A realtor has left the internet in stitches after a clip of her reaction to seeing a pair of hairless cats for the first time received 2.1 million views in a few days.
The video was shared on TikTok on Sunday by the owner of the house the realtor was selling, under the username @browneyedscgirl. It shows the realtor running out of the house terrified after seeing the owner's two sphynx cats, locking the door behind her.
According to Hill's Pet Nutrition, sphynx cats are a friendly, loving and energetic breed that craves human attention. Even though they always look serious, they are very playful and love to entertain their owners and follow them around the house like puppies.
The realtor can be heard saying: "What's that? Oh s***, that cat's so funny-looking. Oh my God! Oh my God! Yeah, and I'm a cat person. It's hairless, oh my god! Oh my God! I just almost had a heart attack. Holy son of a gun! Oh my god. [Scared] me to death. Oh my god."
While still on the phone for her virtual viewing, the realtor adds: "And I'm sure it's a sweet cat, but it scared me to death. Oh my God! I've never seen one of those. I've never, ever seen one before in my life, poor little thing. Look! He's running to the window to say hi to me. He doesn't understand why I ran out. Oh my god!"
The post comes with a caption that reads: "Our house was for sale and our doorbell cam caught this gem of a realtor doing a virtual showing. We warned all realtors about our 2 sphynx cats. But her reaction was hilarious!"
The cats' owner, Shari, told Newsweek that Harriet and Harry are siblings from the same litter and they will be four years old in June.
They said: "My wife purchased them for me soon after my father died in December 2019. Sphynx are known to be therapeutic, especially during that time in my life when I was grieving so badly. They're siblings from the same litter.
"As for their temperament, they couldn't be more different from each other! Harriet (the pink one) does not like people. Or cats for that matter. She's a loner and would be ok to be the only child/cat in the family. That being said, when she WANTS to be loved on, and only when SHE wants it, she will jump on your lap and shove her face in your hand. It's hilarious. We have an old "treasure box" that we've filled with blankets and that's where she lives.
"Harry is the absolute sweetest thing you will ever meet. He always wants to be cuddled, which is perfectly ok with me! I literally walk around holding him like a baby and he looks up at me so sweetly. He's always purring - this cat is always happy. They both bring me so much joy. (Don't tell Harriet I said that though!)."
The video quickly gained popularity on social media, attracting animal lovers from across the platform. It has so far received over 350,000 likes on TikTok.
One user, Mrfloridabeast, commented: "If Jennifer Coolidge was a realtor." And Lovelyy Tiaa wrote: "HAIRLESS, OH MY GOD' Me after a wax." Rick Sanchez joked: "She's worried about the kitties' self-esteem." And linka added: "The fact that she feels bad she hurt their feelings, but can't go back in."
Elianna wrote: "Poor little thing it doesn't understand why I ran out' oh my." And Melvine Chandler posted: "When she peeked back in to get another look." Ziquail added: "Why is it inside out' -Ross [from Friends]."
Another user, ray, posted: "Lol she probably thought it was a huge rat." And Reymond Torres joked: "Cats like Excuse me I'm still here." Trish wrote: "This is so sweet. And you can tell she feels so bad for insulting the cat too." And niy added: "I've literally never seen a hairless cat in person just videos I feel like I would b a little surprised."
Jen Player wrote: "Omg!!! That's THE SWEETEST insult ever!" And _anniecakes_ added: "Omg I cannot stop laughing. I'm sure she saw it from the corner of her eye at first."
Newsweek reached out to Browneyedscgirl via TikTok for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Uncommon Knowledge
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
About the writer
Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Lifestyle Reporter based in London. Her focus is reporting on lifestyle and trends-related stories, ... Read more
