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Lion King-ing: The Latest Craze

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You’ve heard of planking, Tebowing, owling and yarnbombing, but Lion King-ing? Yes, apparently raising your pet into the sky like Simba in “The Lion King” is a real thing. And a trendy one at that.

If you look online, you’ll find a slew of pet owners who are channeling the wise Rafiki and holding their dogs and cats up in the air.   

“I think that everyone with a cat or a small dog has done it before,” said Jeff Wysaski, a blogger on Pleated-jeans.com who made this viral video of the phenomenon from clips other pet owners had posted on YouTube, and set it all to "The Circle of Life" song.

 

“I checked on YouTube, and, lo and behold, there were a ton of videos of people doing it. I thought it would be funny to put them together,” he said. “I think most people don’t talk about it, but when you bring it up other cat owners, they’re like, ‘I do that,’ ‘I have done that.’”

Wysaski admittedly “Lion Kings” his own tabby cat. “She’s not too happy about it,” he said. “A lot of the animals are just putting up with us and our ridiculousness.”

 

52 comments

  • Oldschoolrepublican  •  Elmhurst, Illinois  •  3 months ago
    My dog is 140 lbs. Wasn't too happy with me trying.
    • saneyaya 3 months ago
      I expect your back was even less thrilled
    • Bb 3 months ago
      lol, lol
    • Pittsburgh Pat 3 months ago
      I can see the #$%$ look on his face as you're trying...lmao
  • Marie D  •  3 months ago
    Dear Human,
    Please Lion King the cat to show him how much you love him!
    The Dog
  • Alexander  •  2 months ago
    I never clicked on this m#$%$ link and never will....
  • amused123  •  3 months ago
    stunned beyond belief, like a deer in headlights, I clicked on this link. I am so ashamed,
    • Phyne 3 months ago
      I'm a little embarrassed myself. Lol
    • Pickles DeLuxe 3 months ago
      You know you love it.
  • nenaflorita  •  Prague, Czech Republic  •  3 months ago
    I think everyone has to have done that at one point and time, especially those of us who grew up with the Lion King. We've been shown so many parodies on TV and in movies, it's no wonder we do it!
    Lead by example, I think.
  • Paul  •  3 months ago
    Whatever gets people to stop "King of the World"ing every time they set foot on a boat...
  • Holly  •  3 months ago
    I did this a few times to my cat when I was a child. Lately I've just been having to deal with her revenge for it, and all the other silly things I've made her do.
  • Sarah  •  Albuquerque, New Mexico  •  3 months ago
    aw come on guys as long as it's not hurting them why not have a little fun
  • ghostie  •  3 months ago
    I was lion kinging when the movie originally came out I was 4 when it came out. So yea, this article is a little late, I'm sure a ton of kids who loved that movie did it.
  • WilliamG  •  3 months ago
    My Grand-puppy is a one-year old Great Pyrennes. She weighs 70 pounds.

    There will be no Lion-King-ing.
    • MeanLoriJean 3 months ago
      Party-pooper!
    • WilliamG 3 months ago
      Hey, at one point in my life, I coulda hoisted the critter on high. Now, she wiggles and neither one of us would enjoy the experience!
  • It's Me  •  3 months ago
    Dear Kitty,

    If I ever "Lion King" you, you have my permission to bite one of my ears off.

    Love,

    Mom
  • VRDOG24  •  Sioux Center, Iowa  •  3 months ago
    Stop it before it starts
  • Mutt  •  Norfolk, Virginia  •  3 months ago
    HA! I still got pictures back in 1994 of me doing that when I was 9.
  • George K Jr  •  3 months ago
    It's been done for years, it's just not been done to the extent of some big bandwagon Youtube meme. And it doesn't need to be. It's BEEN DONE.
  • mac marine  •  Sacramento, California  •  3 months ago
    After 99 weeks sitting around thye house it seems that we are getting a bit bored. Do kitty a big favor and find meaningful employment!
  • nigerian_princess  •  Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania  •  3 months ago
    I used to do this to my baby sister back in the 90s haha
  • dmg1969  •  3 months ago
    I am dumber for clicking on the link...
    • Rich 3 months ago
      We are all dumber for having entered the world of Yahoo in the first place.
  • John  •  3 months ago
    ive been doing this since that stupid movie came out for the first time.

    I might be on a different cat, but the fun continues!

    THE CIRCLE OF LIFE....................... as i get dizzy from spinning around in the air like an idiot.
  • J  •  3 months ago
    welcome to modern America...
  • Claydo  •  3 months ago
    Did Chris Chase ghost write this article?