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Published 10:47 IST, November 16th 2019

Know the history behind 'Angry woman yelling at a cat' meme

While netizens seem to have taken inspiration from the famous cat meme to create content, many people are wondering about its history. Read further details.

Reported by: Tarun Nair
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With billions of people using social media every day, several things go viral on the internet for good reasons. From heartwarming stories of people helping each other to several funny memes, people enjoy a wide range of content on the internet. Recently, a meme featuring a yelling woman went viral on social media. While netizens seem to have taken inspiration from the famous cat meme to create content, many people are wondering about its history. Here are all the details.

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The history of the ‘Angry Woman’ meme

The meme, which features Taylor Armstrong yelling at a cat, went viral all over the internet and has inspired several other funny memes. The history of the meme is traced back to the hit 2011 reality show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as Taylor was seen snapping at another popular contestant on the show. Listed as one of the longest-running shows on American television, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is a reality series that follows some of the most affluent women of Beverly Hills. Reportedly, the meme was popularised by an active Twitter user, after she used the combination of Taylor and Smudge-the cat. Reportedly, these two images had been floating around the internet for years.

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Taylor Armstrong’s reaction to her newfound 'meme-fame'

Taking to her official Twitter handle, Taylor Armstrong she is not the angry girl from the meem anymore. Armstrong revealed that she works for domestic violence shelters and has moved on in life. Take a look:

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Updated 21:59 IST, November 16th 2019