Bingus

The Legend of Bingus

The Origin

On March 22nd, 2020, the world was introduced to a wrinkly, wide-eyed hairless Sphynx cat that would soon become an internet legend. A video emerged showing the adorable cat being petted, its face scrunched by loving hands while gazing at its owner with those iconic big eyes.

The video first appeared on Instagram via user "subarusocks," but the true origins trace back to Douyin (Chinese TikTok), where the cat's owner from China first shared the footage. The name "Bingus" was first documented on June 9th, 2020, when fans began commenting "hi Bingus" on reposts.

Going Viral

September 2020 changed everything. Reddit user u/haydongers posted an image of Bingus to r/ambien with the title "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. hi bingus…" — the post exploded with over 3,700 upvotes and multiple awards. The internet had found its new beloved icon.

Then came Corpse Husband. The horror YouTuber and Among Us streamer began using "Bingus" as an activation word during streams, exposing the hairless cat to his millions of fans. Bingus became more than a meme — it became a movement.

The Legacy

Today, "Bingus" has transcended its origins. The name is now lovingly applied to Sphynx cats across the internet. The breed's distinctive hairless appearance, wrinkled skin, and large expressive eyes made Bingus instantly recognizable and endlessly memeable.

Whether you call it a Sphynx or a Don Sphynx, one thing is certain: Bingus represents the pure, chaotic joy of internet culture. From a simple video of a cat being petted to a global phenomenon — all hail the wrinkled king.