A rainy walk turned into a small internet moment after a video showed an English bulldog named Kevin moving at the slowest possible pace while drizzle fell around him. Dressed in a blue raincoat, Kevin looked completely uninterested in hurrying, even as his owner waited for him to pick up the tempo. Instead of doing what most dogs do and hustling back toward shelter, he committed to his own rhythm with total confidence. The scene feels oddly relatable because his body language screams the same thing many people think the second they feel rain on their face.
In the clip, Kevin waddles forward like every step requires a committee meeting first. He is not pulling, not darting, not even pretending to be motivated by wet weather. The funniest part is how consistent he stays, as if speeding up simply is not an option worth considering. The caption on the video sums up the mood with a single word, “Really?”
The video was shared on an Instagram account dedicated to him, @abulldognamed_kevin, where his daily life is documented for a sizable audience. The account has 14,400 followers and more than 1,000 posts, which helps explain how quickly a simple moment like a rainy stroll can travel. It also shows why people get attached to pets online, because you are not watching a polished production so much as a genuine personality in motion. Kevin’s stubborn calm is the whole punchline.
What makes the moment land is that it is not a dramatic reaction, it is the opposite. Kevin does not throw a tantrum, refuse to move, or try to sprint away from the rain. He just keeps going inch by inch, as if the weather can wait its turn. That steady pace turns an ordinary walk into a tiny comedy sketch, with Kevin playing the role of someone who refuses to be rushed by unpleasant conditions. If rain annoys him, he is handling it with maximum slow burn.
The comments under the post quickly filled with people projecting their own rainy day energy onto him. One viewer joked, “Just take it slow, Kevin. Mom has all day.” Another wrote, “You’re so brave, Kevin. When it rains, we run outside and come right back in.” The humor works because it is affectionate, and because Kevin’s expression makes it easy to imagine he understands every word.
Other reactions leaned into the idea that Kevin is following his own traffic laws. Someone quipped, “It’s important to respect the speed limit.” Another comment praised his look and attitude by calling him a “rain warrior,” admiring how sporty he seemed in the blue raincoat while he ambled along and caught raindrops with his tongue. It is a very specific kind of charm when a dog looks both inconvenienced and unbothered at the same time. Kevin somehow manages to embody both.
Pet videos go viral for all kinds of reasons, but the ones that stick usually have a clear, readable emotion. In this case, the emotion is that quiet resistance people feel when they are told to move faster, be more efficient, or just get on with it while the weather is miserable. Kevin is not being rebellious in a loud way, he is being stubborn in a gentle way. The raincoat adds to the comedy because he looks prepared, yet still deeply unimpressed by the situation. It is like carrying an umbrella and still acting offended that rain exists.
There is also something about bulldogs that makes this kind of clip especially effective. Their compact build and signature waddle naturally look slower and more deliberate than a long-legged dog’s stride. Even when they are moving at a normal pace for them, it can read as comically unhurried to viewers who are used to dogs zipping around. That built-in comedic timing becomes even funnier when the setting is a drizzly sidewalk and the human on the other end of the leash clearly wants to wrap things up.
For readers who are curious about the breed beyond the meme, the English bulldog is known for a sturdy frame, a distinctive pushed-in nose, and an easygoing, often stubborn temperament. They are frequently described as affectionate companion dogs that prefer comfort over chaos, which fits Kevin’s vibe perfectly. Because of their shorter snouts, many bulldogs can struggle in extreme heat and sometimes do better with calm, measured activity rather than high-intensity bursts. A slow, steady stroll can be exactly their style, rain or shine.
Wet weather walking can be managed for most dogs with a few simple habits, especially for breeds that dislike getting soaked. A well-fitted raincoat can help keep a dog’s body warmer and reduce that damp-dog smell that lingers indoors. After a rainy walk, it helps to towel-dry the coat and paws, and to check between toe pads for trapped grit. And if your dog is the type to move “one inch at a time” like Kevin, it can be smarter to plan extra time instead of trying to rush the walk and turning it into a tug-of-war.
What do you think Kevin is really saying with that slow-motion rainy stroll, and do you have a pet who acts the same way when the weather turns? Share your thoughts in the comments.
