# Feline Pianists Keyboard Cat Punctuates Awkward Moments With Panache By Rachel | Published 2009-05-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-Cat References: [weblogs.newsday](http://weblogs.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities_blog/2009/05/hello_keyboard_cat.html) Over the last few days, a phenomenon has been sweeping the Internet. What is it, you ask? It’s Keyboard Cat, of course! Keyboard Cat is a great way to punctuate any awkward television moment, like TV hosts throwing up, or a “Walker: Texas Ranger” episode that declares a child has a disease. Watch the video above—you won’t be sorry. **Implications** - It's impossible to predict whether an Internet video will become a viral meme, but Keyboard Cat hit the jackpot by turning an [adorable personified pet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics) into a [virtuoso pianist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawai-pianos). The unexpected combination of a household pet, catchy music and amateur filmmaking made this [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purrcast) video a must-see around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Viral Pet Videos:** Opportunities to showcase pets in unique ways and create viral content for social media. - **Amateur Filmmaking:** Opportunities to create engaging content with limited resources to connect with audiences. - **Unexpected Combinations:** Opportunities to merge unlikely elements to create new and exciting content. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Products:** Opportunities to create new and unique pet products that can be showcased in viral videos. - **Social Media:** Opportunities to leverage social media to showcase engaging and entertaining content. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities to create unique and surprising content for audiences across various entertainment platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Big-Screen Cat Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaba.md) - [Feline Boy Band Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-mix.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat.md) - [Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-studio-petbrick-65.md) - [70s-Style Cat Snack Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-purrrre.md) - [Feline-Hosted Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purrcast.md) - [Musical Instrument Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-piano.md) - [Feline-Friendly Music Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-music-box.md) - [Mischievous Feline Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-great-to-be-a-cat-campaign.md)