Bad Advice Cat is a classic entry in the 'Advice Animal' genre of internet memes, featuring a feline face against a colorful, radiating background. Unlike its helpful predecessors, this cat specializes in providing intentionally destructive, nonsensical, or chaotic solutions to everyday problems. It gained massive popularity during the early 2010s on platforms like Reddit and Quickmeme, capturing the internet's love for dry humor and feline antics. The meme is typically used to mock bad decisions or to provide a comedic outlet for intrusive thoughts, making it a staple for anyone looking to share a laugh over terrible life hacks.