''Rocco, put your tail down": Cat interrupts virtual UK parliamentary meeting

A member of the UK parliament’s cat interrupted a live virtual committee meeting on Tuesday, prompting laughter from others on the call.
John Nicolson was speaking during a meeting of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, asking about the use of subtitles on children’s TV, when his contribution became itself worthy of children’s TV as a fluffy ginger tail popped up before him.
“I apologize for my cat’s tail,” Nicolson says in the video, before making a memorable appeal to the cat: “Rocco, put your tail down.”
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[@Djeispark]

*No one's talking about the FACT that Rocco is an awesome name for a cat.*

[@JustPlainDontAsk]

Actually, according to his twitter, the cat’s name is Rojo

@@JustPlainDontAsk well, it's still a good name 😅

[@valinorean4816]

...and then if he pees or worse in a wrong place, well, it's only smellz! (upvote if you got the reference lol)

[@afox1689]

in my opinion a name is only good if it has a good meaning. I named my cat Georgie because georgium was the original name of my favorite planet (uranus, it's an interesting story lol)

[@watermelondreasymone7144]

No, cats respond better to names ending in eee

[@ebonyloveivory]

Rocco: *If you're not gonna introduce me, I will.*

[@mario12359]

Cats like i'm the UK LEADER OF ROYALTY now you serve me.

[@brilliance381]

Why do you have so many likes but just one reply?

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@brilliance381 rocco be like um hello ppl😂😂😂😂

[@streammytreasure]

Rocco be like : *Let me introduce myself.*

[@Heehoo1114]

I read his name as Racoon

[@muffininorbit]

Came here for cat tail, ended up being schooled on child-literacy

[@Lavender_Louis]

That's how they get us

[@Donnah1979]

I honestly didn't pay attention to what he said ...

[@angelicaterry3367]

It isn't just good for child literacy, it improves literacy in all ages that needs improvement and any language. So long as the language is being studied

This comment 😭😭😭

[@SpaceMissile]

that was a really really good point he was making. i've never thought about that, but I will definitely have CC on when i have kids (and let them watch tv)

[@anonymoususer602]

Rocco’s contribution to the children’s education could not be understated

[@Logitah]

Good li'l Rocco! ❤

[@Geenie1217]

Of course it can. “Kiss 😘 his tail.” Lol 😂 😅

[@jeffrey3334]

Rocco: I've just groomed my tail wanna see? The people: YES

[@RobBob555]

It doesn't matter what you wear just as long as you are there.

[@rebeccalopez5094]

This is my favorite comment, I wish I could like it more than once

[@sharonsolana]

Best comment!

[@Iris-ki7mz]

lol! 🤣

[@heylinyn]

*YES*

[@dmhogan4239]

A cat whose tail is straight up in the air is a confident, happy cat. This particular politician treats his cat well.

[@andrelli82]

Yes! I was so charmed to see Rocco give such a big, lovely hello to the gentleman speaking. Very heart-warming

[@ellamone9998]

@@andrelli82 Rocco is a natural, the rest of the humans were fluttering and looked flustered thrown off their scripts. Makes me wonder how robotic they really are 🙄

[@chaosXP3RT]

It's just a theory, but...hear me out. From evidence I've gathered so far, possibly, maybe...this may seem a bit absurd, but I believe some politicians may be human. Again, just a theory.

[@user-yg4en5mv2j]

@@chaosXP3RT no way

[@krishnaj2618]

@@chaosXP3RT nope. All lizards

[@TBONESIDEOFLIFE]

Rocco lives, and he has a story to tail.

[@yippingg]

🦧🐖🌹😷

[@snoopy5340]

xD

[@flippingcheeseburger]

you should have said he has a tail to tell

[@crashpal]

Bdmtss 🥁 Now get out!

[@hunterpaulson8225]

Cringe

[@josieldeassis]

It's just incredible how a cat, showing just a litte bit of his tail, can enlive our day.

[@lazypops3117]

truly incredibubble

[@keepdancingmaria]

Enlighten? No. Enliven? Yes. Lighten? Yes. I don't know what to make of incrediabel. So I'll just assume it is incredible.

[@josieldeassis]

@@keepdancingmaria Many thanks! You helped me to improve my English.

[@keepdancingmaria]

@@josieldeassis You are welcome. You would think that lighten and enlighten would mean similar things, but they don't.

[@jonathanVN1864]

Almost the whole tail!

[@maximilianmander2471]

The truth is: No one of us would be here without that cat.

[@fetendo8291]

True

[@kimseokjin1675]

_yes_

[@anisoph2178]

Soo true

[@Z001-i4q]

Smart idea

[@zeuxlaught2797]

cat rules the KZbin

[@erikrungemadsen2081]

Our company CEO instituted a pet tax durring online meetings. If your pet interupted a meeting, you had to show them of and introduce them to the rest of the conference call.

[@mohamedbenelkhouja1821]

That's how it should be 🤣 I love that

[@river7874]

That is awesome. I'm going to have to use that one from now on. Thank you.

[@philiphudgens4726]

Thumbnail: Is that a cat's tail...or are you just pleased to see me?

[@ruturajshiralkar5566]

Where's the Tax here??

[@erikrungemadsen2081]

@@ruturajshiralkar5566 That is what he decided to call it.

[@dianaandreagarzar312]

Humans: *being serious* Pet: *appears or makes their presence known* Humans: *Error 404*

[@jexusjudedillera3164]

Lol

[@edim108]

Error 404: Serious not found 😂

[@715michala]

Rocco gives em all the middle finger .Cats have their ways n uses!!.

[@dannelleabajar4703]

🤣🤣🤣

[@squirm8272]

Lmao 😂

[@laksm1803]

He is truly a kind man. The way he treats Rocco says it all.

[@buttercakeluv]

fr

[@belarte7063]

Totally…politely asking Rocco to move …😅😅😅

[@upturnedblousecollar5811]

I love how he talks to Rocco as if the cat is a Member of Parliament. 🤣

[@AegisAuras]

Roco: “Yeah parliament is cool and all, but have you guys seen this?”

