The Cat Buckaroo meme taps into the internet's obsession with dressing pets in miniature human accessories, specifically the 'Meowdy' cowboy aesthetic. It typically features a cat looking either stoic or slightly confused while wearing a tiny Stetson, often accompanied by Western slang or puns like 'What in tarnation.' This trend gained traction on platforms like Reddit and Instagram, where users find humor in the juxtaposition of a small, domestic predator and the rugged, lawless imagery of the American Old West. It is frequently used to express a sense of playful authority, a friendly greeting, or to simply brighten someone's day with an absurdly dressed feline in a miniature hat.