In The Shadows

Cats love to play the "cool and disconnected" character, but deep down, we know that they're all secretly derpy divas. It's our job as cat owners to reveal their inner truth for the whole internet to see!

We're convinced that cameras were invented for the sole purrpose of exposing cats' true nature. We know that there are lots of other things to take pictures of, but literally none of them interest us except for cats. And if you're reading this too, we think there's a good chance that you probably agree with us. And since the invention of cameras, people have been taking pictures of their cats (amongst other things, of course). Since then, cat lovers have been on a purrsonal vendetta to show people that cats aren't as cool, calm, and collected as they like to be purrceived as.

What do you think of when you think of cats? You think of sleek, fluffy creatures that always land on their feetsies. Of cute creatures that nap all day, swat at you if you pet them too many times, and are hesitant around other hoomans. But, cats are quite the opposite! They're actually the silliest creatures we let live in our houses, and these purrfectly documented pics below are our proof. 

The immaculate images below show felines fully embracing the derp within, and believe us, they have more derp inside than you could ever imagine. If we had to give you one example, it would be that we've caught our cat trying to chew on the hanging metal switch on our lamp than we can count. It's not edible, nor is it remotely tasty (we tried). And yet, it's still their furvorite pastime.

This is just one of many things we can tell you, but it's easier to show you, which is why we've collected all these hilariously funny felines caught on camera. They can't hide it anymore, these purrfect pictures are furrever immortalized on the internet, and now their secret it out. We only hope we don't come home to find something in all of our shoes when we get home.

You can't have your cake and eat it too, but you can have these cat memes. 

This English proverb didn't gain popular recognition for nothing. The proverb literally means "you cannot simultaneously retain possession of a cake and eat it, too". If the cake is eaten, then it's gone. There's no going back. You can't have two incompatible things at once, or at least you should try not to have them. You can't have the best of both worlds, you have to give up something for something else. But let's talk about actual cake. Being a baker and cake designer is a life filled with flour, dust, and imagination. Colors and sticky frostings surround you as you wake up before the sun where the kitchen is quiet and everything feels silly already. There's something so comforting about measuring ingredients and slowly cracking eggs one at a time into a bowl. The level of precision is immaculate, and it's both a science, an art, and an expression. 

Bakers learn patience, dough needs time to rise, and cakes need cooling. You can also put cats on cakes! There's no saying you can't. And if you have one cat, you don't have to listen to the above proverb. You can have your cat, your cake, and eat whatever you please. Meaning you can have your cat, cake, and still lazily scroll funny cat memes for the weekend (or work week). Enjoy these silly cat memes for the whole family. 

Meow yourself into the weekend chill - Caturday is here!

When the Earth rotates and changes the date from Friday to Saturday, all cat pawrents know one thing - they're going to have a much better weekend than all the rest. It's not just a regular Saturday, where after a whole week of work, you're just happy to be off work - meaning, you still think about work. It's a much more special day, because you're about to spend it all with your cat. And that, friends, is what makes a Caturday. So we're always happy that Caturday comes around - because it means a lot more cat time!

Cuddling with your cat, playing with your cat, petting your cat, giving treats to your cat and seeing how happy they are - all these cat activities are multiplied during Caturday, and that means the happiness bar becomes so high it breaks the roof. There's nothing happier than being with a cat, with no other worry in your head. And what better way is there to do that, if not on a Caturday? So grab your cat, get comfy, and enjoy some cat quality time sparkled with cat memes.

Well, that makes purrfect sense. She is the dog's cat, after all.

We're not opposed to dogs at all, in fact, we think they're adorable. They just don't fit our lifestyle as much as cats do. But one of the thing we love about dogs is that they love everyone and everything, even cats! We're not even entertaining the outdated stereotype of cats and doggos being mortal enemies, and this wholesome story purractically proves it. Buckle up, because it's quite a journey.

Banana, our stray cat, was once the head of a feral colony in the pawrent's neighborhood. After some time earning her trust, they were able to get her inside, only to discover that she was pregnant! Too weak to get spayed, they were advised by a vet to wait until after her birth to get her fixed. All the kittens went to loving homes, but no one wanted poor Banana. Kittens are easily adoptable, but a semi-feral momma cat, not so much. 

During her time at the hooman's house, her and the pawrent's doggo developed a beautiful friendship. Admittedly "not a cat person", the pawrent originally wanted to give them up for adoption, but after their doggo showed how much he missed Banana, they couldn't resist keeping her. As you'll see below, the two are as thick as thieves, often seen grooming each other and cuddling. There's nothing more heartwarming than the purrre love between two unlikely friends.

Although Banana's story is a heartwarming one, we want to remind you that there are many older cats in need of adoption in shelters just like Banana. They might not be as cute as a kitten, but they are just as loving. Give them a chance, they might just change your life.

Some cats are born just a little different than others, and that doesn't mean that there's something wrong with them.

There are many things that cats have in common. Pretty much all cats love soft and fluffy blankets. And practically all cats will try to steal food off your plate when you're not looking. And essentially all cats will have zoomies in the middle of the night and run right across your face at full speed - at least once in their lives. But even though they have a lot in common, all cats are still unique in their own ways - from the way that they behave to the way that they look. 

Some cats go through all kinds of experiences that leave these cats looking unique. Other cats are born a little chunky and remain that way, no matter how much you try to change that. Some cats are born huge and don't stop growing - and they're not some special breed or something, they're just really large regular cats. And then there are tiny kittens that turn into just-as-tiny cats. That happens too. As long as your kitty is healthy, then you should have no cause for concern. You just have a forever kitten. And that's pretty cute. 

The minute you close your inbox on Friday, your cat opens cuddle mode.

Friday rolls around and suddenly those "just following up" emails can paws until Monday. The laptop closes, the inbox keeps piling up somewhere out of sight, and your cat appears like they've been monitoring your work schedule all week. You try to sneak in one last reply, but now there's a tail across the keyboard and a paw resting directly on your wrist. Clearly you've been reassigned from email duty to cuddle duty.

Cats seem to know the exact moment you log off. The second the typing stops, they're in your lap like it's part of their job description. Any attempt to check your messages gets blocked by a headbutt or a full loaf across the trackpad. You might have deadlines, but they have cuddle-lines, and those take priority. That "quick response" becomes impossible when there's a warm, purring paperweight refusing to move.

You tell yourself you'll just answer one more thing. Then the cat settles in deeper, starts purring louder, and suddenly the idea of opening your inbox feels unnecessary. The emails will still be there on Monday. The cat, however, has officially clocked you out for the weekend and is not accepting any appeals.

By this point, you're stuck in the best way. Moving would wake them, and waking them feels rude. Your out-of-office reply might not be set, but your cat has already handled it. Friday plans tend to change quickly when someone this small decides you're done working for the day.