Who Is ‘Jimothy’? The Viral, Round Raccoon, Explained
A round raccoon named Jimothy from Seattle became famous on the internet. The city's government officially recognized the raccoon with a proclamation, and people shared artwork and sightings. Some debate whether brands should capitalize on viral moments like this one.
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National story. 13 articles from 12 sources. Updated Jul 26, 2026.
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2 sourcesJimothy the raccoon is proof that being weird, feral, and unknowable is the key to winning the internet
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8 sourcesJimothy the viral raccoon gets his own beer can tribute from a top Mass. brewery
What Jimothy the Raccoon Reveals About Our Need for Nature
Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers
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2 sourcesJimothy the raccoon may have other short-spined furry friends in Seattle, experts say: ‘There’s magic in the wild’
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4 developments- Jul 22Only center coverage:Jimothy, the Viral Raccoon, Scurries Across Your Screen in Google Animation
- Jul 23Seattle’s Viral Raccoon Jimothy Became an Internet Celebrity. Not Everyone Is Happy About It
- Jul 23Only center coverage:Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers
- Jul 24Jimothy the viral raccoon gets his own beer can tribute from a top Mass. brewery
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