The Internet's Favorite Abomination
Summary
• Jimothy The Raccoon is based on a real raccoon from Seattle with an unusually short body caused by a rare spinal condition, making it stand out online.
• Jimothy has been going viral across social media, with several widely shared posts bringing more attention to the raccoon.
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Jimothy The Raccoon is inspired by a real raccoon living in Seattle that became famous for its unusually short body, believed to be caused by a rare congenital spinal condition. Despite its appearance, Jimothy has been seen moving around normally, and many local residents have turned it into a neighborhood celebrity.
As the story spread, several large accounts shared Jimothy with their audiences, helping the raccoon reach thousands of people across social media.
Cartoonist Matthew Inman joined the trend by sharing a hand drawn "police sketch" of Jimothy with the joke that it was made "in case the cops need it." The post reached over 40K views, adding to the growing wave of viral posts about the raccoon.
I drew a police sketch of Jimothy in case the cops need it
Trader Pablo has frequently interacted with Jimothy's posts while sharing memes about him.
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