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ASCII cat
The internet's oldest recurring character, five keystrokes that have stood in for a cat on bulletin boards, IRC and chat since before the web. Maximum cat, minimum character count. It predates emoji by decades.
Colour Faded Black
SKU: ascii-cat
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README.md
The internet's oldest recurring character, five keystrokes that have stood in for a cat on bulletin boards, IRC and chat since before the web. Maximum cat, minimum character count. It predates emoji by decades.
specs.json
specs.json
- "material"
- "100% cotton"
- "weight"
- "240 g/m²"
- "fit"
- "Unisex heavyweight crewneck, garment-dyed"
- "print"
- "Front print"
- "delivery"
- "Ships in 2-5 business days + transit"
- "care"
- "Machine wash cold, inside out. Do not tumble dry or iron the print. Line dry in shade."
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Before the pixel-perfect emoji and rich media, a true proto-emoji emerged, summoning an entire cat from just five keystrokes on the sparse text interfaces of early bulletin boards and IRC. This was maximum feline charm with minimum character count, an ingenious solution born from the ASCII constraints of the 80s, when graphical interfaces were still uncommon. Such minimalist artistry, decades before Shigetaka Kurita designed the first modern emoji set in 1999, proved the enduring power of a few well-placed symbols to capture the internet's most beloved animal.
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Colour Faded Black
Size
bt stage ascii-cat --colour black
Free shipping over $50.0014-day returns
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Which size should I pick?
Start from your usual size; between sizes, size down for a closer fit. Exact measurements are in the size guide above.
When will it arrive?
Allow 2–5 business days for your order to ship, plus carrier transit time. You will receive tracking by email once your order ships.
What does delivery cost?
Free on orders over $50.00. Below that, the rate for your country is shown at checkout.
Can I return it?
Yes. 14 days from delivery, no reason needed, and anything that arrives faulty is replaced. Full terms on the Returns page.
What is it made of?
100% cotton, 240 g/m². Machine wash cold, inside out. Do not tumble dry or iron the print. Line dry in shade.
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