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50 Times Animals Acted So Hilariously Devious, They Ended Up Being Shared On The “Animals Going Goblin Mode” Twitter Account
Do you ever look at your furry friend with loving eyes only to witness how they start chewing on anything that crosses their way? Or how they snatch your tastiest bites right off the counter? And don’t get me started on their habit to run around the house at 3 AM like there’s no tomorrow. Well, animals never seem to stop surprising us with their quirky behaviors and perplexing manners, but we know deep in our hearts that it’s all part of their charm.
They’re goofy, they’re adorable, and judging by the way they make everyone’s faces light up around them, pets truly are a wonder. Thanks to the Twitter account called 'Animals Going Goblin Mode', we get to witness hilarious pictures of "devious creatures that like creeping around and engaging in shenanigans."
Just take a look at how cats, dogs, and even raccoons tried to act all mischievous, yet ended up brightening the day for everyone. Below, we wrapped up a collection of pictures that vividly illustrate how pets make their owners anything but bored. Upvote the ones you enjoyed most and be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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Mike Ray 3 years ago
Demon kitty, raging kitty, little ball of p**s. Angry kitty, spiteful kitty, hiss, hiss, hiss.
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SunshineBurrito 3 years ago
Spider cat, spider cat, does whatever a cat does, can it swing from the walls, no it can’t, it’s a cat, look ouuuuuutttttt, here comes Spider-Cat
Even though the 'Animals Going Goblin Mode' Twitter page has been active on the social platform only since April 2022, it’s already gained a strong foothold there. It has amassed over 107K followers at the time of writing, so it seems to have found the recipe for success.
In case you've never heard of the term "goblin mode", it could be described as a way of life that allows people to ditch societal norms and embrace their primary instincts. According to Dave McNamee, a self-described "real-life goblin", it could be considered to be a frame of mind, rather than a permanent identity.
"Goblin mode is like when you wake up at 2am and shuffle into the kitchen wearing nothing but a long T-shirt to make a weird snack, like melted cheese on saltines," he told The Guardian. "It’s about a complete lack of aesthetic. Because why would a goblin care what they look like? Why would a goblin care about presentation?"
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ebonyruffles 3 years ago
Especially when they run across the bed & use your boob as a springboard.
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Mozzarella 3 years ago
Nope never happened, nope, nope, nope, no..HOOMAN STOP STARING.
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Katie Bowman 3 years ago
Most succulents are safe for cats. Many cats, though, are not safe for succulents.
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I just got mine healthy again. Cat never bothered them until they were lush again. Overnight my succulents suck.
Load More Replies... Sinkvenice 3 years ago
Certain plants are very harmful to cats, even fatal. Before buying a new one, look it up to see if it's dangerous to cats or not. Or make sure it's out of the cat's reach.
Monica Leigh 3 years ago
Also grapes and the vine thingy attached to them needs to be kept away from cats and dogs.
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Debi Hamer 3 years ago
It is the latex that is on the leaves and not the aloe inside that is bad for cats. They can get bad diarrhea from it..
Leslie Bryant 3 years ago
All my plants look like that. NOTE: i have no plants that are poisonous to pets.
Well, when it comes to our four-legged friends featured in this list, some of them definitely seem to agree with Dave’s line of thinking. However, it’s important to remember that even the quirkiest animal behaviors are usually based on their instincts. For example, Anita Kelsey, a certified and vet-referred cat behavior expert and author of Let's Talk About Cats, told us in a previous interview that strange behavior is far from unusual in the animal world.
"We cannot explain all things to do with cats and I still come across the odd cat in my behavior practice whereby I will have no idea why they are doing a particular thing," she said. "Generally, a cat acting 'out of character' would signify there’s a conversation to be had to understand why."
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Taryn Bailey 3 years ago
Growing up, we had to stop putting candy canes on the Christmas tree for that exact reason.
Carrie Smith 3 years ago (edited)
He's upset you found his super secret hiding spot. He was saving that for later.
Elizabeth Gardner 3 years ago
How the heck did that cat get a lollypop stuck under its armpit? I absolutely love that look on that cat's face
Jyndaru 3 years ago
Yep! They're ridiculously silly and child-like. My meezer boy Arrow will be 13 this year and he still plays and acts like a kitten. Friends all guess he's maybe 2-3 years old. Gotta love our beautiful blue eyed babies. 😻 And my roommate loves how "It looks like a cartoon cigar exploded on his face!" 😹
Load More Replies... Mary Welch 3 years ago
Yes, we all know how calm and collected siamese (or most cats) are with water! 😾
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Rachael Peterson 3 years ago
Your lunch looked eggcellent, I couldn’t resist the urge to poach just one
Topaz wolf Zzz 3 years ago
pov: when your parents walk in on you when you're doing something your not supposed to do:
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May 3 years ago
Photoshop. The extra eyes are just copy/paste of the mama cats eyes.
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While the feline actions of your house cat may seem perplexing, Kelsey mentioned that usually their behaviors are based on evolutionary traits and instincts. "Cats are very curious animals, so lots of things they do out of curiosity do land them into trouble, which could be classified as strange when being viewed from the outside. A cat does not act mysteriously just for fun, that is human labeling," Kelsey explained.
