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Animated gif images have always been popular on the internet and they have faced a revival with new niche social networks bringing them back into the limelight.

In this video, a flying cat leaves behind a rainbow trail as it travels through space. The sequence is on loop and makes for addictive, albeit pointless viewing. In response, hundreds of YouTube parodies have been made.

Nyan Cat's rise to fame is due to its winning formula of Japanese pop music, simple animation and its subject matter- a Nyan Cat...

Cats of course, are a matter of great discource on the internet, with 'lolcats' being one of the most loved online memes.

5 April 2012

The video celebrates a year since it's launch with over 70 million views. That's a lot of air miles Nyan Cat has clocked up!

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