I Accidentally Became a Meme: Woman Yelling at a Cat

When Taylor Armstrong learned that her domestic secrets had been aired to the world in a dangerous way, she never imagined that her reaction would lead to one of the most famous memes of all time. Find out how it went down! And make sure to watch Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Season 2 on Peacock!
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[@zhisu2665]

i wouldn't blame her if she despised the meme but i'm glad that she finds it funny and finds humour in something that came from such a traumatic time in her life

[@Demonetization_Symbol]

That's pressuring every traumatized person to be happy.

[@Teknanam]

@@Demonetization_Symbol What are you saying? That we shouldn't be happy she's able to laugh at the meme despite the dark history associated with it? Nowhere in that comment does it say "other trauma victims should be more like her" or whatever crap you're imagining.

[@thespankmyfrank]

​@@Demonetization_Symbol They literally said "I wouldn't blame her if she despised the meme" - how is that pressuring anyone to be happy? It's the complete opposite.

[@tiefblau2780]

The point where it said single mo confirm damage

[@yoshisarethebomb]

@@Demonetization_SymbolThey said it would also be okay if she hated the meme

[@BallerBrownsWorldMusic1]

She is such a good sport about a meme that is associated with a deep story. She took the positives from the negative. Dope story and much respect.

[@unchartedraider7547]

Honestly the meme became funnier knowing even the meme creator approved it

[@RedTideRTS]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Emox991]

Good sport! First time hear this phrase? What does it mean? Can you educate me :3 I am learning new thing and you are absolutely right about her I admired that 😄

[@Paper_MoonCake]

@@Emox991 i think the "good sport" phrase might means that shes cool with it and she doesnt feel bad turning into a meme and just go with the flow 🤔

[@mrhellrazor5162]

SHE IS A MEM FOR A REASON SHE IS A VILE WOMEN WHO DOESNT DTFU AND WILL SAY ANYTHING

[@AnnaWaytray]

i can't believe that a serious story of abuse was turned into a meme. i'm glad she shared her story

[@JJsWithJesus]

Jesus loves you!

[@einbatixx4874]

@@JJsWithJesus jesus so horny oh

[@pata3075]

@@JJsWithJesusbut does she love you?

[@postplays]

I find it amazing that she makes a point about how abusive HE was but never talks about her crazy nonsense. It takes two to tango. He described him as "charismatic" which is code for "sociopath" and its her mother's fault for not teaching her not to trust "charismatic'" guys. And now she just repeats the twisted cycle that her mother has been repeating with her father. This cycle will never be broken unless she stops with this type of language and blaming. She needs to look at herself first and foremost, then the actual healing can begin.

[@user-z1d-d5h]

@@postplaysStop this BS

[@guillecarandini8208]

Not gonna lie, I thought it was going to be a fun history. But much respect for this woman and her resilience.

[@HaveAgoodDayFellas]

No replies? Ok leme be 1st

[@jacksont9455]

If you want a fun story, watch the cat’s side of the story. His name is Smudge and his backstory is very cute

[@georgekumakanga717]

the same here

[@ty1840]

@@pbufhWtf is your problem…. His abuse was well documented and then he killed himself and left her with all his debts.

[@Mytheon151]

@@ty1840lol, it's like this dude heard about the 'reactive abuse' in the DeppVSHeard story ONCE in his lifetime and now thinks all domestic violence case are the same. haahahahahaha i cannot with these rabid fans

[@Smilelikeyou-mean-it]

that was way more serious than i thought it would be. i’m glad she’s ok now

[@ravenhalfdemonhalfwolfpans8840]

0⁰pyda57tjrgtutirdbo

[@willcookmakeup]

Literally haha. Was not ready for that at all. And same, she seems like she’s in a great place and it’s awesome to see she can laugh at herself and not take it too seriously

[@breathlesscharm6709]

Oh yeah the Housewives fanbase has been saying the meme is in bad taste for awhile

[@kader5270]

Me too hopefully everyone is okay in their lives

[@fabianablancodelarosa2973]

Also his husband k1ll himself after the show air...

[@asuddenredfox3626]

She was surprisingly chill about being a meme, but after listening to everything, I’m just glad she’s ok nowadays.

[@j.t.robins5896]

Her story is intense, but we ALL need to hear the cats point of view.

[@StemLG]

this

[@arinika90]

Honestly, who is this cat? Where did he come from?

[@rodneytraylor9892]

😂😂😂

[@monicavictoria787]

@@arinika90 the cats name is smudge! If you look it up you can find the owners story.

[@mbaraka9523]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@Prettygirlm26]

No matter how much you dislike someone, you NEVER put their abuse out there. The person being abused will now live in fear of death more because of the outing. Abusers are narcissistic and don’t like being told that what they are doing is wrong and to put it on television is hurtful

[@zenobianone]

To be fair to Camille Grammer, she exposed Taylor in an intervention type of way. It was dangerous regardless, but her intent was not to weaponize Taylor’s abuse because she disliked her.

[@meikusje]

@@zenobianone abuse victims don't need 'interventions', certainly not in the company of people who aren't aware of the abuse. They need support, understanding, and safety so they feel empowered and safe to leave the abusive situation.

[@isilanas29]

@@zenobianone it wasn't really an intervention. She didn't believe her. She didn't understand how she seemed so okay and with no bruises if he was so abusive, and why she didn't leave him

[@alastairoldaccount6611]

@@meikusje Exactly. Intervention can actually make the problem worse. Especially if the abuser becomes aware of it. Helping a victim requires a lot of planning, support and knowing how to help… because if you don’t know how to help your help can cause more harm than good The edit is fixing typos so there’s no changes to my comment other than a typo fix. Clarifying that because a few Karens have come at me in the past and I’d like to avoid that

[@getsmartquick]

So are sympathising with the abuser I'm trying to understand you

[@AnnaFosters]

What an incredible lady. So strong and well-spoken. The fact that she was laughing and complimenting the people’s creativity over the meme just shows how genuinely nice she is

[@j.menapace625]

The well-spoken part probably comes from years of therapy and that's a good thing-- so many people with her kind of problems talk about getting better, but few of them actually attempt the work and even fewer actually succeed. I respect anyone who can climb that mountain.

[@helmsly2010]

yeah, what a great woman

[@AlphonseWeebay]

Did we watch the same vid?

[@prathm87]

😂🤣

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

Poor Taylor " I don't even know that cat" 🤣

[@user-lr3es8kj9m]

1k likes and no replies?

[@christophergepullano9029]

Timestamp please?

[@jenniferlamb7131]

​@@christophergepullano9029 5:28

[@Ilovecerealcerealcereal]

Her husband also killed himself, it’s a really sad story. As a survivor myself I completely empathize with Taylor and can’t wait to see her on the new RHOC

[@juliacastro8505]

Kinda weird him and his associate killed themselves considering they had some shady business

[@hiyd.y9787]

@@juliacastro8505 what did they do?

[@youmemeyou]

Ya'll unnecessarily blaming your husbands. The blame partly lies on ya'll. Don't try to overlook it! 😤😤😤

[@juliacastro8505]

@@youmemeyou they have a whole reality show, all they do is recorded lol

[@youmemeyou]

@@juliacastro8505 staged af 🙄🙄🙄

[@yaya_97]

She’s so right. It’s absolutely dangerous to out something like that publicly. That should have been a private conversation I think, and I’m glad she’s okay now

[@MrVariant]

Meh reality TV is designed to be as much drama as possible. Probably prelude to clickbait. Though 6 years of abuse is crazy, so I guess I get the warning. Don't really care though as I see too much narrative/learned helplessness when nobody has clean hands.

[@jainamshah7222]

She’s so honest and open about her sufferings and overcome it. I’m so proud of her. Even though she finds the meme funny I somehow don’t think will look at that meme the same again.

[@amberjheard]

That was exactly my thought. I'll never see it the same.

[@punchkitten874]

@@amberjheard as a survivor, I was first thinking omg, this is a horrible story and I felt bad for ever laughing at the meme. but the more I listened to the way she's surfed her trauma, I get exactly why she's so tickled pink at the cat meme

[@jambasic1400]

Ok. I read your comment and stop watching the video. I'll now live forever in wonder what the cat meme really was.

[@thidaengelina5490]

@@amberjheard adelaide have

[@Xurreal]

Well people are willing to listen to her. In LA that's rare to have because there is so much suffering that people tend to block the rest out

[@josephinenilsson1541]

So four things off the top of my head: 1. I never thought I would say this about any woman who has appeared on any version of a real housewife show, but I very much respect this woman. 2. I’m very glad she is doing ok now and is out of that situation. 3. RIP one of the funniest memes on the internet - I probably won’t be able to enjoy it as wholeheartedly anymore now that I know the backstory. So big of her to be able to see the fun in if thought! I’ll still find it funny, but not as much anymore now that I know the seriousness behind it. 4. Where is the video with the cat explaining how he became part of this meme?

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

From listening to her story, we also have to remember, there are NO villains and no victims in this life. If you remember what Allison Dubois said they both have a dark past. We have a tendency to want someone show up a hero that slays the villain. That's not always the case. With that being said, I'm so glad she's in a better place.

[@themoongoddess1190]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 I see what you're saying, but she's also going to help so many women in situations of domestic abuse.

