Cat reacts in highly unusual way every time his human sneezes

The internet’s love affair with quirky cats continues, as Snicker Doodle, an orange tabby, becomes the latest TikTok sensation. His hilariously exaggerated reaction to his human’s sneezes—complete with side-eye and an audible “yell”—has charmed millions on the platform. Uploaded by Pubity (@pubity), the 61-second video highlights Snicker Doodle’s dramatic and oddly relatable behavior, sparking a wave of amused and empathetic responses.

The TikTok video, captioned “Snicker Doodle’s side eye on the last video 🤣🤣,” has amassed around 3.9 million likes, proving that the internet never tires of cat antics. Snicker Doodle’s peculiar behavior has resonated with countless viewers who shared their own stories of sneeze-reactive pets.

Many cat owners noted their pets exhibit similar behaviors. One commenter shared, “Our little calico does this! We even fake sneeze to find her in the house.” Others suggested that their cats might be trying to comfort them, “My cat rubs my face if I talk loudly because she thinks I’m upset. So cute!” Meanwhile, some reactions leaned more chaotic, like the cat who sprinted into the room just to bite someone after a sneeze.

Speculation about the root of Snicker Doodle’s sneezing sass ranged from endearing to scientific:

• “Bless You” Theory: Many viewers playfully suggested that Snicker Doodle might be blessing his human in his own feline way.
• Communication Theory: Some believe the sneeze sounds like a hiss, triggering a calming or defensive reaction from the cat. One commenter advised pairing sneezes with pets and treats to reassure the cat.
• Flehmen Response: According to Catster.com, the “mouth wide open” moment may be part of a Flehmen Response—a behavior cats use to better detect scents. Snicker Doodle might just be checking for danger or illness out of concern for his human.

The internet’s consensus? Snicker Doodle’s side-eye and sassiness make him a true icon. Comments like “The sass is strong with this one” and “You shivered his timbers!” perfectly capture the playful spirit of the video.

While the precise reason for Snicker Doodle’s dramatic sneezing response remains a mystery, one thing is clear: this orange tabby has sneezed his way into the hearts of millions. Whether he’s blessing, scolding, or simply bewildered by his human’s loud outbursts, Snicker Doodle’s antics remind us why cats are the reigning kings of TikTok.