The Inception Cat meme, also known as the 'Shocked Cat,' gained internet fame for its wide-eyed, intense expression that perfectly captures the feeling of a sudden, world-shaking realization. Drawing inspiration from Christopher Nolan's 2010 film 'Inception,' the meme often features the cat contemplating complex or paradoxical scenarios, usually accompanied by the movie's signature 'BWAHHH' horn sound in video versions. The original image features a Russian Blue cat named Puck, whose startling gaze became a shorthand for existential dread and the confusion of reality. Today, it remains a staple for internet users looking to express that a situation is far more complicated—or 'deeper'—than it first appears.