'Hooman, plz give pats': Polite Kitty Kindly Demands Cuddles Using the Most Gentle Paw Boop Ever

Hey friends, get ready for a serious overload of feline sweetness. A now-viral video has captured the hearts of cat lovers everywhere by showing a cat doing something incredibly gentle and heart-melting. In the clip, the cat repeatedly and ever-so-softly places its paw on its human's arm, as if to say, "Excuse me, may I have your attention, please?"

It is a perfect example of just how silly and charming cats can be in their communication. While some cats shout for attention or launch surprise attacks at 3 a.m., others prefer a more refined approach. This polite little paw tap is subtle, soft, and somehow even more persuasive than meowing at full volume. Commenters were quick to suggest that the cat was asking for affection, cuddles, or even a treat. One person noted, "It's like she's raising her paw to ask for love." Others simply agreed it was one of the most polite things a cat could possibly do, and we concur. 

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