[@rjayamsedel3225]

Type in smudge the cat

[@unknownstranger6875]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 She WAS a victim though. Try going to a woman’s shelter for victims of domestic violence and spouting your “philosophical speculations” to them. Better yet try saying this to the families of murder victims. Let’s see what they tell you about there being no victims in this life.

[@emiliocedeno369]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 Hello dear Jennifer, I practice the “A Course in Miracles” by Jesus and what you say is correct but some people are not ready to be disconnected so suddenly from the Matrix. I can’t tell another how to behave but perhaps it would serve Humanity better to show more empathy in the beginning of the post because your post my dear makes it seem harsh. Again, I understand that there is no villains; and what I may say may shock others but truly: “Hitler went to Heaven” (Neale Donald Walsch’s Book called “Conversations with God” talks about this in Book 2; I recommend it to anyone who would love to hear what God says about everything you can think of) Love you all. Judging others can be us judging ourselves because we are actually ONE. ❤

[@jeremyheartriter2.063]

I can never look at the meme the same way ever again.

[@ThatBoiLake]

Ok

[@sayaboss586]

Oh you forgot in 5 seconds after leaving this comment.

[@saniainez]

Real. I had always wondered why she looked so anguished and... a whole mix of negative emotions.

[@anneshirley9560]

@@saniainezI thought it was just a an act from a reality show. I didn't know it was real. :(

[@ravenrebel3183]

@@sayaboss586not everyone’s got the memory of a goldfish like you

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

I remember how CREEPY and scary her husband seemed in that first season. He genuinely terrified me. 😨

[@ceciliap5336]

right??? i’m just watching it now because of this meme and wow. you could tell something shady was going on with him.

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

@@ceciliap5336 yeah I was getting red flags like crazy from that guy the whole season back then. I wasn't shocked at all when it started coming out that he was abusive. It was a hell of a shock though when he offed himself!

[@Miss_Cherry]

Yea he was a weirdo

[@fandemanga3378]

@@scandisnowgirl3696 he what?!? Why??

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

@@fandemanga3378 yeah. He unalived himself! I mean they said it was bc he had embezzled or misappropriated/misused funds in his company, but I definitely think that he also realised his wife was finally leaving him and that people were becoming aware of the abuse he put her and the kids through. I'm sure both situations made him take that way out

[@emosician9105]

I love it when she said, "My life back then seems like someone else's life." That's an indication that she has fully recovered and live a new a life. She's like a different person now. She has changed in a good way. And I love that. I'm so happy for her 😊😊😊

[@slideshowgurl]

She also got remarried to a wonderful man!

[@tai_marshal]

It is also a sign that she isn’t a victim anymore that she is beyond that. Something this generation needs to learn.

[@SabrinaMeShell]

It's so nice to know the back story to the meme, it really startled me! I am so glad that Taylor is healing and that she and her child are safe.

[@cutienerdgirl]

​@@tai_marshalWe can tell you're a boomer or Gen Xer by your assumption that all youngsters want to be victims. 😂

[@Skyler_Momoko]

I came here expecting to see some random funny story and instead left feeling so inspired by this woman's strength. God bless her to pieces.

[@kickbuttmcgrew3245]

There's real darkness behind this story. Taylor was constantly abused and the "suicides" of her ex-husband and his colleague fall under the shadow of some shady business dealings. But to reality show producers, it's just "good TV"

[@juliacastro8505]

So many business men have been died lately out of nowhere

[@vbbymcr]

@@juliacastro8505yes but this was about 12 years ago

[@mihaelahuban5287]

her ex-husband died? how? very dark story, her story, the abuse 😢. awful 😞. first time i see her, she impressed me. it’s fortunate that she survived.

[@Murdermagictricks]

Oh he killed himself?

[@k.r6715]

@@Murdermagictricks yepp

[@indiashante1560]

Damn this one was heavy... Much respect to this woman. I almost cried listening to her. I'm happy to hear that that's her ex-husband.

[@tp6945]

he killed himself after she filed for divorce

[@indiashante1560]

@@tp6945 that was a cowardly way out for him. SMH

[@lotusgrl444]

Especially when you fear for your life no matter what you do...if you stay you will get abused if you leave, he seeks revenge

[@indiashante1560]

@@lotusgrl444 exactly.

[@saraeissa4954]

@@tp6945 Too cowardly

[@AhmedFathy-lt6wl]

I rarely comment on YT, but as someone who suffered of domestic abuse as a child, to him and his mom, I salute this woman for her courage, sense of humour and look on life. I hope you have a great life ahead of you, for you and your daughter away from misery and pain!

[@LeslieFlemons]

I’ve never watched the show, but I’m proud of Taylor for standing up for herself and helping others. She’s not just another “drama queen”, but a human being that has went through a lot. EDIT: OH MY GOSH A THOUSAND?! Y’all I don’t think I reached this many! Thank you!

