A raccoon spotted in Seattle named Jimothy has taken the internet by storm for its unusually short spine. The trend kicked off after 21 July 2026. Reports in The New York Times and The Seattle Times carried the piece. Manchester-based outlets also drove further interest, with FOX 13 Seattle asking if other raccoons share the name. Local artists and tattoo studios quickly rolled out Jimothy-inspired work. Tattoo designs and illustrations spread through the city. Comedy program The Daily Show also gave Jimothy a nod during its broadcast.