In the age of viral antics and lovable pets, one man known on social media as “CatDad” has taken internet humor to a new, feline-inspired level.

His latest stunt? Feeding his cats while wearing an enormous, hyper-realistic cat mask—and the results are both hilarious and unexpectedly terrifying for his poor kitties.

The video begins innocently enough: a calm domestic setting, the rustle of dry food, and a few curious cats gathering around for mealtime.

But things take a surreal turn when CatDad enters the room donning a gigantic, eerie cat head.

What was meant to be a playful joke quickly turned into a scene worthy of a horror film… at least from the cats’ perspective.

The moment the cats lay eyes on their human-turned-feline hybrid, chaos erupts.

Some freeze in wide-eyed disbelief, tails puffed and alert, while others dart under furniture in full-on panic mode.

One even skids dramatically across the floor in an effort to flee the furry imposter.

The contrast between CatDad’s calm demeanor and his cats’ instant fear makes for comedy gold.

Social media users were quick to jump into the comments section, turning the bizarre moment into a laugh-filled online party.

One user perfectly captured the vibe:

“Lol them cats was like ‘This shit ain’t right’ lol. If a big cat came walking in to my room with a human mask on I’d run too!”

The blend of humor and empathy struck a chord, especially among fellow cat lovers.

Another commenter pointed out the unexpected brilliance of CatDad’s own response to the chaos:

“His reaction is my favorite part of this. Like… he was obviously expecting them to get scared… but he had no idea of the immense terror he’d inflict on them that day.”

It’s true—the look of guilty amusement on his face after witnessing the feline mayhem was almost as funny as the cats’ reactions themselves.

Perhaps the most fitting comment, however, came from a user who unintentionally created a perfect movie tagline:

“Dude to be honest, all you need is to wear that thing in dim lit areas and you can easily be identified as a horror game mascot I sympathize with the kitties, they’re so beautiful btw ❤ ‍⬛❤ ❤”

The comment not only called out the mask’s creepy realism but also showed love for the gorgeous, albeit traumatized, cats.

As the video continues to gain traction, CatDad’s antics have sparked conversation about how cats view the world—clearly, even the most devoted pets can be spooked when their trusted human suddenly turns into a feline Frankenstein.

While we can all have a good laugh, it’s safe to say the cats may need a few extra treats (and a long nap) to recover from this wild mealtime.

Whether you see it as an innocent prank or a low-budget horror short, one thing’s for sure: the internet can’t get enough of CatDad’s masked mayhem.

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