Internet Cats With Followings You'll Never Even Come Close To (Unless You're Loki)
As you know, cats have taken over the Internet and Instagram has further extended their domination on cyber space; here are some of the most popular rulers.
By Judith Yeoh — 13 Nov 2013, 12:16 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
11. Maru - The Scottish Fold cat who has two books out and a YouTube channel
![Maru (まる, Japanese: circle or round; born May 24, 2007[1]) is a male Scottish Fold cat in Japan who has become popular on YouTube.](https://images.says.com/uploads/story_source/source_image/207634/0717.jpeg)
Maru (まる, Japanese: circle or round; born May 24, 2007[1]) is a male Scottish Fold cat in Japan who has become popular on YouTube.
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Maru (まる, Japanese: circle or round; born May 24, 2007) is a male Scottish Fold cat in Japan who has become popular on YouTube.
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10. Hamilton - The hipster moustache cat who looks wiser than your average Joe, over 300k users on Instagram dig his look
9. Sam - The cat with eyebrows that you'll have a hard time saying no to, over 100k people have liked him on Facebook
8. Snoopy - Exotic Shorthair you'd mistake for a cotton ball, except cotton balls aren't half as adorable (his 200k followers would agree!)
7. Nala - Adopted Siamese and Tabby with expressions so unreal that the word "Photoshop" automatically pops into mind (watch the video, Nala's very REAL!)
"OMG 900k ... I can't believe!!! Thank you so much everyone! Love you all" - Photo from @nala_cat/Instagram.
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5. Lil Bub - Who says cats can't be celebrities? Lil Bub has been on "Good Morning America," "Today" and even "YouTube Big Live Comedy Show"
Lil Bub stars in "Lil Bub & Friendz", a documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on 18 April 2013 and won the Tribeca Online Festival Best Feature Film.
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"Thanks to YOU guys, The BUB STORE raised $10,000 in 30 hrs for Mid Hudson Animal Aid. GOOD JOB EVERYBODY. #thepowerofBUB #lilbub" - Photo from @iamlilbub/Instagram.
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"FIST BUBMP #hellobub #lilbub #bilbobubbins #mostamazingcatontheplanet" - Photo from @iamlilbub/Instagram.
Image via instagram.com4. Simon's Cat - An animated cartoon series created by Simon Tofield
Simon’s Cat is a charming, yet mischievous cat that lives with Simon. He made his first appearance online, in a film called 'Cat Man Do'. Since then he has also appeared in his own books, game and comic strip.
Image via tbivision.com3. Sockington - The cat with over 1 million followers on Twitter
Socks the cat (full name: Sockington) was first spotted next to a T stop outside of Boston, where he was meowing and hoping someone or something would feed him.
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2. Nyan Cat - This featured cat was perceived as an "extremely irritating video" that was uploaded to YouTube in 2011
1. Grumpy Cat - She became an Internet sensation after her photo was posted on Reddit on 22 September 2012
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