[@meikusje]

@@matejslavicek5574 she literally had her face bashed in to the point that she could have lost an eye. If she wants to undergo surgery to feel at peace with herself and how she looks, let her be.

[@isilanas29]

@@matejslavicek5574 she had a little obsession with filler from the very start, you can see that on that first season, because one of them was married to a plastic surgeon and she went all the time

[@ffRahz]

No one cares

[@LeslieFlemons]

@@Crowzey560 dude all I did was thank them it’s not a bad thing. I don’t think I’ve ever reached over a thousand likes before

[@ffRahz]

No one cares

[@prasanthraonilapu8809]

I feel weirdly guilty for assuming she was a Karen yelling in a restaurant.

[@meetaverma8372]

I never thought of the meme like this, I saw it as a woman who was drunk, and people yell when they're drunk

[@flixs1353]

She is

[@underscoredotpng]

@@flixs1353 how?? lmao

[@anushajain8198]

@@flixs1353 how?? Or is this her husband from another id?

[@angelzxiri]

@@flixs1353 did u even watch the video 💀

[@moonamoonz]

Idk, i think this meme is a depiction of misogyny. Some guy took her scene out of context and said "lmaooo look at this woman crying and yelling, she is such a dramatic karen" when in the real scene the woman was frustrated because of the abuse she was suffering. It's like women can't feel sad or angry, because then she is "dramatic" or "unreasonable"

[@moonamoonz]

And also the guys in the comments mocking the woman's appearence, when a man don't have arguments against a woman he will always attack her appearence.

[@Truong62809]

So true.

[@abovewater6918]

While some men are complete A-holes, you are definitely projecting here. The person who created this meme was a twitter user called "MISSINGEGIRL" who is a woman. It is very sad what happened in reality and no one should have made a joke about it. But it was a woman who made the meme

[@talkative2680]

The other woman is at fault for speaking about her abuse out loud when Taylor wasn't ready to speak about it yet...but I CANNOT believe the show actually let that air! They had so many opportunities to cut that out but let it in for the sake of drama and entertainment smh

[@Ur__m0mm4]

Yeah 😔

[@pirateslife4me]

Of course they did!!

[@retrobarbie9028]

I had a "friend " out my abuse infront of my abuser. I had confided in her in secret and she basically told him in front of me that he wasn't a bad person because he's taking us all out to a restaurant! That I must have exaggerated things. I will never forget the smirk on his face. She made things worse at home.

[@cl8wnm5n]

That’s a backstabber I tell ya

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

I hope you're okay now. I wish you happiness for the rest of your life 🥺

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

I hope you're okay now. I wish you happiness for the rest of your life 🥺

[@corncobbob2326]

why was the abuser smirking instead of angry-looking?

[@tink6225]

I hope you cut her.

[@WTFuzzzz]

She suffered so much yet has a heart of gold. My best wishes for her, hope she live a happy life up ahead..

[@CloroxBleachCompany]

3:45 She left some stuff out. At the Malibu party Taylor wanted to talk to Camille alone outside. Camille agreed but one of her friends wearing the yellow dress (who many think had a lesbian crush on her) kept escalating the situation by gaslighting Taylor and constantly preventing the two from having some privacy to talk. This triggered Taylor and when the other women heard the commotion they began to physically restrain Taylor even though she was the one being antagonized by Camille’s friend. Eventually Camille’s friend was shoo’d away but then came back again yelling hysterically and this pushed Taylor over the edge. The aggressive pointing was directed at that woman with Taylor saying “you have no idea what she’s done to me” because it really wasn’t her place to talk, that woman wasn’t a housewife or even a friend of the show, she was just some unsolicited drone trying to speak for Camille about a situation she had no idea about. Taylor’s mental breakdown could have been triggered by the combination of physical restraint while being gaslit by a complete stranger about a situation causing her a lot of pain.

[@hellenz-b9227]

Yes, the woman was a "psychic " or something, she was very odd in that episode, a least the way she was portrayed, she was very antagonistic. I watched this episode, and thinking how is that behavior ok?

[@stevennieves3327]

@@hellenz-b9227 ​ ​ you’re confusing two people and two episodes. You're confusing Allison DuBois, the psychic who went at it with Kyle at Camille's dinner party with DeeDee, Camille's friend who was instigating Taylor and Camille at Linda Thompson's house. Both incidents involved Camille and both episodes had similar titles. The one with Allison was season 1's "Dinner Party from Hell" and the one with DeeDee was season 2's "Malibu Beach Party from Hell".

[@jennycallisto9290]

This should be top comment. Camille was... not nice (for lack of a better word 👀). Birds of a feather....

