Keyboard Cat & Nyan Cat: Iconic Internet Memes Explained

Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat are two popular internet memes featuring cats. Keyboard Cat originated in the 1980s when a video of a cat named Fatso playing a keyboard was recorded. The video was later uploaded to YouTube in 2007 and became viral. The meme features a clip of the cat playing a keyboard with a humorous caption, often used to symbolize failure or awkwardness.

On the other hand, Nyan Cat is a pixelated cat with a pop-tart body and rainbow trail flying through space while making a 'nyan' sound. The meme was created in 2011 by Chris Torres and became viral on YouTube and social media sites. The character has been featured in several video games, music videos, and merchandise.

Both Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat have become iconic symbols of internet culture and have inspired numerous parodies and remixes.