Lonkissa

Lonkissa is a term used in Finnish online culture to refer to the longcat meme, a visual joke involving an unusually stretched image of a cat. In Finnish contexts, lonkissa functions as a label for image macros, ASCII-inspired art, and other humorous edits that emphasize exaggerated length. The concept is part of a broader, international meme about elongated cats and the playful absurdity of visual distortion.

Origins and spread

The longcat meme originated on early 2000s internet imageboards and spread through various online communities. The classic setup includes a photo or drawing of a cat that has been stretched to appear many times longer than normal, often accompanied by the caption “Longcat is long.” A related motif, Tacgnol (longcat spelled backward), appears in some edits and serves as a mirrored joke. Lonkissa entered Finnish online culture as the local label for this meme, appearing in forums, imageboards, and social sharing platforms where users translate or adapt the meme for Finnish audiences.

Usage and formats

Lonkissa appears in multiple formats, including photographs of real cats edited to be elongated, digital illustrations, and ASCII or text-based representations. The humor relies on contrast between the cute image of a cat and the absurd length, sometimes paired with deadpan captions or nested jokes. In Finnish communities, lonkissa is often referenced nostalgically as part of internet history and meme culture.

See also

Longcat, Tacgnol, lolcat.