Hehe Cat, also known as 'Polite Cat' or Oli, became an internet sensation due to his unnaturally wide, polite-looking smile that suggests a mix of awkwardness and repressed discomfort. The original image surfaced in 2018 on Instagram and quickly went viral on platforms like Reddit and Discord. The smile is actually a result of photo manipulation, giving the cat a human-like grin that resonates with anyone who has ever had to smile through an uncomfortable social interaction. It is widely used to represent situations where someone is trying to be polite while feeling internally distressed or simply 'vibing' in a slightly creepy but cute way.