Tombili - Istanbul, Turkey
Tombili's statue and plaque in Istanbul. Huriyet Daily News Photo The original photo that attracted attention on Buzzfeed. Tombili was a fat cat whose carefree and laid back countenance made her much beloved in her Istanbul neighborhood, Güleç Street in Kadıköy. Her name reflected her attitude, Tombili is a common nickname for an overweight pet; to my understanding the best English translation might be something like pot-belly. She often ignored those who wanted to play with her in favor of lounging on step. In 2012 a tourist snapped a photo of Tombilli and posted it on social media. The oldest link I could find is this Buzzfeed post . Tombili became an international sensation thanks to another post on 9gag, and photoshoping contest based on the photo, The lounging cat charmed viewers around the world. The internet generated memes from the photo and Tombili's moment of fame was extended until she passed away. Here are some of my favorites, More can be found on Kno...