Jimothy the raccoon is taking over the internet

Seattle resident Kiana Hall filmed a bedraggled raccoon named Jimothy in her backyard, leading to millions of views on Instagram. This viral phenomenon has resulted in Jimothy gaining a cult fanbase, similar to Moo Deng and Punch the monkey. The raccoon's unique appearance has inspired murals, tattoos, a city proclamation, and government PSAs. Additionally, Jimothy has attracted attention from Mariners fans and sparked a surge of themed merchandise available for purchase on Etsy and Amazon.