{
  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "cat-in-the-hat",
  "title": "CAT IN THE HAT",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/cat-in-the-hat/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/cat-in-the-hat.json",
  "summary": "Viral social-media trend ('Cat in the Hat' costume videos) generating widespread attention and public-safety warnings",
  "why_now": "A cluster of international coverage plus reports of police warnings created concurrent interest in the viral format and its real-world implications.",
  "evidence_summary": "- International coverage on the viral TikTok trend and its spread (BBC, Euronews) - Reports of real-world concern and police warnings (Yahoo News New Zealand) - Why trending text links the TikTok virality and attendant public reaction to the query",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Entertainment / Celebrity Attention",
  "collected_at": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Entertainment / Celebrity Attention",
  "score": 70.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "- Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear - BBC"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear - BBC",
      "source": "BBC",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTFBUUVBQYk5EeGZUZmF1RlpRYXJmZ2hoeENsWEQ0UXRvZUNWQ19FTmJhLVV2MW4zaTJvd194LXRIZ0pJT3NSNGZYM1ZJQm1hc1FCWXo0UVBPQ1VzUQ?oc=5"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "record_id": "202608261302_signal_Quality-4-cat-in-the-hat",
    "batch_id": "202608261302",
    "input_files": {
      "Quality": "202608261302_signal_Quality.txt",
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      "Kurzweil": "202608261257_signal_Kurzweil.txt",
      "Jobs": "202608261256_signal_Jobs.txt",
      "Buffett": "202608261255_signal_Buffett.txt",
      "Bezos": "202608261255_signal_Bezos.txt"
    }
  }
}