When Benny’s owner decided he needed a haircut, they probably didn’t expect him to come home with a new look that would make people compare their cat to a pipe cleaner. But to be honest, it’s hard not to.
His owner shared the cat’s unique new look on TikTok with the caption, “Benny got a haircut…” And while they may have asked the groomer for a lion cut for their feline, what the cat looks like now is out of this world.
Benny got a haircut
Set to the iconic Titanic flute fail music, the video shows Benny confidently strutting around the house, seemingly embracing his one-of-a-kind haircut.
The clip has so far amassed well over 53 million views, more than 8 million likes and nearly 88,000 comments.
“Pet pipe cleaner”
Viewers couldn’t resist sharing their amusement, with one person posting, “I’m in genuine tears rn.” Meanwhile, other people came up with a host of amusing comparisons, with one commenter dubbing the cat a “pet pipe cleaner” and another suggesting a resemblance to a betta fish.
Some even remarked on the cat’s resemblance to children’s drawings of animals. The unexpected haircut has turned Benny into an internet sensation, spreading joy and laughter across platforms.
Here’s the hilarious video of Benny’s haircut:
What do you think of Benny’s new look?