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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Social media users are baffled by a video of a cat with a 'British accent' – as one viewer claims it's 'definitely a Scouser'
From the approachable Geordie twang to the instantly recognisable Edinburgh lilt, the UK is home to some of the most distinctive accents in the world. 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.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Dog & Cat Are So in Sync They Might Trick You Into Thinking They're Twins
A heartwarming video of a dog and a cat sibling showed them so in sync that it may trick some people into thinking they are twins. Diesel, a Doberman, and his feline sibling, Wasabi, have been dubbed 'all-time iconic duo' because of their identical behaviour. The duo's latest video compilation put their sibling dynamics on display and detailed their similar reactions in different situations. Doberman and cat have the same poses in adorable Instagram video Diesel, a dashing dog, and his sweet cat sibling, Wasabi, showcased peak twin behavior in their recent video. The compilation gave a glimpse of the duo's precious bond, showing how in tune they are with each other. Diesel and Wasabi's owner wrote over the Instagram Reel, 'My dog and cat aren't twins,' and added, 'But they sure move like they are.' The video compilation began with a clip of Diesel and Wasabi sitting by the window. At one point, the siblings moved their heads in unison to watch something. While they looked in different directions, it was how they turned at the same time and in a similar manner. In fact, Diesel and Wasabi looked straight ahead in unison again. The owner, too, highlighted in the caption, 'It's the way they turn their heads for me.' The following clip, too, showed the furry siblings watching out the window on a sunny day. The highlight was that Diesel and Wasabi were standing by the sill in exactly the same way, watching in the same direction, and turning right at the same time. The clips continued to capture the dog and cat duo in similar moments. Whether it was Diesel and Wasabi standing around the house or taking a walk outside, they'd stand still and observe their surroundings in an identical manner. Meanwhile, netizens can't stop gushing over the siblings' twin behavior in the comments section. One wrote, 'These two are an all-time iconic duo.' Another sweetly added, 'Brother from another mother.' The post Video: Dog & Cat Are So in Sync They Might Trick You Into Thinking They're Twins appeared first on DogTime. Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Thieving cat gains notoriety for pilfering neighbours' underwear
A 15-month-old cat named Leo, known as 'Leonardo da Pinchy', has gained notoriety in New Zealand 's Mairangi Bay for his prolific thieving of neighbours' laundry. Leo's hauls include a variety of items such as silk boxer shorts, men's work socks, and a brand-new cashmere sweater. His owner, Helen North, regularly uses a neighbourhood WhatsApp group and Facebook to try and return the pilfered goods, often posting photos of the stolen items. Despite Ms North's attempts to curb his behaviour, including trying to keep him indoors, Leo continues his 'one-cat crimewave'. She says most neighbours are amused by Leo's antics, with some even expressing disappointment that he hasn't stolen from them.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
A cat named Leonardo da Pinchy doesn't want your affection. He wants to steal your underwear
Most cat owners dread their pets bringing home mice or birds. But for the owners of one felonious feline in Auckland, New Zealand, there's a worse shame — being the unwitting accomplice to an unstoppable one-cat crimewave. His prolific laundry-pinching from clotheslines and bedrooms in the placid beachside neighborhood of Mairangi Bay has turned 15-month-old Leo into a local celebrity and earned him a new moniker. He now goes by Leonardo da Pinchy. And he's got expensive taste. His frequent hauls include silk boxer shorts, thick men's work socks — preferably with clothespins still attached — and in one mortifying episode for his humans, a brand-new 300 New Zealand dollar ($181) cashmere sweater. 'My daughter was at home sick and she rang me at work saying, 'It's bad, it's bad, this is the worst thing he's brought in, it's really bad,' said Leo's owner, Helen North. 'Because it was beautiful. I was like, 'Ooh, can I keep that?' But I couldn't.' Instead, North turned to a neighborhood WhatsApp group to return Leo's stolen goods to their rightful owners. Her usual message: 'Are these your undies?' But the pilfered stash kept piling up: socks (piles), underwear (loads) and even a 5-foot-long stuffed snake (bizarre). On one record-setting day, Leo returned with nine items, enough for a full outfit if you didn't mind a mix of everything from baby clothes to menswear. 