[@ekosoelistiyo4532]

@Aegis, and it was worth to see 😸 Rocco's tail is so thick & fluffy, it gets me imagining his whole body. Rocco must be one thicc boi

[@ekosoelistiyo4532]

@Matthew Donnelly The gentle sway at 0.42 completely incapacitated my capacity to be nonchalant

[@colalover1907]

How r u even getting 1.0K likes about 10 hours?

[@zachblakemore3567]

Itz Marylynn Gachalife :3 because it was funny

[@colalover1907]

@@zachblakemore3567 Ok

[@racheltan2555]

Rocco really breaks the tension, and his tail brings laughter to the people watching

[@dity9442]

This was too funny! We all needed a good laugh!

[@dedpxl]

I'm not laughing

[@supremezx8466]

dedpxl bro you sound like your super fun at parties

[@poet279]

@@dedpxl Nobody cares!

[@ShadowQuik]

Everybody needs a Rocco in their life

[@billyburr1982]

Its the cat's house, the human just lives in it.

[@amazinhaydz2032]

Lel

[@KTo288]

No, its the cat's house, we human's are just the live in servants.

[@himinah]

And pays for the cat food, and all the bills 😹

[@MetalRampage23]

Cringe

[@LivNLuv33]

We the butlers and the maids, lol 😆

[@elrisitas1927]

Cat : " my human deserves recognition, let me help him go viral "

[@sambado]

Rocco says no with his tail. We should trust him.

[@sergeykonaev2062]

her

[@AFFI909]

Anyday over any politician puppets

[@priestessidentityv]

VSCO MODE ON SKKSSKSKS

[@echase416]

No he’s giving a ‘thumbs up’, I mean a ‘tails up’. [What an important piece of information to know about children’s reading and screen subtitles. I’ve always wondered about that question myself.]

[@yasmined16]

🤣🤣🤣

[@phoebusapollo8365]

Very Important British Man: “Rocco put your tail down!” Rocco: *”NEVA”* ( ꒪Д꒪)ノ

[@-TMHNSN-]

Surprised there's no replies here

[@stanfatou2002]

@@-TMHNSN- ikr i loved this comment lol

[@doggie6674]

I'm happy to see Russian "Д" :D

[@soundbreaker8174]

i’m back in 2011

[@davidpollard3522]

🤣🤣🤣

[@itmeagainlol4434]

Him: Rocco put your tail down Subtitle: Rocco could you kill them

[@Crilic3]

HOW does this not have more likes! xD

[@severussnapeytp715]

@@Crilic3 Ikr!

[@trevormoses5061]

Other subtitles are "I apologize for my tax tale" instead of cat's tail.

[@itmeagainlol4434]

@@trevormoses5061 lol

[@carriecronin5485]

LOL I ALMOST CHOKED ON AIR WHEN I SAW THAT XD

[@nv5193]

As a dyslexic person I agree with what he is saying it does help with literacy and speech but Roco adds a touch of speciality to this! Thank you Rocco! ❣️❣️

[@TheWorkersNewspaper1994]

You're such a chalk that my wonderful chashu ramen just turned into the blandest avocado sandwich.

[@icarusbinns3156]

@@TheWorkersNewspaper1994 I am struggling to understand what you mean, dear person.

[@BigBossPW1974]

​@@icarusbinns3156Probably an insult

[@icarusbinns3156]

@@BigBossPW1974 pretty garbage insult when it’s unintelligible

[@toka2664]

i have a dig bick

[@serendipity2273]

Mr.Nicolson: *talking about the important topics* Rocco: "Let me introduce myself..."

[@ZanhIsMe]

Lạc trôi đi đâu đây =))

[@sargeantfoley4403]

Lmao! 😂🤣

[@jacobflame3330]

2.8k likes but only 3 replies??

[@serendipity2273]

@@ZanhIsMe tui cx chịu, tự dưng hiện trên phần recommendation của youtube đấy

[@thanhvinhnguyento7069]

@@ZanhIsMe youtube recommendation :))

[@zahwa242]

Owner : *talks about important topic Rocco : *exist Everyone on the meeting : "aight lets talk about the cat"

[@chesscomsupport8689]

Ehh... the topic wasn't that important.

[@aje8790]

It wasn’t important

[@hzzx0739]

It wasn't important

[@vodkawhisperer3923]

@@aje8790 it was actually a good idea tho

[@JinsKookieJams]

@@aje8790 *r/woooooooosh!!*

[@rjvb0922]

this is not: "Cat interrupts virtual UK parliamentary meeting" it's: "step 1 - world domination"

[@sufiahyahya7441]

step 1 - assert dominance with body language to the cats watching the tv

[@MichelleOfDarkness]

He's doing what Mr. Tinkles couldn't accomplish. Mr. Tinkles: "Catz rule!" 🤚🏽🐱😈

[@TukikoTroy]

You see, we all know it... But we just laugh. One day, one damn day we'll all wake up with collars round our necks..... shhhhh, mine has just come in.

[@rainysunday9664]

Step 2: *ACCEND FROM DARKNESS* Step 3: *RAIN THE CATNIP*

[@SlimHandle]

He's getting an unelected democratic advantage over his fellow felines. This could be the sign of the start of a coup.

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

I must ask the honourable gentlecat to lower his tail immediately

[@regal_7877]

Funny how children and animals can just completely suck out the seriousness out of a situation.

[@retardman5193]

I like how you say suck when children are involved

[@DX-d]

Because they’re real and honest.

[@userm180]

for GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON that whoever believeth in HIM should not perish but have eternal life"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 3:16."But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 1:12. hi! JESUS loves you and died for you if you accept HIM! HE rose from the dead to show us that death cant hold HIM! repent and start living your life for HIM and when the time is right HE will get you to Heaven🧡

[@alaynaallen3044]

@@userm180 god is a woman👑🍟

[@alaynaallen3044]

@Death damn...got me on that one 🥸 but yanno- we all have our opinions on the matter

[@BlaxeFrost-X]

**Cat shows up** **He treats the cat politely without getting angry** **Charisma +100**

[@guillermobarroso2990]

**Respect + 200**

[@justarandomhumann]

Well, he's a Brit. I'm suprised he didn't end the sentance with "please".

[@jos-josradvanji6203]

@@justarandomhumann thankfully he didn't end it with "sorry" otherwise he would've turned Canadian.

