The “Blue Smurf Cat” meme, also known as “Shailushai” (шайлушай), has taken TikTok by storm. This meme features a blue cat-like creature that looks like a mix of a Smurf, a cat, and a mushroom. The character was created by artist Nate Hallinan in 2014, who imagined what Smurfs would look like if they were real12.
Origin and Spread
The meme gained popularity on TikTok in 2023, with the hashtag “smurfcat” amassing over 3.4 billion views and the Russian hashtag “шайлушай” adding another 1.1 billion views1. The image of the blue Smurf cat is often paired with the Alan Walker song “The Spectre,” particularly the lyrics “We live. We Love. We Lie.”12.
Description
The blue Smurf cat is depicted walking through a forest with a mushroom on its head and a snail on its back2. This whimsical and surreal image has captured the imagination of many TikTok users, leading to a variety of creative and humorous videos.