[@henrymanzano2201]

The lady in yellow should be turned into a meme- a bad one- for what she did

[@Jiorgiapeach]

Yes but also you’re forgetting this was the first introduction / party by new (iconic) cast member Brandi who had no idea what was going on and why this lady was freaking out at her party. I think Brandi asks her to leave right before this meltdown or something like that…

[@rajaskan]

Never realized there was such a tragic story behind a hilarious meme.

[@mercy6549]

FR

[@maxalmonte14]

I honestly didn't see that coming, for her to talk about this publicly... It takes a lot of guts, I'm glad she's ok now.

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913]

Not me thinking it would just be some petty reality tv drama behind this. Now I’m crying over this woman’s story. She’s so strong and she shouldn’t have to be!

[@pearlsswine]

She.... shouldn't....have....to....be 🤦🤦🤦🤦 Karen, how detached from reality do you have to be to think that we "shouldn't have to be brave"? It's like you're staying "we should all live in a fairytale bubble"

[@magentasunbringer]

lmao youre projecting so hard, its not a bad thing to say (in other words) "shame this person went through abuse", like please seek therapy if thats a BAD or dismissive statement to you, cause thats def not what it is lol@@pearlsswine

[@jeanrenzo]

She seems like a really nice person. Glad she's happy in life. And happy for the meme! 😁

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

This is why I don’t watch these reality TV shows. It is playing with people lives for entertainment and money without regard for the impact the “show” has. I’m glad you came out of it okay. I’m glad you are okay.

[@Ghoulbait]

being outed like that on national television sounds like a horror story to me. How can people have so little empathy...You're amazing for surviving all of this best wishes

[@Wumpypumpy2]

Everyone on the show would out everyone’s cheating husbands, abuse, legal situations, addictions, etc.. those women are so evil to each other just for tv its CRAZY

[@catherineomondi7850]

Camille was voted the least liked housewife that first season. Hurt people hurt people. Her husband was cheating on her and had asked for a divorce, so she was taking it out on everyone. She really was horrible that season

[@Kangakool]

I wonder if she asked them to cut it out of the show so her husband wouldn’t find out.

[@drazediddat]

The fact that Taylor’s mum got abused by her father and then Taylor got abused by her husband - that is really heartbreaking and eye-opening. This shows that generational curses are real!!!

[@Sezfluffy]

Or maybe she never had a good example and subconsciously attracted it

[@Sezfluffy]

You make it sound like its her fault. You are not responsible for an abuser

[@shwetathakur4707]

Her energy taking her into other abusive relationships . she had low self steam no self respect for her no confidence this kind of people used to abuse that they think its normal to abused thats why she lived with his abuser for 6 year to the point he afraid he will kill her someday normal women would have leave him in year. .i know because i also attract boys who abused me because i had same problem but now i changed and attracted nice guys i love respect care for my mental physical health .confident women

[@janesays1278]

@J Not at all. It doesn’t matter if you are raised by a single parent, or 4 parents…what matters is if you grow up with or without abuse, especially at a young age. That is what statistically makes you more vulnerable to getting into a similar situation.

[@erickariuki6842]

Nope. Women are always attracted to men who were like their fathers or father figure

[@IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts]

Lmao this whole time I thought that was Cameron Diaz yelling at the cat. Honestly though the internet really will take your worst moments and immortalize it into a meme.

[@christpebbles]

I always thought it was Helen Hunt

[@jax24356]

Just goes to show that you never really know what's behind a meme. That's so interesting. An absolutely terrible story with a great ending. Good for you girl!

[@macroscopes]

Good for her. Glad she was able to leave that relationship. People sometimes think women crying like that are hysterical drama queens. You never know the story behind reactions. She had a strong point for having that reaction back then. Good for her that it is over.

[@henrymanzano2201]

Exactly! If someone's crying, it's because it's something that happened that means something significant to them. A lot of times, people dismiss stuff as "not a real problem",but if you were able to deal with a situation that has you so upset,it wouldn't be a problem then, would it?

[@animegodz6981]

Yup. Can't believe women would sabotage each other like that, tsk tsk Where's the female love ladies? Where's the BOND.

[@isitoveryet9525]

He actually unalived himself in 2011. He was almost 2 million in debt, Taylor filed for divorce & the horrific way he treated her was coming to light….so he took the cowardly way out. Unfortunately, his family refuses to accept reality & are still pushing for his death to be reinvestigated Bc they think he was murdered.

[@bituinl]

Agreed. I feel more people should respect how people feel even if it feels like it’s not that serious to them. They wouldn’t be upset without good reason.

[@prisonmike3605]

Bro I was genuinely glued to this video. I didn’t know how deep the backstory really was. Glad she’s doing really well.

