The Jimothy lexicon

Popular terms, documented examples, earliest-known sources and the context that keeps a joke from becoming a false claim.

Published terms
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Unsourced claims
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13 terms

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Praise Jimothy

exclamation · animal culture

A celebratory response rooted in the caption language surrounding the original viral post.

Praise Jimothy!
04

Hot Jimothy Summer

seasonal slogan · Seattle culture

The name for Seattle's July 2026 wave of Jimothy sightings, fan art, jokes, and public celebrations.

05

Jimothy Summer

civic designation · Seattle culture

The shortened form of Hot Jimothy Summer, formally used in the July 26 proclamation by two Seattle councilmembers.

06

Jimothy spotted

field-report caption · animal culture

A compact caption for a new or suspected appearance; responsible use includes a source and a deliberately broad location.

Jimothy spotted in Ballard.
07

short king

affectionate nickname · animal culture

An affectionate description of Jimothy popularized nationally by The Daily Show.

08

Saint Jimothy

reverential nickname · Seattle culture

A playful title used in fan culture and the name of Virginia McFadden's stained-glass contest winner.

09

King Jimothy

reverential nickname · animal culture

A playful royal title used by fans during the first wave of Jimothy posts.

10

beloved cryptid

internet-culture nickname · animal culture

A joking description of Jimothy's initially mysterious silhouette, later used as the title of the D&D Beyond artifact.

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All hail Jimothy

exclamation · animal culture

A fan response that extends the mock-reverential language around Saint Jimothy and Praise Jimothy.

All hail Jimothy.
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Become Jimothy

transformational joke · animal culture

A playful call to identify with Jimothy, documented in staff and community replies to the D&D artifact.