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Viral Cat Video: Cheddar's Hilarious 'Evolution' Captivates 20M

2/26/2026

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Jess Single, a cat owner, posted a TikTok video of her cat Cheddar standing on his hind legs that went viral with over 20 million views.
The video shows Single and her husband laughing as Cheddar appears to be evolving.
Thomas says cats may stand to stretch, investigate, or seek attention.
The clip inspired viewers to make humorous edits, and Newsweek has reached out to Single for comments.

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Jess Single, a cat owner, posted a TikTok video of her cat Cheddar standing on his hind legs that went viral with over 20 million views.
The video shows Single and her husband laughing as Cheddar appears to be evolving.
Thomas says cats may stand to stretch, investigate, or seek attention.
The clip inspired viewers to make humorous edits, and Newsweek has reached out to Single for comments.