We Looked Into the Psychology Behind These AI Videos. You'll Be Shocked.
From Keyboard Cat and I Can Has Cheezburger to internet icons like Grumpy Cat and Lil Bub, cats have ruled the internet for decades. But now we’ve entered a new era of cat content: bizarre AI-generated videos flooding TikTok and YouTube.
These videos — often depicting surreal cat families, darkly emotional storylines, and uncanny animation — have become massively popular online. But why are they so addictive? And why do they feel… kind of disturbing?
Host of American Hysteria Chelsey Weber-Smith joins us to unpack the phenomenon she calls a “Kitty Horror Picture Show." In the first part, we talk about the history of cats on the internet, the rise (and review) of these new AI-generated "cute cat" videos, and the similarities to Elsagate back in 2014.
Then we go even deeper into internet history with one of the earliest viral cat controversies: Bonsai Kittens.
Our guest Chelsey Weber-Smith hosts American Hysteria, a show that explores the fantastical thinking and irrational fears of Americans. Check it out here or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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