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[[File:Xu Zhihui.png|thumb|right|180px|The video generated speculation among social media users that it may be connected to a Chinese influencer named Xu Zhihui, who is rumored to be the culprit responsible for creating the video.]] | [[File:Xu Zhihui.png|thumb|right|180px|The video generated speculation among social media users that it may be connected to a Chinese influencer named Xu Zhihui, who is rumored to be the culprit responsible for creating the video.]] | ||
Several users on social media attempted to identify the individual responsible for the "Cat in the Blender" video. In one instance, a user shared a screenshot of the blender with Chinese writing on it and asked others to translate it. The characters reportedly read "Health Sensitive Extraction Machine." Some users also shared a possible location where the video was filmed. On May 3, several social media users claimed that the perpetrator behind the video was arrested, but it has been difficult to confirm whether the individual was indeed responsible for the crime. According to some [[TikTok]]ers, the person arrested was Xu Zhihui (徐志辉),<ref>Spieltimes. "Chinese Animal Abusers Threaten to Put More Cats in Blenders After Original Culprit's Arrest." Spieltimes. May 7, 2021. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.spieltimes.com/features/chinese-animal-abusers-threaten-to-put-more-cats-in-blenders-after-original-culprits-arrest/.</ref><ref>What's On Weibo. "Outrage over Chinese Food Blogger Torturing Cat in Online Video." What's On Weibo. May 3, 2021. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.whatsonweibo.com/outrage-over-chinese-food-blogger-torturing-cat-in-online-video/.</ref> a food blogger and vlogger from China's Anhui province who is reportedly popular on social media platforms like [[wikipedia:Bilibili |Bilibili]] and [[wikipedia:Weibo|Weibo]]. However, it is unclear whether Xu was arrested specifically for animal cruelty, as killing cats is not currently illegal in China. It is believed that he was arrested for sharing inappropriate content online, including a video containing cat abuse. After Xu's arrest, his accomplices reportedly threatened to hold a mass livestream event where they would torture more cats to death | Several users on social media attempted to identify the individual responsible for the "Cat in the Blender" video. In one instance, a user shared a screenshot of the blender with Chinese writing on it and asked others to translate it. The characters reportedly read "Health Sensitive Extraction Machine." Some users also shared a possible location where the video was filmed. On May 3, several social media users claimed that the perpetrator behind the video was arrested, but it has been difficult to confirm whether the individual was indeed responsible for the crime. According to some [[TikTok]]ers, the person arrested was Xu Zhihui (徐志辉),<ref>Spieltimes. "Chinese Animal Abusers Threaten to Put More Cats in Blenders After Original Culprit's Arrest." Spieltimes. May 7, 2021. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.spieltimes.com/features/chinese-animal-abusers-threaten-to-put-more-cats-in-blenders-after-original-culprits-arrest/.</ref><ref>What's On Weibo. "Outrage over Chinese Food Blogger Torturing Cat in Online Video." What's On Weibo. May 3, 2021. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.whatsonweibo.com/outrage-over-chinese-food-blogger-torturing-cat-in-online-video/.</ref> a food blogger and vlogger from China's Anhui province who is reportedly popular on social media platforms like [[wikipedia:Bilibili |Bilibili]] and [[wikipedia:Weibo|Weibo]]. However, it is unclear whether Xu was arrested specifically for animal cruelty, as killing cats is not currently illegal in China. It is believed that he was arrested for sharing inappropriate content online, including a video containing cat abuse. After Xu's arrest, his accomplices reportedly threatened to hold a mass livestream event where they would torture more cats to death. The incident raised concerns about animal welfare and the responsibility of content creators to promote ethical behavior.<ref name="cite2">Fresherslive. "Is the Cat in the Blender Still Alive? Is the Video Real?" Fresherslive.com. https://www.fresherslive.com/latest/articles/is-the-cat-in-the-blender-still-alive-is-the-video-real-1000013141.</ref> | ||
==Sequel== | ==Sequel== | ||
It was reported that a second video related to the "cat in a blender" incident surfaced online on May 8, causing widespread outrage and prompting renewed efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. The video was initially shared on Twitter by a user identified as @scarycontent18, who sought to raise awareness of the ongoing animal abuse and help identify the individuals involved. The same video was also posted by a now-suspended Twitter account, @DefyXD24, before being removed for violating the platform's terms of service. According to reports, the second video was even more disturbing than the first, and depicted a group of animal abusers in China torturing and killing cats in a blender.<ref name="cite2" /> | It was reported that a second video related to the "cat in a blender" incident surfaced online on May 8, causing widespread outrage and prompting renewed efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. The video was initially shared on Twitter by a user identified as @scarycontent18, who sought to raise awareness of the ongoing animal abuse and help identify the individuals involved. The same video was also posted by a now-suspended Twitter account, @DefyXD24, before being removed for violating the platform's terms of service. According to reports, the second video was even more disturbing than the first, and depicted a group of animal abusers in China torturing and killing cats in a blender.<ref name="cite2" /> | ||
