Purring Pals: Decoding the Cat Calls "Olololol" and More from Viral TikTok Feline Friends
BY JANA FELGENHAUER | 3 MIN READ
Feline communication specialist discloses the implications behind a cat's 'Meow' sounds. - Cat Vocal Specialist Explains: The Interpretation Behind a Cat's Repeated "olololol" Calls (Feature)
Two feline friends are taking over social media, hailing from China, each sporting unique vocalizations that have fans interpreting their conversations as heartwarming conversations between besties or lovers. One cat, Bangdang, is the star of an Instagram account, "guandang005," where she's shared spending her days lounging on rugs and beds. "Olololol" or "ododododo" are among the sounds Bangdang frequently makes, causing fans to either pick her up for treats or comment on her supposed chubbiness.
The other cat, Bo Zai, with her red fur and piercing green eyes, has gained previous popularity thanks to her unique "singing" sounds. Experts, however, argue this adorable feline is actually quite stressed, emitting anxious growls and howls, as well as licking her mouth excessively.
Susanne Schötz, Phonetic Prodigy, Decodes Cat Speech
Susanne Schötz, a proficient cat phonetics expert and professor at Lund University, Sweden, has studied feline vocalizations intensely. Her work culminated in the 2014 book, "The Secret Language of Cats." Schötz suggests that Bo Zai's repetitive "L-" or "D-" consonant-like syllables with "O-" or "U-" vowel sounds may indicate anxiety and stress rather than playfulness or affection. "I suspect that the cat is more anxious and stressed than angry," Schötz explains, interpreting the vocalizations as a way for Bo Zai to express her discomfort or displeasure.
In a complete TikTok video featuring Bo Zai, the cat, bred as a British Shorthair, has 90,000 followers and can be found on the platform Douyin. While it appears that Bo Zai and other cats in her environment may be causing tension, Bangdang, the spotted cat, seems to interact harmoniously with her owner. Her vocalizations include meows, purrs, and communication styles usually reserved for friends and attention-seekers.
Global Sensation: The Power of Viral Cat Content
The "talking" cats have captured the attention of cat-enthusiasts worldwide for weeks. This inquiry into cat communication and vocalizations raises questions about human behavior and our endless fascination with various forms of entertainment. It's the new year, and what could be better than some digital fluffiness to warm our hearts and spark curiosity about the world we inhabit?
- Cats
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Animal communication
- Animal biology
- Viral hits
- Internet phenomena
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There is no specific consensus on the interpretation of "Olololol" or "ododododo" vocalizations in cats among experts. Susanne Schötz is a renowned phonetics expert who focuses on animal vocalizations, particularly cats. In her research, she often employs linguistic methods to analyze feline vocalizations. Teresa Romano, another expert in cat behavior, suggests that these vocalizations may indicate pain or discomfort in some cases. Further research and consultation with experts in the field would be necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of specific cat vocalizations.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data while scrolling through the viral feline friends' social-media accounts.
- In her book, "The Secret Language of Cats," Susanne Schötz proposes that cats' meows, purrs, and unique vocalizations such as 'Olololol' or 'ododododo' can be deciphered to understand their emotions, much like how we interpret pop-culture references in entertainment and lifestyle trends.
- As more cats gain popularity on lifestyle platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, it highlights the important role pets play in our social-media consumption, reflecting human behavior and our fascination with internet phenomena, even in the realm of animal biology and animal communication.
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