A cat named Hubert has left the internet in stitches with his remarkable dance performance, which his owner managed to capture in a viral video on social media.
In the amusing clip shared on TikTok under the username @mycatispeople, Hubert’s owner can be heard saying, “Baby, show us your dance moves,” prompting the cat to jump onto the table and perform. Believed by his owner to be a ragdoll mix, though some users speculate he might be a Himalayan, Hubert hilariously mimics Michael Jackson’s iconic “moonwalk” on the table while receiving praise from his owner.
Michael Jackson popularized the moonwalk in the 1990s, performing the smooth backward glide during famous songs like “Billie Jean.” The origins of the dance are debated, with some historians tracing it back to the vaudeville era of the early 20th century, notably performed by Bill Bailey in the 1950s. According to Jackson’s official website, he did not invent the moonwalk but enhanced a move developed by Black children in inner cities.
The video quickly went viral, garnering over 1.2 million views and 131,700 likes on TikTok.
One user, CherryPie, commented: “Please can you add the beginning of the Billie Jean soundtrack to this for me.”
Wickedwritingink added humorously, “IMMMA MEOWNIAC MEOWNIAAC FOR THEM TREATS AND ILL MAKE DANCING BISCUITS LIKE IVE NEVER DONE BEFOOOOOREEEEE.”
Emily wrote: “He IMMEDIATELY jumped into action lol! He knew the assignment alright!”
MayaKittyKat commented, “Billie Jean said I was the one, but the kitten‘s not my son!! King of PopCATS!”
Amelia added: “Love everything about this. The poofy, beautiful, funny kitty and that wallpaper!”
Hubert’s delightful dance has brought joy and laughter to viewers, making him an internet sensation.
