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Cat that ‘lied on its resume’ leaves human to chase out mouse

A video of a cat getting scared of a mouse was shared on Instagram. The video has prompted people to post varied reactions.

Published on: Oct 10, 2023, 22:47:11 IST
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Cats are natural hunters, and when they see mice, they are expected to chase away the rodents. In an unexpected twist of events, a kitty was recorded trying to flee a room after spotting a mouse. Not just that, the cat also hid behind a man, trying to get the rodent out of the room.

The image shows a cat trying to get away from a mouse. (Instagram/@shanto_sk_rony)
The image shows a cat trying to get away from a mouse. (Instagram/@shanto_sk_rony)

The video is posted by Instagram user shanto_sk_rony with a caption that reads, “Why always me.” The video opens to show a cat screaming and trying to escape a room. A person is seen just behind it playing a cat-and-mouse game with the rodent. The video has sparked laughter among people, with many jokingly saying how the cat “lied on its resume”.

The video was shared some four days ago. Since then, it has accumulated nearly 12.7 million views, and the numbers are quickly increasing. The share has also collected tons of comments from people.

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What did Instagram users say about this cat video?

“Someone lied on his resume,” joked an Instagram user. “When you lie on your resume but still get the job,” added another. “The fact that his human is the one struggling to catch the mouse behind him makes this so much more hilarious,” commented a third. “This will never not be funny. The man back there fighting for his life and the cat not wanting no part of helping,” added a fourth. “The cat had one job,” wrote a fifth.

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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