Every cat parent knows the reality of sharing their life with a feline — cats want affection on their own terms. This undeniable truth was humorously captured in a viral TikTok video where a sassy black cat made it abundantly clear she was not in the mood for cuddles.
Sassy cat swats away her human’s hand in hilarious video
TikTok user Aj, who goes by the handle @amackiexx, uploaded the video three days ago. In it, Aj attempts to stroke her cat, interrupting the feline’s self-grooming session. The cat, however, had other ideas. With a sassy flick, she used all four paws to firmly push Aj’s hand away, then shot her owner an unimpressed glare before resuming her preening. The timing of the moment couldn’t have been better, set to Nicki Minaj’s track “Did It On ‘Em,” with the song coinciding perfectly with the cat’s swift rebuff.
The short clip has taken the internet by storm and has gained an impressive 6.7 million likes and 14.4K comments within a span of three days. Viewers on TikTok were quick to share their amusement, with comments pouring in about the cat’s diva-like demeanor.
One user pointed out the “immediate cleaning of the paw” after the encounter, while another joked about the cat’s insistence on her personal space, stating, “This is REAL fur, honey. Look but don’t touch.” The video also sparked lighthearted debates on the platform about black cats often being the sassiest of their kind. “Why its always the black cat the sassiest,” wrote one user.
Although Aj’s sassy cat made her dislike for cuddling unmistakably clear, experts note that felines use a variety of signals to express their moods. According to pet care company Purina, a relaxed cat may rest with its paws tucked or legs stretched out, while an anxious one might display wide, unblinking eyes and dilated pupils.
