Plot twist: Viral bear cub meme is actually a dog

Ever caught that side-eye bear cub staring at your feed and wondered, "Who's this tiny internet overload?" Well, if you haven't, consider yourself missing out on one of the cutest meme takeovers of the year. This little fluffball, giving the most suspiciously adorable side-eye ever, has blown up reels, TikToks and comment sections worldwide. Some even say its eye movements feel a bit AI-generated, but honestly we don't care; we are here for the cuteness! Recently a video is circulating on social media that allegedly shows the real star behind the meme that's taking over the internet. Let's find out more.



What added an unexpected twist to the viral meme was the revelation that the internet-famous 'bear cub' is actually a dog. The fluffy, brown animal winning hearts online is a Chow Chow puppy, whose thick fur and rounded features made it look uncannily like a baby bear.

The viral post showcases a fluffy Chow Chow puppy cradled by its owner, cheekily captioned as a “baby bear in sneaky disguise”, a nod to the pup’s uncanny resemblance to a bear cub. This clip quickly took off, racking up over 12000 likes in less than 48 hours. The humour plays into a familiar joke, as Chow Chows are often mistaken for bears because of their thick coats and rounded features, a resemblance even noted by pet experts like The Spruce Pets, which ranks them among the most bear-like dog breeds.



In the original clip, the pup is seen being held by its owner, casually showing off its cute expressions, unaware that it was about to spark a full-blown meme moment.

As the video spread, netizens flooded the comments with reactions, ranging from amused disbelief to total shock upon learning the meme's true identity.

As soon as the video surfaced on social media, it quickly sparked discussion. One user said, "My heart is so cute. Look at his eyes, so innocent and cute. God bless you forever."

"He is adorable ❤️❤️," another added.

“That looks like a tiny bear.” “This is a dog 😂”

“It looks like a bear and it is a bear.”



One said, "What kind of Pokémon is that?"