Why Me? (1983)

Music Artist: Irene Cara

by Linda Kay

Directed by: Doug Dowdle

Synopsis: A music video for the Irene Cara song in which she gets fed up with an abusive boyfriend.

Kitty Cameo: A Siamese cat lives in the apartment with Cara and her boyfriend. She is dancing around then falls back onto the couch, nearly landing on top of the kitty. She quickly reacts to the cat’s presence, picking him or her up and holding them.

Why Me - Irene Cara - falling back on couch on top of Siamese cat
Why Me - Irene Cara - falling back on couch on top of Siamese cat

The boyfriend angrily stops the record player and ruins their fun.

Why Me - Irene Cara - on couch holding Siamese cat
Why Me - Irene Cara - on couch holding Siamese cat
Why Me - Irene Cara - on couch holding Siamese cat

The cat is seen several times in quick shots throughout the video.

Why Me - Irene Cara - on couch with Siamese cat

Final Mewsings: The poor cat is also wondering “Why Me?”

Many thanks to Ben Saddington for letting us know about the cat in this video.

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