Tuxedo Cat Wasn’t a Fan of His Owner’s New Year’s Resolutions, So He Did Some Editing

Just a few days into the new year, one cat has already decided that self-improvement can wait. While most people approach January with optimism and carefully written goals, Novo the tuxedo cat had other plans. In a quiet moment that quickly turned unforgettable, he wandered over to his owner’s whiteboard and began dismantling her 2026 ambitions one scratch at a time. There was no rush or chaos in his movements, only calm focus and confidence. It felt less like mischief and more like a deliberate reminder that sometimes, even the best laid plans are no match for a cat with opinions.

In a TikTok video that quickly struck a chord online, Novo, a tuxedo cat with ragdoll and Siberian roots, is caught doing what he does best. He inserts himself directly into his owner’s business. This time, that business happens to be her neatly written 2026 goals.

The scene opens with a whiteboard carefully filled out, clean lines and hopeful intentions still intact. Novo approaches with calm confidence. Then, without hesitation, he raises a paw and starts scratching at the board. Each swipe removes another goal, as if he is personally editing her future.

“Novo, you’re rubbing them all off,” his owner says in the video, half-scolding and half-laughing. “Brilliant.”

Novo does not pause. He scratches again, focused and committed, his body language suggesting this task is very important. There is no chaos or panic in him. Just determination.

Eventually, his owner gives up trying to stop him. “Yup, okay, move on to the next section,” she says, clearly resigned but amused. Novo continues his work, unfazed by her commentary.

“5th January and they’ve already been scrapped,” she wrote in the caption, summing up the moment perfectly.

A Cat With Opinions

The clip quickly took off, reaching more than 114,000 viewers and earning hundreds of comments. Many viewers felt Novo was sending a message.

“Girl, this is a sign,” one person wrote. The owner replied confidently, “2026 is my year.”

Others leaned into Novo’s priorities. One joked that he would erase everything just to write “more snacks for Nova.” Another pointed out that he conveniently left behind a few key goals, calling the cat wise for his selective editing.

What makes the video so relatable is not just the humor. It is the familiar feeling of starting fresh with big plans, only to be reminded how unpredictable life can be. Novo’s calm sabotage feels less like rebellion and more like commentary. Slow down. Laugh a little. Maybe do not take the list too seriously.

Novo, for his part, seems completely content. He got attention, made his point, and reminded the internet that cats will always have the final say.

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