"Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump (Debate Remix)" is a parody song by the Kiffness, also known as David Scott, a South African born musician.[1][2] The song samples Donald Trump's claim, during the United States presidential debate on 10 September 2024, that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating residents' pets.[3] The song intends to poke fun at the president's claims with a refrain "people of Springfield, don't eat my cat".[4]
| "Eating the Cats" | |
|---|---|
| Song by the Kiffness | |
| Released | 14 September 2024 |
| Length | 1:47 |
| Music video | |
| "Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump (Debate Remix)" on YouTube | |
Background
editReferring to the reasons behind the song, the Kiffness states that "music has a way of taking away negative energy and polarising feelings, especially with someone like Donald Trump".[5] He said there is a "vested interest" in American politics because of its impact on his home country, South Africa.[6]
Streams and earnings
editThe song has been streamed and watched over 9 million times on YouTube and has been viewed more than 1 million times on X (formerly known as Twitter) within 24 hours of its posting.[7][8] Scott pledges to donate all proceeds to the Clark County SPCA Springfield, Ohio with over $20,000 raised already.[9] On September 18, the Kiffness performed "Eating the Cats" live in Munich, cementing the popularity of the song, and has continued to perform the song at several concerts.[10]
Lyrics and video
editThe lyrics of the song begin with Trump saying "they are eating the dogs, they are eating the cats, they are eating the pets of the people that live there".[11] The singer then chimes in with the verse calling out "people of Springfield" and commenting, "why would you do that?" and "eat something else", offering bread, carrots and eggs as alternatives.[12]
References
edit- ^ "'Please don't eat my cat': Trump parody song goes viral". France 24. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ O'Neill, Natalie (13 September 2024). "Parody song poking fun of Trump's 'eating the cats' debate comment goes viral". Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Lattach, Fanny (26 September 2024). "'Please don't eat my cat': Trump parody song goes viral". yahoo.com.
- ^ AFP (27 September 2024). "'Please don't eat my cat': Trump parody song goes viral". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "'Please don't eat my cat': Trump parody song goes viral". South China Morning Post. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Reporter, Liz O'Connell Pets (18 September 2024). "Donald Trump "They're Eating the Dogs" song takes off online". Newsweek. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "'Meow Meow': The Kiffness performs viral 'Eating the Cats' song live in Germany, audience sings along. WATCH". The Indian Express. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (19 September 2024). "The Kiffness Performs Viral 'Eating the Cats' Track Live in Munich". Billboard. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ TOI World Desk (14 September 2024). "Purr-fect banger trumps they're eating the cats has now turned into a viral song watch". The Times of India.
- ^ "The Kiffness Performs Viral 'Eating the Cats' Track Live in Munich". Yahoo Entertainment. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ The Kiffness – Eating the Cats (Donald Trump Remix), retrieved 27 September 2024
- ^ Reporter, Liz O'Connell Pets (18 September 2024). "Donald Trump "They're Eating the Dogs" song takes off online". Newsweek. Retrieved 27 September 2024.