# Kitty Social Network Sites The Hilarious 'Meowbook' Parody is a Play on Facebook By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meowbook References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/leoaddison/meowbook-boosted-inspiration-series-6gsy) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsSVlJlmpdE&feature=player_embedded) Cat lovers rejoice: the 'Meowbook' social network has finally been thought of. Skipping the middle man of the human, cats can connect cat-to-cat online. Though Meowbook is unfortunately only a hilarious parody, the ad is done exceedingly well. Founder Thomas Mai argues that cats need a social network because, unlike dogs, they do not have the ability to go out and meet up with others. Also as a safe zone free from "cat-on-cat violence," Meowbook looks to connect your kitty friend with other kitty friends. The hilarious video may dig a little too deep into the intentions of cats (example: see toast frame in video), but people have already begun giving their cats [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purrcast) pages. Who's to say that Meowbook won't eventually become a reality? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pet Social Networking:** Opportunity for a real social network for pets that allows them to connect and interact with each other online. - **Digital Pet Ownership:** Potential for a digital platform that gives pet owners a way to create online profiles for their pets and connect with other pet owners. - **Social Media Parodies:** Emerging trend of creating humorous parodies of popular social media platforms, opening opportunities for creative marketing and entertainment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Care:** The pet care industry can explore innovative ways to enhance pet socialization and provide digital experiences for pet owners. - **Digital Advertising:** Opportunity for digital advertisers to create viral and entertaining content through social media parodies, leveraging the popularity of social networks. - **Pet Tech:** Pet technology companies can develop digital solutions and social networking platforms specifically designed for pets and their owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline Meme Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-meme-material-download.md) - [Big-Screen Cat Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaba.md) - [Feline Boy Band Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-mix.md) - [Adoptable Cat App Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-cats-not-humans.md) - [Pet Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petdiary.md) - [Immersive Cat Lover Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise.md) - [Parental Pet Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petters.md) - [VR Cat Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cat-experiences.md) - [Gamified Animal Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe.md)