Sockington, affectionately known as Socks, is a domestic shorthair cat who rose to internet superstardom as one of the earliest viral sensations on Twitter. Rescued by archivist Jason Scott in 2004, Sockington's Twitter account gained millions of followers due to his whimsical, often frantic inner thoughts shared in a unique, stylized voice. The meme typically features extreme close-ups of Sockington’s face, capturing expressions of shock, confusion, or intense curiosity. It serves as a precursor to modern pet-centric social media, symbolizing the early 2000s era of wholesome yet chaotic feline humor. Today, Sockington remains a nostalgic icon for long-time internet users, representing the gold standard of feline personality and the evolution of the lolcat aesthetic.