Cat Enjoying Christmas Light Display Warms Hearts: 'This Is Your Sign'

A video of a cat enjoying the Christmas lights has garnered more than 1 million views on TikTok.

The footage shared by @lvrnd_bailey1111111111 shows Milo, an orange cat, sitting in the front seat of a car while driving past a road lit up with festive colors.

The clip, captioned "This is your sign to take your baby to see Christmas lights this year," has gathered over 429,000 likes in two days (November 11). The adorable video has not only melted many hearts but also shocked cat owners, as many are unable to share the same experience with their furry friends.

Unlike dogs, cats aren't accustomed to car rides, so getting them into a vehicle can be challenging, as they often associate it with negative experiences like trips to the vet.

So far, the video has received many comments from owners who would love to create this memory with their cat, but their previous car journeys suggest it may be difficult.

"My cat would be meowing and crying the whole time; he hates car rides," said one user, while another wrote, "My cats would literally fight me to the death, scratch up my car interior, and throw up. How is this possible? He's so cute."

Other users are amazed by Milo's behavior and can't believe how relaxed he is. One comment, with over 24,000 likes, said, "This is the calmest cat I've ever seen inside a car." Another commented, "You and I have very different oranges," and a third wrote, "My orange boy would try to get out of the car to eat the lights."

An orange cat looking at fairy lights. Milo, the cat, appears to be mesmerized by Christmas lights but many owners have said their cat wouldn't act the same. Alena Skrebets/iStock / Getty Images Plus

Ginger cats are known for their unique personalities, and studies show that orange males are more extroverted than tricolor females. While the link between coat color and a cat's personality is still unclear, many people believe that differently colored cats have distinct traits.

A survey titled "Human Perceptions of Coat Color as an Indicator of Domestic Cat Personality" explored how traits like friendliness, aloofness, and calmness were associated with five cat colors: orange, tricolor, white, black, and bicolored. The results revealed that people linked "friendliness" with orange cats, "intolerance" with tricolor cats, and "aloofness" with white and tricolor cats. White cats were also seen as shyer and calmer compared to others.

While Milo's calm demeanor has become a talking point, it isn't the only thing on TikTok viewers' minds. One user asked, "Quick question: are cats semi-colorblind like dogs?"

According to Purina, cats' vision is similar to that of someone who is colorblind. They struggle to distinguish shades of pinks and reds but can perceive greens and blues more clearly. For example, purple may appear as a different shade of blue to cats. Additionally, cats do not see colors with the same intensity and richness as humans, so many hues may appear dull or less vivid to them.

Newsweek reached out to @lvrnd_bailey1111111111 for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.

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