[@annaji4]

I've been with someone who used to hit me regularly. I completely understand where she's coming from. People don't realize how scary it is. People say just leave. But they don't realize how scary it is to LEAVE

[@valeriecatharina4017]

@@Puuws As a survivor myself, I wholeheartly agree with you 🙏

[@evilsharkey8954]

It’s more than scary. It’s dangerous. A DV victim’s chances of being murdered go up substantially when they leave the relationship. That’s why an escape plan is so important, preferably with help. I wish there were organizations of huge, scary dudes who would show up at a house when a victim is about to leave and keep the abuser from harming or following. Then maybe the victims wouldn’t be forced to flee with nothing but the clothes they’re wearing and then living in fear.

[@julietigermoon9572]

Leaving is the most dangerous time 💜

[@henrymanzano2201]

Exactly! And it's like,where would you go? There's always eyes on you- his relatives,friends,etc,and so many of them are so willing to "snitch" without knowing the whole story

[@henrymanzano2201]

@Evil Sharkey,yup. The most essential thing is to put distance between yourself and your abuser. Not just physical distance,but also "friends and family" distance. In other words,be careful who you communicate your intentions of leaving to,as well as where you're going. Try to have someone and someplace you can turn to that is completely unknown to your abuser and anyone he's connected with. Unfortunately,that often means your own family too. If possible,try relocating to a place you have little connection to- a place that's unexpected,and one where it would be hard for him to just pick up and go to for more than a day (if you can do another country,it's ideal in terms of safety,but there's a lot of logistics to consider- language and job prospects not being the least of them). Also,ALWAYS have your own money, unknown to your abuser,for expenses after leaving. It's a hell of a sacrifice,but you can't take chances on having your abuser searching for you,and worse, finding you.

[@georgemaherjr2290]

That meme doesn’t seem funny anymore after knowing the back story to it. Glad she survived all of that and I respect her honesty. 🙌

[@thetemplelaboratory]

I'm so glad she's alive!

[@flixs1353]

It was never funny

[@Xurreal]

It's funny now because she gives it some context that you can run with.

[@Xurreal]

@@flixs1353 Jesus Christ! You have no sense of humor! Edit: I mean, when was the last time you cracked a smile, Denton?

[@Alex-cw3rz]

@@Xurreal not sure domestic abuse to the level were she is fearing for her child's life is fun context. Also "get a sense of humour" is something only someone who has no sense of humour says.

[@kimberlybeth]

I’m sure a lot of people watched that show thinking she’s being overly dramatic but it was an actually traumatic situation she was in. Relieved for her that she finds the humor in the meme. ❤

[@Aquanex2]

What an amazing story. From traumatized to triumphant. This meme has always been one of my favorites, but I may look at it a bit differently now.

[@Peterrdee]

She deserves none of the abuse, no one does…. I’m glad she’s in a better place, and the meme makes her happy

[@idontknowyetwhoiam]

5:45 "people are so creative" Her spirit ❤❤❤

[@poppystarr.mp3]

I'm so glad that the meme doesn't bother her. Love Taylor and I admire her strength

[@jessicajovel7162]

6:02 the fact that someone saying those words, that it's possible to say something like that... It gives me hope, it really is possible to change your life, I'm going to remember that

[@MarysiaKosowski]

Not a fan of those reality shows; never watched them. But this lady is so strong and has so much to give the world with her work and public speaking about abuse. I'm so glad she's left her abusive situation, forged a better life for herself, and found a way to help others. :)

[@annastea3815]

I always thought she was literally yelling at a cat lol . LOVE HER NOW THAT I KNOW HER.

[@juliacastro8505]

Lmao y’all slow. It was obviously a funny edit

[@annastea3815]

@@juliacastro8505 slow tu abuela mi hija :)

[@allenec-1374]

@@juliacastro8505 chill

[@danidejaneiro8378]

Yeah I was never entirely sure but imagined it easily 😂

[@JazzFlop212]

It’s comments like this that make me scared of driving. These people are allowed to OPERATE VEHICLES, if that doesn’t scare you…. Well you may be one of them.

[@TheKh65]

Wow! Never knew there was such a dark back story to this meme. Thankfully, she is out of the dv situation.

[@garinxx501]

Don’t know if you want to know this but, she filed for a divorce with her husband Russel, and he ended up k1lling himself and lesving her in one million dollars worth of debt, she had to pay with 2 Hermes birkins and her wedding ring.

[@TheKh65]

@@garinxx501 wow, even in death he had his grips in her

[@FattyMachine3000]

@@TheKh65 what did her say

[@juniormedrano3662]

As someone who came from an abusive home, this is truly scary but true. I’m happy she’s ok and wow just a meme came from a dark past.

