AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The meme features an image of a nameless cat character from the Dreamworks animated film 'Puss in Boots.' In this particular scene, set in an all-cat bar, the cat places a paw over its mouth while making a surprised and scandalized expression. The gesture and the cat's facial expression suggest a humorous sense of shock or disbelief, typically used in meme format to react to surprising or spicy gossip.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from a scene in the 2011 Dreamworks film 'Puss in Boots,' a spinoff/prequel of the Shrek series. The specific moment occurs in a whimsical setting within an all-cat bar where cats drink milk instead of alcohol. In this scene, whenever a character hints at something scandalous or intriguing, a background cat reacts by placing a paw over its mouth and uttering an 'Oooooh' sound, indicating surprise or shock. This expressive gesture caught the attention of viewers and subsequently became a popular meme for depicting reactions to surprising or 'juicy' tidbits of information.^[1]

Origin: 2011