AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Violent Impulses' meme features image macros of adorable cats, generally staring directly forward. Despite their cute and peaceful appearance, the images humorously present captions suggesting they are having violent thoughts, creating a comical contrast. These captions usually read 'violent impulses' placed directly beneath the cat's face.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Violent Impulses' meme originated from a post on Instagram by the user @feedthemcats on July 27th, 2021. The meme showed an orange kitten with a caption 'violent impulses' slyly positioned at the bottom. This became the foundational template for subsequent versions of the meme. It spread quickly on social media, gaining traction on Facebook and Instagram, where variations appeared, such as one featuring a baby raccoon instead of a cat.^[1]

Origin: 2021