# Simon's Cat Simon's Cat is an animated web series created by British animator Simon Tofield that debuted on YouTube in March 2008. The black-and-white cartoon features a mischievous cat constantly pestering its owner for attention and food, winning multiple animation awards and becoming one of YouTube's earliest viral animation successes. ## Origin Simon Tofield uploaded the first Simon's Cat video, titled "Cat Man Do," to YouTube on March 4, 2008[1]. The two-minute animation shows a cat repeatedly attempting to wake its sleeping owner through increasingly desperate measures, from gentle pawing to hitting him with a baseball bat. On the same day, Tofield launched SimonsCat.com as an official hub for the series[2]. The debut video struck a chord with cat owners worldwide and quickly went viral. Within ten days, "Cat Man Do" won the Best Comedy award at the 2008 British Animation Awards[3]. Tofield had previously worked as an illustrator and animator, and the series represented his first independent web project. - **Platform:** YouTube - **Creator:** Simon Tofield - **Date:** 2008 ## Overview Simon's Cat features a simple black-and-white animation style that captures the everyday antics of cats with minimal dialogue. The titular cat communicates through expressive body language and occasional meows, making the humor universally accessible. Each episode typically runs between two and four minutes and shows the cat scheming to get food, attention, or access to places it shouldn't be[1]. The series stands out for its observational comedy rooted in real cat behavior. Tofield based the character on his own cats, incorporating authentic feline quirks like knocking items off tables, demanding food at inconvenient times, and getting into territorial disputes with other animals[2]. Over time, the cast expanded to include additional characters like the kitten, the hedgehog, and other neighborhood cats. ## How It Spread After the initial viral success of "Cat Man Do," Simon's Cat grew into a consistent YouTube presence with new episodes released regularly. By late 2009, Tofield had won YouTube's Blockbuster Award for the channel's performance[3]. The official Facebook page launched on July 3, 2009, and gathered over 677,000 likes within three years[3]. The series crossed into traditional media when The Daily Mirror began running Simon's Cat as a comic strip on November 23, 2010[3]. Two illustrated books expanded the franchise: "Simon's Cat: In His Very Own Book" released in September 2009, followed by "Simon's Cat: Beyond the Fence" in June 2011[3]. These book deals were arranged through Canongate Books, which purchased the publishing rights in early 2009. By July 2012, the YouTube channel had produced 22 episodes averaging 12 million views each, with over 960,000 subscribers and 260 million total video views[3]. The Fine Bros featured the series in a "Kids React" video that same month, introducing Simon's Cat to a younger audience unfamiliar with its earlier success[1]. ## How to Use Simon's Cat functions primarily as an animated series rather than a remixable meme format. Fans typically share episodes or clips to express relatability about cat ownership. The distinctive hand-drawn style has inspired fan art and tributes, and the character appears on merchandise ranging from mugs to clothing. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Simon's Cat? Simon's Cat is an animated web series created by British animator Simon Tofield, featuring a hand-drawn cartoon cat who constantly pesters his owner for food and attention. The series has been running on YouTube since March 2008[1]. ### Where did Simon's Cat come from? Simon's Cat originated on YouTube when animator Simon Tofield uploaded the first episode, "Cat Man Do," on March 4, 2008. The video won Best Comedy at the British Animation Awards ten days later[3]. ### What does Simon's Cat mean? Simon's Cat is named after its creator, Simon Tofield, and the character is based on his real cats. The series depicts relatable cat behavior in an exaggerated comedic style[2]. ### How do you use Simon's Cat? Simon's Cat is primarily an animated series for viewing rather than a meme template. Fans share episodes and clips to express humor about cat ownership, and the character appears widely on merchandise[2]. ### Is Simon's Cat still popular? Simon's Cat became one of YouTube's most successful animation channels in its early years, crossing 260 million views by 2012 and expanding into books, comic strips, and merchandise. The series established itself as a classic of web animation[3]. ## References 1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q]() 2. [https://www.simonscat.com/]() 3. [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/simons-cat]() --- Source: https://meme.com/memes/simon-s-cat Published by meme.com — The Internet Meme Library