[@CarlaHanson68]

It's great to see Taylor doing so well. At the time of the show, I was in the middle of my own abusive 13 year marriage. The abuse was daily by that time. I felt completely alone. I'm proud to say that just like Taylor, I am a survivor and although that time seems like a lifetime ago, I am still healing, but I deserve to be happy and at peace and I keep that in mind. For anyone living in the daily hell of abuse, you deserve to be happy and have peace as well. You are worthy, even if you've been made to feel like you're not. Much love ❤️

[@imagine_big9398]

I just want you to know that a random person on the internet (me) is proud of you and your strength to get out of a very difficult situation.

[@ambriaashley3383]

I am so proud and happy for you. I support you. You are right, you deserve happiness and safety. That is a beautiful powerful message you just gave to all survivors ❤️

[@noeliboeromaiorano]

She seems like such a good, gentle soul. May everything is good for her.

[@AfroPrincessDiaries]

I didn't know she had such a sad backstory to that meme. Now my question is, who saw her trauma and decided it would be funny to have it as a meme? SMH.

[@thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138]

I wanna know too

[@westnilesnipes]

This woman has been through a lot, but I’m glad she’s ok now. Plus she seems cool with how she has taken the meme.

[@gemlife1329]

I had no idea. I thought the lady in the meme was an actress from some drama. I completely related to what she was saying about being in an abusive marriage. Concealing it, and wanting your friends and family to be nice and pretending everything is fine. You feel ashamed that it's happening. It takes a lot of energy. I'm glad that she's safe now and in a better place.

[@gabbym333]

I hope you're safe now too

[@gemlife1329]

@@gabbym333 Thank you. I am in a much better place now thank you x

[@IDKLOLIMJUSTHERE]

I love that she’s able to laugh at it despite the actual context and all she went through ❤️

[@wapenergy90]

I’m waiting for the cats POV now.

[@ELl_e..3]

I was more curious about that from the beginning lol

[@donny2147]

LMFAOOO

[@bluh.6652]

ikr

[@FzyonZarzuelaFernandez]

😂😂😂

[@mattaldana2021]

I jus did no like vegetals

[@Nerdbookworm]

Wow this was more serious than I thought, and I’m glad as a DV survivor myself that she is now safe

[@TheHappyKamper]

Man, she's so much cooler and down to earth than I expected.

[@isilanas29]

I remember i saw the meme way back and then in quarantine i saw the first season and i was so shocked, everyone was so mean to her and didn't believe her. She didn't mention the part after where her ex took his life, and one of the wives was blaming her. They were horrible. She has definitely come a long way and she's here so I'm happy for her. Go Taylor

[@Mama_Bear524]

Watching that clip of her yelling her fear is palpable. I’m crying for her right now. I’m so happy she’s ok now but holy crap that was a terrible time for her

[@dlr_rosa254]

2:21 She perfectly worded how hard it is to juggle your life while you're in an abusive relationship. You need to keep everyone at bay so they don't find out you're not ok while also making excuses for your abusers' sketchy behavior. I remember trying to reach out to friends about all the trauma I was facing while trying to hide the fact that my boyfriend was the one responsible. It's so draining...

[@pauchi777]

I’m so sorry you went through that. I will never look at that meme the same way again. Lots of love to you ❤

[@FelixDaHousecat11]

So, it took me only 7 minutes to completely fall in love with her personality. Such a strong woman 💪

[@Zeknif1]

I just love the way her face lights up when she finally starts talking about the meme. I think it might have actually helped her if anything, and the proof is in her voice.

[@elainebelzDetroit]

I am so glad she got out of that situation & admire her willingness to talk about it so candidly. Hopefully it will help others. I'll certainly never look at that meme the same again, but I love her attitude toward it. God bless her.

[@alainaval]

She sounds really cool and down to earth and seems to be in a really positive place emotionally after what she’s been through, strong lady ❤

[@ttm1795]

I’m so happy people are getting to hear Taylor’s story. She’s so strong and has come such a long way❤️ Can’t wait for the new season of RH of OC

[@SMPTEColorBars]

I know you will never read this, but I am so happy you’re out of that abusive relationship. Thank you for being so forthright with your story, and thank you for the amazing meme! This makes is so much more meaningful now that I know the background…

[@xiaofei89]

I totally understand when she says “the life I had in the past seems like someone else’s life”. I was in two abusive relationships and the person I am today would never allow that to happen, I’ve changed so much and grew stronger that the first sign or red flag I just leave the person. Today I am married to a wonderful man that I know would never do that to me, and I was able to find him when I decided to never underestimate the red flags people show you.

[@Ellie_Bond]

Having seen the show before this became a meme, it broke my heart to see such a painful moment for her becoming so viral. I’m just glad that finally people are aware this isn’t all laughs. Go Taylor!

[@jatilq]

I feel for her, but I had to stop after 2:08. Have to be in the right frame of mind for this. i clicked because I wanted something light and fun.

[@COMMANDERHAWK22]

Am i the only one wondering where the hell a cat even falls in any of all of this ?

