The Spinning Cat meme refers to an optical illusion featuring a cat that appears to be spinning in either direction, depending on the viewer's perception. It became popular as an ambiguous motion illusion, similar to the famous "spinning dancer" or "rotating mask" illusions.

Origins of the Meme
The meme originates from a GIF of a white cat rotating on a robotic vacuum cleaner (like a Roomba).
Some users perceive the cat spinning clockwise, while others see it spinning counterclockwise.
The illusion sparked debates online, with people trying to "switch" their perception of the direction.
Why Is It Popular?
It taps into the same psychological curiosity as optical illusions.
It's fun and shareable, often accompanied by captions like:
“Which way is the cat spinning? Your answer reveals your personality!”
“Clockwise or counterclockwise? Only geniuses can see both!”
Some versions of the meme jokingly claim that your brain dominance (left-brain vs. right-brain) determines which direction you see.