Cats ignore expensive toys to play with paper box and bills
A video showing a few cats ignoring expensive toys from their humans to play with paper box and bills was posted on Instagram.
Are you someone who loves cat videos? Are you looking for a cat video that can leave you laughing out loud? If your answers to these questions are yes and yes, then here is a video that you will love watching. This video shows kitties ignoring their expensive toys only to play with a damaged paper box and a few crumbled bills.

The video was originally posted by author Vanessa Chatterley. However, it captured people’s attention after being re-shared on an Instagram page dedicated to cats. “Why do I spend so much money on my cats,” reads the caption posted along with the video.
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The clip opens to show a human showing various expensive toys that they got for their cats. As the video progresses, the kitties are seen fascinated by something and keep playing with them. You would think that those are something from their pile of toys. However, it soon becomes apparent that they are playing with things like damaged paper boxes and receipts. A text insert appearing on the screen also reads, “Toys we bought our cats vs what they play with”.
Take a look at the funny video of the cats:
The video was posted on July 7. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated close to 3.4 lakh views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the video has gathered more than 14,000 likes. People have posted various comments while reacting to the video.
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Here’s how Instagram users reacted to the video of the cats:
“My cat loves a hair tie, can’t get enough of those,” shared an Instagram user. “Yup! My cats go bonkers for ice cubes. I also don’t bother buying fancy cat beds anymore. They prefer to climb behind the couch cover or snuggle up with the dirty laundry, bless their hearts,” added another. “Found toys are the best. The dogs usually end up playing with the cat toys,” joined a third. “So the cat's toy section should start stocking q-tips, rugs, leaves, any plastic thingy, cardboard pieces, etc,” joked a fourth. “Don't waste your money. Just give the kitties a wad of paper, an empty box, an artificial leaf or flower, and a straw. Save your money, don't purchase any more cat toys,” suggested a fifth. “Very funny,” wrote a sixth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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