Top 20 Cats in Pop Culture: 10 - 1

 Hold on to your hats kids, because Podcats, the Podcast presents it's definitive Top 20 cats in Pop Culture!

Places 10 - 1:

In 10th Place - Cat in the Hat:

You've got to love a cat with a dose of cheeky - and this feline certainly does. Only talking in rhyme and teaching naughty kids universally to behave - he is a parent's best friend... when he isn't blowing houses apart that is. On second thoughts, cheeky might not be the word. However - points for the hat game.

In 9th Place - Tom, from Tom and Jerry:

Can't help but feel sorry for this poor bastard. Jerry has been giving him the run for as long as we can remember, and poor Tom is the one to get punished. A kids classic though, Tom has longevity and every person is haunted by the"THOMAS" cat-call from his faceless owner. We love you Tom!

In 8th Place - Jinxy:

Another villains sidekick, Jinxy is the right hand man to DeNiro's OTT dad character in Meet The Parents. A CIA agents best weapon, we soon learn, is his cat. And Jinxy is as smart as they come - able to flush the toilet, a trick which comes in handy when Moses the dog is drowned in the bog: Cats 1, Dogs 0)  

In 7th Place - Grumpy Cat:

Real name Tardar Sauce is both a domestic house cat and internet sensation known for her grumpy facial expression. Emanating all kinds of sass, she has been featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal and New York Magazine. Nothing can touch this cat.

In 6th place - Crookshanks from Harry Potter:

Badass cat of the century. Not only does he own the fact he looks like he's been smashed with a saucepan, he knows the truth about Peter Pettigrew and he's goin' make damn sure that Harry and the Gang find out about it. 10 points to Griffindor!

In 5th Place - Puss in Boots (Shrek Style)

Who wouldn't want a sword-wielding, boot wearing, spanish/italian swearing puddy-cat voiced by Antonio Banderas? Shrek and the Gang got a whole lot more interesting when he joined the ranks, raising the banters and pulling on those big eyes. Cute points off the scale and the danger rating is high.

 The ultimate cat weapon. 

In 4th Place - O'Malley, the Alley Cat (Aristocats)

The ultimate cat lad mixed with general heroism, O'Malley is the all around good guy who has been masquerading as a badman until Duchess and her litter fall in his path. Poor guy ends up smitten and saves the day by protecting the little family and getting them back to Madame - only for him to be adopted too. Prayers that some little O'Malley's joined the clan later too...

In 3rd Place - Cheshire Cat:

As bizarre as they came, this cat has haunted dreams and motifs for centuries. Making the Alice and Wonderland series you can't help but be besotted with the grin that is referenced in daily culture all over the globe. Is he good? Is he evil? The magic is you'll never know...

In 2nd Place - Garfield:

The cat that need no introduction, this fat cat will be immortalised in every lasagne you eat and every ginger cat you see. A god amongst cats - everyone has wished for a Garfield. Long live the King - be that in memory, movie or comic strip form!

And finally - at number 1 is Salem, from Sabrina the Teenage Witch:

An understated cat - but one whose attempt for world domination will never be forgotten due to the sass and attitude that came with it. Never has one cat worn as many outfits, made as many snide comments or been more loved than that Salem. Sabrina - hold on to your feline, the rest of the world may just come nab him from you when they get the chance. 

Top 20 Cats in Pop Culture: 20 - 11

Hold on to your hats kids, because Podcats, the Podcast presents it's definitive Top 20 cats in Pop Culture!

Places 20 - 11:

In 20th Place - Si and Am from Lady and The Tramp:  

We all know these guys are assholes, but to top that off they are creepy too. However, Lady and the Tramp would not be the same without them. 

In 19th Place - Lucifer from Cinderella: 

Again, an asshole. The way he walks through that dust pile after Cindy has spent all day cleaning up  ...ASSHOLE  (sidebar: Angel, our social media manager, hates this cat). But he is chubby - so has bonus points for being cute and for his owner being more evil than him. #poorlucifer

In 18th place - Felix the Cat:  

Felix the cat became the most prominent cartoon from the silent film era. He gets points for being around for so long - but he's also a little bit crap. Sorry Felix, you're stuck up here until you get an attitude.

In 17th Place - Angus from Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging: 

He is world-renowned since his owner Georgia and her little sister started dressing him up and pulling them around with him - but being a Scottish Wildcat he's a tiny bit feral. Cute but dangerous - we appreciate that at Podcats, The Podcast.

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In 16th Place - Cat from Breakfast at Tiffany's:

While having a seemingly low-key role in this mega-block buster, Holly Golightly's cat functions as a constant reminder of the lack of connection she feels to those around her. For much of the story, he represents her unwillingness (or maybe her inability) to feel tied down to anyone or anything, and the fact that she won't name him further emphasizes that. So, that - and  the fact Cat's the reason she ends up with Paul Varjak. #clevercat

In 15th place - Mr Bigglesworth:

Mr Bigglesworth is Dr. Evil's pet Persian Cat - who lost his hair in an unfreezing process. This already gives the kitty points for sympathy. The fact he is a villain's bestie makes him lose points, that and he is UGLY - however, comedy value all the way!

In 14th Place - Scat Cat:

The trumpet-playing jazzman (voiced by the legendary Scatman Crothers) is leader of a gang of musical alley cats. Could he be any cooler? Downside is he doesn't get a lot of screen time...Aristocats 2 perhaps?

In 13th Place - Snowbell, from Stuart Little:

Family moggy Snowbell ain't to pleased when Geena Davies and Hugh Laurie bring a mouse (inherent nemesis) into the fam and start treating him like a son. We'd say your better off without him Snowbell, but it turns out the cat is the Snape of Stuart Little. 

In 12th place - Sassy from Homeward Bound:

The cat that keeps the dogs in check, Sassy is on a mission to keep the three of them together  She's got the right amount of attitude and heart, but her fatal decision to walk the line and fall over a waterfall brings too much heartbreak for her to be in the Top 10. #toomuchsassforonecat

In 11th Place - Oliver, from Oliver and Company:

 

In this retelling of Dicken's Classic - it's only fair that the cat takes the lead. Taken in by a pack of dogs when he is an orphan lost in the city, Oliver is led to a life of crime. Absolutely adorable, but that's no excuse for his actions, he ends up back where he belongs in the end. 

To be continued...

Podcats, The Podcast: Ep 2

So cat-lovers - the second episode of Podcats, The Podcast is here!

Give us a listen and let us know your thoughts either in the comments box or via our twitter where we will be keen to respond to any questions or queries you may have about our feline friends.

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