GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Famous Cats

Statistics show that some of the most famous cats, such as Garfield, Grumpy Cat, and Maru, have accumulated millions of followers on social media platforms and generated significant revenue through merchandising and sponsorships.

In this post, we highlight some of the most fascinating statistics about famous cats, ranging from social media influencers to iconic literary figures and even space travelers. From Instagram sensations to Guinness World Record holders, these feline facts showcase the diverse and enduring appeal of our beloved four-legged friends.

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"As of April 2021, the most followed cat on Instagram is Nala Cat with over 4 million followers,"

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"In second place for most Instagram followers is Grumpy Cat, with 2.7 million followers,"

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"The Marvel character Goose the Cat (Flerken) is one of the most recognized cinematic felines,"

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"The most viewed cat on YouTube is Maru, with over 477 million views,"

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"The most expensive cat ever, Creme Puff, lived 38 years 3 days, according to the Guinness World Records,"

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"Hello Kitty', one of the most famous cat characters in pop culture, is actually not a cat, but a British schoolgirl,"

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"In excess of 100,000 people attended the funeral of Tama, the cat stationmaster at the Kishi train station in Japan,"

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"Over 750,000 people are followers of Lil BUB on Instagram,"

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"Garfield', created by Jim Davis in 1978, one of the most famous comic strip cats, is syndicated in 2,580 newspapers,"

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"Tom' from 'Tom and Jerry' holds the record for the most Oscar nominations for a fictional character with 13 nominations,"

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"Félicette' was the first and only cat to have been sent to space, by the French government in 1963,"

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"To date, the internet-famous 'Keyboard Cat' video has been viewed more than 53 million times,"

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"Hello Kitty' is worth about $7 billion a year, not counting the movies, TV shows, and other products,"

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"Choupette', Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, has over 44,000 followers on Twitter,"

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"On Instagram, Hamilton the Hipster Cat has more than 800k followers,"

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"Cats like 'Colonel Meow' possess Guinness World Record titles. He holds the record for the longest fur on a cat at 9 inches,"

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"Meredith' and 'Olivia', Taylor Swift’s cats, are considered to be more famous than most pets on social media with a known association to the celebrity,"

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"There are more than 500 poems about 'Cat in the Hat', one of the most iconic literary felines,"

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"Socks' the cat, who lived in The White House during the tenure of President Clinton, starred in his own video game,"

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"Waffles' the cat, one of the most popular ones on Facebook, has a following of over 2.3 million fans,"

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In conclusion, the world of famous cats is a diverse and fascinating realm, encompassing a wide range of achievements and accolades. From social media stars like Nala Cat and Grumpy Cat to cinematic icons like Goose the Cat and Maru, these felines have captured the hearts and attention of millions around the globe. Whether breaking records in space like Félicette or dominating the internet like Keyboard Cat, these beloved animals have left an indelible mark on popular culture. From literary figures like ‘Cat in the Hat’ to internet sensations like ‘Waffles’ the cat, the impact and importance of these iconic cats cannot be overstated.

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