During a virtual court session in the 394th district of Texas, a lawyer appeared with a kitten filter activated, causing the cat's lips and eyes to move as he spoke. Rod Ponton explained that he and his assistant were trying to disable the filter during the proceedings.
Subsequently, the judge shared a clip of the incident and advised, "If a child used your computer before you join a virtual hearing, check the Zoom video options to be sure filters are off." The humorous mishap led to the kitten inadvertently making a formal announcement on a case in the 394th district.
In a separate incident, Keith Gill, also known as RoaringKitty, referenced a popular meme during a discussion by stating, “I’m not a cat, I’m not an institutional investor, nor am I a hedge fund.”
These incidents serve as reminders to double-check video settings and to maintain professionalism, even in virtual environments.