Maru
publication date: Friday, November 4, 2011 (part of Fall 2011)
category: 
Internet
clue: Some YouTube stars really throw themselves into their work.
explanation: Maru was a Japanese cat who gained fame on YouTube for diving into boxes. more…
solved by: no one!
trivia: Incorrect guesses included Raccoon Willie, Ophir Kutiel, Scott Gairdner, Leeroy Jenkins, Hay Bale Man, Will Norton, Cory Williams, and Noah Kalina.
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