The Controversial Video of a Backstroke Doggy: Adorable or Disturbing?

Riley Sundew

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

A recent video titled "Backstroke doggy" has taken the internet by storm, leaving viewers divided over its content. In the clip, a dog appears to be back paddling in water, a sight that has sparked a flurry of reactions and concerns.

One user exclaimed, "I have NEVER seen a doggy back paddle," capturing the curiosity and amusement many viewers felt. However, the video has also raised serious concerns. "Is he doing that on purpose?" questioned one user, suggesting that the dog's movements might not be intentional.

The video has drawn significant attention to the dog's well-being. Comments like, "I'm concerned how many people don't recognize that dog is struggling and failing to flip over. It's not swimming, it's in trouble," highlight the distress some viewers feel. Another user urgently stated, "HELP THAT POOR DOG YOU MONSTER!"

Speculation about the dog's breed surfaced, with one viewer asking, "Corgi?" while another identified it as an "Australian dog." Despite the light-hearted nature of some remarks, such as "Cute pup. What's his name?" followed by "Bob," the majority of comments reflected worry over the dog's safety. "That's called drowning. Just slowly. Please rescue," implored another concerned viewer.

The video's content has been labeled as "pretty disturbing" by some, who argue that it is "borderline evil to try to brand it as a cute moment." The urgency for action was echoed by another user: "For goodness sake, help that pup!" This sentiment was reinforced by comments like "Poor girl looks stuck upside down" and "This is not cute or funny that dog is in trouble."

Interestingly, one user speculated that the dog's condition might be due to "gas trapped in its belly," likening it to "a fish having air in its bladder that it can't eject." This theory, while unique, adds another layer to the discussion about the dog's predicament.

Humorous comments also made their way into the conversation. "Dog.exe has stopped working. ABORT, RETRY, FAIL?" joked one viewer, while another commented, "They are all good buoys, Brent," adding a touch of levity to the otherwise serious tone.

Finally, some viewers found joy in the dog's unusual behavior. "I have no idea what possesses that dog to lay on their back and swim but the joy is giving me is unfathomable," shared one user, while another simply stated, "That's a cute flounder."

As the debate continues, the video of the "Backstroke doggy" remains a fascinating yet controversial piece of content, prompting viewers to question the fine line between entertainment and animal welfare.

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Top Comments from Imgur

isthisjunkmail

I have NEVER seen a doggy back paddle.

duktayp

Is he doing that on purpose?

M***inburgler

I'm concerned how many people don't recognize that dog is struggling and failing to flip over. It's not swimming, it's in trouble.

thesameasyours

Its an australian dog

249bE35thSt

HELP THAT POOR DOG YOU MONSTER!

Notthewatdabney

Corgi?

lurkertron5000

I don't think he means to be doing that. I think he wants help. Put down the phone and help

toomanymemesandnotenoughmemeory

Freestyle

tombeithemist

"Cute pup. What's his name?" "Bob."

TrueNorthernLights

That's called drowning. Just slowly. Please rescue.

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