Mei Mei, also known as "Tole Tole" or "Vro," is a female cat who gained significant popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram through her cute yet abnormal features, like her missing teeth, tail, injured legs, and her owners own endearing posts about her. She is often referred to as a Japanese Bobtail, however, some sources suggest she might be a 'Chinese Bird Cat' or a mixed breed, especially since her tail was reportedly bitten off when she was a stray.
Her rise to fame began in December 2023 when her owner, under the username tangtang_656, posted a video featuring Mei Mei being held, set to the background sound "Moka Chan Oshiete Kureta Irona Mita." This video garnered significant attention, and by January 2024, Mei Mei became widely recognized as the "Tole Tole" or "Vro" cat, evolving into an internet sensation. One particularly viral meme showcases Mei Mei running away, greatly showcasing her different way of running and appearance than other cats due to her abusive past.
Mei Mei has a long history of abuse. Many people have came to question her appearance, wondering how she got the way that she did? Was she like this at birth? Or was it due to something worse? It turns out to be the latter. She was a pregnant street cat who, after being placed in a shelter, was adopted by her owner on June 15, 2022. Upon adoption, it was discovered that she had no teeth and had injured legs, leading to the belief that she had suffered abuse in her past. She gave birth shortly after her adoption, however, the whereabouts of her kittens are unknown. Currently, Mei Mei resides in a loving home with several other cats, receiving proper care and nutrition.
For those interested in exploring more content featuring Mei Mei, videos can be found on platforms like Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu) by searching for "奥斯卡和糖糖姐," as well as on Bilibili. Additionally, fan pages such as "daily_tole_cat" on Instagram and accounts like "rydrayn" on TikTok and Instagram regularly share content related to Mei Mei.
It's worth noting that the original account, tangtang_656, has been banned, but Mei Mei's legacy still thrives through various fan accounts on Instagram, Tiktok, and more.