A sassy tabby cat named Attica is going viral for sending her uncle some seriously mixed signals.
Attica’s dad describes her as “fat and sassy,” and apparently she has a long-running grudge against her Uncle Andrew. Even though the two had not seen each other in a while, time apart clearly did not soften her feelings.
In the video, Uncle Andrew tries to make peace with the grouchy feline.
At first, Attica walks right up to him and appears to be asking for attention. But the second Andrew reaches out to pet her, she hisses.
Things only get more dramatic from there.
As Andrew keeps trying to figure out whether she wants affection or wants him to stay away, Attica responds with more angry hisses, making the interaction even funnier.
Her dad summed up the situation perfectly with the update, “Still not a fan!”
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Viewers were quick to weigh in on Attica’s confusing behavior.
“Can touch you, but you NO TOUCH me,” one commenter joked.
Another wrote, “It’s giving ‘You can pet me… with your eyes, freak.’”
Others wondered whether Attica’s reaction could be related to discomfort rather than attitude.
One commenter who said they work as a trainer with cats suggested having her spine checked by a veterinarian, noting that Attica appears to enjoy being touched around her face and chin but reacts differently when touched farther down her body.
The commenter also suggested discussing her weight with a vet in case extra pounds are contributing to pain.
A self-described veterinary technician agreed, saying excess weight can sometimes put additional strain on a cat’s back.
Of course, plenty of viewers were just having fun with Attica’s dramatic personality.
“It’s a love-to-hate-you relationship lol!” one person joked.
Another viewer suggested the behavior might simply mean Attica wants affection while still feeling a little nervous.
Whatever the explanation, one thing seems clear: Attica wants attention strictly on her own terms.
And poor Uncle Andrew may never figure out exactly what those terms are.