‘I am not a cat’: Texas lawyer goes viral after appearing with cat filter before judge on Zoom

It has now been five years since the infamous “lawyer cat” filter incident during a Zoom court hearing—a moment that perfectly captured the early, chaotic days of pandemic-era virtual life. When an attorney appeared onscreen as a wide-eyed kitten and earnestly told the judge, “I’m not a cat,” the clip instantly went viral, becoming a global symbol of technological mishaps, human vulnerability, and unintended comedy. Half a decade later, the incident remains a cultural touchstone, reminding us ho

161K views · 2K reactions | HOW UNPURRFESSIONAL: A Texas lawyer had quite the mishap over Zoom on Tuesday. When the county attorney logged on for virtual opening proceedings, he appeared as a cat by "meowstake" thanks to a funny filter. The judge eventually helped him remove it. | CBS News | Facebook