AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The Chemistry Cat meme, also known as Science Cat, features a cat adorned with a bow-tie and glasses, seated in front of a chalkboard. This image macro series is characterized by the use of scientific puns, often involving elements from the periodic table or concepts from science and physics.

OriginWho did it first?

The term 'Chemistry Cat' was initially associated with various LOLcat images but transformed into its own meme format in late July 2011. The exact origins of the cat image are unclear, though it's speculated to be a stock photo, possibly from Russia. The meme's popularity is partly due to its use of classic chemistry jokes that have long circulated within academic circles, particularly within K-12 chemistry education. The first notable appearance of the Chemistry Cat meme was on Reddit on April 19th, 2011, following its presence on the ICanHasCheezburger blog here.^[1]

Origin: 2011