40 Hilariously Awkward Animal Memes Turned Into Sculptures by Japanese Artist

by Damjan

28 May 2019

Some memes are funny on a screen, but Japanese artist Meetissai found a way to make them even better, turning awkward animal jokes into tiny sculptures you can actually hold.

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The collection started with a simple problem, the artist wanted a real-life version of a favorite meme and could not find one anywhere. So Meetissai made it at home, and that one idea grew into a whole lineup of collectible mini statues based on the internet's most lovable oddball animals.

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From cats in bizarre poses to seals, raccoons, and other tiny troublemakers, the series is packed with meme energy. Scroll through and see how many of these familiar faces you recognize.

#1 The Kitten Rescuing Raccoon

#1 The Kitten Rescuing Raccoon — meetissai

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#2 Cyclops Pup

#2 Cyclops Pup — meetissai

#3 Quick Thinking Cat

#3 Quick Thinking Cat — meetissai

#4 War Kitty

#4 War Kitty — meetissai

#5 Cannon Ball

#5 Cannon Ball — meetissai

The first few pieces already set the tone.

#6 The Cutest Seal Pup

#6 The Cutest Seal Pup — meetissai

#7 Jazz Cat

#7 Jazz Cat — meetissai

#8 Mini-Head Cat

#8 Mini-Head Cat — meetissai

#9 Ball Seal

#9 Ball Seal — meetissai

#10 I Fits, I Sits

#10 I Fits, I Sits — meetissai

#11 Exorcist Cat

#11 Exorcist Cat — meetissai

#12 Just Standin' Around Raccoon

#12 Just Standin' Around Raccoon — meetissai

#13 I'll Deck Ya!

#13 I'll Deck Ya! — meetissai

#14 Blowin' In The Wind

#14 Blowin' In The Wind — meetissai

#15 What?

Awkward animal sculpture titled “Blowin’ In The Wind,” cat-like figure — meetissai

It only gets weirder from here.

#16 Uh Oh

Japanese animal sculpture with meme text “What?” between “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “Bow-Legged One” — meetissai

#17 The Bow-Legged One

#17 The Bow-Legged One — meetissai

#18 All Birds Sit Like This

#18 All Birds Sit Like This — meetissai

#19 Hanging Around

#19 Hanging Around — meetissai

#20 Torpedo Dog

#20 Torpedo Dog — meetissai

#21 Panda Kid

#21 Panda Kid — meetissai

#22 Cat Hog

#22 Cat Hog — meetissai

#23 Evil Bunny

#23 Evil Bunny — meetissai

#24 Mer-Cat

#24 Mer-Cat — meetissai

#25 All Legs

#25 All Legs — meetissai

By now, the collection is fully committed to the bit.

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#26 Put 'Em Up

#26 Put 'Em Up — meetissai

#27 Afro Cat

#27 Afro Cat — meetissai

#28 Sibling Rivalry

#28 Sibling Rivalry — meetissai

#29 It's a Llama

#29 It's a Llama — meetissai

#30 Mini Lion

#30 Mini Lion — meetissai

#31 I Catch Tail

#31 I Catch Tail — meetissai

#32 Square Cat

#32 Square Cat — meetissai

#33 Cy-Cat

Square cat sculpture labeled “Square Cat,” part of “I Catch Tail” series — meetissai

#34 Her Highness

#34 Her Highness — meetissai

#35 Slug Kitty

#35 Slug Kitty — meetissai

The later sculptures are just as ridiculous as the first ones.

#36 It's SO Fluffy!

#36 It's SO Fluffy! — meetissai

#37 I Has Foods

#37 I Has Foods — meetissai

#38 Pippi Long Stockings

#38 Pippi Long Stockings — meetissai

#39 I Think It's a Cat?

#39 I Think It's a Cat? — meetissai

#40 Must. Hold. Body. Weight.

#40 Must. Hold. Body. Weight. — meetissai

Meetissai really turned internet nonsense into something collectible.

Before you tackle your day, check out this picnic basket overflowing with 20+ animal memes.