Today is a sad and heartbreaking “No Bones” day as our beloved mood forecaster Noodle the pug crossed the rainbow bridge.
Noodle, the adorable pug who is known for predicting the day’s vibe on TikTok, passed away at age 14 on December 2, as announced by his owner Jonathan Graziano.
GO, RUN FREE, NOODLE 🦴
Noodle the Pug, who became a viral sensation for his “bones or no bones” day videos on TikTok, has died at the age of 14, his owner revealed on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/dMqY24Gyxx
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 4, 2022
“He was at home. He was in my arms and—this is incredibly sad, it’s incredibly difficult. It’s a day that I always knew was coming, but never thought would arrive,” Graziano, who adopted Noodle when he was 7, said in a video he posted on TikTok.
He added that while the news of Noodle’s sudden passing was difficult and sad to talk about, he encouraged his and Noodle’s followers to still celebrate the beloved canine “while we’re navigating this sadness.”
“He lived 14 and ½ years, which is about as long as you can hope a dog can, and he made millions of people happy,” Graziano continued. “What a run. Thank you for loving him. Thank you for embracing us, and give your dog a cheese ball tonight, but it has to be the fake stuff.”
@jongraz It has been the privilege of my life to care for Noodle these past 7 years. The sweetest man there has ever been and will ever be. ❤️
Shortly after Graziano broke the news, the internet mourned Noodle’s death and paid heartfelt tributes to the social media star who brought so much joy for the past year.
This is Noodle. He has been a constant source of joy for millions, by sharing his prediction for the day in the form of “bones, or no bones?” Yesterday, Noodle passed away peacefully at the age of 14. He was so loved by so many. It will now and forever be… a bones day. 15/10 pic.twitter.com/sWge2q8u7C
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) December 3, 2022
Rest well noodle, this is indeed a no bones day 😔#noodlethepug #nobonesday pic.twitter.com/rNSAmF2K4b
— JT Madison (@SaltyEgghead) December 3, 2022
RIP Noodle The Pug. A great friend and a pug who spread joy to millions. May it forever be a bones day 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/6XpCaMbHwp
— Doug The Pug (@itsdougthepug) December 3, 2022
the world is so cruel for taking noodle the pug from us i don’t wanna life here anymore pic.twitter.com/MhisdkANQ2
— alex (@allltooalex) December 3, 2022
I knew that following a 14 year old Pug on Tiktok that this day would come all too soon…but I don’t regret a single moment of following him. His life gave us so much joy. Even on the no bones days. Rest in peace Noodle. Sleep well prince! pic.twitter.com/THI9dM6K0W
— Amanda King (@as_king55) December 3, 2022
today is very much a no bones day 😔
noodle the pug, the internet’s barometer for whether it’s worth getting out of bed each day, has crossed the rainbow bridge
rest in peace pupper 🐾 pic.twitter.com/rHmyHyTOKm
— jeeves (@jeeveswilliams) December 3, 2022
Noodle the Pug died 😭😭😭
RIP sweet man. #nobonesday pic.twitter.com/iaKCsFEOLs— C.E. Wallace IS A BOOK ☃️ (@ClaraElenaDice) December 3, 2022
Noodle and Graciano first rose to TikTok fame at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with their daily game of forecasting the vibe check of the day. In each video, Graziano would attempt to lift Noodle to stand up. If the dog remained standing, Graziano would declare it a “Bones Day,” which meant the day ought to be a productive one.
On the other hand, if Noodle would plop back over his bed, it would be considered a “No Bones Day,” which meant viewers should relax and have a self-care day.
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Since becoming a viral sensation and capturing the hearts of over 4 million TikTok followers, Noodle has also been featured in a children’s book titled, “Noodle and the No Bones Day.” According to Graziano, the picture book aims to show kids that it’s okay to rest and take a day off, and “not to feel 100 percent all of the time.” The book was published in June 2022 and became an instant 1 New York Times bestseller.
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Our day wouldn’t be the same without you predicting our mood, Noodle. Rest easy and run free there in doggy heaven. We’ll miss you and your daily dose of mood forecast.
Sending love and hugs (with consent) to Jonathan, too.
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