable Scrooge and loathe the moment Jingle Bells blares out of every radio from December 1? There’s a Grumpy Cat festive meme.
Sat at a desk on a dreary Monday morning and your boss gives you a task? Obviously, there’s a Grumpy Cat meme for that too.
In honour of everyone’s favourite Grumpy Cat, let’s take a look back at some of her finest work that could brighten any miserable day.
She will be greatly missed.
