: The meme reached its peak in late 2022 and early 2023 when the 3D model was paired with the "Stock Market" melody from the game LittleBigPlanet . This combination created the "Maxwell the Cat Theme" that often accompanies 10-hour loops of the cat spinning. Popular Variations and "Lore"
: At the University of Chester, a friendly campus cat also named Maxwell was playfully dubbed the "University PhD Feline" and became a beloved local mascot. maxwell_the_cat
: A separate viral trend features a real-life cat also named Maxwell who wears a GoPro. This Maxwell gained notoriety on TikTok (under the account "max2049") for his "double life" as a neighborhood instigator, often starting fights with other local cats . : The meme reached its peak in late