On the contrary...
I owned a cat that could do this...took six years to break her of the habit. Until the day she died though...I’d see that funny look come across her face I’d be spraying a water bottle at her. Yes, a water bottle was sufficient to stop the attack and break her ‘spell.’ She sent me to the ER twice and was quarantined once.
Current neighbor’s cat is the same way. He has actually had the police called and been to court over the cat. He gets that same crazy look and you then know you’re a goner.
I’d bet it is much more common than you think.
so many cats...so few recipes.
Reminds me of that Fabulous Furry Freak bros cartoon where a a black guy with a shovel said “let me spade that mutha ***** cat!