The Hoody Cat meme features various felines sporting hoodies, often giving off an aura of mystery, street-smarts, or pure suspicion. While there isn't one single origin image, the trend exploded as pet owners began dressing their cats in tiny apparel, with a specific image of a gray cat staring intensely from a black hood becoming a viral staple on TikTok and Instagram. It is widely used to represent someone trying to blend in, acting 'sus,' or simply embracing a low-key, urban lifestyle.