A Golden Retriever named Kona just delivered a masterclass in side-eye, and honestly, it’s hilarious. The video opens sweetly enough — dad’s in the living room, happily dancing with his toddler in his arms. But lurking in the background is Kona, sitting with the kind of patience only Goldens can muster, though it’s clear her attention isn’t on the dance moves. The camera zooms in, and there it is: the most precise, deliberate side-eye you’ll ever see from a dog. The caption says it best: “Former Only Child Energy. That side eye!” And truly, it explains everything.
The internet can’t handle how precise the Golden Retriever’s side-eye is
This clip has been making the rounds on TikTok, getting over 1,500 likes and a flood of adoring comments. Viewers can’t get enough of Kona’s expression. It’s unimpressed, it’s dramatic, and it’s downright relatable for all elder siblings around the world.
Golden Retrievers are known for sticking close to their people — and they’re not exactly shy about wanting attention. Watching Kona, you can almost sense her brain working: Why is dad dancing with the baby instead of me? That funny clash of love and jealousy is exactly what makes her side-eye land so perfectly.
The comments added to the fun of the video. One person ordered, “Dance with that baby right noooowww,” while another called it “the most judgmental golden side-eye.” Someone else added, “She said, ‘I remember WE used to do that! ?’” And honestly, who among us hasn’t thrown that exact same look when we felt a little left out?
Kona did get a say in picking her sister’s middle name in an earlier video, but judging by this clip, she’s still figuring out what it means to share the spotlight. Even though her expression betrays some level of jealousy, you know that she loves her family more than anything else. It’s the default personality of a Golden: loyal, loving, but never above making their feelings known in the most comical way possible.
