Larry the hamster has captured the hearts of millions after an unexpected joy ride in a miniature sports car.<br /><br />"Larry surprised us when he climbed into our RC Maserati sports car," his owner, Alyssa Chang, 21, a UC Berkeley student from Glendale, California, said. <br /><br />"He loved his joy ride so much that we had to share it with the world," she said, noting her partner was involved in the process.<br /><br />The moment, captured on video, quickly became a sensation. Posted on TikTok, the clip garnered over 2 million views almost overnight. <br /><br />"His video now has 2.7 million views on TikTok," Alyssa shared. "His account has grown so much that he now has his own TikTok shop, YouTube, and Instagram under @larrythehammie."<br /><br />The decision to name the hamster Larry came from a love of comedy and an appreciation for the human-like antics of the tiny rodent.
