this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2026
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It's a weird raccoon, but when did people first notice him and where did they start posting about him?

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[–] schwim@piefed.zip 47 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Jimothy's Wikipedia page will tell you everything you need to know.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimothy_(raccoon)

[–] celeste@kbin.earth 22 points 1 week ago

It didn't even occur to me that he'd have one! Thanks! He's so famous.

[–] HoneyMustardGas@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

Boy, am I really out of the loop. I didn't even know Jimothy existed but since you shared the link, I am blessed to know now.

[–] aarch0x40@piefed.social 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Jimothy lives in Ballard?! Nice!!

[–] CombatWombat@feddit.online 7 points 1 week ago (3 children)
[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 week ago

Ballard has its own community is lol but also exciting and I'm not even from Ballard. What a weird name, Ballard. Ballard.

[–] TheFunkyMonk@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Ballard resident here–thanks!

[–] KuroiKaze@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Lol I can't believe that's a thing.

[–] CombatWombat@feddit.online 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You can just do things! I also keep watch over the community for our local soccer club, !ballard_fc@lemmy.world

[–] KuroiKaze@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

What you're saying that I can just decide to do things? That's a completely unhinged stance. I don't know if I believe you!!!

[–] Steve@startrek.website 2 points 1 week ago

Only one image in the whole page

[–] FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 14 points 1 week ago

Jimothy (born c. 2025) is a wild raccoon living in Seattle, Washington, United States. His unusual short, rounded shape, likely the result of a spinal deformity, led to him becoming a viral internet sensation in July 2026.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 10 points 1 week ago

a raccoon with a spinal deformity, that causes a shortened spine, he gained viral attention recently, because of his unusual condition.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 week ago

He's already a 3D print...

He will be on Joe Rogan next month.

[–] DrPop@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

A raccoon with a birth defect. Amazing that it's mother took care of it despite the disability. Jimothy is a happy healthy wild animal.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 5 points 1 week ago
[–] HoneyMustardGas@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

He has his own Roku screensaver according to the Wikipedia article.

I was so confused about Jimothy because I follow Dr. Glaucomflecken who regularly has a character called Jimothy. He just made a video about both Jimothy's I love it.

[–] tidderuuf@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Not much. He's just looking through some trash for the nibs. How bout you?

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

yeah whats funny is I saw it in a pathfinder 2 thing and then it was on the news. no idea where it started or how long its been a thing.