The 'Chick yelling at cat' meme features a split image of an irate woman from a scene in 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' juxtaposed with a calm, nonchalant cat named Smudge sitting behind a salad. This unlikely pairing first went viral in early 2019, capturing the internet's imagination with its perfect depiction of emotional extremes. The woman, Taylor Armstrong, is known for her dramatic outburst during a heated argument, while Smudge the cat became an online sensation for his seemingly indifferent demeanor amidst chaos. Together, they create a relatable tableau of human and feline reactions to stress and misunderstanding.