r/JimothyTheRaccoon • u/Jim__Bro • 3d ago
šØ RECENT SIGHTING Jimothy being cute!
Caught Jimothy being cute today and had to share!
Right after this he took a nap and then scurried off to brighten someone elseās day!
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u/Otherwise_Security_5 3d ago
(fyi, in my head canon heās raccoon Danny Devito)
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u/bluntfairybuttcheeks 2d ago
I thought this when I first saw him. Iām so happy Iām not the only one! Frank Reynolds as a raccoon. āI want to live in filth and squalorā š
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u/TrixieBastard 2d ago
Great news, everyone! His (suspected) dad also has short spine and is named Danny Devito
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u/Itsjustkit15 2d ago
I need someone accomplished with photoshop to make this happen.
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u/ColoradoCattleCo 2d ago
Serious question: is Jimothyās condition genetic and will it be passed down to offspring? Does he have no real chance at offspring since he would obviously not be able to mate if heās in competition with a ānormalā raccoon?
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u/LordBeeWood 2d ago
If he has Short Spine Syndrome like people believe, then yes. Short Spine Syndrome is passed down genetically though we arent exactly sure what genes are invovled so outside of it being really rare we cant predict how exactly its passed down.
That being said, it is again a rare condition. If Jimothy has children it is actually still very unlikely his kids will also have Short Spine Syndrome, and they will likely just carry the genes.
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u/TrashPandaAntics 2d ago
Sometimes I wonder if there's some other beings out that love us in the way we love Jimothy. Maybe something we see on a regular basis (like how Jimothy sees humans all the time) that we don't fully understand.
And we just don't know the depth of their love for us, just like Jimothy doesn't know the depth of our love for him. He's just out there living his life, completely unaware of the fact that humans have gathered to talk about how great he is through a method of communication he can't even comprehend.
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u/Jim__Bro 2d ago
Dogs. Youāre talking about dogs.
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u/TrashPandaAntics 2d ago
That love is mutual though, we love dogs and they love us. I'm talking about more of like a distant admiration, of being loved from afar.
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u/chickenismysafeword 2d ago
Itās said that elephants think humans are cute. Unless theyāve encountered bad ones of course
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u/LordBeeWood 2d ago
I think any animal you reguarly feed will get that love and appreciationg for us even if they wont get close :)
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u/overlookunderhill 2d ago
I find it easier to make sense of this by reminding myself that our culture and language focus very much on the separateness of all life.
Another perfectly valid viewpoint is we are Jimothy, as well as the trees, the ocean, etc.
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u/phoenixliv 2d ago
I hear a lot of First Nations see people as a sibling to other animals and sibling to plants. Jimothy is our brother.
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u/Sedated__sloth 2d ago
Me at 8:59 rolling out of bed and going over to my desk to log in at 9:00
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u/Crunchwrap_666 2d ago
Okay okay that was really cute to imagine. Especially Jimothy doing that. Geez
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u/JordtasticBagel 2d ago
This seems to be the most efficient design. GL to any other raccoon doing a 180 combat roll.
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u/Southern_Produce_707 2d ago
Who else would have watched the full nap? šš»āāļø
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u/pussydaiquiri 2d ago
damn our main boy really just twirled over on his back and started thinking about life.
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u/tawDry_Union2272 2d ago
he had a rollover, some sky contemplation, a scratch and a lil snooze - bliss!
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u/Wondertwig9 2d ago
How do we nominate Jimothy for Time's Person of the Year?
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u/HowToNotMakeMoney 2d ago
I was thinking he should be elected first all seats open for office. Imagine Jimothy: Governor, senator, congressman and sheriff. Across multiple states.
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u/Trinity_Lost 2d ago
I am seriously considering writing him in everywhere I can, just because I'm so sick of all the politics right now.
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u/Wondertwig9 1d ago
Please, do so only if you're not in a swing state. Jimothy wouldn't want to bad guys to win because he split the vote with the good guys.
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u/Iceicecream22 2d ago
Oh. Oh yes. The cute/love aggression I get from this isnāt healthy. I love him so much.
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u/MithrandirHolmes 2d ago
Can someone help me understand why we see him so much during the day? Aren't raccoons nocturnal? He's not like spurned by the raccoon collective, is he?
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u/Swimming-Dot9120 2d ago
People have speculated that he finds it easier to forage during the day because thereās less competition from other raccoons, which makes sense. He could also possibly have poor night vision. I donāt think heās spurned! Lol
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u/jimothymybud 2d ago
I see other raccoons in the neighborhood regularly in groups of 2-3 but jimothy is always alone. I hope he isnāt spurned by them š„²
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u/TearDesperate8772 2d ago
His mom cared for him at least. I was worried he would be fully abandoned. But heās a dude. Males are more solitary than the females.
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u/lilwigglebutt 2d ago
This is what I was wondering as well. I live in the Midwest and only ever see raccoons dead in the road or at night rummaging through our garbage cans.
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u/ObjectiveAd93 2d ago
Anyone else think heās lost in the sauce, drunk off fermented fruit like apples? I see it with squirrels all of the time! Drunk Jimothy is a possibility.
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u/Jim__Bro 2d ago
Next time Iāll give him a sobriety test
āNow Jimothy please touch your nose with your fingerā15
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u/APFernweh 2d ago
There used to be a moose that would wander around downtown Anchorage and get drunk that way. They named him Buzzwinkle.
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u/Learningpermits 2d ago
Omg, thank you for letting me know about Buzzwinkle! Reading about him was a fun side quest this morning
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u/Separate_Turnover729 2d ago
He is a national treasure and exactly what we need in these dark times.Ā
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u/whatshername44 2d ago
Love Jimothy so much but I do think heās a bit neuro spicy
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u/KvellOnWheels 2d ago
Why the ābutā? Weāre incredibly loveable (to very specific people). Haha.
