There are bedtime routines, and then there’s Bowser’s version of it — which looks a lot more like a hostage negotiation with snacks involved. The 200-pound English Mastiff has figured out exactly how far he can push his mom, and honestly, it’s impressive. The TikTok video shows Bowser working his “gentle giant” charm like a pro, trying every trick in the book to score one last treat. His mom’s trying to hold firm, but when you’ve got a Mastiff staring you down with those sad, saggy eyes and a slow-wagging tail, well… good luck saying no to that.
Owner records Mastiff and mom negotiating for treats in viral TikTok video
The clip by @bowserthemastiff has exploded online, racking up over 275,000 likes and an endless stream of comments calling Bowser “the boss” and “literally bigger than you!” It opens with his mom trying to reason with him: “It’s time for bed,” she says, while Bowser sits there, tail wagging like he’s pretending to listen. His dad joins in with playful commentary, comparing the standoff to “political negotiations,” which earns him an epic side-eye from mom.
Bowser, of course, knows exactly what he’s doing. Even though English Mastiffs are known for being calm and loyal, they are also very good at emotional blackmail. It’s a mix of stubbornness and sweetness that usually gets them what they want.
At one point, Bowser plops his giant head right on his mom’s tummy, a move that says, “I’m staying here until snacks appear.” She growls back, puffing up her chest and declaring, “Mommy is the boss.” Bowser? Unfazed. Eventually, after much sighing and a few mock glares, he climbs onto the bed and finally surrenders — treatless but triumphant.
The comments section was pure chaos. One person joked, “Bowser: ‘no, you listen to me.’” Another added, “Can’t you see he’s starving?” In the end, you just have to be impressed by Bowser’s mom’s resolve. She simply turns away, declaring, “I’m going to ignore you.” She seems to have won this round of negotiations.
