A Maryland resident named Nicole McLean has found herself in a nightly viewing dilemma, courtesy of her Golden Retriever, Mr. Moose. Despite owning a state-of-the-art projector setup, McLean’s viewing experience is hilariously disrupted by her dog’s oblivious behavior. In a viral TikTok video, she captures the amusing chaos as the dog unintentionally casts a shadow and blocks half the screen with his head.
TikTok video shows clueless Golden Retriever partially blocking owner’s screen
McLean recently invested in a projector to enhance her home entertainment experience. Little did she know that her adorable 5-year-old Golden Retriever, would become an inadvertent star of the show. Mr. Moose, seemingly unaware of the impact his presence has on the projected image, regularly climbs onto the couch. Each evening, as the projector lights up, so does Mr. Moose’s curiosity as he positions himself in just the right spot to partially obstruct the screen.
In an effort to share her light-hearted struggle with others, McLean posted a clip on TikTok. The video begins with a mysterious shadow on the screen, quickly revealing the culprit as the camera pans over to the dog. His relaxed demeanor adds an extra layer of humor to the situation as if he is blissfully unaware of the frustration he causes. The caption on the video humorously reads, “The downside of having a projector screen sometimes.”
The response from TikTok users has been overwhelmingly positive. Viewers couldn’t get enough of Mr. Moose’s unintentional antics, leaving a trail of witty comments. One user joked, “Is the downside in the room with us?” while another quipped, “Perhaps the projector is the one in the way.”
For McLean, the video’s viral success has brought an unexpected level of fame to her household. Speaking to Newsweek about the internet’s response, she joked that the attention has only encouraged Mr. Moose to embrace his new role as a nightly show-stopper. Despite the minor inconvenience, McLean finds joy in her dog’s antics and the smiles they bring to others.
In a world where pets frequently steal the spotlight, Mr. Moose has undoubtedly carved out his own niche as the endearing Golden Retriever who casts a big shadow — quite literally.
