She told BuzzFeed News she felt bad for the owner, and that the cat was "the least upset of anyone there."
"I just hope people know he made an innocent mistake and is probably an excellent owner," she said. "The cat appeared to be well-cared for and loved."
But Benincasa said she hopes the cat really does develop superpowers.
"The man will have to be the cat's servant, like Alfred is to Batman," she said.