A defined performance
Copy the two palms meeting and separating, upright posture and deadpan look from the reference. Exactly two human-like hands replace the forepaws; never add another pair of arms.
Black Cat Clapping: The Internet’s Sarcastic Reaction Meme
Upload a photo of your pet, friend, or yourself. Watch them sit upright with human hands, giving slow, unbothered, sarcastic claps.
Add your photoMake it yours
No prompts. No editing.Add your photo
Use a sharp photo of one subject with its whole body visible. Keep hands, feet or paws inside the image.
Your reference cut
MiniMax H3 Recast · Reference motion and soundtrack included. The 4.0-second cut fits the up to 15 second tier.
Pay once. No automatic renewal. Technical failures return your credits automatically. Save with packs
Test sample · needs refinement · 4.0s
Test sample · needs refinementSeedance 2.0 Mini · 480p
The orange-and-white pet identity and clapping sequence are recognizable in the original room.
Human-like hand size and forelimb anatomy remain inconsistent. Paid generation is paused while this is refined.
One reviewed test with these photos. Your result may differ. Compare with the reference.
Reference soundtrack included · Polite Golf Clap / Sarcastic Silence
Reference example · black cat clapping — selected reference example
Black Cat Clapping original video & reference
Watch the selected 4.0-second Black Cat Clapping reference to see the original movement, camera cuts and soundtrack.
This is the selected test reference example. The generated sample above shows a separate test made with the displayed photos.
Soundtrack: Polite Golf Clap / Sarcastic Silence.
Selected reference example. black cat clapping — selected reference example
Trend origin / creator source: Black Cat Clapping — original AI clip by Aleksandr Kim (@merkurianin, Instagram, 2026-09-25). The selected reference may be a later adaptation.
The Black Cat Clapping reference
On September 25, 2026, Instagram creator Aleksandr Kim (@merkurianin) posted a comedy clip: he puts food down for his black cat, and the cat — AI-generated — stands up, flashes a human smile and slowly claps at him with tiny human hands. It passed 2.5 million likes in about a week.
Copy the two palms meeting and separating, upright posture and deadpan look from the reference. Exactly two human-like hands replace the forepaws; never add another pair of arms.
Room, tiled floor, scratching post, phone angle, hand motion and source clapping rhythm. The original-video section shows the selected reference example for this template. The workflow pairs the role photos with this clip as the movement and framing guide.
Sound follows the same clip
The chosen reference is trimmed before its soundtrack is extracted. The finished video receives that same sound from its opening frame.
Clear casting
Assign your pet before generating. Each photo identifies one role throughout the scene.
Make your Black Cat Clapping video
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Add your photo
Use a clear photo of the person, pet or character you want in the video.
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Follow the reference
The selected 4.0-second reference has separately priced cuts in the editor. Seedance Mini short cuts start at $2.99 or 50 credits. Check the selected model and duration before generating.
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Download with sound
The selected soundtrack is synchronized to the reference cut. Download your MP4; use a platform-licensed sound when required for your post.
Black Cat Clapping AI prompt
Want to try it yourself? Start with this public DIY prompt. The creator above handles the timing and photo roles for you.
Use the original reference video as @Video1 and one photo per role as @Image1. @Image1 replaces the upright clapping pet. Copy the two palms meeting and separating, upright posture and deadpan look from the reference. Exactly two human-like hands replace the forepaws; never add another pair of arms. Keep Room, tiled floor, scratching post, phone angle, hand motion and source clapping rhythm. Preserve the pet’s own head, species and fur. Human-like hands replace forepaws only; no human teeth or feeding introduction. No unrequested people, actions, cuts, captions or logos. Keep the source duration and speed, then add its soundtrack at the same start point.
Choose how you create.
| Your workflow | ViralRemake | General AI video tool | ComfyUI |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you bring | One clear photo | Photos and a detailed prompt | Photos and a custom workflow |
| Scene and motion | Already directed for this meme | You describe the scene | You build the workflow |
| Setup | Choose your photos and duration | Refine prompts and settings | Configure models and nodes |
| Payment | From $2.99 per video | Depends on the provider | Your hardware or cloud costs |
A comparison of workflows. AI output varies with the photos you use.
