This is a full “yup, that’s me” moment. Not funny-ha-ha, more funny because it’s a little uncomfortable. A raccoon eating Cheetos should not feel this accurate, and yet here we are. I genuinely think this might be a snapshot of my nightly routine.
The painfully accurate TikTok video comes from Billy the Raccoon, and it shows Billy doing exactly what many of us do once the day is officially over: sitting down with a bag of snacks and absolutely no plans to move. He’s not rushing. He’s not being chaotic. He’s just calmly enjoying his Cheetos, as if this is a well-established part of his evening.
At first, it’s funny for obvious reasons. Yes, it’s a raccoon eating Cheetos. That alone earns the click. But the longer you watch, the more the joke quietly shifts. Billy isn’t sneaking food or acting mischievous. He’s holding each Cheeto carefully, chewing slowly, fully present. It stops feeling like a novelty video and starts feeling…familiar.
If all you did was swap that raccoon’s face with mine, this wouldn’t even read as a joke anymore. It would just be me winding down. Cheetos in bed after a long day? Please. That’s not indulgence, that’s maintenance. And judging by how fast this video took off, I’m clearly not the only one living this lifestyle.
That’s why the clip works so well. It doesn’t try to be loud or over-the-top. There’s no forced punchline. It just lets the moment exist. The humor comes from recognition, from that instant “Oh no, that’s me” feeling that hits a little too close to home. You watch it once, then again, because it feels validating in a way you weren’t expecting.
Oh No, This Feels Too Close to Home
The comment section confirms it. People aren’t shocked so much as exposed. Late-night snackers feel seen. Anyone who’s ever eaten straight from the bag, in bed, after calling it a day, feels personally addressed. The consensus seems to be that Billy is all of us once we’ve mentally clocked out.
To be clear, this isn’t about encouraging people to feed wildlife junk food or invite raccoons into their homes. Billy is domesticated and cared for, and that context matters. What people are reacting to isn’t the Cheetos. It’s the vibe. The end-of-day quiet. The unapologetic comfort of doing what you want once you’ve done enough.
I never thought I’d say this, but watching Billy eat Cheetos in bed might be the most resonating TikTok I’ve come across in a while. It’s the kind of video that makes you pause and wonder if someone somehow recorded your night routine without you knowing.
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Dec 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.