Jimothy the Raccoon: Everything to Know About Seattle’s Viral Wildlife Celebrity
An unusually shaped raccoon nicknamed Jimothy recently went viral after a Seattle resident’s video gained more than 5 million views online. Since then, national news outlets have picked up his story, artists have started creating Jimothy-inspired artwork, fans are buying Jimothy merchandise, and some people have even commemorated the famous raccoon with Jimothy tattoos. What began as a single viral video has quickly turned into one of Seattle’s most unexpected internet sensations. Here’s what to know about the city’s most beloved raccoon…