Have you ever planned a big surprise, only to have someone unintentionally ruin it at the very last moment? It’s frustrating—and hilarious—especially when the “culprit” is your dog!
That’s exactly what happened to Benjamin Smith, a proud Minneapolis dad-to-be, whose carefully planned gender reveal party took an unexpected (and viral) twist.
And it was all thanks to Cosmo, his lovable family dog who simply couldn’t resist temptation.
When Curiosity Gets The Best Of You
Benjamin was buzzing with excitement about revealing his baby’s gender to friends and family. He had everything planned perfectly—especially the big finish involving blue poppers for the reveal.
But one key detail slipped his mind: he left the poppers within reach of Cosmo.
While no one was watching, the mischievous pup got into the poppers, tearing them open and covering himself in the telltale blue ink. His paw prints—and bright blue fur—spelled it out for everyone: It’s a boy!
Though the big surprise was no longer a surprise for the guests, Benjamin wasn’t too upset. After all, he already knew the baby’s gender. And who could stay mad at Cosmo for long?
The energetic pup seemed thrilled to share the news and, in true dog fashion, made it all about him. What might’ve seemed like a party gone wrong turned into one of the most delightful moments online—exactly the kind of joy Benjamin didn’t know he needed.
Within days, the video racked up millions of views on TikTok, with commenters absolutely loving Cosmo’s involvement.
“Actually the best gender reveal I’ve seen,” one viewer wrote.
“THIS IS EXACTLY HOW YOU TELL EVERYONE! Glad the dog was involved,” said another.
“Howling in excitement about having a baby brother!!” one user joked.
TikTok’s Newest Star Is Born
Since his surprise stunt, Cosmo has become a rising star on TikTok—and he’s not stopping anytime soon!
In his latest appearance, he’s even trying to say “I love you,” proving there’s a lot more to this pup than playful paws and curious chewing.
Benjamin also shared that Cosmo stayed “blue” for a few days, since the ink didn’t come off right away. He was a walking, tail-wagging Smurf—delighting everyone he passed.
But no one’s blaming him for the accident. After all, he’s still just a pup, and his curiosity only made the event more unforgettable.
I mean… how can you be mad at that face?