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lil bub

Lil Bub dies after bringing us 8 years of joy

Bub lost the battle with a serious bone infection, dying peacefully in her sleep beside her humans.

On Dec 2, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

Internet Culture IRL

Finally, scientific proof that cat videos are good for you

The purrfect excuse to procrastinate!

On Jun 18, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

Internet Culture

We went to the world’s first CatCon and it was purr-fect

Held in Los Angeles, CatCon is a two-day convention for the feline fanatic.

On Jun 8, 2015 by Rae Votta

IRL

We turned the Internet’s most famous cats into dancing avatars with MyIdol

You've never seen Grumpy Cat like this before.

On Apr 24, 2015 by Greg Seals

Internet Culture

Lil Bub shows Michelle Obama her sweet workout moves

The First Lady and the Internet's favorite cat combine forces.

On Apr 20, 2015 by [email protected]

Streaming

The Instagram animals to watch in 2015

Presenting the Instagram class of 2015: Animal edition.

On Feb 19, 2015 by Angela Lashbrook

Internet Culture

Lil Bub overcomes osteopetrosis, can now walk, jump, climb stairs

Run, Bub, run!

On Sep 30, 2014 by [email protected]

Streaming

The Internet cat industry is an unstoppable machine—and it’s not going anywhere

Is the Internet's obsession with cats a momentary fascination or do these felines have future staying power?

On Mar 14, 2014 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

Keyboard Cat, Lil’ Bub will takeover the 10th annual Puppy Bowl halftime show

In one of the most epic "Internet-meets-IRL" stories to date, two of our favorite animal memes will makes an appearance at Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl. 

On Jan 2, 2014 by Beejoli Shah

Streaming

What happens when an Internet-famous cat becomes an improv comedian

Because the meme situation is out of control, Lil Bub performed with the Second City Theater troupe. 

On Dec 25, 2013 by Kate Knibbs

Streaming

Netflix’s ‘Fireplace for Your Home’ will make you weep with holiday cheer

It'll warm more than just your heart.

On Dec 20, 2013 by Miles Klee

Streaming

Meet the big heart behind Lil Bub

Behind every great Internet-famous pet is the human owner that loves her.

On Oct 14, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

IRL

Snoopybabe is China’s less-grumpy answer to Grumpy Cat

Move over, Grumpy Cat! One side, Lil Bub!

On Oct 10, 2013 by Mike Fenn

Internet Culture

Watch Lil Bub’s weirdly adorable talk show

The Internet's favorite cat just debuted her new show with a Whoopi Goldberg "interview."

On Sep 3, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

Is Foo-chan the next big Internet cat?

He's not mad, just disappointed.

On Aug 30, 2013 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

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