The Complete Hiss-tory of Cats on the Internet

When the Internet first collectively laid its eyes on cats, it was love at first furball.

Though the cat's popularity dates far beyond the computer's lifespan, the Internet has increased our love tenfold. Now, it seems like a newer, weirder, fluffier, derpier kitty is born for Internet glory every day. At this point, the cat GIF supply has enough energy to keep the world spinning. (Probably.)

But where did it all start? How many cats can there really be? Are we truly this obsessed?

To answer these questions plaguing our sleepless nights, we dug deep into the annals of the Internet and discovered where the web's feline fascination began. Read more...