The ceiling cat meme originated from a photograph of a cat peeking through a hole in the ceiling, although the original photographer remains unknown. Various claims have circulated about the cat’s owner, including a mention by a Wikipedia user named Samguana and a claim by a Something Awful poster named Quarex, who claimed to know him. The meme evolved into a pseudo-religious theme, with references such as Catnarok, where the Roof Cat plays a divine role in heralding a mythical battle between Longcat and Tacgnol.
Given its cultural impact and popularity, the Ceiling Cat meme is considered to have significant potential, similar to the growth trajectory of the WIF meme project.