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Black Cat Clapping , also known simply as the Clapping Cat Meme or Cat Clapping Meme , is an exploitable green-screen meme and trend based on an AI-generated video of a black cat with human hands slowly clapping and smiling.

The AI video clip originates from a video by Instagram user merkurianin, uploaded in late September 2026. It was popularized as a meme between late September and October 2026. As a meme, the cat is used to represent someone applauding bad behavior.

Origin

On September 25th, 2026, Instagram [1] user merkurianin posted a comedy video where he gives food to his cat, and the cat smiles and claps at him. The cat is AI-generated and has a human smile and hands.…