Ceiling Cat
Also known as: Ceiling Cat · Basement Cat · Lolcat
A meme image of a cat peeking through a ceiling opening, typically captioned as watching or judging activities below.
Overview
Ceiling Cat is an image macro of a cat peeking through a ceiling opening, typically used to represent watching, judging, or secretly observing activities below.
Representing early cat image culture, Ceiling Cat provided a visual metaphor for surveillance, judgment, or secret observation.
Origin & Background
Photoshopped meme based on a photograph of a cat peeking through a hole in the ceiling of a room. Its online popularity eventually led to several derivative characters, including Basement Cat and Basement Horse.
How It Spread
Ceiling Cat became a notable meme in 2006, featuring an image of a cat peeking through a ceiling or hole, typically used to suggest watching or judging activities below.
The meme remained relatively niche before declining with broader macro culture.
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How to Use This Meme
Post the image to humorously suggest watching or judging someone's actions, or use to represent secret observation.
Find the Ceiling Cat template on Imgflip or a similar meme generator
Think of a funny or relatable caption that fits the format
Add your text to the template using the meme generator
Share your creation on social media or in group chats
Cultural Impact
Ceiling Cat demonstrated how cat images could convey complex meanings through visual metaphor in early meme culture.
Fun Facts
Cat peeking through ceiling hole
Used for judgment and observation humor
Cult meme with dedicated following
Represented omniscient observation
Now largely forgotten
The Ceiling Cat meme has been shared millions of times across social media
You can create your own Ceiling Cat meme using free tools like Imgflip
Ceiling Cat first appeared in 2006
The meme is still remixed and adapted by creators
Brands and marketers have used Ceiling Cat in their campaigns
The meme is still remixed and adapted by creators
Derivatives & Variations
Similar observation-based cat memes
A variation of Ceiling Cat
(2006)Variations with different creatures
A variation of Ceiling Cat
(2006)Modern parodies
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(2006)Frequently Asked Questions
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