A hilariously resigned cat has captured the internet's attention after a photo of its vet trip went viral. Lounging suspiciously calm inside its pet carrier, the feline stared directly into the camera lens with a defeated expression, prompting its owner to dramatically compare the pet to "some poor medieval prisoner."
The joke pokes fun at the routine, safe handling methods used by veterinarians, such as a gentle towel wrap or a scruff hold. Despite being perfectly safe, the cat's tragically stoic look made it appear as though it were a peasant being hauled off to a castle dungeon.
This highly relatable animal humor resonated widely across the web. Gaming fans immediately compared the scene to Skyrim's iconic opening prisoner-cart sequence, quickly spamming the classic "Hey, you. You're finally awake" meme across social media circles.