Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

BBC Entertainment Sunday 23 August 2026, 18:38 UTC 1 min read

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The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

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