The 'Look At This Distinguished Gentleman' meme originated from a viral TikTok video featuring a man enthusiastically narrating a video of a cat sitting politely. The audio, characterized by its exaggerated formal accent and genuine admiration, quickly became a universal soundtrack for pets looking sophisticated. While it started with a cat, the trend evolved to include dogs, inanimate objects, and even people caught in moments of unexpected poise. It captures the wholesome humor of anthropomorphizing animals by attributing them with high-class status and 'distinguished' manners, making it a staple for pet lovers across the internet.