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Jimothy raccoon viral icon, NASA/Google buzz, merch boom
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The short‑spined raccoon first filmed in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood in July 2026 has continued to dominate online conversation. After the original clip went viral, a later and an Instagram upload repost by Kijana Hall reached later amassed over eight million views, prompting spawning memes and comparisons with to other internet animal stars and spawning countless memes. stars. Seattle officials staged responded with a public “Jimothy Summer” event, and the city council honored councilor Alexis Mercedes Rinck proclaimed the animal with a proclamation. animal’s special status. NASA shared a satellite image of Seattle captioned “Jimothy rules this reigns over the city,” while Google added a playful animation that appears when the name is searched. in search results. Goodyear humor‑tweaked its safety reminder for Seattle drivers, referencing joined the raccoon. hype with a tweet reminding drivers to check tire tread if Jimothy crosses the road. Fan‑made merchandise – from LEGO builds to Magic‑the‑Gathering cards and collectible figurines – keeps expanding, continues to expand, and Blizzard confirmed the raccoon will appear a forthcoming appearance in *World of Warcraft* (details pending). Wildlife experts note short‑spine syndrome is exceedingly rare in raccoons and suggest more deformed individuals may inhabit the area, though confirming sightings remains challenging.
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- 2026-07-27 01:41 UTC Jimothy raccoon viral icon, NASA/Google buzz, merch boom
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- 2026-07-26 11:07 UTC Jimothy raccoon viral icon, merch boom, WoW slated
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