Slittens, a portmanteau of 'sloths' and 'kittens,' first gained viral traction on Tumblr and Reddit around 2014. The meme involves photoshopping the distinct, slow-looking faces of sloths onto the small, agile bodies of kittens, resulting in a 'cursed' aesthetic that is simultaneously endearing and creepy. These images tapped into the internet's obsession with hybrid animals and surreal humor. Today, Slittens are used to represent feeling out of place, being 'low-energy' in a high-energy situation, or simply to celebrate the weird side of digital art. The template remains a staple for fans of weirdcore and cute-yet-disturbing visual comedy.