Video Of The Week - Maru, The New Internet Sensation

By Meera Dolasia on December 6, 2010

To say that Maru, a pudgy male Scottish Fold who resides in Japan, is a media sensation, is an understatement - She has been on numerous television shows, published two books, has her own blog and Facebook page and, her videos on YouTube has attracted over 46 million views!

Why so much interest in a cat?  Well for one, she is cute as a button and, as mischievous as a feline can be - But the main reason she is so popular is her penchant for boxes. According to Maru's owner, the three-year old cannot resist a box - Whenever she sees one, she has to try fit inside it, no matter how small. Since her fans love watching her antics, it makes for a win-win situation for both.

Sources:loevmeow.com, sfist.com

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  • snoop5/13/2013
    so cute
    • Anonymous5/12/2013
      So Cute!!!!!!!!
      • pokemonfan #1 4/29/2013
        adorabllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllle!
        • purplegirl10
          4/22/2013
          OMG!! That was SO adorible!!!! :)
          • Onedirectiongal4/22/2013
            Soo funny especially the slim box!!!!
            • msmangocat
              4/3/2013
              Maru is adorbs!!!!! <3
              • xgispzx
                3/30/2013
                The small box video is hilarious in the most adorable ways
                • xgispzx
                  3/30/2013
                  That cat is soooooo adorable!!!!!
                  • jaxson3/25/2013
                    soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute
                    • maddyrocks13
                      3/24/2013
                      omg i laughed soo hard at the small box video!

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