Plenty of dogs end up in silly situations, but Franklin, a 7-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog, somehow looks smug about it. His Instagram, @yournewfriendfranklin, is full of clumsy puppy adventures, but this one might just take the cake. The video opens with his mom’s amused voice saying, “I’m pretty sure Franklin is stuck,” and she’s right; he’s managed to wedge the corner of his elevated bed inside his mouth. The sight is so absurd, it’s hard not to laugh. Franklin, though, doesn’t seem bothered in the slightest. His owner, quite understandably, could only caption it with: “I can’t with him.”
Bernese Mountain Dog may have ‘glitched into the platform’ with the goofiest smile
The clip’s gone viral, already pulling in more than 146,000 likes. Franklin’s giant, goofy expression looks less like a dog in distress and more like one who accidentally “glitched into the platform.” His mom walks closer, half laughing, half concerned, asking, “Are you okay, buddy?” Franklin just stares back, his mouth still hooked around the bed corner like it’s the world’s weirdest chew toy. The corner has gone as far back in his mouth as it could possibly go.
He even gives her a brief side-eye, as if to say, “Nothing to see here, you get on with your day.” He’s panting, but the look on his face is pure, goofy contentment. It’s clear he got himself into this situation voluntarily, and he’s not bothered by it at all. It’s like Franklin’s Instagram bio came to life: 90 pounds of chaos, cuddles, and counter surfing. And pure comedic timing, might we add.
Comments rolled in fast: “Six brain cells; four are the penguins from Madagascar,” joked one viewer. Another one added, “He appears to have clipped through the furniture — we are in The Matrix.” Others simply loved his chill vibe, saying, “He looks sooo happy, love him!” Franklin’s blend of confusion and confidence makes the whole scene even funnier. It’s like he is figuring out laws of physics for the first time, and it’s hilarious to watch.
