The image of a kitchen assistant perched above a chef’s head is instantly recognizable to fans of “Ratatouille.” It is a scene that has been joked about, referenced, and recreated countless times online. One Golden Retriever and their owner decided to put a canine twist on the concept, with amusing results in an Instagram video.
Golden Retriever sits on owner’s shoulder as they recreate ‘Ratatouille’ moment
The video, shared by the account @laurynbradley3, shows the Golden Retriever perched comfortably on the owner’s shoulders while they prepare food in the kitchen. The setup mirrors the iconic movie scene in which Remy the rat sits atop a chef’s head and “controls” his cooking by tugging on his hair. In this real-life version, the owner chops tomatoes on a cutting board as the dog calmly looks on, appearing completely at ease in the elevated position.
Adding to the fun, the video caption includes the famous line from the movie, “Anyone can cook.” The subtle reference was enough for viewers to immediately recognize the inspiration. The dog’s relaxed posture and steady balance made the scene even more amusing, as it appeared to genuinely supervise the meal preparation.
The clip quickly gained traction, racking up over 446K likes and thousands of comments. Many viewers praised the dog’s patience and calm demeanor, while others joked about the logistics of filming such a moment. Toward the end of the video, the mood shifts slightly when the dog appears ready to hop off the owner’s shoulders. Just as he starts to move, the video cuts off, leaving viewers laughing at the perfectly timed ending and wondering what happened next.
One user joked, “Ratatouille or Pupatouille?” while another asked, “Please tell me the dog’s name is Remi.” Several commenters leaned into the viral nature of the clip, jokingly asking when the “movie is coming out.” Meanwhile, another admitted they “can’t tell if this is AI or not.”
