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A Seattle woman spotted an unusually compact raccoon dancing in Ballard and named him Jimothy. Vets later confirmed he has short spine syndrome, giving him his distinctive shape and unique dance. The clip went viral with tens of millions of views, inspiring the chant: “I’ve got a friend named Jimothy. Jimothy is my friend. Get up and dance, Jimothy.” The CDC even referenced him in a wildlife-safety post, and a limited-edition bobblehead was created to support PAWS. Best part? Ballard neighbors had been seeing Jimothy for years. The internet just finally met him. https://youtu.be/vxg2Y6Ddkrk?si=4479gGwXZ6pVFugV https://youtu.be/V15O_crWU-s?si=h324aLNorzMLGuhh