The 'Puppy or Bagel' meme is a popular entry in the 'look-alike' internet trend that compares animals to food items with similar textures and shapes. First gaining widespread viral attention in 2016 via Twitter user @teenybiscuit (Karen Zack), the meme features a grid of sixteen photos—half showing sleeping curly-haired puppies and the other half showing golden-brown bagels. The visual similarity is surprisingly striking, often confusing the human eye and even AI recognition software. This template sparked a series of spin-offs, including 'Chihuahua or Muffin' and 'Sloth or Chocolate Croissant,' becoming a staple of internet humor for its simple yet effective way of highlighting how our brains process patterns and textures.