Who is Pusheen and Where can I get It?
So today we’re going to talk about our favorite chunky and Kawaii cat Pusheen. I’m sure you’ve seen her everywhere online but do not know much about her. Pusheen has fans all over the world and on social media.
Another great fact is that Fans can engage with Pusheen on a wide range of social media platforms. But why is she such a popular cat? Well, today I will give you a proper introduction to our furry little friend.
1. Who is Pusheen?
Pusheen is the cartoon cat who is the main character of comic strips and stickers on Line, Facebook, Instagram, and many other social media platforms. Pusheen was made in 2010 by Claire Belton & Andrew Duff for a comic book strip on their website, Everyday Cute.
These days, Pusheen is a popular character used on social media platforms and blogs. Pusheen is a female fictional cat who loves going on adventures, snacking, and blogging. Some of her favorite snacks are ice cream, pizza, and cheeseburgers inspired by the snacks that we all love.
Fun fact, the original comic strip included characters inspired by their creators' pets. Pusheen, our cute chubby grey tabby cat is based on Benton’s cat, and Carmen the dog is inspired by her pet dog.
Sometimes, Pusheen would be dressed in different outfits. Which makes her appearance way more cute and appealing to those who love j-fashion and everything Kawaii. Some of the outfit themes would be Purrmaid, Pusheenicorn and many other themes inspired by her name.
If she was a regular cat behaving like any old simple cat, no matter how cute she is then it’s highly unlikely that her adventures would be fun and relatable. These themes are fun and exciting to look forward to, especially if they collaborate with other cute characters such as Hello Kitty.
2. History of Pusheen:
Pushes start appearance was in May 2010 on the comic book strip “Pusheen Things” on Claire Belton and Andrew Duff’s website. Pusheen became a well-known sticker set used on Facebook. I know this fact is very true because I like to use these stickers all the time(on Facebook and LINE). These stickers are mainly used in the comment section on posts or in private messages.
So, Pusheen went from a comic strip to fun stickers to add to your conversation on social media platforms. So get to decorating your chats! Turn a normal chat into a kawaii and fun one. I love to use stickers and GIFs of Pusheen in my chats all the time.
3. Social Media:
Pusheen will always be one of the most popular cats on the Internet. Pusheen is so well known that she was featured in an exhibition in New York, alongside Grumpy Cat and Lil Bub. The Facebook for this cute and cuddly cat has over 9.2 million followers, and I’m one of them. The brand has grown so much with merchandise and an app.
Over the years, pusheen has expanded and moved beyond Facebook and is now on multiple social media platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Within each social media platform that is officially owned by creators of Pusheen, the cat has gained over 1,000,000 followers and counting.
Due to popularity, each month there’s a new pack of GIFs on their website. How fun and exciting is that! The more the better.
All you have to do is:
- Go to the comment section
- Search for the GIF button
- Then type in the search bar for Pusheen GIFS
4. Merchandising:
After the popularity of Pusheen the cat took off in July 2010 the corporation started selling merchandise. The first Pusheen merchandise was sold on their website “Everyday Cute”. From then onwards the merchandise expanded. It expanded into all of the merchandise we know about today.
It grew from small keychains to plushies, apparel, home decoration, bedding, bags and so much more. Pusheen the cat is everywhere esophagus for those who love J-Fashion. Pusheen Corporation has teamed up with many brands to create and sell merchandise in stores like Hot Topic, Walmart, and Claire’s to name a few. They even created cute vinyl figures with Funko Pop!.
5. Where can I buy Pusheen merchandise?
If you were wondering where to buy Pusheen merchandise look no further. I have the answers that you are looking for. Here are a few stores that sell Pusheen merchandise.
Don’t worry, I will add in some stores that sell affordable merchandise. You’ll be able to find any kind of merchandise on these websites. The most popular item to buy would be plushies, something cute to cuddle with. Time to do some shopping!
Wow, I never realized how popular this little cat is. I don’t know about you but I definitely learned something new today. I mean I’ve known that this cat is very popular. But, now I know more about her background.
Pusheens fans are drawn to her quirky, surprisingly human personality. Some of these little comic strips are very relatable and people love content that they can easily relate to. Pusheen is just like us! She enjoys the same activities as us. This is one of the main reasons why she is so popular.
Cats are fun-loving pets in general. I think that these fun relatable comic strips are her way of showing us to always smile and enjoy every day of our lives. There’s always a way to make everyday activities fun. In our busy lives, Pusheen teaches us to continue to appreciate the small things that make us smile.
Today, Pusheen the brand is a global phenomenon with a growing cast of characters, millions of fans worldwide, & licensed Merchandise available in more than 60+ countries. I’ve actually seen some Pusheen plushies and funko pops in local stores. It’s nice to know that I can buy their merchandise in my own country. I truly think it’s amazing how this cute little cat is so popular and well known to everyone, especially those who don’t follow J-Fashion.
Reference:
https://www.gund.co.uk/blogs/gund/why-is-pusheen-the-cat-so-popular