# Peeping Cat Costumes The Latest Internet Craze Involves Popping Your Cat's Head into a Picture By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-04-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cat-costume References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/357196/Funny-Pictures-Of-Cats-In-Silly-Cardboard-Cutout-Costumes/) & [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/cats-wearing-silly-head-through-a-hole-cardboard-costumes/) A cardboard [cat costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-2) is the latest phase sweeping the feline-obsessed corners of the Internet, which is probably at roughly 97% of the web. This hilarious cat craze involves drawing a ridiculous costume on a piece of cardboard and popping your cat's head through a peephole so that your kitty appears to be dressed however your imagination dictates -- say as a bikini babe, or an astronaut. So far, this fad has swept the far flung corners of the Internet, from blogs in China to Imgur to [Reddit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purrcast). It’s not hard to envision cat owners all over the world creating [ridiculous costumes for their cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise). Although I do think these images are hilarious, I can’t help but feel that some of these felines have a touch of shame in their expressions that will surely be taken out on the owners who subjected them to such a degrading -- though adorable -- act! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cardboard Cat Costumes:** Innovative cat owners are creating cardboard cat costumes, allowing their feline friends to appear dressed up in various humorous outfits through a peephole. - **Internet Cat Craze:** The internet cat craze is spreading rapidly, with cat owners all over the world joining in on the trend of dressing up their cats in creative costumes. - **Humorous Feline Expressions:** The trend of peeping cat costumes has led to hilarious and sometimes slightly shameful expressions on the faces of the dressed-up cats. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** The pet accessories industry can capitalize on the cardboard cat costume trend by offering a range of creative costumes specially designed for cats. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can benefit from the internet cat craze by providing a dedicated space for cat owners to share and showcase their creative cat costumes. - **Online Retail:** Online retail platforms can tap into the trend of peeping cat costumes by offering a wide variety of cat costumes and accessories for purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline Meme Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-meme-material-download.md) - [Burger-Themed DIY Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-cat-boxes.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Spooky Single-Ingredient Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-cat-treats.md) - [Cat-Themed Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-cat-cans.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Feline-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatto-bianco.md) - [Cat-Themed Vday Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddle-collection.md)