feline with a furry frown — is a minor celebrity that capitalized on the popularity of memes in 2012 as a perpetual sourpuss . One of the most famous images of the cat , for example , was overlaid with the text , “ I had fun once . It was awful . ”
To her owner , Tabatha Bundesen of Morristown , Ariz . , she was a cash cow and lifeline . The cat ’ s unexpected fame allowed Bundesen to quit her job waitressing at Red Lobster , according to the Hollywood Reporter .
She later formed Grumpy Cat Limited , monetizing the dour kitty .

The company has produced a line of branded clothing , pillows , mugs , pens , bags and books “ written ” by the unhappy cat , including a New York Times bestseller . The cat herself — real name : Tardar Sauce — has appeared on “ Today , ” “ Good Morning America ” and even “ American Idol . ” She has starred in a commercial for Honey Nut Cheerios and became an official “ spokescat” for Nestle’ s Friskies cat food in 2013 , CNN Money
reported .
It ’ s been reported that the company raked in anywhere from $ 1 million to $ 100 million in its first few years in existence.

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