Bonsai kitties! That was a hoax, the cats are fine. (http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/bonsai.asp) It originated on the Internet out of the aether, which I think is in fact based somewhere in a parallel dimension of Japan.

Dry ramen with soy sauce comes from the same sort of culinary desperation that creates combinations such as spaghetti sandwiches and Lucky Charms in orange juice. I'mma go try some right now.