Simon's Cat (Web Series)

You've probably heard about the YouTube sensation about the misadventures of a cat and his lenient owner Simon, but even if you haven't, I'm here to break it down for you.

The series consists of the various escapades and capers that a cat gets caught up in, with the aftermath often gone unnoticed by the cat because of his oblivious nature and relentless desire to get fed. His owner however is not amused by the cat's behavior but is quite mild in his response to his naughtiness.

The series was created by British animator Simon Tofield in 2008 and was inspired by his very own cats. The animation is very simple, with absolutely no color, just simple drawings of the cat, Simon, their surroundings, and other supporting characters. Basically, it's a minimalist sketch. Although the approach to the animation and the set-ups for each episode are very simple and commonplace, I could see the appeal of it to many people around the world: it's pure entertainment! It makes you smile and laugh at the cat's curiosity and feral nature that make it cause so much trouble for the owner, while at the same time knowing its motivation behind some of its antics. Some would argue that the series doesn't deserve the recognition it's getting, but it's a perfect link for cat lovers around the world and really brings out the essence of the screenplay because it is so stripped down in style. One of its main artistic accomplishments are the sound effects. From the movement of the objects, to the actual use of robin's chirping, the sound department of the series is top notch and quite extraordinary in its own particular way. I believe it's a very honest, but at times absurd depiction of a cat's day-to-day needs and wants that keep its owner on their toes and provide a life which is full of surprises. Those who own cats themselves, are those who will fully appreciate the production of this series and the various stories that Simon's cat creates for our enjoyment and benefit. It helps every now and then to realize the simple pleasures in life that a cat demands, and then in turn apply it to our own lives (without any damages of course).

The series continues to air on YouTube at this address: https://www.youtube.com/user/simonscat/featured; enjoy it with your family and friends, or on an individual basis. Folks of all ages are welcome to see the groundbreaking web series that keeps everyone happy and unable to fully condemn the pussycat that happens to be its star.