[@zenmaster8826]

Dont wonder… The internet is just a mashup of random stuff..😂 one of those bazzillion random stuff is bound to hit the spot… this is just one of those..😂

[@helmutschmacher2100]

The cat landed on its feet.... they always do.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

I was expecting a light and fluffy story - so glad she’s in a better place ! And yes for talking to college students

[@ShannonsBibleStudy]

Me too. I'll never look at that meme the same way again.

[@DeadBois]

Mad respect! It honestly breaks my heart that this happened to her. I’m glad she got out and is living a better life! No one deserves that.

[@Thecourtneymarlene]

I love how she overcame that dark period in her life and definitely look at that meme differently now!

[@zuglymonster]

Im so happy she's doing so much better now and that she can look at the memes and laugh at them even though it was such a dark time in her life. She seems like a truly kind woman.

[@AS-pg5zl]

I really admire her courage and resilience. Go Taylor!

[@kellyb7171]

i actually feel bad that the meme came from the abuse from her husband . i always saw the meme and never knew the story behind it cause i never watched the show. i’m glad she made this video to raise awareness for people in abusive relationships ! and i’m glad she said herself she thinks it’s hilarious.

[@zarayaneva]

Such a nice, sweet lady!! Wish her only the best, she souds so pleasant and kind, I am happy she was able to get out of this terrible situation❤

[@JonJonMiles]

Taylor really has come a long way... to not only go through what she did, but having a costar expose something so dark -- can't even imagine. She's so strong.

[@potatobuddy1519]

Her story is inspiring. To the person who made that meme. I really thank you because even though that's a coincidence that you put her face in that meme it has a hidden story to tell and to became an inspiration.

[@mr-bi3tf]

I feel like a therapist on a zoom call with a client watching this video. I forgot I was watching a segment of “I accidentally became a meme.”

[@JazzFlop212]

She should be proud. It’s a great meme and can serve to symbolize her growth as an individual

[@cocoa_pacific]

I’m glad that she is safe and happy now ❤

[@kristesenhansen5518]

She’s an inspiration to other abuse-victims. I’m so glad she seems strong and happy. Good for her, her daughter and family. ❤️

[@TRYMAS1]

All jokes aside this was something beyond serious imagine having a partner that abuses you and you shared it with a friend in confidence just so they put it out in national television I mean this woman feared for her life that she could get kill for that

[@Ms.Kelani]

4:43 Eye? Ms. Ma’am… you could have lost your LIFE. 🥴

[@GKMaverick013]

It’s great she can take this meme that took a very difficult point in her life and speak about its positive effects while acknowledging her own trauma. The fact that she carries so much pride and poise is so admirable.

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

She's such a sweetheart. I wouldn't be able to do what she did 🥺😭

[@bethpemberton7980]

I use that meme all the time being the "owner" of 4 cats. I think it hysterically illustrates my feelings 90% of the time. "Fluffy, stop licking the Christmas tree!"

[@_helmi]

5:40 the meme inspired arts are fabulous not gonna lie. I feel bad that I was entertained by the facade of a truly awful backstory 😢

[@nidocin]

Didn't think I'd be tearing up. What an amazing person.

[@Nothing_Israel]

The capacity to have a sense of humor about something that touched on such a terrible moment in her life. I have never watched any of those housewives shows, but i am glad I know the context now. Domestic abuse is such a terrifying reality for so many and it is awesome that she got out of that and is using her voice to speak up for others.

[@YETTheShow]

No clue who this woman is but I love you woman yelling at cat lady. Stay strong.

[@Im_Brenae]

The fact that such a serious storyline became a meme in the first place is beyond me. Regardless, she definitely shows the true definition of growth for not letting it reopen old wounds.

[@guillermoramos7106]

I’m so happy Taylor is doing well. I wish her nothing but happiness. I remember watching her on RHOB her ex was a psycho.

[@rogerbear5455]

Her story is so compelling, and Im so happy to see her smiling now. As a product of a household with an abusive father I’m so happy to see her on the other side of that abuse, as that’s isn’t everyone’s story.

[@cookingcaliente9680]

I am glad that she has told her story, it’s honestly so relatable for anyone that has been in an abusive relationship etc. the balance of being able to tell loved ones about what is happening, but also not wanting them to say anything. I really respect her for being so open and honest.

[@jeffstreck]

It sounds like you share your mother's strength. That's a blessing. I hope your story reaches every human who needs to hear it. It's incredible that you can laugh at this moment in meme form. I hope you have closure and peace. Thank you for telling your story.

[@YasWitch7]

There’s a STRONG woman right there. Managed to get out of an abuse situation and turned all bad feelings into light and good mood about it. But I don’t see this good meme in the same way anymore neither know if I’ll have the courage to use this again in respect to her. 😢