Cat's unusual playtime habit shocks owner: "I raised a genius"

Norman doesn't need a playmate – this cat knows exactly how to keep himself occupied for hours on end!

Norman the cat has discovered his new favorite toy.
Norman the cat has discovered his new favorite toy.  © Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@thecatbrotherz

In a viral clip shared to TikTok, the little feline sits on the carpet in his family's living room, playing with a hair tie.

What looks a little awkward at first turns into something quite impressive after a few seconds.

Norman seems to have learned within a very short space of time that you can flick bands, and all he needs are two paws!

Tiny Dachshund puppy freaks out his giant new sibling in hilarious video
Dogs Tiny Dachshund puppy freaks out his giant new sibling in hilarious video
Dog throws huge tantrum when his mom pulls out a suitcase, but there's a surprise in store!
Dogs Dog throws huge tantrum when his mom pulls out a suitcase, but there's a surprise in store!

"What can I say, I raised a genius," Norman's owner wrote over the video, which has already been viewed more than four million times.

Later in the clip, Norman shows off his latest talent, which sees him press the hair tie into the carpet as he pulls the other end up with his other paw.

Lo and behold, the rubber band flies, and the cat sprints after it as fast as he can!

Norman the cat becomes an archer – thanks to a hair tie!

Norman seems like he can't get enough of the hair ties!
Norman seems like he can't get enough of the hair ties!  © Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@thecatbrotherz

Norman repeats this impressive habit over and over again, and it seems as if he can go on like this for hours!

At the end of the video, Norman shows that he's extended his skills.

In a final shot, he sits on a scratching post and no longer uses his paw to hold the tape in place.

Dog emotionally mourns for recently dead sibling in bittersweet viral clip
Dogs Dog emotionally mourns for recently dead sibling in bittersweet viral clip
Dachshund dog Roo gives new baby sister hysterically judgy looks: "Return to Sender"
Dogs Dachshund dog Roo gives new baby sister hysterically judgy looks: "Return to Sender"

Instead, he now takes it between his teeth before starting to stretch it with a claw.

When he then opens his mouth and the rubber flies across the room, he jumps enthusiastically after it.

Viewers were all about Norman's skills, with one writing, "This is actually the most impressive thing I've ever seen a cat do."

Cover photo: Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@thecatbrotherz

More on Cats: