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Cat's reaction to human petting another kitty shows what ‘jealousy looks like’

“Unbelievable. The face of jealousy,” wrote an X user while reacting to the video of the cats.

Published on: Oct 23, 2023, 24:47:01 IST
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If jealousy had a face, it would be of this cat that is looking at its pet parent with a glaring stare. Why? A video shows the pet parent petting another kitty in front of the cat. The audacity!

The image shows a cat looking at its human petting another kitty. (X/@buitengebieden)
The image shows a cat looking at its human petting another kitty. (X/@buitengebieden)

The video of this incident was shared on X with a caption that reads, “This is what jealousy looks like.” The clip opens to show a cat sitting on one side of a coach, looking at the scene unfolding in front of its eyes. Throughout the video, the cat keeps looking at its human, who is hanging out with another kitty.

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Take a look at this video of the jealous cat:

The video was shared on October 21. Since then, the clip has gone crazy viral. Till now, it has collected close to 7.6 million views, and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also accumulated several comments from people.

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Here’s how X users react to the video of the cat:

“That expression is so priceless. It looks like, ‘But I thought I was your favourite’,” expressed an X user. “Aww, that hurts, someone please pet the other kitty. I can't take it,” added another. “Jealousy hits hard when seeing somebody in your dream place,” commented a third. “Aww, look at that confused and jealous face,” joined a fourth. “Jealous maybe, but I feel like you can hear the cat planning his revenge,” shared a fifth. “Unbelievable. The face of jealousy,” wrote a sixth.

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    Trisha 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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