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An orange cat has taken the internet by storm with his hilarious new sunbathing spot, and TikTok users can't get enough.
It's no secret that pets love to bask in the sun whenever they can, and Daryl the cat is certainly no exception. Indeed, a video has gone viral on TikTok (@brijoles_) showing exactly how far Daryl is willing to go in order to lay down in the sunshine.
The clip shows 8-month-old Daryl the orange cat stretched out on the windowsill in the kitchen, with the window pushed upward to provide the perfect little gap. Laying on his back across the window, Daryl looked as if he was in absolute paradise, even glaring at his owner, BriAnna Storey, 31, for daring to interrupt him.
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Since Daryl discovered his own little sanctuary in the sunshine, Storey told Newsweek that it has become "his daily morning spot now" whenever the window is slightly ajar.
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In the days since the video was shared online, it has gone viral with more than 9.1 million views and over 2.3 million likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
"He started doing it a few days prior to the video, and I was finally able to catch it on video," Storey, from Madison, Wisconsin, said. "Everyone is loving it; we've had so many friends and clients tell us that they've seen it or their friends have seen it."
It is safe to say that social-media users are obsessed with Daryl's "new sunbathing spot." Many TikTok users lauded the orange cat's iconic behavior and determination to catch some rays.
"Daryl and his brother, Kevin, are always doing cute stuff like this, so we didn't really think much of it until people were telling us it would go viral," Storey said. "So, I posted it before bed, and it only had about 200 likes, and then when I woke up the next morning, it was at 1 million and growing."
Many owners will be accustomed to seeing their cat and dog seek out even the smallest patch of sunlight possible. One of the reasons for this is because cats get cold very easily, according to the website PetMD. They have a warmer body temperature than humans and they feel the cold much quicker.
As a result, felines will often seek out warm places to help maintain their body temperature. This can include a sunspot, a radiator cover, or even a warm lap.
While they undoubtedly love the heat, PetMD said that it is possible for cats to get sunburned and owners should be vigilant. They can develop on any areas that aren't covered in fur, however a cat's ears, nose, and bellies are the most vulnerable areas.
The symptoms of sunburn in cats include inflamed or crusted skin that's hot to touch, swollen eyes, pain, or an urge to lick or scratch the affected area. In order to prevent this from happening, owners should provide their cats with plenty of shaded areas, access to fresh water, and by using sunscreen that's specifically made for cats.
The TikTok Reaction
Daryl has certainly become quite the internet sensation for his sunbathing spot, and the viral post has generated over 4,700 comments so far.
One TikTok user wrote: "the do not disturb energy is strong."
Another person joked: "catching rays, not feelings."
"He doesn't know what inflation is," added one commenter.
"Daryl has never had to respond to an email," another said.
A third TikTok user replied: "he's photosynthesizing."
Update, 05/21/25, 6:13 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comments from BriAnna Storey.
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