Does Saying 'Ma-Ah' Actually Summon Your Cat?

This video explores a viral internet claim that making the specific sound 'Ma-ah' acts as a universal command for cats to come to their owners. The footage features several different cat owners attempting to test this theory by calling out the phrase in various home settings. While some cats in the clips appear to respond by running toward the sound, the results are inconsistent, leading to ongoing debate among pet owners about whether the sound holds any actual linguistic meaning for felines or if the cats are simply reacting to the sound of their owner's voice.

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sanne.jansenNewcomerSep 2, 2026

My cat was napping under a "pretzel aspect"(she has many other aspects). I called her "Ma-ah", she raised her head and meowed in response, looking at me, but did not come. So maybe it means:

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realmehmetNewcomerSep 2, 2026

Doesn't work at all.

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isabela.carvalhoNewcomerSep 2, 2026

Nope, doesnt work. My overlords dont speak english.

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daan_87xNewcomerSep 2, 2026

It's pure nonsense. The cats come because you're making literally any sound.

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erik_anderssonNewcomerSep 2, 2026

Tried it, doesn't work

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realthandiNewcomerSep 2, 2026

Tried it, doesnt work. Tbf, I don't have a cat, so that might be the reason.

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ama44NewcomerSep 2, 2026

Yes works. Then again my cat also comes running when i say "what".

the_avaNewcomerSep 2, 2026

This little guy was obviously bitten by a radioactive spider

realmateoNewcomerSep 2, 2026

This son of a bitch is taking meowing lessons:

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duc.leNewcomerSep 2, 2026

Ok Satan wtf is this