[@cosmiicconcepts]

@CreepCalamity I say both sorry and dude..

[@anacarolinamenezes8912]

@@justarandomhumann he did, but it was very suble lol

[@dougz6295]

"Rocco, put your tail down" KZbin auto-generated subtitles: "rocco could you kill them" ◑.◑

[@alexikoe4988]

Just turned the subtitles on to check. LOL Rocco could you kill them!

[@eIucidate]

The subject matter makes it even more ironic!

[@Janexcalibur]

Yeah, KZbin CC needs work if they want to turn it on by default!

[@DaDude2011]

Wow and perfectly detrimental to his point no less

[@brvideo32298]

Who didn't turn on captions and read, "Rocco could you kill them."?

[@what2watchmedia932]

Rocco was just casting his vote for the tv captions. I second him.

[@nicolle2126]

The fact that rocco's tail is up tho means he's super comfortable in that space and wants to interact with his human. And the guy's reaction seems like he's also just pretty used to his cat on the table lmao

[@lmao9526]

fr lmao

[@ohheyitscyber2848]

Detective Nicolle out here exposing this mans home environment

[@camilagrijalva4109]

HE Seems like the type to destress with his CAT after work lol

[@userm180]

for GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON that whoever believeth in HIM should not perish but have eternal life"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 3:16."But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 1:12. hi! JESUS loves you and died for you if you accept HIM! HE rose from the dead to show us that death cant hold HIM! repent and start living your life for HIM and when the time is right HE will get you to Heaven🧡

[@emperoriithepenguin8608]

@@userm180 Ight, I'll perish cause I don't believe in him. Perished from what btw ?

[@bunkbeds3001]

Honestly let's not overlook his point about child literacy, that's a really smart idea.

[@justsaying-33]

I do closed captioning/subtitles with my dyslexic child. He hates it, but admits it helps him.

[@aiiiia9971]

@Post Mloney When I was little and watched movies with my parents, the subtitles were almost always on, and at first it was challenging to keep up with the reading, but eventually I caught on. I definitely think this sort of thing helps bridge the gap between spoken and written language in a way all kids can benefit from.

[@marialindell9874]

That moment when subtitles are sometging every person in my country has or has used. Also my family benefitts them because my mom is going deaf (also blind so nit that usefull). Only minus of having subtitles on everything and having a HoH/deaf parent is that you are not allowed to watch TV with sounds on. I am perfectly hearing and I want to hear something.

[@justsomeponywithamustache8731]

insaaanestuff Would you rather take your chances with human stupidity in the future?

[@dodopson3211]

Yes, as a dutch person i 100% agree. We have most of our movies in English with dutch subtitles. You learn both languages, as such it doesn't surprise me that (same as audio language) subtitles do improve literacy.

[@fraidybat123]

My dude Rocco literally only showed his tail, not even his face, and he’s already captured the hearts of hundreds. What a lad!

[@angeleyeszarai]

Millions. I rewatched it 😆💕💕

[@jevils_]

As a person named Rocco, I am very happy

[@Zyo117]

Current count at 17 million people, so Rocco definitely got his attention over this!

[@Mansory811]

@@jevils_ Well , if you show your "tail" in the public , i dont think people would react so positive like in this Video lol

[@A-Grammie-On-the-ROCK]

Tails tend to capture a lot of hearts including my cat Zorro's tail which got stepped on and the tip came off and I put it on top of my Christmas tree because I didn't have an angel for the top. I added some sparkles .

[@joepho5148]

The fact that everybody rolled with it is one of the few heart warming moments of the pandemic.

[@benice2188]

It is.

[@svgnna535]

"Rocco put your tail down please" Rocco: *I AM THE LAW*

[@lhk7006]

Larry: How dare you defy me!

[@CJ-my5zi]

Star wars?

[@kalyansapsd1]

Rocco: oh just stop your jibber jabber...just look at my tail and be mesmerized!!

[@thomasjuniardi3559]

@@CJ-my5zi no, that would be : "I'm the Senate !! " 😁

[@zejerkush7869]

I AM THE LAW

[@MrPrice2U]

Rocco just did more for this guy than his whole Marketing/PR crew could.

[@RichWeigel]

I agree hopefully he is treated to a lifetime supply of Fancy Feast.

[@cyclinggirl3212]

@검베스 Every time I go round to Abby's we always have fancy feast for dinner.

[@HenriqueLobatoZago]

plot twist: Rocco is his marketing agent

[@Bagel_Le_Stinky]

1600th like

[@NeoNxMizz]

@@wtfeveridgaf not true, i didnt know that and i thought FF was top of the line . i got it for my cat all the time as a bad and boujie treat lmao. i wont be using that much often then.

[@acoupleofgsanrandaneaniandann]

Before Rocco interrupted it was an interesting point. Why aren't subtitles default for children's TV? It makes perfect sense.

[@aminated7027]

Right? After hearing that I made a mental note that if I ever have kids I'm making sure the subtitles are on.

[@Dreeblet]

Depending on the child's age, they might not yet be able to read. At least that's the argument why there are no subtitles in my country.

[@Biriadan]

@@Dreeblet the point is that having subtitles helps children learn to read. The fact they can't yet read is the whole point.

[@Sienisota]

As a someone whose country had subtitles for almost everything (no dubbing, except for few kids movies meant for children under age 7...) Subtitles do help you to learn read faster, and they help you to learn a new language. I was slow when reading at first, but few months watching undubbed TV with subtitles helped me to catch up as a child. Even a "dumb" child knows how to read well and understands English because we have subtitles on everything.

[@Dreeblet]

@@Sienisota I mean agree with you because we had exactly the same situation while I was a kid. Subtitles helped me learn 2 languages and sped up my reading, so I'm not against them. But I think the argumentation behind dubbing children's movies is what I stated in my first comment.

[@Hellbat_the_Destron]

I love how he paused before telling his cat to put his tail down, his expression is like "really, Rocco? Now?"😂😂

[@user-fd3tm6mb2q]

“Rocco put your tail down please.” We know just by this sentence that the cat rules the house.

[@RunikaMori]

Rocco: As it should be!

[@duckasarus3663]

When you adopt a cat, it’s more like the cap adopts you !