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u/RadioCaroline721 2d ago
Like Jimothy, sometimes that scratch requires a non-ergonomic position. Someone get that boi a back scratcher. 59 year old me totally gets it!
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u/ILikeNaps1308 2d ago
Jimothy is one of the few bright spots in the Dumpster Fire of a year that is 2026.
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u/mingymangy 2d ago
This is very de-stressing (not distressing) to watch. Thank you.
A well deserved moment of peace for our friend.
Edit: what was that build up to āokay nap time!ā lol.
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u/Jim__Bro 2d ago
I just posted a longer video with sound on my profile you might like - yes it was calming
āBuild up to nap timeā - he was running around a bit and seems like he just wanted to chill for a while and found a cozy spot
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u/Fig-Canner-33 2d ago
Cleveland native. I love Jimothy. I check back on this sub every now and then just to keep tabs on my boy and make sure heās still living his best life. š¤
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u/Full-Pomegranate5158 2d ago
Scurried is the perfect word for him! He totally scurries.
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u/lengara_pace 2d ago
Do other raccoons do these shenanigans or is this Jimothy specific?
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u/HamNEgger_2 2d ago
I live in Seattle area as well and have two (regular) raccoons that use my sloped front yard as a playground. They roll down the hill like kids.
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u/giggletears3000 2d ago
Iām in Othello, ours like to play with the cat toys we have on the porch for the stray hood cats.
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u/kissys_grits 2d ago
If this had been another five hours of him straight chillin in the yard like that, I would have watched it all.
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u/Purple-Mermommy 2d ago
Blissfully unaware heās the most famous animal in the world right now lol
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u/Difficult-Low5891 2d ago
I think he knows heās an internet sensation.
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u/golgiiguy 2d ago
I have theories that he somehow suspects he has it easy and is protected. That may be true in terms of his raccoon family having his back. Jimothy has like six brothers and sisters out there. Its possible he is sort of untouchable in some raccoon circles where territory and competition is a non factor.
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u/Jojo_Lalala 2d ago
What a sweetie and how nice to have him so comfortable out in the open, taking in some rays.
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u/gummyneo 2d ago
Are we sure he isn't having a seizure?
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u/TheCraftyHermit 2d ago
Nah, all his movements appear deliberate, albeit uncoordinatedXD He's just an oddball.
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u/jimothymybud 2d ago
He naps here a lot. Not 100% sure of course but he always seems fine after he gets up! ā¤ļø
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u/Jim__Bro 2d ago
I think he was just scratching himself
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u/tsegelke 2d ago edited 2d ago
Thanks for the fresh Jimothy content. Always love seeing Jimothy happy.
Do we know if Jimothy is a male or female yet? I'm not trying to correct you or anything, I'm just curious. Can't seem to find an answer.
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u/filthyheartbadger 2d ago
Iāve done some hard stares at the precious butt in various vids , no sign that I can see of anything definitive but thereās really not good clear images from what Iāve seen. Also, tail in the way. I donāt know if he is too young yet for anything visible or how that works in raccoons.
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u/psgarretson 2d ago
Female. Light under belly. Males have dark bellies and a āprotuberanceā in the middle.
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u/Zucaskittens 2d ago
I hate to say it but was thinking the same.
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u/LifeGetsBetter01 2d ago
Lil dude seems happy n healthy but I hope lil homie has some friends š¢ just occured to me every clip Iāve seen of our beloved Jimothy, heās always alone. Or maybe heās a loner like me, but hopefully lil dude hasnāt been ostracized by the pack ā¤ļøš¦ā¤ļø
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u/Jim__Bro 2d ago
Iāve only ever seen him alone. Iāve seen other raccoons alone and in families (usually 3-4), but I donāt know if Jimothy is more of a loner, if itās normal for his age, or something else entirely
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u/sunnyseaa 2d ago
Aww I really hope he was just being goofy. So many cases of animals getting into rodenticide and this is similar to one of the symptoms.
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u/Beautiful-Routine295 2d ago
Heās so relaxed for daytime- why? Raccoons near me are never like that
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u/ultraspinacle 2d ago
Is there just ONE Jimothy, or is this a defect that is only semi-rare that multiple people are seeing?
Could there be several Jimothys?
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u/Woozletania 2d ago
He gets around remarkably well given what should be a debilitating condition.
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u/Jim__Bro 2d ago
100%
It doesnāt really seem like it is a problem for him, and sometimes has benefits (speed and cuteness)
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u/chelseachaplin11 2d ago
I love Jimothy more than I love my own cats
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u/LessMochaJay 2d ago
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u/chelseachaplin11 2d ago
Iām just messinā. They were sleeping soundly on me as I typed this, but Iād be lyinā if i said I didnāt imagine sweet lil Jimmo right there with us for a long moment
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u/I_Died_Once 2d ago
Out of love for this guy, I hope he gets relocated to a zoo or some other animal sanctuary, because I'm terrified some rich asshole is going to want to acquire him for a pet.
Make sure he gets the vet care he needs with his condition and all, poor fella
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u/Various-Mongoose2938 2d ago
That will be the hardest fight in the world, not to want to get him, but it would have to be done
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u/Positive-Case5842 2d ago
I couldn't love him any more! Thank you so much for this adorable update! š©·
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u/Swimming-Dot-3363 2d ago
Does he have an area where he lives? Like someoneās back yard? Just curious because thereās a lot of great footage of him. And it looks like heās looking at the camera or person holding it. Is he basically tamed at this point? So many questions lol
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u/Such-Corgi-8869 2d ago