30 Classic Cat Memes For Meowvelous Folks Hankering For Internet Throwbacks

We're all hankering for a good ol' time. A hit of nostalgia never hurt anyone, right? Unless it meant you went back to an ex, spiraled about the past, or something similar. But what could be triggering or harmful about cat memes? Nothing. The interwebs are a magical place where hoomans gather around and worship cat-astic cats. Cats are more famous online than in person it seems, with their timeless comedy. The place where memes were born, and where cats rule everything, what could be better. If you're hankering for nostalgia, get ready to scroll, giggle, and purr about these 25 cute kitties. 

These memes aren't just funny, they're comforting, nostalgic little digital kittens that remind us of simpler times when your biggest worry was deciding which cat gif to send in a group chat. They span the decades of internet culture, from the early 2000s jagged GIFs to today's perfectly looped high-def creations. So whether you're a seasoned meme historian or a newcomer curious about the classics, prepare to fall down the rabbit—or should we say cat hole—of feline hilarity. These 25 iconic cats remind us that no matter what's going on in life, there's always a meme out there ready to make you snort-laugh, hiss-terically meow, or simply smile.