A raccoon with a hunched back and a short tail.

What did city leaders do?

They declared a 'Jimothy Summer' in Seattle.

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Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy

First publishedJul 29, 22:40 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 13:00 UTC · 3m ago

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Answer

Kiana Hall uploaded a video of a raccoon with a hunched spine and stumpy tail to Instagram, calling it 'Jimothy'. The video became very popular, with millions of views. City leaders in Seattle declared a 'Jimothy Summer'.

Reported by 3 outlets — WIRED, Seattle Times, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓

A woman in Seattle named Kiana Hall posted a video of a raccoon on Instagram. The raccoon had a hunched back and a short tail. Many people saw the video and liked it. City leaders in Seattle said it was a fun mascot for the summer.

Why it matters

This story is about a popular animal video and how it made people happy. It shows how social media can make something small become big news.

In brief

What is Jimothy?: A raccoon with a hunched back and a short tail.
Who posted the video?: Kiana Hall on Instagram.
What did city leaders do?: They declared a 'Jimothy Summer' in Seattle.

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The outlets focus on the fun and popularity of the Jimothy video, with some mentioning the city's reaction.

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The video became a popular meme and cultural phenomenon.
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WIREDJul 30, 10:45Focuses on the internet fame of Jimothy
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City leaders in Seattle declared a 'Jimothy Summer' in honor of the local mascot.
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WIREDJul 30, 10:45Mentions city leaders' reaction to Jimothy

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