What would the Internet be without cats? Yes, I am a dog-lover too, and our canine companions have their own rightful place in the worldwide web, but it is, without a doubt, the cat’s kingdom. This week’s new rising feline star is Tororo, an adorable white and orange Scottish-fold cat from Japan, who is doing an excellent job of imitating the stretchy characteristics of his namesake.
For those that don’t know, tororo is grated yam, often served with a raw egg, on soba noodles or rice. It is characterized by its stringy, stretchy texture. Much like this cat.
▼ Tororo of the yam variety…
Image: Yahoo! Japan Shopping
▼ …and Tororo of the cat variety.
帰ってきてものすごい勢いでソファへ駆け登ってきてこの状態から動かないんだけど…お前もしかして突っかかって動けねーのか?www pic.twitter.com/3t9cJTodWy
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) March 11, 2015
The first time @tsuji5jp saw Tororo through the pet store window, it was love – and amusement – at first sight. @tsuji5jp writes: “This was the first time we ever met… I had absolutely no intention of getting a cat, but I was so taken by him I must’ve gone by that store everyday for a week…Seems like so long ago. But yeah, that’s a really odd way to sleep.”
本当の最初の出会いはこれだったな…猫飼う気さらさらなかったのに、衝撃すぎて気になって一週間ホーマック通ったなぁ…なつかしい。そしてやっぱ寝相おかしい pic.twitter.com/fzn19ZqR6J
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) March 1, 2015
Tororo has been living up to his first impression and his name ever since, being the longest, stretchiest, and gloopiest cat around.
▼ “Toro-chan has been watching TV like this the whoooole time…It’s been a while since I’ve seen him in this position…Seriously, what’s up with this cat?”
とろさん、ずーーーーっとこの体勢でテレビを見ている…この格好久しぶりだなぁ…ほんとなんなんだろうこの猫… pic.twitter.com/KEJdeJnD3C
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) May 18, 2015
▼ A look at the rare snaraffe-cat. Part snake, part giraffe…We’re actually not sure if there’s any cat in there though.
猫に、ホットドッグ焦げないか見張っておいてって頼んだらコック長かっつーくらい見張ってくれている pic.twitter.com/0qal1LaHX4
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) May 3, 2015
▼ “If I remember correctly, I’m living with a cat…Is this really what cats are like?”
たしかわたしが一緒に暮らしてるのって猫だったよな…猫ってこんなんだったかな… pic.twitter.com/eSmYVjZZro
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) April 11, 2015
▼ The cat apparently melted all over the heater. I think he may be part ice cream too.
帰宅して、とろさんにツイートのこと教えてあげようと思ったのに全然見つかんねーなって思ったら、テレビ台の裏の暖房に挟まって寝てたよ…そうだ、今日寒いから暖房つけたんだったわ…お前よく気づいたな…! pic.twitter.com/YwoLqwflkZ
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) May 19, 2015
▼ Nothin’ to see here. Just chillin’ on the floor, checkin’ out this magazine.
グラビア雑誌読むときのとろさんはこれだしね… pic.twitter.com/zwaXHaZMcF
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) May 19, 2015
▼ “Was folding laundry when this happened…If you’re that bored, Toro, then at least fold a handkerchief or something.”
洗濯物たたんでるときはこれですよ…そんなに暇ならハンカチくらいたたんでくれたっていいんだぞ、とろ pic.twitter.com/ixdeMrQx85
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) May 19, 2015
▼ Unamused cat is unamused
どうやら猫じゃらしの振り方に不満があるっぽい表情… pic.twitter.com/KksZr7LnfW
— うえはら@とろさん (@tsuji5jp) May 14, 2015
Tororo may or may not be aware of his growing online fandom, but we’re glad he’s in the spotlight now anyhow. The Internet can never have too many cute cats!
Source: Twitter @tsuji5jp via Togech
Featured image: Twitter @tsuji5jp
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