[@GreatTasteMurder]

@Zoso_Floyd ikr! :( But i love them anyways I have 4 cats

[@ashoikiesaunders721]

He never said 'please' though .

[@blackcatpirates8134]

@@ashoikiesaunders721 so what?

[@Arcanefungus]

Seeing how a serious group of people just dissolves into giggles as soon as any part of a cat shows up, these should be mandatory at political events

[@userm180]

for GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON that whoever believeth in HIM should not perish but have eternal life"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 3:16."But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 1:12. hi! JESUS loves you and died for you if you accept HIM! HE rose from the dead to show us that death cant hold HIM! repent and start living your life for HIM and when the time is right HE will get you to Heaven🧡

[@Arcanefungus]

@@userm180 eh, what would I do in heaven, I dont know anyone there

[@Memyselfandi2708]

@@Arcanefungus lmao this made me laugh more than it should have 🤣

[@Pauly421]

@@userm180 Religious people are creepy, don't be that.

[@PartnershipsForYou]

@@userm180 oh boy you got a lot to learn

[@xeli3046]

Cats really do reduce stress, they should be involved in more political affairs

[@Larry_is_real]

This!!

[@downthispath6538]

10 Downing Street, where the UK Prime Minister resides during their time in office, has actually had a Chief Mouser for more than a hundred years now. It's an actual position. The history is quite interesting. There's a video here on youtube about all the past cats. The current cat, Larry, has been the current Chief Mouser for 10 years now.

[@Anna-jq4lp]

Yes we need a designated political debate cat

[@KhoiruunisaRF]

@@downthispath6538 That's one interesting info! Thanks a lot!

[@ridanann]

How else do you think the pyramids were accomplished

[@userxyz77]

This will never gets old. Rocco is an empath. He understands people's emotion and he felt that everyone was actually really bored so he generously entertained them with his regal tail 😂

[@Jayakumar]

People are soo human when they are in home... It's cool...

[@highpeacetess]

I agree! Such a refreshment for our world, I hope we can grow from this🙇

[@rattled1557]

right? i see this as an absolute win

[@patrikjakubek2354]

dayum son bro I also dont know What he meant by that 💀

[@shiiranumu]

@@patrikjakubek2354 he meant that people seem more casual when they're at home, and different than when they're at work

[@tootiredtothinkofaname6262]

@@shiiranumu yep, while at a studio they seem more professional and polished like a robot, at home there will be unexpected events to happen

[@midtwilightblue]

I love that we all are still childlike in humor when there’s an animal involved

[@RogerioLupoArteCientifica]

Yes, exactly! Plus the fact that everybody will immediately forgive any fault or gaffe when it’s caused by animals. We humans don’t forgive ourselves because we forget we’re animals too.

[@orion260]

@@RogerioLupoArteCientifica we don't forgive ourselves because we understand the difference between right and wrong as far as these human-ish things are concerned. Animals don't so it's not their fault

[@azerty97212]

@@RogerioLupoArteCientifica tf you'r saying ?

[@ugetuget8864]

animal loves hooman too

[@AHFAN11]

cause it's funny watching cats be little shts even in the most important of meetings. everyone knows cats don't give a f what you are doing nor how important it is, if they want attention, they WILL find a way to get it. typing a business email with your keyboard? nope, your typing on the cats new bed until you give them attention. talking to someone? what? giving someone else more attention then your cat is a big nono, cats gonna find a way to change that.

[@kreeves122]

That guy is adorable. I love how he’s ASKING Rocco to “put his tail down”, and doesn’t forget to use his manners and say “please” lol!

[@ReaL-KEAS]

Actually he said : COULD YOU KILL THEM !

[@ashoikiesaunders721]

He never said please .

[@Light-cy1gp]

hahaha😂😂

[@sumiyasimi165]

@@ashoikiesaunders721 Actually he did, it got covered under the sound of laughter.

[@ashoikiesaunders721]

@@sumiyasimi165 not even the description says so nor the subtitles but do tell me at what point. Please 🙂

[@bronwynreijnders7205]

I really miss this. It had such an engaging and humanizing effect across all level of work industry

[@ZaxorVonSkyler]

He should actually be thanking Rocco for making this video go viral and bringing the subtitles issue out to the public!

[@JCluvr19]

Hahaha true! Bravo, Rocco! You've made a difference in the world 🥰

[@easytoslip]

Cats rule, I love them. Also I watch every movie with subtitles so I can read what they're saying and not have to listen so hard. Something in how my brain works I guess.

[@agent707extreme6]

Yes, fr!

[@carajewelll]

@@easytoslip FINALLY I found someone like me.

[@t.j.sortino7844]

@Sak Attack I have to agree with you! No matter where you live, the same result is happening. The rich, muli-billion dollar companies, monopolies, hospital's and drug makers have become so much more powerful, in terms of net worth & cash flow! Tesla CEO, Amazon CEO, Microsoft's former CEO & founder, ETC... Have all doubled or in some cases tripled their personal and businesses net worths! Where did that money come from? Small businesses, who used to be their competition. They may have been small competition, but were keeping a small Ballance of health markets for the consumer. No matter what your stance on the virus is, the fact that only the mega-rich & politicians in Government have benefited from the existence of the virus is irrefutable! Was the pandemic planned and purposeful? Was it truly am act of God and nature? The fact is, it doesn't matter! The results are the same anyway, across-the-board! The Government's, the tech giants, and the huge retailers get total control over you and me! The lockdowns prevent us from having any choice of where to spend your money. The laws our Government's are bending and our reactions to the change, has shown them the easily we accept massive top down CONTROL! The solution isn't easy! The solution takes courage and huge numbers of us speaking out louder than ever before! We must protest in a peaceful way and find a way to keep paid undercover protest agitators, who cause violence to breakout. This giving our Governments cause to break up the crowds! Rough road! Most important thing is faith in Jesus Christ during this time. Prayer really works and Jesus has promised where 2 or more are gathered in my name, He would be right there with them. He DEFENDS us, He protects us from evil.

