Meet 'Upsetty Betty,' the Feline Dubbed Grumpy Cat's Successor

A cat with a particularly upset facial expression has left the internet in stitches, with some even dubbing her a "successor" of the famous Grumpy Cat.

Betty the cat has gained viral attention online after her picture was shared by the owner and Reddit user u/Caioly on the popular r/aww forum.

The caption said: "Betty is upsetty. Mommy does not adhere to Betty's bedtime. Betty hates waiting."

Upsetty Betty dubbed the new Grumpy Cat
Pictures of newly internet-famous "Upsetty Betty" who has been dubbed the successor to the world-famous Grumpy Cat. u/Caioly/Reddit

In the picture, the six-year-old cat who lives in Nuremberg, Germany is seen showing off a trademark frown.

Owner Caioly told Newsweek: "Betty looks grumpy most of the time. She has feline dwarfism and other genetic specialties that make her face look grumpy."

Online, people were quick to share their reactions to Betty's brilliant expressions. One commenter said: "That is a look of pure murderous rage."

Others likened the angry-looking feline to the famous Grumpy Cat who gained internet fame for her permanently grumpy expressions.

"Grumpy Cat has a descendant!?!" asked one commenter, while another wrote: "Finally, a successor to Grumpy Cat: Upsetty Betty."

Betty's owners share pictures and updates of her "adorable grumps" online where people are obsessing over the feline.

"I live for Upsetty Betty, please never stop," said one commenter, while another wrote: "This is my first time meeting Upsetty Betty. I'm in love with her hatred."

Betty even has her own Subreddit called r/restingbettyface that is jam-packed with fun Betty moments.

Upsetty Betty's trademark facial expression
A picture of Upsetty Betty—the cat that has thrilled the internet with one user saying: "I'm in love with her hatred.” u/Caioly/Reddit

In the most recent picture, Caioly explained how Betty was upset that her owner had missed bedtime: "I didn't go to bed at the time she assigned to me," she explained. "After I finally went to bed, she made extra-good biscuits to ensure that everything was fine. I think she forgave me."

"So smol so fierce," said another Redditor in the comments after being introduced to Betty.

Another commenter said that it "looks like she wants to speak to your manager."

"We are absolutely flabbergasted by Betty's impact," said Caioly. "The comments like 'Betty made my day' just make our day!"

"What a perfect little grump," wrote another Betty fan.

"She's extra grumpy when she's sleepy or if I make her pose for pictures," said Caioly.

On the comparison between Betty and the world-famous Grumpy cat, she said: "Grumpy is her very own epic. They are all so individual ... And I hope that Betty will live longer than grumpy."

Others shared their affinity with the moody kitten in the comments as one reply said: "Betty is my spirit animal," and another wrote: "I love you Upsetty Betty!"

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