It is common to have a rebellious phase against one’s parents, and this cat is no different. A cat named Oliver has fully embraced his holiday rebel era, and he is doing so by playing with the Christmas tree despite his mom telling him not to do it in a hilarious video. His owner, who posts as @chloliver_twopurrfect on Instagram, shared the hilarious video. And he doesn’t just touch it — he goes for the shiny ornament like he means it.
Video shows Cat defying mom’s rule & touching the Christmas tree anyway
The video starts with the cat sitting right beside the Christmas tree, with decorations hanging from it. He looked suspiciously innocent while the video’s voiceover and on‑screen text say, “Mom tells me I’m not allowed to touch the tree.” And that’s it. Oliver raises his paw in the slowest, most deliberate way possible.
It’s like he is trying to decide whether or not he should break the rule, but by the time his paw reaches the ornament, Eminem’s “Not Afraid” chorus kicks in, making the tiny act of rebellion feel really dramatic.
Oliver taps the ornament and continues shaking it. However, the owner observed in the video’s caption that the cat technically was not breaking any rules, writing, “Definitely not touching the tree,” before adding, “Mom didn’t say anything about touching shiny baubles.” It’s cat logic, and honestly, he makes a point.
Viewers loved every second of it. One person commented, “I agree the ornament isn’t a tree,” while another said, “This gets me every time — the eyes the paw and everything!!!” Several people joked that they “didn’t see anything,” siding with Oliver as if he were on trial. Another viewer wrote, “You’re so gentle,” noticing how carefully he tapped the ornament.
Oliver’s holiday mischief turned into a video that cat lovers can’t stop replaying. The tree might be off limits, but the ornaments? Well, Oliver seems pretty sure those don’t count.
