This Grouchy Cat Wants to Be Near Her People but Won't Admit It, and We Totally Get It
If you've ever been in a bad mood but still wanted to be around your people, you'll relate to Deebo immediately. TikToker @zambrodo shared a video of her grouchy cat sitting right next to her dad while completely ignoring him, and the comments are proving that people get it on a deeply personal level.
Deebo may be grumpy and want nothing to do with anyone, but she still just wants to be in the room with her family. It's a mood we all know a little too well, and based on Dad's reaction, this is definitely not his first time dealing with Deebo's grouchy side.
@zambrodo Grumps #cats#funnycats#petsoftiktok
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As a mom of teenagers, Zambrodo's video hits close to home. When my teens are in a bad mood but still willing to sit and watch TV or have dinner with us, we just let them be. Nobody likes dealing with a grouchy teen or pet!
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The Comments Section Is Full of People Who Completely Understand Deebo
After reading through hundreds of comments people left about Deebo, it's clear that everyone can relate to her attitude. @CT asked, "Is your cat a Scorpio?? LOL!"
@Clapback Classics got more than 19,000 likes when they said what Deebo was probably thinking, "I can't even look at you right now." We laughed when @Freyja replied, "You missed your chance to say 'right meow' LOL!"
Commenter @Esmeray got 15,000 likes when she joked, "This decision of being around you WAS NOT made with love."
@Nuggetstreetcat had our favorite comment, "FOMO but with sass." Another commenter pointed out, "Not him facing the other way LOL!" @lonely wolf added, "The tail swish too!"
The Cat & Dog Clinic of Bellvue recommends giving a grouchy cat plenty of space and making sure they have toys available to help blow off some steam. They suggest reaching for toys that keep some distance between you and your cat, like a laser pointer or wand toys, so if your cat decides to swipe, you're lucky enough to be out of reach!
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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM.