> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://katecarruthers.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Great explanation of LOLcat history
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/great-explanation-of-lolcat-history/
- Published: 2008-01-02T12:23:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-04T22:44:30.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: lolcats, LOLdogs, #Migrated-1775015344493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-01 14:49

David McRaney over at [Zero Sum Mind](http://www.zerosummind.com/2007/05/l337-katz0rz.html?ref=katecarruthers.com) has written a very helpful explanation of the LOLcat phenomenon. Also the Wall Street Journal has discussed [LOLcats](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118798557326508182.html?ref=katecarruthers.com) and [I Can Has Cheezburger](http://icanhascheezburger.com/?ref=katecarruthers.com).

But don't overlook the new LOLdog site [I Has a Hotdog](http://ihasahotdog.com/?ref=katecarruthers.com).