Pookie, an adorable cat named after her mom’s favorite Disney classic, has taken the internet by storm.
In a recent Instagram post by @pookiemeowster, Pookie was caught engrossed in watching The Aristocats on her owners’ screen, even mimicking the characters’ movements with her paws.
While many viral videos feature cats watching TV, what does science say about this behavior?
According to VetBabble, cats can watch TV and engage with it, although their perspective differs from humans.
Cats are attracted to colors, motion, and movement on TV since they lack the ability to think in complex ways. They also see a narrower range of colors due to their adaptation to low light conditions.
The viral video of Pookie has garnered over 3.8 million views and 305,000 likes on Instagram, sparking worldwide delight.
Commenters like Riceloverforever, Vibe.withsoulshine, and others shared their amusement at Pookie’s film fascination.
Fans of the feline star, like Chawal_kadhi and Brighttapestry, were thrilled by her adorable reactions while watching her favorite movie.
Anninha_can shared how she named her kitten after a character in the film, echoing the sentiment of many who grew up loving The Aristocats.
Aaliyahragdoll recounted a funny incident with her own cat, highlighting the joy pets bring to our lives.