Kabosu, the Dog Behind the ‘Doge’ Meme, Has Died (www.ign.com)
from simple@lemm.ee to world@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 11:34
https://lemm.ee/post/32827578

Not sure if this counts as “world news”, but RIP Doge :(

Edit: Kabosu’s owner had this to say on Instagram:

To all of you who loved Kabosu,

On the morning of the 24th of May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge. Thank you all so much for your support over the years.

She went very peacefully without suffering, as if falling asleep while feeling the warmth of my hands petting her.

Thank you all so much for loving Kabosu all these years.

I am certain that Kabosu was the happiest dog in the world.

That makes me the happiest owner in the world.

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who has sent us much love to us.

#world

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FlyingSquid@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 11:37 next collapse

I’m surprised she was still alive. And 18 is an amazing age for a dog, even a smaller one like her.

simple@lemm.ee on 24 May 2024 12:02 collapse

She looked great for her age too, her owner really took care of kabosu.

FlyingSquid@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 12:03 collapse

It’s good to know she died well-loved. That’s how every dog should die and it’s heartbreaking that so many don’t.

avidamoeba@lemmy.ca on 24 May 2024 13:31 collapse

All of us.

Badeendje@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 12:02 next collapse

But he will love forever in our collective consciousness. RIP.

OpenStars@discuss.online on 24 May 2024 12:09 next collapse

Get along little doge.

<img alt="img" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/91/9f/5f/919f5fda380957589650eb9285dcdf92.png">

minibyte@sh.itjust.works on 24 May 2024 12:22 next collapse

A wave doesn’t die, it returns to the sea. Kabosu’s echo will ring louder than the barks they made on this earth.

Rest in power, friendo.

Shirasho@lemmings.world on 24 May 2024 12:33 next collapse

Not world news, but I’ll make an exception. Sleep well, puppers.

14th_cylon@lemm.ee on 24 May 2024 13:16 next collapse

Not world news

Someone begs to differ…

<img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qVGzYpt.jpeg">

www.nytimes.com/…/kabosu-doge-meme-dead.html?unlo…

Kushan@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:23 collapse

It was front page on the BBC as well.

cygnus@lemmy.ca on 24 May 2024 12:33 next collapse

Wow, much memory, very live on in our hearts

Eyck_of_denesle@lemmy.zip on 24 May 2024 12:33 next collapse

I remember seeing this dog die before. Wtf dejavu

Zehzin@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 12:40 next collapse

You might be thinking of Longcat, who died a few years back. Or maybe Gabe the Dog

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simple@lemm.ee on 24 May 2024 13:06 next collapse

You might have been confused with Cheems, which died last year

Twig@sopuli.xyz on 24 May 2024 15:29 collapse

Or maybe confused with Grumpy Cat?

Eyck_of_denesle@lemmy.zip on 24 May 2024 17:10 collapse

No. None of the replies. I saw a dog, chiba something.

bdonvr@thelemmy.club on 24 May 2024 17:13 collapse

Probably Cheems, this guy

<img alt="" src="https://thelemmy.club/pictrs/image/12175935-2ace-4986-8f01-a412c7c02134.png">

Eyck_of_denesle@lemmy.zip on 24 May 2024 18:10 collapse

Yess. Thanks

Pandantic@midwest.social on 24 May 2024 12:35 next collapse

Rip to the doge who made shibe an internet sensation!

noodlejetski@lemm.ee on 24 May 2024 12:40 next collapse

wow :(

lgmjon64@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 13:01 collapse

Such sad

WindyRebel@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 12:54 next collapse

RIP pup! Here’s my two knuckleheads, Riolu (black and tan with creeping tan) and Jango (red)

<img alt="" src="https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/5f18c5d5-cad3-4c85-9602-58aeca22c5a1.jpeg">

die444die@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:24 next collapse

Is Riolu not a sesame?

Edit: here’s mine, Nibbler (black and tan) and Yoshi <img alt="" src="https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/00c30ac9-9bcd-4575-8eee-963a024cded3.jpeg">

WindyRebel@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:55 collapse

Aww! They’re adorable! Love the names too!

No, Riolo isn’t a sesame. There are similar color schemes but I think the breeder was a shady backyard breeder. She was all black and tan and then the head got that tan/red color as she aged.

die444die@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 15:09 collapse

Ah okay I couldn’t see her back so it just looked sesame. They’re cute as heck.

WindyRebel@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 18:36 collapse

Thank you!

noodlejetski@lemm.ee on 24 May 2024 14:46 collapse

thank you for paying pup tax upfront

WindyRebel@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 20:32 collapse

It is my genuine pleasure!

MeatPilot@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 12:55 next collapse

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Speculater@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 13:32 next collapse

😭

wjrii@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:15 next collapse

This should be so very wrong, but somehow it feels… appropriate… a meme of true peace.

RIP Kabosu.

WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 16:23 collapse

Poor taste, yet mandatory.

psycho_driver@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 17:47 collapse

Much like the internet itself.

geogle@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:54 collapse

very appreciate

ghostdoggtv@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 13:05 next collapse

Sad, wow

AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com on 24 May 2024 13:22 next collapse

Genuinely has to be in the top 5 most iconic memes of the internet age. RIP Doggie ❤️❤️❤️ thanks for the smiles

sunbytes@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:24 next collapse

Well now what is dogecoin backed by?

Surely it loses all value now doge herself is dead?

Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works on 24 May 2024 14:31 collapse

Don’t worry friendo, Dogecoin is just as stable and sound a currency as it ever was…

n3m37h@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 24 May 2024 18:26 collapse

Absolutely

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lanolinoil@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:29 next collapse

Will pour out some dogecoin for my boy – RIP Kabosu

Scotty_Trees@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:32 next collapse

Ngl, I’m tearing up to this. 18 is a long time for a dog, some breeds don’t typically live passed a handful of years. I’ve got a lil pup of my own and this just reminds me to be grateful for having him while I still do. Gonna give him some extra happy pets today while I try not to tear up. God I love dogs.

AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 16:50 collapse

They are testing the life extension drugs on our bigger breeds of dogs currently. If the drugs work, then even the bigger breeds could live till 20 or so. It will also pave the way for human testing, since that’s much harder to get past the FDA

feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 14:52 next collapse

Never really understood the meme, because it’s just a normal picture of a normal dog. However, thanks for being a dog there friend.

Fedizen@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 15:09 next collapse

RIP to the good girl

TheTechNerd@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 15:55 next collapse

🫡

gregorum@lemm.ee on 24 May 2024 15:59 next collapse

much sad, lots good memories

very RIP

nkat2112@sh.itjust.works on 24 May 2024 16:36 next collapse

Someone please tell me it wasn’t that Republican lady in that red state again. Please…

vrighter@discuss.tchncs.de on 24 May 2024 18:59 next collapse

much sad. very grieve. wow

Feathercrown@lemmy.world on 24 May 2024 20:55 collapse

RIP :(