NYC Rat Romance: A Viral Video Takes the City by Storm!
<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/two-new-york-rats-caught-104626604.jpg" alt="Two rats seemingly kissing inside a New York restaurant window">A viral video shows two rats seemingly sharing a tender moment in a Kips Bay restaurant window. Captured by resident Jack Knobloch, the footage has sparked a frenzy online, with some calling it "crazy" and others comparing it to a New York City dating scene.
What Was Really Happening?
While the image is undeniably cute, experts say it's anything but romantic. According to Jane Hurst, Head of Mammalian Behaviour and Evolution at the University of Liverpool, the interaction depicts a submissive rat and a potentially aggressive rat. The scene likely represents an impending conflict rather than affection.
<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/two-new-york-rats-caught-104626630.jpg?w=562" alt="Two New York rats kissing inside a restaurant window">The Restaurant's Rodent Problem
The restaurant where the video was filmed, the now-shuttered Meze Mazi, previously received a B grade from the city's health department due to rodent-related violations. This suggests a broader issue with rodent infestation that extends beyond this particular incident. The restaurant is currently closed for renovations.
The video, initially shared on TikTok, highlights the unexpected encounters and interesting dynamics within New York City's urban environment.
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