A dog named Murphy’s video shows him holding a pair of scissors hostage, and his mom just wants him to drop them. Will the black Labrador listen? Absolutely not. In the video, Murphy stands on a couch with the scissors clamped in his mouth while his tail keeps wagging as if this is the best game he can possibly play. Meanwhile, the on-screen text calls him a “DEMON,” and watching the video helps understand why.
Video shows dog refusing to give up the scissors until mom meets his demands
The stubborn dog’s mom walks toward him in the video, noticing the pair of scissors in his mouth. She tries to keep her voice steady while she asks, “Murphy, what do you have in your mouth? What do you have?” as she firmly asks him to “drop it.” The Labrador responds by shifting to the other side of the couch, still holding tight. The owner tries again, firmer this time, instructing him, “Murphy! Drop it right now. Drop it.”
In the video, the dog never surrenders and does not give the scissors back to his mom, which she says is like “negotiating with a terrorist” in the caption.
If Murphy looks pleased with himself, it is because dogs often grab “forbidden” items, as they know it gets them a reaction. The attention, the chase, the name-calling, and the raised voice — it can all feel like play, especially for a high-energy Labrador with a special knack for mischief; and none of it makes the scissors safe, of course. However, it does explain why the dog seems so proud of his work.
Viewers were split between laughter and concern. One fan suggested, “Will trade scissors for cheese,” while another said the act was “scary,” and a third one offered practical advice, saying, “If you ask me that big guy looks like he’s having fun. Shouldn’t leave your scissors lay around.” And someone even backed the dog up legally, joking, “Hi Murphy’s lawyer here- he said YOU drop it lady. Put the food in the bowl.” Murphy won this round, and nobody should underestimate him.
