Social media users are baffled by a video of a cat with a 'British accent' – as one viewer claims it's 'definitely a Scouser'
Now, it seems even our pets aren't safe from picking up certain inflections.
A video, shared on TikTok, shows a black cat named Sir Arthur appearing to speak in a British accent.
Users can't contain their delight at the clip, with many proclaiming he sounds Scouse.
The video shows the vocal cat standing on a roof outside a window with his owner telling him to come inside.
He takes a few tentative steps forward while making loud meowing sounds.
Eventually he is picked up and moved inside, where he continues to make drawn–out noises that people described as 'NeOwwww'.
So, do you think he sounds British?
@sirarthurmeows
Arthur knows he isn't allowed on the roof as he gets stuck. Yet he still does it and then gets angry with me when I have to rescue him. The mouthful of abuse I receive at the end when he is safe on the bed is quite spectacular! 🤬🤣 #tuxedocat #cats #catsdaily #catsoftiktok #catsofttiktok #meowentertainment #catmom
♬ original sound - sirarthurmeows
The account, which has more than 40,000 followers, has a bio that reads: 'I'm the noisiest cat ever.'
Sir Arthur has become so popular that merchandise including coasters, vinyls and mugs are available to buy.
The clip, which was uploaded three days ago, has already racked up 1.5 million views.
'Never heard a cat with a Scouse accent until today', one person said.
Another commented: 'British accent is lovely. He is certainly vocal.'
In response to one person asking whether the cat is Scouse the account, called ' sirarthurmeows ', replied: 'He is Scouse! We live in Merseyside.'
Meanwhile, others took to the comments section to point out that their own tuxedo cats – who have a black and white bicolour pattern – are also very vocal.
Other funny clips shared by the same account show Sir Arthur 'yelling' for everyone to get up at 6am, and playing a very loud game of peek–a–boo.
Sir Arthur is not the first pet to pick up British mannerisms.
An African Grey parrot previously adopted the very British habit of saying 'right' before walking away.
Boston Dynamics' robot dog has even been programmed to speak in an English accent, with the help of ChatGPT.
Footage shows the $75,000 (£61,857) robot adopt the personality of a 'fancy butler.
When asked, it can respond in a posh British male voice, saying phrases such as: 'My employment as a tour guide provides great satisfaction.'
Cats are often branded aloof and solitary creatures who spend their days plotting their human owner's demise, but such characterisations could not be further from the truth.
In fact, our feline friends constantly communicate their feelings of affection to us, whether it be through their whiskers, tail, face or body language.
In her eye-opening new book Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat, author Lili Chin - with the help of animal behaviourists - explains how to interpret your pet's movements.
Below are some of the most common behaviours and what they could signal.
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