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It may only be a few seconds long, but this clip of a raccoon attempting to ‘wash’ some cotton candy serves as a powerful metaphor for life…

Like many great videos on the Internet, there is almost no context for this Vine. It appears to be recorded from a Japanese TV show and features a raccoon that has gotten its paws on a chunk of fluffy, white cotton candy. The furry animal transfers the goods from dry land to water, perhaps in hopes of washing it.

But then, disaster:

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The poor critter panics when it can’t find its treat, making the scene both adorable and utterly heartbreaking at the same time. We know that feel, little guy: we usually experience it about a week after payday…

Source and screenshot: Vine/Tucchi