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10 times Grumpy Cat was gloriously grumpy

From a 'Harlem Shake' attempt to a hilarious photo shoot.
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Nicole Gallucci
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Grumpy Cat — one of the most beloved viral pets online — has died at age 7, and the internet will never be the same.

Grumpy's humans posted the news on social media Friday morning, and fans of the the unimpressed-looking feline, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, have been paying tribute ever since.

As internet lovers remember the joy this cat's grumpy little face brought to their lives, Mashable decided to dive into the archives and reminisce on all the memories we shared with Grumpy Cat over the years. There are A LOT.


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Here are 10 times Grumpy Cat was gloriously and unapologetically grumpy.

1. The time she did the "Harlem Shake" (almost)

2. The time she wore a stylish wig

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3. The time she met Oscar the Grouch

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4. The time she ran the town

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5. The time she auditioned to replace David Letterman

6. The time she tried to be a hipster

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7. The time she gave off some serious Star Wars vibes

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8. The time she celebrated hated Valentine's Day

9. The time when... mustache

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10. The time when she tolerated the holiday season. Barely.

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We'll miss you dearly, Grumpy Cat. Thanks for making the internet a better place.

Topics Animals Memes

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Nicole Gallucci

Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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