A Cat Is Completely Shocked the Moment a Crowd Starts Cheering for Him
An adorable cat gets the surprise of his life when he wakes up to a massive crowd cheering outside the car.
In a video posted to TikTok, a sweet Orange cat napped inside a car before the New York Knicks won the NBA championship, before he got the surprise of his life. In the video, the sweet cat napped while everyone watched the game's final moments together.
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The cat then woke up, completely startled, as everyone started cheering when the Knicks won the game. In the text overlay, the cat's parent wrote "cat was shook" and confirmed that despite his surprise, the "Cat is safe and sound ."
People in the comments joked that they thought "the crowd was there to watch the cat " instead of the game. One person in the comments agreed and added, "How dare they be around his bed?"
"He's like, why y'all wake me up from my nap?" another person wrote. They also joked that the cat also seemed to say, "Wait, the Knicks won ?!? I'm happy to be awakened now."
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How to keep your cat happy around large crowds
Cats don't typically like to be around large crowds or too much stimulation, since it can be an overwhelming experience,
Hills Pets explains that "The anxiety or fear that your kitty displays around large groups of people is natural. It is instinctual for your cat to be cautious around the unknown, be it people, inanimate objects, or unfamiliar locations, because, for all she knows, these unknowns may be dangerous."
Despite this, there are ways pet parents can keep their pets calm and happy. One way Hills recommends is providing ample space for them to be away from the crowds and noise.
"Cats use body language to communicate with their pet parents," Hills notes. "So do a wellness check during the party to see how your feline friend is doing."
There are also ways to help socialize cats at any age so they feel more comfortable with crowds and strangers. "Providing your cat with a good hiding spot will put you, her, and your guests in a more relaxed, happy mood," they said. "And if you can ease her into socializing slowly at her own pace, you may be surprised to see her visit with your guests at the next [event]."
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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 8:05 AM.