Jorts
The orange cat who became a meme
- Followers
- 200K+
- Gender
- Male
Who is Jorts? Jorts is a Orange Tabby cat from United States known for The orange cat who became a meme. They built an audience of over 200K+ followers across social media platforms.
Why is Jorts Famous?
Jorts is a Orange Tabby cat and one of the internet's most recognised celebrity cats. The orange cat who became a meme. They have built a following of 200K+ fans across social media, rising to fame in the 2020s.
The Story of Jorts
Jorts is an orange tabby who lives in a workplace with a tortoiseshell cat named Jean. In December 2021, an anonymous coworker posted the pair to Reddit's Am I the Asshole board. Wikipedia and Know Your Meme both date that thread to 13 December 2021.
The post said another staff member, given the alias Pam, had been smearing margarine on Jorts to make him groom himself. It also said Pam objected when the poster joked that you could not expect Jean's tortoiseshell smarts from an orange cat. The story spread onto Twitter the same week, where @JortsTheCat posted as the cats.
CNN reported in February 2022 that the account had become a mascot for organized labor in the United States. Wikipedia says the owner stayed anonymous, and that Jorts and Jean are the cats' real names.
Key Facts About Jorts
- Breed: Orange Tabby
- Origin: United States
- Digital Footprint: 200K+ followers
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Jorts famous?
Jorts is primarily known for The orange cat who became a meme.
What kind of cat is Jorts?
Jorts is a Orange Tabby.
Is Jorts still living?
Yes, they are still living.
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