To understand our pet actions, we should get to know our four-legged friends better to notice changes in their behavior. "When a human knows their cat well, including the typical structure of their day and behaviors, it is easy to spot worrying changes," the expert said. "An example of this is sleeping for longer than usual, hiding away from their guardians, lack of interest in play or food, not going outside anymore if free-roaming, toileting outside of the litter tray, or aggression that isn’t normally there."
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Trisha Howson 3 years ago
I once had a cat that stayed on my shoulder and would act like this. 💕
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Time2Roll86🇺🇦 3 years ago
I was thinking Gollum from The Lord of the Rings!
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Todoroki Simp 3 years ago
Those guys are my favorite aliens in the whole series
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JoyfulZebra 3 years ago
My favorite type of cat pics are hairless cats looking terrifyingly like little humans
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egracec 3 years ago
Further proof that while they are loveable furballs, cats are also total a$$holes.
Mary Welch 3 years ago
That's just another thing I love about them, bless their little twisted hearts! 💕
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Nancy Delgado 3 years ago
My 3 don't give a c**p WHERE they walk!! Like jumping off the window sill onto my head at 4:00 AM...no manners!!
As we all know, the company of a furry friend can be immensely fulfilling and comes with plenty of positive benefits that improve our quality of life. We previously had a chat with Shari Botwin, LCSW, a trauma specialist, therapist, and author of Thriving After Trauma, about how our beloved animals could be the best antidote for our troubles.
"Through the years, I have met so many clients that have adopted cats and dogs, and then have told me it’s changed the course of their lives moving forward. When people struggle with things like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, they use their pets as a source of comfort and hope," she told us.
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Raccoon panda 3 years ago (edited)
My aunt says, ‘Can you clean the cobweb off the ceiling?’ Edit: only three people got that reference so far?!
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Juliet Ware 3 years ago
So much like my precious girl Scooter who has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. She used to do this too. I miss her very much
Madam Liourex 3 years ago
He appears to be sitting his very bestest.... you must be a good cook
Shelby Jackson 3 years ago
My dog is like this. If I'm in the kitchen, she thinks I'm making food. Even if I'm doing dishes.
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Elizabeth Gardner 3 years ago
Spooky cat and its head is upside down drinking out of the faucet
José Vitor Lobo 3 years ago (edited)
I have questions... But I'm afraid of the answers
Load More Replies... "In my life earlier, when I was in recovery from extensive childhood abuse, I adopted a dog. On many occasions, I had a choice to act on feelings of self-destruction or look at my dog and say she is the thing that needs me, and this is why I will continue to take good care of myself. Some people will tell their animals: 'You are the reason I am still alive!'".
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wowbagger 3 years ago
Good lord, don't feed a cat straight from a can! The inner edge is super sharp. One time I was rinsing out a cat food can for recycling, and I ran my finger over the inner edge and got one of the worst cuts I've ever had.
I'mRiley - DEALwithIT 🤯 3 years ago
He's thinking, "omg this tastes so good I've LITERALLY gone blind!" 🙀
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Court Jester 3 years ago
What I feel like every time I try to tear a square in public bathrooms...
A Ducharme 3 years ago
The trick to stop this is to squish the roll. Cats will stop cause the roll doesn't turn and it isn't fun anymore. I have 5 cats.
Nimues Child 3 years ago
One of our cats saves us from the paper towel monster on a regular basis.
Powerful Katrinka 3 years ago
I buy one of those huge mega-saving packages of paper towels for my beloved cat Ella every Christmas. I leave the individual rolls in tempting places and step back to watch the action. My house is an ungodly mess for several days, but it's so worth it to see her little face. "For me? They're all for me?"
Load More Replies... I'mRiley - DEALwithIT 🤯 3 years ago
When you know it's going to be a photo finish and there's no more seat covers
Zelda Blue 3 years ago
I had a kitten that would shred the toilet paper, I got tired of buying it while I worked on a resolution to this issue (no I couldn't just keep the door closed). So I had a basket full of shredded toilet paper on the back of the toilet and made it work. I should add that I took a strip of poster board, put that around the toilet paper roll and clipped it with a close pin, ruined all her fun,
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Leslie Cookietown 3 years ago
How the heck is that thang even standin' on that truck handle?!
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So if you are "feeling unsafe or that your world is unraveling in front of you, be sure to find ways to create safety." Botwin advised you to stay connected to the people you love the most: "Call someone. FaceTime someone. Find a place in your home that makes you feel comfortable and spend time there when you feel anxious." And, most importantly, "Grab a hold of your pet and think about all the love you feel between you and your animal family member," she suggested.
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Tamra Stiffler 3 years ago
"Why are you trapping yourself? Why are you trapping yourself? Ha haaa!"
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Do_You_Think_I_Give_A_Tortilla 3 years ago
Hello do you have time to talk about our lord and savior the fish stick?
