A dog’s remarkable skill in a beloved party game has crowned him the “flip cup champion.”
In a captivating video posted on the TikTok account @allycecilia, a golden retriever named Cabo is seen mingling in the kitchen with partygoers. The scene was set with cans and plastic cups, as participants engaged in the game of flip cup. Eager to join in, Cabo nudged his way into the fray.
Flip cup involves players racing against each other in teams. Each player must drink the contents of their cup, place it on the table’s edge, and then flip it upside down with a finger. The next player takes their turn once the cup lands successfully.
Cabo, the golden retriever, may have skipped the drinking phase, but he shone brightly during the flipping segment. An empty cup was set up for him, and with no hesitation, he flipped it successfully with a swift lick of his tongue, earning cheers from the crowd.
His performance was not a one-off. Cabo demonstrated his skill on the opposite side of the table, flipping another cup with what seemed like the slightest touch. It soared, flipped, and landed perfectly. The joy on Cabo’s face was unmistakable, and the onlookers were equally elated, eager to recruit him for their next game.
The video, shared on March 17, quickly captured the hearts of viewers, amassing 566,700 views, 131,000 likes, and 180 comments by Friday. Some fans drew parallels between Cabo and the basketball-playing dog from the 1997 movie “Air Bud,” noting that while the sports differed, the talent was undeniable.
Comments ranged from playful movie sequel suggestions like “Airbud 12: college days” to observations about Cabo’s excitement to be part of the group. One viewer humorously imagined Cabo’s thoughts: “I have no idea what I’m doing but I know I’m doing it really well.”
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