A ranking of the most influential cats of 2012 [w/pix]

MSN Now ^ | 12/3/12

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Sure, it's sort of useful for instantly transmitting global news and completing important business transactions, but the Internet is truly about cats. They're the Internet's most enduring draw and always will be. Long after One Direction puts out its 50th year reunion album and Obama is known mostly as the dignified face on the $1,500 bill, there will still be images of cats napping in bedroom slippers. Their appeal is universal, and while we’re sure puppies and baby pandas will always have their place, cats dominate internet consciousness. As we barrel towards 2013, here’s a gallery of the most influential cats of 2012.

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Pix at source. Thanks to Gefn for the link!

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[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I love cats. I just can’t finish a whole one by myself.

[dfwgator]

[Monkey Face]

I love every one of them! Thanks, S&A!

[Doogle]

"...and what time will we be retiring tonight?"

[Revolting cat!]

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[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

I have a rather funny video of my torbie kitten Monkey tripping on catnip. Maybe I should up it to YouTube and see if it gets her in the running for the 2013 list...

[TheOldLady]

Very nice, except Dennis Avner, RIP. It’s nice to see all the “famous” cats in one place.

Thank you for the post and ping, my friend.

[Gefn]

best kitty gifs! Two paws up!

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Influential, you betcha.

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Always a pleasure.

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Please!

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You’re welcome, and yes, shame about Mr Avner.

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Meow!

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Been hitting the ‘nip, have we?