A hilarious TikTok video has gone viral showing just how dramatic cats can be — especially when they’ve picked their favorite human.
In the clip, a man’s orange cat immediately turns on him the moment his girlfriend walks out the door. What makes it even funnier? The cat is technically his — not hers. Yet, it shows no hesitation in making its loyalty clear.
“Throwback to when my cat would immediately attack me when my girlfriend left,” the man captioned the video. “He’d choose her every time.”
As soon as the door clicks shut, the cat starts attacking the man’s legs — swatting, biting, and circling like it had been waiting for this moment. The video has since gained over 8.4 million views and 2.2 million likes, with viewers absolutely loving the chaotic energy.
“Your Cat Isn’t Your Cat” — Viewers Weigh In
The internet had plenty to say about the feline betrayal. Many were amused that the cat picked sides so quickly.
One user wrote, “The fact he’s YOUR cat is so funny. He worked way too hard as your wingman to watch her leave.”
Another imagined the situation in real life:
“Picture getting into an argument, your partner leaves — and then your cat starts attacking you. Brutal.”
Plenty of comments blamed the cat’s behavior on one thing: it being orange.
“This is just regular orange cat behavior,” one said, while another joked, “Usually I gaslight people when they say, ‘Your cat attacked me after you left.’ But this? This is undeniable.”
The Real Reason? Redirected Aggression
Amid all the laughter, some viewers pointed out there might be a scientific reason behind the outburst. The behavior shown in the video could be a classic case of redirected aggression — a common feline response to frustration or overstimulation.
According to VCA Animal Hospitals:
“Redirected aggression occurs when a cat is aroused by another animal, person, or event, but is unable to direct aggression toward the stimulus.”
In simple terms, when a cat gets worked up by something it can’t directly confront — like a noise, a rival cat outside, or in this case, someone leaving the house — it may lash out at whoever’s nearby.
In this video, the girlfriend’s exit might have triggered a strong emotional reaction in the cat, which then got taken out on the nearest available target: the boyfriend.
What to Do If Your Cat Acts Like This
If your cat suddenly becomes aggressive like this, the key is not to panic. Here’s what experts suggest:
- Give them space — Don’t try to pet or calm the cat right away.
- Let them cool off in a quiet, dark room for a few minutes or longer.
- Use safe handling methods — Like gently tossing a blanket over the cat if you need to move it.
- Avoid the trigger next time — Try to identify what caused the reaction and reduce the chances of it happening again.
Redirected aggression isn’t a sign your cat is mean — it’s usually fear or overstimulation that they can’t process any other way.
At the end of the day, the video resonated because — let’s face it — pets choosing favorites is all too real. And when it comes to cats, they don’t hide how they feel.
So while the boyfriend might still be wondering where things went wrong, the internet has fully sided with the cat (and his girlfriend).
One commenter summed it up perfectly:
“Now you know who really runs the house.”
