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Jimothy Inspires Burst of Pop Art

On Friday, July 24, 2026, the official World of Warcraft account announced that Jimothy, the viral Seattle raccoon, is joining the game's world, Azeroth, with "You asked, Jimothy answered."
Seattle resident Kiana Hall spotted the unusually shaped raccoon in the city's Ballard neighborhood on July 13, 2026, and his compact torso sparked viral internet fame across gaming communities.
Dungeons & Dragons released an official stat block identifying Jimothy as a "Beloved Cryptid" with abilities including "Compact Frame" and "Hurl Garbage," while artist Chris Pirillo built a browser game featuring the raccoon.
Artist Ryan Henry Ward auctioned an original painting of the raccoon, raising over $50,000 for Ballard Food Bank; the donation was completed within 24 hours of the auction's conclusion.
Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced the city will present a proclamation this weekend honoring the raccoon, stating "I think he's an example to all of us that you don't have to be perfect to be loved.

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Where is Jimothy showing up? Google, Minecraft, Roku and more

It's been a little more than a week since Jimothy mania took the internet by storm. Here's a few of the places the viral raccoon has popped up.

2 days ago·Indianapolis, United States

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New York Post

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‘Jimothy Summer’ is heating up as misfit raccoon gets his own official bobblehead: ‘Pop culture icon’

The ultra-viral critter— famous for his bizarre backbone and charming misfit vibes — will join the ranks of celebrities such as LeBron James, Johnny Cash and President Rutherford B. Johnson at the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

2 days ago·New York, United States

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NBC Boston

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Jimothy the viral raccoon has a beer now

Jimothy, the Seattle viral raccoon with short spine syndrome, has been honored with a beer can from Massachusetts' Tree House Brewing Company.

2 days ago·Needham, United States

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ussanews.com

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BEFORE THE FAME: Jimothy caught on camera

The footage, recorded in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on May 26, shows the uniquely shaped raccoon walking across a backyard fence after a resident spotted him from her kitchen window. #foxnews #news #us #fox #usnews #jimothy #raccoon Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join Subscribe to Fox News:...

2 days ago

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