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[[File:blender.png|thumb|left|180px|A blender with a similar model to the one used in the video.]] | [[File:blender.png|thumb|left|180px|A blender with a similar model to the one used in the video.]] | ||
The "Cat in a Blender" video is a controversial viral video that gained notoriety in the early 2000s. According to reports from news source Diffudle, the video was originally posted online during this time, and later uploaded to [[YouTube]] in 2005. Despite the video's widespread notoriety, the origins of its creation remain shrouded in mystery, with no clear indication of who was responsible for its creation. There are, however, some sources that suggest that the video may have been created as a joke by a group of college students who were seeking to entertain and shock their friends. Regardless of its origins, the video quickly went viral and gained a following online, despite its controversial and disturbing content. The video raises numerous ethical questions regarding the treatment of animals and the responsibilities of content creators. Many viewers were outraged by the video and saw it as a clear case of animal cruelty.<ref name="cite">Diffudle. "Cat in a Blender Video: The Dark Side of Internet Viral Videos." Diffudle.com. https://diffudle.com/cat-in-a-blender-video-the-dark-side-of-internet-viral-videos/.</ref><ref>Diffudle. "Is the Cat in the Blender Still Alive? Is the Video Real?" Diffudle.com. https://diffudle.com/is-the-cat-in-the-blender-still-alive-is-the-video-real/.</ref> | The "Cat in a Blender" video is a controversial viral video that gained notoriety in the early 2000s. According to reports from news source Diffudle, the video was originally posted online during this time, and later uploaded to [[YouTube]] in 2005. Despite the video's widespread notoriety, the origins of its creation remain shrouded in mystery, with no clear indication of who was responsible for its creation. There are, however, some sources that suggest that the video may have been created as a joke by a group of college students who were seeking to entertain and shock their friends. Regardless of its origins, the video quickly went viral and gained a following online, despite its controversial and disturbing content. The video raises numerous ethical questions regarding the treatment of animals and the responsibilities of content creators. Many viewers were outraged by the video and saw it as a clear case of animal cruelty.<ref name="cite">Diffudle. "Cat in a Blender Video: The Dark Side of Internet Viral Videos." Diffudle.com. https://diffudle.com/cat-in-a-blender-video-the-dark-side-of-internet-viral-videos/.</ref><ref>Diffudle. "Is the Cat in the Blender Still Alive? Is the Video Real?" Diffudle.com. https://diffudle.com/is-the-cat-in-the-blender-still-alive-is-the-video-real/.</ref> | ||
Users on [[Twitter]] began posting tweets about their reactions to the video as early as May 2, 2023. A twitter account had posted the full video that day but was since removed by the moderation team.<ref name="kym">https://knowyourmeme.com/editorials/guides/what-is-the-disturbing-cat-blender-video-and-why-are-they-talking-about-it-on-tiktok-and-twitter Know Your Meme.</ref> | Users on [[Twitter]] began posting tweets about their reactions to the video as early as May 2, 2023. A twitter account had posted the full video that day but was since removed by the moderation team.<ref name="kym">https://knowyourmeme.com/editorials/guides/what-is-the-disturbing-cat-blender-video-and-why-are-they-talking-about-it-on-tiktok-and-twitter Know Your Meme.</ref> | ||
