Gen Z is obsessed with a YouTuber speedrunning his cat off his gaming chair. For those who don’t know, “speedrunning” is finishing a game or task as fast as possible, and Gen Z watched it evolve from a niche hobby to mainstream entertainment. The YouTuber, who simply goes by “Gulliver’s owner,” is treating each attempt to get Gulliver the cat off his chair like a Smash Bros. boss battle. Most runs end with a victorious fist bump as Gulliver concedes the chair, but the failed attempts are even more entertaining as the cat stalls, blocks, or naps through the clock. The videos rarely last more than a minute, but they’re packed with deep-cut speedrunning references that only make sense if you know phrases like “parallel universes.” Wholesome pet content is always set for success, but make it competitive and deeply unserious too, and it’s got the markings of a true Gen Z meme. (Polygon)
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