The Sad Toy Cats meme template features various stuffed or plastic feline toys designed with exaggeratedly sorrowful, weeping eyes. These images gained traction on platforms like Tumblr and Twitter, where users found the toys' uncanny expressions perfect for representing feelings of overwhelming stress, social anxiety, or minor inconveniences. Unlike the classic photoshopped 'Crying Cat' memes, Sad Toy Cats lean into the physical, tactile nature of the toys, making them feel uniquely pathetic and endearing. They are primarily used to illustrate the 'no thoughts, just sadness' vibe or to humorously amplify a situation that isn't actually that tragic.