The Alot is a fictional creature created by Allie Brosh on her popular webcomic blog, Hyperbole and a Half, in 2010. Born from the frustration of seeing the common grammatical error where 'a lot' is written as a single word, Brosh imagined the 'alot' as a majestic, furry, yak-like beast to make the mistake more endearing. The creature is typically depicted as a large, shaggy, brown animal with a slightly confused expression. Since its debut, the Alot has become a staple of internet culture, used both to gently mock poor grammar and to express an intense, literal fondness for things by saying one likes them 'alot'.