Watch Out Grumpy Cat, Sauerkraut Is Starting a Craze of Her Own

Grumpy Cat may have a new rival for online feline supremacy. Sauerkraut has a neurological disorder that makes her appear like she is constantly bummed. Still, the rescue cat actually seems to be pretty happy and healthy nowadays. Saurkraut's owner, Patrick Bender, joined RTM to talk about her story.



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Meet Sauerkraut, the Internet's New Favorite Grumpy Face Kitty

All hail Miss Sauerkraut! As the newest kitty on the scene, this Oklahoma-based cutester with the scowling face looks set to rocket to the very top tier of the Internet's most adored cats. While it's her disproving and judgmental face that catches the social media eye at first, the look -- and her concomitant habit of dressing up in various outfits -- is a consequence of Sauerkraut's battle with feline hyperesthesia. (You can read more about the condition by digging through the Catster vaults.)

Taking a break out from tracking Sauerkraut's rise to the top, I spoke to her human, Amy Bender, about the origins of her perturbed look, her views on Grumpy Cat, and whether she's actually a fan of the fermented cabbage dish she is named after.

Catster: What made you decide to keep Sauerkraut, as opposed to just fostering her?

Amy Bender: Her health issues made her less adoptable to the usual crowd. When you put so much care into a special needs kitty, you get attached and want the best for them.

Getting to the big question, what's at the heart of Sauerkraut's grumpiness?

I think she's very annoyed that she doesn't have thumbs and a driver's license.

So what one thing in the world would make Sauerkraut a little less grumpy?

Becoming the next leader of North Korea.

How does she feel about Grumpy Cat, the world's most notable crabby cat?

Definitely a role model. Actually, Sauerkraut would love to meet her some day.

Sauerkraut's Facebook page mentions that she has a plan for world domination. How is she going about achieving that?

She has a secret war room where she has clandestine meetings with some minions, a devil bear, and Domo. I'm not allowed in. I think we are all in trouble though. I'm working on a bunker.

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Report That Grumpy Cat Earned $100 Million Is 'Completely Inaccurate'

A news report that the Internet sensation known as Grumpy Cat has earned $100 million is "completely inaccurate," the cat's owner, Tabatha Bundesen, told The Huffington Post.

The British tabloid The Daily Express reported on Sunday that Grumpy Cat had earned 64 million British pounds, or roughly $100 million, for Bundesen.

Bundesen declined to comment on her cat's specific earnings. She said she is considering how and when to give a full interview to set the record straight. She said her TV deal with Lifetime likely meant she would provide additional details to that channel.

Grumpy Cat's agent, Ben Lashes, who calls himself a "meme manager," did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Huffington Post.

The Daily Express did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Grumpy Cat, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, became an Internet meme for being a very grumpy looking cat. Her YouTube page now has more than 16 million views, and she has an endorsement deal with Friskies cat food. She also has "authored" two books, the first of which became a New York Times bestseller, and has a movie -– "Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever" -– currently airing on Lifetime. FOLLOW US!

Internet Emits Collective 'Aww' For This Cat's Unique Face

The Internet is a great place for discovering outstanding felines around the world. From Grumpy Cat to Lil Bub, we love them all! So, who's the latest kitty to go viral?

Meet Monty! Due to a chromosomal mutation, this charming fellow was born without a nasal bridge — a condition that is responsible for his "signature" look. He luckily hasn't had any major breathing problems due to his nasal abnormality, but he does sneeze more than the average cat.

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World's Angriest Cat Greets You In Bollywood Style

Seems, Grumpy Cat has some serious competition! Garfi, a plump orange Persian cat has become an internet sensation thanks to his menacing appearance and a rather intimidating stare.

Garfi lives in Turkey with his owner Hulya Ozkok and has earned quite a number of fans on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms.

We picked a few iconic dialogues from popular Bollywood movies to match Garfi's villainous expressions and the results are as follows:

To read more on this story, click here: World's Angriest Cat Greets You In Bollywood Style

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