A recent video circulating on social media platforms in mainland China shows a hilarious yet unexpected scene: a cat mistaking an incense burner at a temple for a giant litter box. The temple staff seem unfazed by this unusual behavior, which has sparked both amusement and curiosity among netizens.
The Litter Box Habit
Cats are known to cover their waste with sand or soil in the wild, which is why most cat owners find it easy to train their pets to use litter boxes at home. However, in this peculiar incident, a cat took the concept a bit too literally by treating the incense burner as a massive litter box.
The Video
The video begins with a large shovel placed beside the incense burner, leaving viewers wondering about its purpose. Moments later, a tabby cat appears and starts digging into the incense ash as if it were sand. It becomes clear that the cat intends to use the incense burner as a toilet. After the cat finishes its business and buries its waste, the temple staff use the shovel to clean up the area. The presence of the shovel is no longer a mystery.
Reactions
The video has left many netizens in stitches, with comments like "This litter box seems to have deodorizing properties," "Doesn't the poop get burned?" "Blessing all living beings," and "Auntie Buddha." People admire the cat's audacity and the temple staff's calm reaction. Interestingly, the tabby cat is a temple resident, and subsequent videos show it learning to use appropriate places for its business.
