Nyan Cat: The Viral Cat Meme With A Rainbow Trail

Nyan Cat is a popular internet meme and character that first appeared in 2011. The character is a pixelated cat with a Pop-Tart body and rainbow trail, flying through space while leaving a trail of rainbow behind. It was created by a 25-year-old artist named Chris Torres, who originally posted the animation on his website. The character quickly went viral and became a cultural phenomenon, spawning countless remixes, parodies, and merchandise. The word 'nyan' is taken from the Japanese onomatopoeic word for a cat's meow.