Comical Cat Video: Watch This Kitty Monch on Watermelon!

Skylar Hawthorne

Updated Friday, September 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A delightful video has taken the internet by storm, showcasing an adorable cat munching on a slice of watermelon. The reactions to this video have been overwhelmingly positive, with users sharing their surprise and amusement at the kitty's unexpected snack choice.

In the video, the cat's ears are forward, and its eyes are wide, clearly intrigued by the watermelon. Despite the common knowledge that cats can't taste sweetness, many viewers noted that the feline seemed to enjoy the texture and water content of the fruit. One user commented, "Cats are unlikely to taste sweetness, so it's interesting that they'd eat watermelon for anything but the texture and water content."

Another user added, "Cats have super complex salt receptors, but do not have sugar receptors on their tongues," shedding light on why the cat might find watermelon appealing despite its sweetness.

The video has sparked a flurry of humorous comments, with many users mimicking the cat's eating sounds. "Num num num num num num MONCH MONCH," one user humorously remarked. Another simply stated, "He monche."

One insightful comment compared the taste of watermelon to that of a cucumber, "The worst part of a watermelon tastes like the best part of a cucumber." This makes sense, as many cats enjoy the crunchy water texture of cucumbers as well.

The cat's intense focus and enjoyment of the watermelon were perfectly captured in another comment, "Ears: forward. Eyes: biiig. Monch? Extreme!" This sentiment was echoed by another user who stated, "I too, make that exact same face when eating a good slice of watermelon. Watermelon rocks."

Interestingly, some users speculated about the possibility of a filter being used in the video, noting that "the guy's mouth kinda flickers a bit when the cat's eyes go back to normal." Whether or not a filter was used, the cat's enjoyment of the watermelon is undeniable.

One user shared a culinary tip related to the video, "Actually, the rind is full of fiber and softens just right when marinaded, similar to cucumber. I do mine with a Japanese style marinade and put it on sushi rice."

The video also sparked a discussion about other melons, with one user noting, "Watermelon is not so usual, but honeydew melon has been almost catnip level thing to many cats."

In summary, this charming video of a cat enjoying watermelon has captivated viewers and sparked a lively discussion about feline taste preferences and the joy of simple pleasures. Whether it's the texture, the water content, or just the novelty of the experience, this kitty's watermelon monch has brought smiles to many faces.

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Top Comments from Imgur

quietwalker

Cats are unlikely to taste sweetness, so it's interesting that they'd eat watermelon for anything but the texture and water content.

thefreshjedi

Cats have super complex salt receptors, but do not have sugar receptors on their tongues.

CaliforniaCornucopiaVegetableJubilee

num num num num num num MONCH MONCH

BlazingHamSword

he monche

KaJuN

The worst part of a watermelon tastes like the best part of a cucumber.

LeMegachonk

Almost all cats can't taste sweet, and watermelon is just really pulpy water to them.

h****t2k5

Ears: forward. Eyes: biiig. Monch? Extreme!

DiabloGrandeArts

I think that's a filter. The guy's mouth kinda flickers a bit when the cat's eyes go back to normal

CyborgScribe

He realized the red bit has the satisfying crunchy water texture

AimingForAdorkable

I too, make that exact same face when eating a good slice of watermelon. Watermelon rocks.

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