Maine Coon Kitten Turns Around for the Camera, and His Wild Little ‘Gremlins’ Look Steals the ShowKate McDanielSun, October 25, 2026 at 1:24 AM UTC
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I have one question after seeing the Maine Coon kitten below: How am I supposed to look at that tiny face and make a responsible decision?
The video starts innocently enough. A woman holds a fluffy kitten facing away from the camera and casually asks who wants this one.
Then she turns him around.
Holy moly.
His little face is mostly black, while a wild tuft of white fur explodes around him for an ’80s creature feature. He’s fluffy, dramatic, slightly mischievous-looking, and destined to become a very large cat.
One commenter immediately nailed the visual and said he was giving “Spike” from Gremlins.
Now I can’t unsee it.
He has that same tiny-creature-who-might-secretly-run-the-house energy. Except instead of causing chaos after midnight, this one looks like he would probably knock your water glass off the counter and stare at you.
Another viewer confessed that they desperately want a Maine Coon, but their husband keeps saying no, so they may be approaching the “ask forgiveness instead of permission” state.
I’m not recommending that strategy.
I’m just saying I understand how somebody arrives there after seeing this face.
Maine Coon kittens already have a talent for looking slightly mythical. Add this little guy’s black-and-white coloring, enormous fluff, and unruly hair situation, and he looks like someone designed a cat by combining a woodland creature, a tiny villain, and a dust bunny.
The woman holding him also mentions that he’s going to get big, which tracks with the breed. TICA lists adult male Maine Coons at roughly 18 to 22 pounds and notes that they mature slowly, often taking several years to reach full size.
So this little Gremlin is apparently still in compact mode.
Right now he can be held up with two hands for a dramatic camera reveal.
Give him a few years, and he may need his own zip code.
Why Do Some Maine Coons Have Tufts and Wild Hair?
That wonderfully untamed look is part of what makes Maine Coons so recognizable. TICA describes the breed as having large, well-furnished ears, often enhanced by lynx-like tips, tufted feet, a shaggy uneven coat, and a long flowing tail. The Cat Fanciers’ Association also notes that fur tufts inside the ears and between the toes are classic Maine Coon features.
Those features are more than decoration. Maine Coons developed in the harsh climate of the northeastern U.S., and their heavy, weather-resistant coats helped suit them to cold conditions.
If you share your home with all that fluff:
Comb regularly. TICA says weekly combing is generally enough for many Maine Coons, though individual coats may need more attention.
Check the hidden fuzzy zones. Armpits, belly fur, and behind the ears are easy places for tangles to sneak in.
Make grooming feel normal early. From kittenhood, keep sessions short and gentle so brushes, combs, and paw handling become routine rather than a future wrestling match.
I still think this kitten’s best feature is that face.
Cute little Gremlin now.
Absolute unit later.
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Source: Nature
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