OHIO - In what experts are calling "the discovery of the century," local man Jerry Henderson, 34, has reportedly discovered that the internet contains content beyond cat videos. 🐱
Henderson, who has been online since 2019, made the groundbreaking discovery last Tuesday while accidentally clicking on a link that wasn't a cat compilation.
"I was trying to watch 'Cats Being Jerks Volume 847' when I accidentally clicked on something called 'news,'" Henderson told reporters, still visibly shaken by the experience. "There were words. So many words. And no cats anywhere."
The Journey of Discovery
What started as an accidental click soon became a journey of exploration that would forever change Henderson's worldview. Over the course of three hours, he discovered:
- Educational videos (without cats)
- Cooking tutorials (featuring human food, not cat treats)
- Music that wasn't "Keyboard Cat"
- Social media posts about topics other than cats
- Shopping websites selling non-cat-related items
"It was overwhelming," Henderson admitted. "I didn't know people used the internet for things like 'learning' and 'staying informed.' I thought it was just an elaborate cat video delivery system."
Expert Reactions
Dr. Sarah Webstein, Professor of Internet Studies at Digital University, called Henderson's discovery "remarkable but not unprecedented."
"We see this phenomenon occasionally," Dr. Webstein explained. "Someone who's been in a cat video bubble suddenly discovers the broader internet. It's like digital culture shock."
Life After Cats
Henderson's life has changed dramatically since his discovery. He now spends only 87% of his online time watching cat videos, down from his previous 100%.
"I've started watching dog videos too," he revealed, causing several nearby cat enthusiasts to gasp audibly. "And sometimes... sometimes I read articles about things that happened in the world."
His family has been supportive but concerned about the rapid changes.
"Jerry used to be so predictable," said his wife, Linda. "Every conversation started with 'You have to see this cat video.' Now he talks about 'current events' and 'other interests.' It's like I don't even know him anymore."
The Future
Henderson plans to continue exploring the non-cat corners of the internet, though he assures friends and family that cats will always hold a special place in his browser history.
"I'm not abandoning cats," he clarified. "I'm just... expanding my horizons. Maybe next week I'll discover what 'Wikipedia' is."
When asked for comment, Henderson's cat, Mr. Whiskers, simply knocked a glass off the counter and walked away, presumably disappointed in his human's betrayal.
This is a developing story. We'll continue to follow Henderson's journey into the vast, cat-free wilderness of the internet.
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