“He just sits there and stares at me while I’m trying to film,” said Buddy’s owner, Sarah Johnson. “I thought he’d be a natural on camera, but I guess he has higher standards than I do.”

CINCINNATI, OH – Buddy, a 4-year-old Chocolate Lab, has refused to participate in his owner’s TikTok dance videos, citing a “lack of artistic integrity” in the choreography.

Buddy Speaks Out

According to sources close to the situation, Buddy spoke out about his decision to abstain from participating in the videos.

“I have a reputation to uphold,” said Buddy. “I can’t just go around doing any old dance. It has to be meaningful, it has to be artistic, it has to be…dignified.”

Critics React

While some have applauded Buddy’s decision to prioritize artistic integrity over fleeting social media fame, others have criticized him for being too picky.

“He’s just a dog, what does he know about art?” said one critic. “He should just stick to fetching and leave the dancing to humans.”

The Artistic Integrity of TikTok

Buddy’s decision has sparked a larger discussion about the artistic integrity of TikTok dance videos, and whether they truly represent the pinnacle of artistic expression.

Some have argued that the medium is inherently superficial and lacks the depth and complexity of more traditional forms of art.

Others have defended TikTok as a valid platform for artistic expression, pointing to the countless videos that use the medium to address important social and political issues.

Buddy’s Next Move

As of now, it’s unclear what Buddy’s next move will be. Some speculate that he may start his own TikTok account, dedicated solely to showcasing his impressive repertoire of dance moves.

Others believe that he will continue to abstain from social media altogether, focusing instead on his career.

Whatever the case may be, one thing is clear: Buddy will continue to be a dog of discerning taste, unwilling to compromise his artistic principles for the sake of fleeting internet fame.