'He brought in a jersey this morning at 10 past 8,' North said. 'The shops hadn't even opened.' With dozens of items unclaimed, the embarrassed owner took her search for Leo's victims wider this month, posting photos of his hauls on a local Facebook page along with an apology and her address. Those who showed up to claim their belongings included a woman who recognized her pink and purple underpants and a boy whose beloved and missing sports jersey was helpfully identifiable by his name printed on the back. The ire North expected over Leo's cat burgling antics didn't eventuate — although one of his targets, who is allergic to cats, now dries her laundry indoors. 'All of our neighbors think he's amazing,' she said. 'Some of them are quite put out that he hasn't actually stolen anything of theirs.' Still, North has tried everything to curb her cat's laundry obsession, from attempting to keep him indoors to leaving out clothes at home for him to steal. No luck. 'He only wants stuff that he shouldn't have,' she said, adding that she was also unwilling to risk an online suggestion that Leo simply needed another playmate. 'He might teach another cat to do this,' North said. Leo's life of crime began when he was first allowed outdoors a year ago. But his family hopes it's just a juvenile phase. 'I hope he grows out of it because I don't want to do this for like, 15 years,' North said. 'This is a lot of admin.' For now, on the streets of Mairangi Bay, Leonardo da Pinchy remains at large.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Leonardo da Pinchy terrorises seaside town in ‘one-cat crimewave'
While most cat owners dread their pets bringing home mice, one New Zealand family faces a more unusual shame: their feline is a prolific thief. Fifteen-month-old Leo, now known as 'Leonardo da Pinchy', has become a local celebrity in Mairangi Bay for his unstoppable 'one-cat crimewave'. The feline's expensive taste has cemented his notoriety in the placid beachside neighbourhood. His frequent hauls from clotheslines and bedrooms include silk boxer shorts and thick men's work socks, often still with clothespins attached. In a particularly mortifying episode for his humans, Leo recently made off with a brand-new cashmere sweater, valued at NZ$300 New Zealand (about £145). 'My daughter was at home sick and she rang me at work saying, 'It's bad, it's bad, this is the worst thing he's brought in, it's really bad,' Leo's owner, Helen North, said. 'Because it was beautiful. I was like, 'Ooh, can I keep that?' But I couldn't.' Instead, Ms North turned to a neighborhood WhatsApp group to return Leo's stolen goods to their rightful owners. Her usual message: 'Are these your undies?' But the pilfered stash kept piling up: socks (piles), underwear (loads) and even a five-foot-long stuffed snake (bizarre). On one record-setting day, Leo returned with nine items, enough for a full outfit if you didn't mind a mix of everything from baby clothes to menswear. 'He brought in a jersey this morning at 8.10am,' Ms North said. 'The shops hadn't even opened.' With dozens of items unclaimed, the embarrassed owner took her search for Leo's victims wider this month, posting photos of his hauls on a local Facebook page along with an apology and her address. Those who showed up to claim their belongings included a woman who recognised her pink and purple underpants and a boy whose beloved and missing sports jersey was helpfully identifiable by his name printed on the back. The anger Ms North expected over Leo's cat burgling antics didn't eventuate – although one of his targets, who is allergic to cats, now dries her laundry indoors. 'All of our neighbours think he's amazing,' she said. 'Some of them are quite put out that he hasn't actually stolen anything of theirs.' Still, Ms North has tried everything to curb her cat's laundry obsession, from attempting to keep him indoors to leaving out clothes at home for him to steal. No luck. 'He only wants stuff that he shouldn't have,' she said, adding that she was also unwilling to risk an online suggestion that Leo simply needed another playmate. 'He might teach another cat to do this.' Leo's life of crime began when he was first allowed outdoors a year ago. But his family hopes it is just a juvenile phase. 'I hope he grows out of it because I don't want to do this for like, 15 years,' Ms North said. 'This is a lot of admin.' For now, on the streets of Mairangi Bay, Leonardo da Pinchy remains at large.
