'Talking' Tuxedo Cat Sounds Like Human Teen in Hilarious Clip

Tuxedo cat named Bjørn has mastered using communication buttons to interact with his owner, sometimes sounding like he's arguing with her like a human teen.

Bjørn's favorite button says "drugs," which means he wants catnip, showcasing his intelligence and ability to communicate specific needs.

Some cats, like Bjørn, enjoy using buttons for play or to express needs, showing a potential for understanding human language beyond traditional feline communication methods.

There are thousands of funny videos showing all the smart dogs using those "talking" buttons to communicate their needs, but a cat using them seems a little rarer. Bjørn, the Tuxedo cat, has mastered the art of yap with his buttons and sometimes, it sounds like he's arguing with Mom like a human teen (or toddler):

Don't let Bjørn fool you. Even by Tuxedo cat standards, he's flying high for his overt use of "Mom." This extremely intelligent kitty is fully aware of what he's doing by pressing the button over and over to aggravate Mom.

It's giving sibling energy, like a little feline Disney villain looking to pick a fight just for fun. He gets away with it, though, because he's pretty adorable. Don't tell him I said that, or he'll probably press a button that might hurt my feelings.

This isn't a one-trick Tuxedo cat , either. Bjørn knows how to tell Mom all kinds of things with his buttons. His favorite one to press says "drugs," and it means he wants catnip, and he wants it now. I'm pretty sure he's going to become our next president.

Not all felines will enjoy buttons the way Bjørn does. For those who do, it might be due to the cause-and-effect treatment. If they know they'll get a treat for pressing a specific button, they'll keep pressing it. Of the chatty kitties, some, like Tuxedos , might learn to use buttons for play or to express needs, wants, or feelings.

We already know cats communicate with their people through body language and vocalizations, but researchers are still trying to understand just how much cats understand about the human language. It could be a genuine comprehension of what they're expressing, or it may just be a way to interact even if they don't know what they're saying.

Honestly, it doesn't matter whether Bjørn's using his buttons to irk Mom because it's fun, or maybe he's bored, but it's pretty hilarious either way!

This story was originally published by PawNation on Sep 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.