Chipi Chipi Chapa Chapa Cat
A head-bobbing cat edit paired with a bouncy musical loop.
Bongo Cat
A simple animated cat plays along with a rhythm.
Classic formatSource guide
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What does this meme mean?
Build a gentle beat-driven reaction using your own drawing or licensed animation.
Where it comes from
StrayRogue made the table-tapping GIF. DitzyFlama added the drum-performance variation in May 2018.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-02. Classic classification describes its history, not current platform popularity.
Make your own version
- Draw or animate your own simple performer with two alternating hand positions.
- Map each tap to a clear percussion beat in music you may use.
- Loop a short phrase and check that the last tap joins smoothly to the first.
Original caption starter
Me providing the soundtrack to a five-minute task.
Written for this guide. Add your own footage, artwork or appropriately licensed audio.
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Sources & examples
- Know Your Meme: history and examples ↗Reference
- DitzyFlama’s early drum edit ↗Source work / original publication
