Perché i GATTI Regnano su INTERNET?

Summary

The video explores why cats reign over the internet, becoming memes and viral sensations. It traces the history of cat content, from early internet forums to YouTube's first cat videos. The script argues internet culture, with its randomness and absurdity, mirrors cat behavior. Just as cats are playful, aloof, and unpredictable, internet humor and memes are strange and chaotic. Therefore, cats fit the internet's aesthetic perfectly. Though the narrator dislikes cats, he concludes their quirky nature makes them ideal internet mascots.

Takeaways

• 😸 The video analyzes why cats are so popular on the internet
• 😻 Cats became popular online in the early 2000s on sites like YouTube
• 🐱 Their cute appearance triggers protective instincts in humans
• 😽 Their random and unpredictable behavior is entertaining
• 🙀 Early lolcat memes like 'I Can Has Cheezburger' went viral
• 😿 Forums like 4chan helped spread funny and strange cat content
• 😾 Cats fit the internet's random and chaotic nature
• 😺 Ancient Egyptians revered cats, influencing their status today
• 😹 Cats' popularity online is an extension of their appeal historically
• 😼 The speaker concludes internet culture mirrors cat behavior

Q & A

Why are cats so popular on the internet?

Cats are popular on the internet because they are entertaining and their curious, playful behavior is inherently amusing to humans. Additionally, their appearance follows the 'baby schema', which includes traits like big, round eyes and small bodies, evoking a natural sense of protection and care in humans.

What is the 'baby schema' and how does it relate to cats' popularity?

The 'baby schema' refers to a set of physical and behavioral traits that remind humans of babies, such as big eyes, small heads, and playful behaviors. Cats often exhibit these traits, which can elicit a protective and caring response from humans, contributing to their popularity.

What was one of the first viral cat phenomena on the internet?

One of the first viral cat phenomena on the internet was an image created in 2002 that humorously claimed 'every time you masturbate, God kills a kitten'. This image began the avalanche effect of cat popularity on the web.

How did YouTube contribute to the popularity of cats on the internet?

YouTube opened doors for sharing hundreds of thousands of cat videos, creating viral trends. From the first cat video uploaded by Steve Chen in 2005 to 'Puppy vs. Cat', the first viral cat video in 2006, YouTube has been a significant platform for cat content.

What is the significance of LOLCats and how did they contribute to cat culture online?

LOLCats, memes featuring images of cats with humorous, misspelled captions, became a major part of internet culture. Originating from platforms like 4chan, LOLCats contributed significantly to the widespread love for cat-related content online.

What role did 4chan play in the evolution of cat memes?

4chan, an imageboard site, played a pivotal role in the evolution of cat memes by fostering a community that shared and created cat images with humorous captions. This contributed to the widespread phenomenon of cat memes and solidified cats' status on the internet.

How did cats become a form of communication on the internet?

Cats became a form of communication on the internet through the viral spread of cat videos and memes, which evolved into a widespread form of expressing humor, emotions, and social commentary, making them an integral part of online culture.

What historical evidence suggests that the fascination with cats predates the internet?

Historical evidence, such as photographs by Harry Pointer in the 1870s featuring cats in humorous poses with captions, and Thomas Edison's 1894 film 'The Boxing Cats', suggests that the fascination with cats and humorous cat content predates the internet.

Why is the internet described as being like a cat?

The internet is described as being like a cat because it embodies similar characteristics: it's unpredictable, entertaining, chaotic, and exhibits a wide range of emotions and behaviors. Cats and the internet both attract attention through their randomness and unpredictability.

How has the internet's obsession with cats influenced online content creation?

The internet's obsession with cats has influenced online content creation by encouraging the production and sharing of cat videos, memes, and other forms of cat-related content. This has led to cats becoming a significant aspect of internet culture and entertainment.