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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nora the Cat” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22560 of the collection, and the 60th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Nora the Cat” meme mean?
Nora the Cat stands for the pet with an unlikely talent, here a musical performance that sounds closer to modern avant-garde than to a lullaby. The meme carries the warm humour of a cat doing something strangely human. People bring it up to tease chaotic music, to cheer an odd gift, or just to share a cute animal clip. It also recalls the early days of YouTube, when one home video could travel from a living room to national television within weeks.
Where does the “Nora the Cat” meme come from?
Nora was born in 2006 and adopted from a shelter in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, by Betsy Alexander, a piano teacher. According to her owner, the cat began hopping onto the piano bench around her first birthday and pressing the keys. On January 28, 2007, Alexander uploaded an amateur video of these sessions to YouTube. The clip spread within weeks, and outlets such as The Guardian, the Philadelphia Inquirer and CBS covered it before TV programmes like The Daily Show and Martha Stewart picked it up. An official website followed in December 2007 and a DVD in February 2009. In summer 2009 the rise of Keyboard Cat put Nora back in the headlines, including a live interview on NBC's Today show. Artists drew on her too: Lithuanian composer Mindaugas Piečaitis wrote CATcerto around one of her clips.
- 2006Nora is born and later adopted from a New Jersey shelter.
- January 28, 2007Betsy Alexander posts the piano video on YouTube, and it goes viral.
- December 2007Launch of Nora's official website.
- February 2009A DVD collecting her videos is released.
- August 2009Fresh attention after the success of Keyboard Cat, including a live NBC interview.
How to use the “Nora the Cat” meme
- Reply to a cat walking across a keyboard with “Nora the Cat strikes again.”
- Describe an experimental track with no melody by comparing it to Nora's playing.
- Share a clip of a talented pet to show that genius can live in an ordinary living room.
- Mention her when talking about the first viral videos of the YouTube era.
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The “Nora the Cat” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #60 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Nora the Cat” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nora the Cat comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nora the Cat?
Nora is a grey tabby from New Jersey known for a 2007 YouTube video in which she plays the piano. Her owner, a piano teacher, filmed her pressing the keys.
Who owns Nora the Cat?
Nora belongs to Betsy Alexander, a piano teacher in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She posted the original video and set up the cat's official site.
When did Nora the Cat go viral?
The video went online on January 28, 2007 and spread quickly through American media. A second wave of interest came in 2009 alongside Keyboard Cat.
Does Nora the Cat really play the piano?
She improvises on the keys and meows along, without any structured tune, so her style is described as atonal. Still, several artists have reused her clips in musical projects.
How do I get the Nora the Cat meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nora the Cat” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Nora the Cat card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Nora the Cat · checked on October 18, 2026.
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