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Colonel Meow

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The Resume

    (circa October 2011-January 29, 2014)
    Himalayan-Persian crossbreed
    Recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as having the longest fur on a cat (9 inches)
    Became an internet meme after pictures of him were featured on the Daily What news site
    Nicknamed 'World's Angriest Cat'
    Died of complications following surgery for heart problems

Why he might be annoying:

    As with Colonel Sanders and Colonel Tom Parker, he wasn't a real colonel.
    Owner Anna Marie Avey nicknamed herself 'slave beast' for her subservience to her pet.
    His internet followers called themselves 'minions.'
    He had his own Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Instagram, Twitter and Tumber accounts.
    His appearance on 'Anderson Live' collapsed as owner Avey commented about a prior incident between host Anderson Cooper and The View's Star Jones.
    His poop stuck to his fur.
    He had a scowl that rivalled Grumpy Cat's.
    Humorist Jarrett Bellini on the difference between the rival felines: 'Whereas Grumpy Cat generally looked bothered and forlorn, Colonel Meow was proud, plotting and evil, as though he might actually murder a small human just for sport.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was rescued from a gutter by the Seattle Himalayan and Persian Society and then adopted by Avey.
    His owners used no gel or mousse to enhance his fluffiness.
    He had 350,000 internet followers.
    Fans donated $20,000 to help pay for his surgery costs.
    After he was officially entered into the Book of Records, Avey said, 'We already knew that he was the best cat in the world, but to be recognized in the Guinness World Records book takes it to the next level.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 31 Votes: 16.13% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 78 Votes: 43.59% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 160 Votes: 50.0% Annoying