Title: Cat video.

Year: 131.

Genre: Authentic entertainment.

Wait a second, Is the cat video really 131 years old? Clearly, you haven’t seen Boxing Cats, a 20-second clip featuring two cats in boxing gloves fighting in tiny rings. Created in 1894 by Thomas Edison’s studio, it is preserved at the Library of Congress.

So you’re suggesting that humanity has not progressed Significantly in nearly a century and a half? No, I assert that there’s something vital about the charm of cat videos and their concurrent evolution.

But also … Indeed, humans have always had a knack for simple pleasures.

Now that we’ve established this, why are we discussing them today? Ah, because CatVideofest 2025 is on the horizon.

What is CatVideofest? Keep your finger on the pulse. Since 2016, Will Braden has meticulously curated online videos and public submissions into CatVideofest.

Seriously, is this a thing? Not only is it a thing, but it’s also a massive hit. The 2021 edition grossed $94,000 at the box office, while last year surpassed $1 million. If the trend continues, CatVideofest 2036 could become the most successful film ever.

So is there any merit? Sort of. Anyone who took children to CatVideofest 2024 will remember the relentless wave of cat videos that kicked off with an extraordinary 20-minute segment.

Which cat videos are featured in the movie? Ah, all the fan favorites. You can expect to see videos of cats sneaking across people, a cat knocking items off a table, and cats climbing things.

What about the toilet cat video? Ah, a classic of the genre. I didn’t realize I was discussing this with enthusiasts.

Of course. When I miss the 2011 classic, the day just barely goes by without “Cats walking on two legs 2.” Yes, what’s my favorite part…are we actually linking to cat videos now? I thought this was a serious discussion.

No, this is a discussion about how cinemas are learning to adjust to fresh audiences during widespread industry contraction. Very insightful. Almost as clever as a cat opening the door for its owner who forgot their key.

What does this reveal about us as a society? Well, the world is chaotic. Let’s unwind with some cat videos.

Say: “CatVideofest will be our salvation.”

Don’t say: “Not worse than the Smurfs.”