[@sonias9722]

"I apologize for my cat's tail" well there's a sentence I never thought I'd hear from a politician 😯

[@skromnyasha]

A furry politician 😯

[@beatrizboccheciampe4941]

A PAW-ERFUL CAT...🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼

[@ZeroMass]

Jeffery toobin tried the same excuse 🤤

[@sarahmurphy8030]

😂😂😂

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

It's really a good sign. When a cat's tail is up like that it's a sign that the cat is happy, relaxed, and content. Good to see that. He can earn a little bit of respect for being a good pet owner, at the very least.

[@amandah2866]

When you're trying to be a serious politician but your cat has other plans.

[@daorignaldumbucket]

Cats keep us humble.

[@killergarfield]

@@daorignaldumbucket no, they make sure we don't step out of line.

[@ashes2ashes863]

That cat was like "shut up Meg!"

[@elisevillemaire8344]

Rocco's tail-antics have managed to get this "CAPTIONS INCREASE CHILDREN'S LITERACY" point across to a much wider audience! And for free! Thanks, Rocco!

[@miyaziyas6935]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stevecooksley]

Rocco did more to raise the profile of subtitling children's programmes than any human ever could.

[@mistersurrealist]

Gotta love these creatures. It's as if they're saying: "you're taking this too seriously, it's time for a laugh".

[@The_Tiffster]

OMG! You're totally right!!! Thank you💕

[@BK-uy9nj]

Ithink it’s as if he doesnt know what the internet nor a live stream is and is walking around his house

[@MoodyMooMoo]

True that, I also do think what he was saying is a good point too, subtitled are also good for deaf people.

[@youwaisef]

They're enlightened ones

[@stevethea5250]

@@The_Tiffster it looks like a fake FKN tail tho

[@Nessmess001]

I love how humans are just programmed to behave like Cat: reminds you of their existence Humans: :)

[@Re_Kitty]

I'm dying

[@lovelyotter8390]

I know right 😂

[@aribelzvlogs]

Then people say dogs are better and cats are devils 😔wish there were treated equally

[@delilahdandelion7026]

TikTok Funny Videos what’s sadder is the hate that black cats get, it’s so stupid to me that people still hate black cats

[@aribelzvlogs]

Delilah Dandelion i have three black cats and people who pass. By see my black cats and they start running

[@vivinefetari]

I bet most people didn't care whatever the hell this guy was talking about, they just wanted to see the cat lol

[@etheridescence]

Yep that's why I'm here.

[@krist8177]

even if it's just the tail, lol.

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

I cared after I heard it. Was an excellent point.

[@justinl2009]

Quite interested in both actually cause I like English and cats.

[@Paako414]

I came for the cat but I ended up agreeing to him too, he has a point ya know 👏

[@SerenaHe-z3k]

Cat makes millions of people happy just by showing its tail. What a legendary cat!

[@lonefaolan6042]

“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest man.” - Willie Wonka 💗

[@akazaynab]

Willy*

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

Amen.

[@apenguinnamedabraham]

“”You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Wayne Gretzky” - Michael Scott” - Rocco

[@jazzswords1374]

“Don’t believe every quote you see on the internet.” - Abraham Lincoln

[@TheTruth70777]

Willie Revillame

[@andrewthefanboy1640]

I love how everyone is trying so hard to stay on topic and not laugh or smile.

[@kita3638]

Bojackkkdkdkdkk

[@starrblx2504]

That thumbnail pretty sus

[@withinyouwithutyu1324]

Which makes things even more distracting

[@idontwannabeanonymous4725]

Is that the horse in a horsin' around?

[@andreaweber8059]

And utterly failing!

[@jaboi7709]

Rocco's tail was in the curious position, with a gentle sway meaning he's happy. He just wants to participate in friendly politics 😭

[@theraefiles]

rocco is the only politician i’d support

[@meherinmouly]

True

[@thesleepycookie1381]

Much more qualified than Kanye or the current baffoon. And prolly better than any politician tbh 😆😆

[@sacrificialnecrosis8435]

@@thesleepycookie1381 A shame that he's in Britain lol

[@elenaa8256]

that is adorable

[@Treemeadow]

Both my stepkids are self taught early readers, both reading in the months before starting primary school and I believe 100% it's due to captions - especially video games. Watching each other play, or their parents, or themselves...esp. for Pokemon. Very motivating. The more print/text you are exposed to in your environment as a young child, the more easily you pick it up as a language.

[@m.i.t5543]

Honestly is impressive the amount of things that you can learn if it's interesting enough for you

[@LordSandwichII]

I played Pokemon a lot as a kid, and although I was already a strong reader, I'm certain it helped retain that.

[@JenniMeer]

I’m a child of the 1980’s before all the video game systems were in virtually every house. I turned on my record player with a stack of stories “that you can read along with me in your book. You will know it is time to turn the page when you hear the chimes ring like this…” except when I turned on the Star Wars books then you would hear R2-D2 beep like this… Good times!! 🙃

[@purelysmetalnightcore]

Definitely! I got a GameCube when I was little and there was just no way to play games like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon unless you could read what was happening. I was frustrated that I couldn't play such cute, fun looking games, but it motivated me to learn to read and I'd watch my literate big sister play until I could manage it myself.

[@sm0ky12]

Pokemon and other rpgs played a massive part in me learning to read growing up

[@dinoz9317]

Cat: *shows his tail* *everybody liked that*

[@whatsgood6440]

Are we Catophiles?

[@mokopa]

@@whatsgood6440 There's scientific proof that they alter human behavioural patterns through changes to the human brain (confirmed by CAT scans), which classifies them as symbiotic parasites. They are nature's perfect creation, for they rule the planet's apex predator (humankind) by the twitch of the tips of their tails. They are our most adorable masters.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

@@mokopa As a cat owner, I can confirm this.

[@kgfes]

Cats domesticated humans

[@phil_cassidy]

What's with all these reddit-tier comments lately?

[@TheDailyEgg]

"Rocco, put your tail down, please" Lol, so polite to his cat

[@jonnassan]

@Rocco Mannott lmao what

[@i..dontknowlol]

Why wouldn’t he be polite to his cat?

[@utahhoopsfreak8648]

The cat has trained him well 🐱

[@magistrate7009]

@@jonnassan him name is rocco

[@miirzii]

*Alinity has entered the chat*

[@rosiedosie]

I love how he just asks Rocco to put its tail down instead of asking it to get off the table. Pretty sure he's the type that would sit on the floor if Rocco was sitting on his work chair 😂

[@adamqazsedc]

I know right!

