Hysterics at Cat's Reaction to Being Interrupted by 'Spare Human'

The hilarious moment a cat made his feelings known when the "spare human" interrupted his playtime has left the internet in stitches.

Captured on camera by Kacie Rose and shared on her TikTok @kacierose4, the moment has been viewed more than 6.8 million times.

In the video, a fluffy ginger and white cat named Miso is perched atop his human dad's feet, which are playfully raised in the air, with the feline looking down at his owner adoringly.

But the tranquil moment takes a comedic turn when Kacie enters the frame, prompting an unimpressed stare from the cat. As she approaches, the cat begins swatting her away, evidently determined to enjoy playtime with his dad undisturbed.

The text overlay read: "POV: The spare human interrupts your quality time with dad."

When it comes to pet ownership, the concept of the "spare human" is well documented. Last year a Chihuahua gained viral attention for his reaction to the spare human, while golden retriever Gnocchi demanded a seat in the front with his favorite person, giving the spare human some withering glares for good measure.

Miso makes it quite clear that it isn't just dogs that have favorite people. Newsweek previously asked experts about the signs you are your cat's favorite person.

Is Your Cat a Member of the Family?

There is difference in how we treat our cats, too. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Groningen in The Netherlands shed light on the intricate relationship between cats and their owners, offering insights into how owners perceive and interact with their feline companions.

Published in 2022, the study categorized owners' perceptions of their relationship with their cats into four distinct categories: 'member of the family,' 'as a child,' 'best friend,' or 'a pet animal.' Remarkably, owners often describe their cats using human terms, underscoring the significant roles cats can play in their lives.

According to the study's findings, owners who perceive their cats as children or best friends tend to exhibit behavior akin to human parents, displaying traits such as over-protection and high-quality care. Cats perceived as children or best friends are less likely to be entrusted to the care of others, more frequently allowed in the bedroom, and less inclined to have unrestricted outdoor access.

The findings underscore the profound influence of the owner's perception of the relationship on their interactions with and care for their cats, as well as the environment provided for them.

Comments flooded in on the viral video as people shared their reactions to the cat's sassy response.

"I'm surprised you had the guts to get that close!" said one commenter, while another said: "I cackled so loud."

Others shared experiences with their own cats that echoed the viral moment. Carol wrote: "Our calico hates me. Loves my husband. He tortures me by sending me snuggling pics of them - daily."

While another commenter said: "It's always the orange cats that attack!! I'm low-key scared of mine."

In a later comment, Kacie confirmed that she and Miso do get on well, but when dad is around, there is no question who is his favorite.

Newsweek reached out to @kacierose4 via TikTok for comment.

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