Why Jimothy the raccoon has become a mega meme online
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.
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"As cities expand and food waste increases, humans and raccoons cross paths more often."
— Dr Idil Galip , Academic
Key People
Charli XCX is a British pop singer-songwriter known for her innovative music and significant influence in contemporary pop.
Dr Idil Galip is a digital culture researcher at the University of Amsterdam.
Kiana Hall is a Seattle resident known for sharing viral content on Instagram.
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It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.
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