[@gz5405]

@Nugget I don’t think this was negative judgement but ik what you mean

[@Sch0k0beer]

Sitting on the floor when your cat sleeps on your warm chair: This is the way.

[@Jst4fun817]

@Nugget Judging? It was a funny comment. If anything it's about the sacrifices of cat lovers lol

[@FairArc]

@Nugget ok buddy

[@PatSchi23]

I love how everyone is happy about it

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

Rocco's contribution was absolutely essential.

[@MR.BE4]

Wow no comment let me be the first XD

[@AstraRemains]

Wow one comment let me be second XD

[@rajatarora6897]

I have no interest in commenting but let me be the third XD

[@ojasdeshpande7296]

@@rajatarora6897 I'm very much interested let me be the fourth XD

[@bereng7733]

idk what's going on but let me be fifth XD

[@masadd]

The best part is how they’re all trying not to laugh afterwards

[@MelonHere20]

Yeah

[@Jjdhjsjshshs]

yeah lol except that one guy that starts busting out laughing at 0:51

[@ladybugbee]

1000th like, also ikr

[@thereisalwaysarainbowafter1364]

Ah, i see you’re a person of culture

[@em7894]

@@thereisalwaysarainbowafter1364 man of culture

[@askalade]

Behind every important man is a just as important cat

[@absurdthings1693]

Very well said

[@zerinsadia2050]

Said purrfect😹

[@aeroripper]

Isn't the phrase a woman is behind every successful man? Probably a bit dated nowadays.

[@humanityyy]

@@aeroripper Yeah but in this case, it's a cat

[@moanapooh9726]

Underated comment😂

[@Logitah]

Love it how the sudden tail doesn't lessen the important message, but enhances it. ❤

[@tiggergolah]

UK Parliament: "Children's literacy blah..blah..blah.." Rocco: "BORING! Talk to the tail!"

[@Kaykay-jh1zu]

Lolololololololol

[@vianjanu4232]

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@Nekokeeb]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hangukhiphop]

But what about _cat litteracy?_

[@learntocrochet3952]

😂😂😂

[@Whoami691]

That cat is clearly well looked after and happy. Tail in the air is a happy cat.

[@cottoncandywithbread5244]

Yes.

[@thapelosishi]

@@sssssssna and it’s an observation. Is that a problem?🤣💀

[@daphneh9612]

@@sssssssna yeah and?

[@RationalSlave]

@@sssssssna and?

[@thapelosishi]

@@sssssssna Yeah and?

[@theozlander4629]

He was so polite about it too 😂 "I apologise for my cat's tail.......Rocco put your tail down please." 😂😂

[@alangaming2003]

I didn’t hear the please because of the laughter 😂

[@upturnedblousecollar5811]

I think I'm stuck on a permanent trek of _"animals interrupting interviews"_ 🤣

[@myliferecords214]

😂😂😂 So funny 😂😂

[@A..Shadow..]

British people always seem polite. (Unless they're invading your country ofc) 😂

[@plsbepatientihaveadhd]

@@upturnedblousecollar5811 there's just something so wholeso in seeing people go from busy and official behaviour to playful and adored the moment they see an animal

[@all-things-under-heaven]

Don't know this guy but his cat won our hearts in a second.

[@kostathomas8732]

The irony is because of Rocco's disruption this man's wholesome message got drastically more attention than if it had just been a regular meeting.

[@gb7586]

More attention from people that does nothing than watching youtube videos ? Or are you talking about those people in the meeting, because clearly when they see the tail they saw it as a distraction and laugh it off because of how goofy it is and i'm 100% sure that does not give the message dRasTiCalLy more attention.

[@bluegirl278]

@GB You do realize, most people watching KZbin have a life outside of it and don’t just watch KZbin videos all day. Also, if something like this happens and the video goes viral, the person’s message is reaching more people, thus creating more awareness of the topic at hand.

[@gb7586]

@@bluegirl278 oh wow, clearly everyone that watches this video pay attention to what he said instead of that tail. It's clearly seen from the comments that everyone is talking about the message instead of the cat

[@bluegirl278]

@@gb7586 Of course the cat is what most people are focussing on but that doesn’t change the fact that the video is far more popular than it ever would’ve been otherwise. That still means more people are hearing the message.

[@watermelonplateinchanskitchen]

@@gb7586 mate the video’s got 16 million views i’d reckon that’s drastic enough

[@wonderrxo2904]

The cat didn’t interrupt anything, he made the whole thing better.

[@medexamtoolscom]

Didn't exactly require it to be interrupted, but he did photobomb it.

[@jsmythib]

As cats usually do.

[@psalm91rdwlkfpgrl]

Agreed.

[@cybercat29]

Indeed 😻💖

[@AshandAhri]

That's absolutely true

[@impunitythebagpuss]

In these times of virtual meetings, we 're learning who really runs the show and the govt. Lol

[@samahita-vca]

There would be so many compilations of funny virtual meetings in the near future and I can't wait to see them!

[@mfcmxtt6490]

Exactly!

[@LivNLuv33]

Yes, it’s gone to the cats 🐱 🐈 and dogs 🐕 🐶 of this world, otherwise known as -THE REAL BOSES!!

[@alphariusfuze8089]

*Y E S*

[@bandit4693]

@@LivNLuv33 bosses

[@lysol_00]

I can't see Rocco, but I can tell Rocco is very cute.

[@jeor2878]

Pets always bring people together, it's heart-warming.

[@Saifull1991]

Which pets specifically?

[@flaminmongrel6955]

yes, especially when they are rabid and lost somewhere around you.

[@aminulhussain2277]

I think it's weird that people are putting their pets in a suit and tie.

[@sachinmahajan5920]

Yeah yeah I also have a pet dinosaur 🦕🦖 His name is devil dino He also relieves my stress 😂😂😂 Just kidding

[@peacenite]

No doubt about it

[@AeroRain]

I like how he tries to remain as professional as possible, but then Rocco’s shenanigans finally get to him and he starts to smile a bit

[@micharel937]

Moe you should apply then buddy

[@TheMepwep]

Moe politics takes time, if they only focused on “real issues” there wouldn’t be much to do. I would also consider a possibly double in literacy rate to be a “real issue”.

