Cat Videos Are Like Catnip To Humans

Chances are that you’ve wasted countless hours online watching videos of cats. And, you’re not alone. Those little critters have been seen by hundreds of millions of people. But have you ever wondered why we’re all so fascinated by these digital felines? Well, in anticipation of the forth coming Internet Cat Video Festival, Art&Seek decided look into the matter.

If you’ve ever seen the video of a cat playing the keyboard, then that means you’re one of the nearly forty-five million people who’ve watched Fatso the Cat on YouTube. Fatso was one of the first cats to go viral, way back in 2007. But, these days, cat videos go viral more often than Netflix puts out original content. So why are so many people captivated these lovable hairballs?

Jessica Gall Myrick, a media scholar at Indiana University, say it may have something to do with the affect it has on our behavior.

“What I found was that people reported feeling happier, even more hopeful and more energetic, after watching a cat video than before,” says Myrick.

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The Internet Cat Video Festival comes to the Texas Theatre on Aug. 24.
231 W. Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
214-948-1546 phone