AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Woman Yelling at a Cat' meme features a split-frame image. On the left side, there's a screenshot of Taylor Armstrong, crying and pointing angrily during an episode of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', while Kyle Richards, another cast member, tries to comfort her. On the right side, a white cat named Smudge sits at a dinner table, looking perplexed behind a plate of vegetables. This juxtaposition of emotional intensity with a comically indifferent cat captures a humorous contrast that appeals to many.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from a specific scene in the reality TV show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', during an episode titled 'Malibu Beach Party From Hell' which aired on December 5th, 2011. In this scene, Taylor Armstrong is visibly upset and crying during a confrontation, with Kyle Richards attempting to console her. This moment was later captured and widely shared online, including a notable mention in a Daily Mail article published on December 6th, 2011. Additionally, the cat in the meme, Smudge, comes from a photo initially shared on Tumblr by user deadbefordeath on June 19th, 2018, under the title 'he no like vegetals'. The post displayed the white cat looking dissatisfied at a plate filled with vegetables. Following the viral spread of both images, they were combined into the popular meme format we know today. On May 1st, 2019, a significant tweet featuring the two images together by MISSINGEGIRL on Twitter (now X), greatly contributed to the meme's popularity, highlighting the comical contrast between the human drama and the cat's indifference.^[1]

Origin: 2019