They might look like cats, but Jimmy and Beaks act more like tourists in fur coats. These two Maine Coone brothers have racked up a loyal Instagram following, thanks to one oddly specific habit: They point!
Using their enormous, human-foot-sized paws, they signal at objects as if they are giving directions.
Jimmy and Beaks don’t just paw at things like other cats. They stretch out one large paw and point, sometimes holding it there for dramatic effect. The way they gesture has drawn comparisons to human behavior, especially tourists trying to identify landmarks.
Maine Coons are famously large, but these two take it further. Their paws are massive, making each point look more exaggerated. Compared to a normal house cat, they look like they belong in a different category.
Viewers often comment that their limbs look more like a toddler’s hands than a cat’s.
On Instagram (@jimmy and_beaks), the duo shows off their antics in short clips. One of the most popular themes is their “tourist mode,” where they wear small adventure hats and pose as if they are sightseeing.
The siblings are known for their intelligence and social behavior. Jimmy and Beaks seem to lean into that stereotype. Their actions often look intentional, almost like they are trying to communicate with their owners or each other.
Before the pointing, Jimmy and Beaks got attention for their dramatic sibling spats. They often stage what fans call “backpack smackdowns” where they wrestle each other off their owners’ backpacks.
Maine Coons are Naturally Expressive
Freepik / Maine Coons are often described as social, curious, and confident. Jimmy and Beaks show how that plays out in real life.
The breed is famous for dog-like behaviors, like following people around and responding to their names. Jimmy and Beaks go a step further with their physical expressiveness. Their pointing habit feels like an extension of how these cats use body language to connect.
However, some Maine Coons are born with extra toes. This trait, known as being polydactyl, can make their paws even bigger and more flexible. Jimmy and Beaks haven’t confirmed their status, but fans suspect those large paws might fall into this category. It might explain their unusual gestures.
The siblings don’t have cartoonish smiles or exaggerated meows. What they have is perfect timing. Their faces stay serious, which makes the act of pointing seem intentional and even more absurd. It turns each photo into a kind of deadpan joke.