[@schpek]

NICE PROFILE PIC BRO :))

[@pikenote]

@@moez3g It is much harder to address "real issues" than you would think. You would need to plan out the logistics, effects, how it would benefit the country, and also try to gauge public support. On top of that politicans usually have different angles to tackle those issues and not everyone will agree holding up even more. It is not a simple oh yeah we talk and we all agree right now type if thing. Something like subtitles are much easier to agree on and are much more bipartisan if anything. If you look in America, the politicians there never get a single thing done with how split everyone is on say a topic like social welfare. There will always be opposition to how to execute this.

[@jolienvsndijk]

@@moez3g every "real issue" is broken down into these type of smaller issues that have to be addressed. Literacy and education are very important "real" issues, and this is just one of many things that are done to address this problem. It's like complaining that we should worry about creating "real" things like houses and not worry about creating insignificant things like bricks.

[@MrHopran]

I came for the cat tail but stayed for the interesting points being made.

[@Anon-nv7bp]

he does make good points. I personally dislike using subs (other than for films which have drowned dialogue) since I feel it pulls my eyes down away from what's going on, but it's definitely valuable for children as they learn to read and write.

[@Dovah22]

The Reactionary what about movies like Letters from Iwo Jima? I love that movie since it gives a rare look into the Imperial Japanese Army’s perspective leading up to that faithful battle.

[@SpaceMissile]

@@Dovah22 sounds great, but man, what a random comment. lmao

[@vaahtobileet]

@@SpaceMissile he mentioned it because the movie is in Japanese.

[@SpaceMissile]

@@vaahtobileet fair enough

[@issy_b_onair]

Cats just make you smile by simply existing.

[@jack46491]

Rocco is trying to wave “hello”.

[@mina0rahman]

@Rocco Mannott lmao

[@meowpoosaymeow]

Lmao

[@xeno8956]

Cute

[@Todomo]

ok but like i actually totally agree children’s media should have subtitles i never even thought about that but i could see how that fast reading and listening input could put a kid miles ahead in language

[@sweettartz1985]

I think it would teach kids to multitask too. I watch anime but sometimes I’m too lazy to deal with the subtitles and paying attention lol

[@Cleverbotplayer]

I grew up in a country where we didn't really have synchronization and only subtitles. I have to agree! Most of my peers know atleast one other language and are fast at reading

[@ardel-4964]

@Suffering hmmm. This was unexpected, but goodluck anyway.

[@Thirteen13551355]

Absolutely disagree, so much. Subtitles can be so distracting from the visual aspects of a show, which tend to stay in a child's mind for much, much longer. It'd actually stunt many children's development.

[@detachsoup6061]

Thirteen 1355 sources? Because they arent distracting at all? Most movies here have subtitels and i rarely notice them. Our brains filtir information that isnt usefull, so words that you already heared arent so important.

[@ananyabiswas4619]

"I apologise for my cat's tail" LOL

[@carah1232]

Soo British

[@SilSteinmetz]

"Rocco, put your tail down PLEASE."😂😂

[@ryli6073]

your profile picture is wonderful

[@ananyabiswas4619]

@@ryli6073 so is yours❤

[@youtubersruleyoutube2348]

😹😿😻

[@Jupiter-T]

I'm glad at least one good small thing came out of the COVID years. We now have loads of videos of people trying to conduct meetings or TV programs from their homes and being interrupted by their pets.

[@CynicalDevil]

I instantly trust him more just for having a cat that he allows to jump on tables.

[@farhanwiriasubranta3437]

Yeah he seems like actual nice important person

[@windyday6850]

idk about your cats but mine don't need any permssion. They allow themselves.

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

Totally!!! 👏😊

[@ZaxorVonSkyler]

I mean he was making a good point about the subtitles!

[@frankpolo2088]

It's the second time I see a cat in a video that takes all your attention away! What's with that,and the man is a good man cause his cat jumps on a presumably table! I think a psychiatrist has a name for that!...just saying....

[@wasilah6254]

He actually has a valid argument. As a non-native English speaker, I actually learnt English by reading subtitles from movies and anime when I was small. I remembered asking my father the meaning of the words that I didn't know.

[@violettbellerose1173]

Exactly! My english improved significantly after listening to my favorite shows with the subtitles on.

[@pcenero]

There's also a counter-point that once you reach a certain level of proficiency, subtitles would actually decrease your *spoken* language literacy since you'd spend more time reading the text instead of listening to the words and watching their lips move.

[@blueravencryingaboutunusan7370]

@@violettbellerose1173 lol it seems so wierd to me, like other people not knowing English it is my first and only language so I find it interesting haha

[@wasilah6254]

@@pcenero true but sometimes people do learn from imitating the actors/actresses way of speaking. So by reading the subs, you know exactly what they're saying then you can imitate the spoken English. It still depends on the person whether they want to implement the spoken English or not though.

[@pcenero]

@@wasilah6254 agreed, doing *both* reading and listening comprehension does wonders.

[@user7421]

cat

[@SuperBerya]

🤣🤣😅😽

[@LILYnumber1]

🤣🤣

[@Scoltren]

I can see this comment

[@super_cobayes4700]

I'm french and i red this comment with a very very french accent which makes it even more funny

[@sunburst3476]

I can only hear the bonjour from Belle and. The Beast

[@kataonly9233]

Its adorable ❤. Just reminds us how behind every responsibility we are still individuals with love, care and compassion.

[@georgiasavoca2983]

correction: UK parliamentary meeting interrupts cat

[@cezarcatalin1406]

Rocco: And I took it personally !

[@lmao9526]

fr people be so rude like why would you interupt a cat

[@kaczan3]

Yeah, I don't get it why there are so many people shown in this cat video.

[@ValueNetwork]

Completely agree with his point. Children’s tv should have subtitles

[@esejsnake1503]

Yes.

