The adorable story of a man and a kitten he met outside his office has gone viral on X, garnering over 13 million views so far.
The endearing story, compiled in a thread by Matt Ramsey, has captured the hearts of viewers around the world, with many congratulating the man on being “chosen by the cat.”
His story begins with a 14-second video in which the kitten is seen playing around Ramsey’s feet, snuggling with him and making eye contact before attempting to climb up his legs.
“Um, so this just showed up outside of work, I have no idea what to do, and anyone I would call about this is asleep like a normal person,” the post’s caption reads.
Watch the video here:
In a follow-up post, Ramsey shared a “new development” – he had decided to pet the kitten. He shared more videos and pictures and sought advice from the online community, who eagerly offered support and shared his excitement.
Ramsey also built a bed for the kitten out of a cardboard box.
The kitten also seems to enjoy his meals at Ramsey.
The kitten’s unexpected appearance and his instant affection for the man prompted social media users to declare him a budding “cat dad.”
Here are some of the best comments:
“The cat distribution system is working as designed. What an honor to be chosen by an orange! Be prepared for all orange cats to share only one brain cell and never have their turn. Congratulations!”
“Now it’s yours. Everyone knows that you don’t choose a cat, they choose you.”
“Keep it simple. The cat has already imprinted on you and will not leave your side if it knows it is safe. You might as well give in – a cat gets what a cat wants.”
“Congratulations. You are now a cat dad. That’s what cat ownership is all about.”
“The theory of universal cat distribution strikes again. Congratulations, you are worth it.”
“You have been selected by the Cat Distribution System. Congratulations, you are now the owner of an orange ball of fur. Don’t resist, the ball of fur will win in the end.”
In the comments section, the term “Universal Cat Distribution System” was everywhere. For those unfamiliar, the concept is trending on social media platforms like TikTok, where it is believed that cats choose their owners based on some “inexplicable cat logic.”
As the internet collectively applauds this new camaraderie, the Universal Cat Distribution System seems to have worked its magic once again.
