Cats seeing their humans use kitty face filters is our new favourite thing

Oonagh Keating. Updated November 20th, 2019

Quite a few platforms have introduced “cat face” filter options, to go with the panting dogs, rainbow vomit and highly seasonal reindeer antlers. But watch how these cats react to seeing their humans looking a little too feline.

These cats had the perfect reactions to the kitty face filter 😹 pic.twitter.com/tHN63AiLv7

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 18, 2019

There’s no better double take than a kitty double take. Here are a few of our favourite reactions to the cats’ reactions.

This is HILARIOUS … and I must say … I don't BLAME these kitties! https://t.co/9OXXmA4kR1

— Kym Clark (@Kymon5) 18 November 2019

Sometimes I wonder why I use social media at all, and then I see a post like this which serves as a fantastic reminder. https://t.co/qvtl7Z3qPy

— Mark Tenia (@markteniaRVa) 18 November 2019

Ight imma head out pic.twitter.com/w7viEzvEfX

— Prasta Lazuardie (@Prastalazuardie) 19 November 2019

One scientifically minded tweeter noticed something interesting.

Nice example of theory of mind? These cats seem to understand the image in phone is them, and also that the "cat" in the phone is beside them in real life https://t.co/fjwW7ylkIb

— Frank Swain (@SciencePunk) November 18, 2019

If they ever get opposable thumbs …

Source: USA Today, Twitter, Image: USA Today, Twitter