A cat punching holes in a cardboard box has turned an ordinary moment into a viral Instagram reel. Shared by @gordygrayson, the account dedicated to cats Gordy and Grayson Wagoner from Astoria, New York, the hilarious clip shows Gordy, a rescued black cat, using his fangs like a tiny hole punch. The determined feline keeps chewing through the cardboard, perfectly matching the caption, “Can’t stop won’t stop.”
Cat’s unusual habit of punching holes in cardboard goes viral
The reel shows Gordy resting his chin on the edge of a cardboard box. Instead of walking away, the cat slowly presses his fangs into the cardboard. He leaves tiny bite marks across the edge while looking completely serious. The cat punching holes in cardboard seems calm, focused, and oddly proud of his strange little project.
The account bio says Gordy and Grayson are “the sweetest boys in Astoria, NY.” It also notes that the pair were rescued by @paulthecatguy in Queens, New York. In the background of the reel, Grayson briefly appears while Gordy continues his routine. The contrast makes the moment even funnier because Gordy looks like he has a full-time job.
For the unversed, cats often chew cardboard because it gives them texture, resistance, and stimulation. Some cats also enjoy scraping their teeth against soft surfaces. Black cats, like all cats, can be playful, curious, and deeply attached to their habits. Gordy’s cardboard habit fits that pattern, but his fang-first method makes it look like a tiny machine at work.
The video quickly became a viral hit, racking up more than 7.6 million likes as viewers jokingly crowned Gordy a professional cardboard craftsman.
One user wrote, “yes yes good.” Another added, “I bet that feels amazing.” A third joked, “If I had teeth like that, I’d do that too.” Another comment read, “I want to do this except I don’t have fangs, or cardboard and I am not a car.” Others called him a “Punching machine,” and “The reliable hole puncher.”