[@ShaquilleOatz]

You can turn on subtitles on your tv with settings then go to close caption

[@muglymae7408]

Only if they were transcribed properly. KZbin’s, for example, is bad

[@pppp9204]

Mugly Mae I was watching a video about Undertale and it turned Flowey into Chloe-

[@mime514]

Lmfao🤣🤣🤣🤣 youtube's captions are so bad , but also extremly funny ....instead of *rocco , could you please put your tail down* it says *rocco, could you kill them* I have no doubt that this would help the children very much :)

[@abhishekrathod246]

Who else needs Rocco's face reveal? Anyone? No... Ok

[@rawpotatofella9654]

On the MPs twitter account

[@YokoshimaOfficial]

Mee!

[@anjbutler6498]

I wanna see the rest of him!💟

[@Catfish238311]

Yay I’m the 2.6k liked!!

[@abhishekrathod246]

@@Catfish238311 .

[@ghaushahinfinity4910]

A message for the UK: ‘Vote on this man’ Lol.

[@louyue2439]

Is no one talking about how adorably fluffy that tail is?? reminds me a raccoon

[@zero5496]

It’s actually just really close to the camera, you can see how blurry the image to tell the distance between it and the camera

[@mate323]

to think that maybe he said "hey it looks like a raccoon.... I'll call it Rocco"

[@Joseph3391399]

Reminds me of a red panda 😍

[@SoLongSpaceCat]

a ~roccoon~

[@ffupelffuh5230]

@Naty polanco owh sameee😂😂

[@achanwahn]

I love all the interruptions by felines and canines. They're so cute

[@TravisVane]

Mostly felines since they can jump to tables

[@theinkysquid3566]

@@TravisVane Dogs can do that too you know.

[@windsoul42237]

@@theinkysquid3566 chihuahua can't

[@mrcritical6751]

Kids also interrupt but they’re more annoying than comedic

[@TravisVane]

@@theinkysquid3566 yes but cats you can see them fully

[@TheRausing1]

Besides the cat, I totally agree with what this guy is saying. All children’s tv should have accurate closed captions.

[@yesterdayitrained]

@@SimonWoodburyForget Gosh you have no idea about how children’s brains work. Subtitles will not cause any issues- they will only reinforce what they are learning.

[@zachb1706]

@@yesterdayitrained I don’t see it as a big issue. Are you saying your life would be any different had you seen subtitles as a child? It’s a pointless requirement imo

[@yaboicolleen]

Not only is it useful for children, it's also useful for language learners and people with hearing issues!

[@zachb1706]

@@yaboicolleen ok but you can just turn on the subtitles if you have a hearing problem

[@BunnyBounce161]

@@zachb1706 The point is there aren’t accurate subtitles

[@lynday]

I love Rocco already! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferconstantine9041]

Three things are certain in life: 1. Death 2. Taxes. 3. The internets will never tire of cat videos.

[@campalovesjesus5705]

whoever believes in JESUS, though HE may die, HE will live.

[@yesnt2662]

@@campalovesjesus5705 *cats

[@rafiaz1710]

I will commit tax fraud

[@jenniferconstantine9041]

@@campalovesjesus5705 Amen!

[@NuttyMarino]

@@campalovesjesus5705 owl*

[@Bebe-rn2fh]

I love how he’s telling the cat to put his tail down instead of telling it to move away

[@Alan_Marin]

It would’ve been better if he just grabbed it’s tail hard and just threw it down away, *now that would be news*

[@wabbajack8283]

@@Alan_Marin You need some therapy my dude

[@updated_autopsy_report]

@@Alan_Marin sir I think you have some issues you need to address

[@БакасовМарат]

@@Alan_Marin a true journalist

[@krauser18x]

@@Alan_Marin yeah champ, your bait gave you the attention you wanted now scram

[@sunithaprakash1521]

0% Violence 0% Seriousness 0% Nudity 100% ‘ Rocco put your tail down ‘

[@vladitsvar]

Rocco, could you kill them*

[@lizard_man4379]

0% seriousness uhm ok

[@MHShah17]

I think 25% seriousness, the topic was a good question, it disapeared with him telling the cat to put his tail down.

[@allahlesboslu2_9]

@@MHShah17 tf

[@yaykruser]

0% Nudity? Did the cat wear clothes?

[@Bunnyfeyrie]

He addresses his cat like how a teacher would address their student 😂

[@LOVE-iv2pw]

Rocco was just helping his dad by making his interview go viral. Everyone knows cats pretty much rule the internet!

[@ivana3114]

😅❤

[@SoulWhite]

A tip of cats tail is worth 17mil views. I'm going to re-evaluate my life...

[@suddeneevee9441]

The cat videos were basicly the origin of the internet. (Not literally, but true for most of internet's content nowadays)

[@mochigb621]

@@suddeneevee9441 Keyboard Cat!

[@theworldexplorer]

Good job Rocco 🥰

[@dragonslayer101]

I love how he treats his cat like a gentleman instead of yelling at him. He is a very kind man especially with his wholesome message in the meeting.

[@averageeughenjoyer6429]

@S S men his age are often quick to anger

[@averageeughenjoyer6429]

@S S A kind of one

[@zechariahcastillo5888]

Understand: Again policy of the courts Amen

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

@@averageeughenjoyer6429 Sexist much?

[@averageeughenjoyer6429]

@@nocturnalrecluse1216 Not really, it's a whole generation stereotype

[@DexM47]

The cat is fun and all, but the guy is actually making a good point lol

[@shpup]

for real I cant believe I never thought of that before, of course it would be super beneficial to a childs language skills I also like the idea because if people are raised on subtitles, future generations would never have to hear a mf say "noooo turn off the subtitles, they're too distracting" bc everyone would be used to it imagine how nice that'd be for deaf ppl

[@elizabethbekker3001]

It is! I’m currently learning a new language and have found that watching children’s shows in that language with subtitles help so much!

[@paulm6081]

@@shpup but for the people of hearing such as myself the subtitles distract from the visuals of the movie

[@excuseme5086]

@@paulm6081 Hence why they are trying to make the kids used to it, for the betterment of all, I guess.

[@shpup]

​@@paulm6081 Im also fully hearing I just simply disagree that they're distracting lol but ig everyones different

[@PrettyRose2]

Cat made the meeting more fun and brought smile to all their faces🙂🙂🙂🙂