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Cat falls down while sleeping, tries to play it cool to avoid embarrassment

No matter what happens, pretend it was planned,” wrote an X user while reacting to a video of a cat trying to avoid embarrassment.

Published on: Nov 4, 2023, 08:00:07 IST
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Have you ever found yourself in mildly embarrassing situations and tried to cover it up by acting cool? This cat did just that and its antics are spreading smiles on social media. A video shared on Reddit shows how the cat pretends like nothing happened after it fell down while sleeping.

The image shows the cat perched on top of a stack of boxes. (X/@buitengebieden)
The image shows the cat perched on top of a stack of boxes. (X/@buitengebieden)

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The video is posted on X handle @buitengebieden with a caption that reads, “Nothing happened.” The clip opens to show the cat perched on top of a few boxes covered in a sheet. Within moments, the kitty slips and falls down. It is what it does after hitting the ground that has left people laughing out loud.

Take a look at this hilarious cat video:

The post was shared a few days ago. Since then, it has accumulated nearly 5.6 million views, and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also collected tons of comments from people.

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What did X users say about this relatable cat video?

“Yes, nothing happened,” expressed an X user. “You know what they say about cats always ending up on their feet or having 9 lives? And they sorta need them don’t they?!” added another. “This is one of the funniest things about cats. They always pretend their clumsiness was intentional,” commented a third. “No matter what happens, pretend it was planned,” wrote a fourth.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More