Glen Moore 3 years ago
S**t, I'm higher than I thought I was, onaccounta I thought it was a super long cat
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GSMountainWolf 3 years ago (edited)
This is a dog. It has puppy eyes, a guilty stance, and a waggy tail. I repeat; THIS IS A DOG
Caroline Overill 3 years ago
Ahh why can't you just lick your a*s like any normal person..live with it
Kipper Ferguson 3 years ago
That face is literally saying "Dad/Mom pwease don't be angy my kitty instincts told me to destroy it it's not my fault!"
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Who Panda 420 3 years ago
Prob dollar store shower curtains. They fall apart if u exhale too strongly around them
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A Random Stormtrooper 3 years ago
This ain't the cat we're looking for. Move along Move along.
Load More Replies... blobby_grrl 3 years ago
there's a time an place for everything, and licking your a*s in the kitchen is a purrfect example of this... 🤫🤫🤫
Teresa Stabler 3 years ago
Especially in the cupboards. Where could be better than that?
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Nancy Delgado 3 years ago
MY shelf...not yours...bet ya didn't think this would happen, hooman...haha
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Country 3 years ago
Cats like "Girl I warned you I would bit you if you didn't put me down!!"
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Alžběta Slavíková 3 years ago
My cat puts his paws on my mouth when I'm talking to him like ,,just shut up already 🙄🙄🙄''
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Jennifer Lewis 3 years ago
Meanwhile there's a bowl full of food but a dime sized space showing the bottom.
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Caroline Overill 3 years ago
It's funny how in the main dogs look incredibly guilty and cats give you evils like it's your fault
Karl Leaning 3 years ago (edited)
do I look stupid enough to eat plastic!? clearly it was the dog
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Jill McElroy 3 years ago
Making sure you knew it was HIS chair. From the looks of it, you’re a slow learner.
Rachael Peterson 3 years ago
If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times- if you hear anything, just keep walking. Now, GET OUT!
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Blarrg 3 years ago
I'm guessing someone removed an air intake and he's been in the walls.
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Leslie Cookietown 3 years ago
"I will love him and pet him and squeeze him and hug him!!"
Load More Replies... Jennifer Lewis 3 years ago
Cat equivalent of mom licking her thumb to wipe something off of your face.
Pan.D.Mona 3 years ago
Stop Mom! I don't want you to help me wash Up! I cleaned myself already.. Last week ;)
Trisha Howson 3 years ago
I loves you so much, never gonna let's you go. Hey hey hey that enough that enough
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Powerful Katrinka 3 years ago
No. If your cat gets into a mess like this, help the cat first! That looks incredibly distressing, and the cat's breathing may be impaired. Put the goddam phone down and help your cat.
Corey Beth 3 years ago
I just hope the cheese wasn't too hot when the poor little guy fell in there... It's obvious he's panting which says scared to me... Just hope the poor dude is ok
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Lsai Aeon 3 years ago
I've read the story that goes with this one, someone had a bowl of nacho cheese they were dipping chips into. Cat got too curious and face planted into the cheese bowl
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CaityDunks 3 years ago (edited)
You're ruining the view from my kitty perch! I told you to MOVE!
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Scott Crowell 3 years ago
Looks like a Little Caesar's pizza, so not really a waste
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Leslie Cookietown 3 years ago
"The WWFF(World Wrestling Federation of Felines) Champion!!!!"
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Amelia Gonzalez 3 years ago
kinda looks like one of those “anime fights” that middle school boys try to recreate
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Nancy Rémillard 3 years ago
I never know which plants are toxic to cats so I just never have plants
Beth Park 3 years ago
Even fake plants like this one aren't safe so we just don't bother either.
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Patrick Merrill 3 years ago
I don’t want grandma having those dentures please and thank you
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Dave Nalesnik 3 years ago
He doesn’t care if you’ve been good, better run for goodness’ sake!
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Raccoon panda 3 years ago
I’ll be honest. Between kids and wild animals, my mother was foolish enough to choose a wild animal. That’s how she got stuck with me.
Chris Jones 3 years ago
Baby goats are called kids so at first I was wee bit confused.
Load More Replies... Jill McElroy 3 years ago
I think goats are goblin by birth. I mean they literally eat everything.
Jody Livingston 3 years ago
I said we're doing goat yoga and we're going to do goat yoga...get with the program dammit
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Darcy Marie 3 years ago
My cat did this while I was driving down a freeway and then she pushed herself out completely and hopped in my lap, climbed up to my shoulder, hopped in the back seat, then sat on top of her sisters carrier for the rest of the drive home.
Darcy Marie 3 years ago
The cat tore a hole in the side. It will just escape again. That's a fun game of chaos to repeatedly put the cat in to have them pop out the hole again.
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Shnookumpie 3 years ago
I love this photo!! It is so relatable!!: That's the look I get when I walk in the kitchen and my very sweet, wonderful kiddos are merrily making dinner together...... Every cutting board. Plate. Bowl. Kettle. Skillet. Every kitchen utensil and appliance .... every inch of kitchen space..... and I KNOW that despite them promising other wise.... it will be me cleaning it up🤦🏻♀️ But they are such sweet kids, so I do it. Still wearing that same 'smile' / not smile..... (One time, I found spaghetti noodles AND small slices of CHEESE on the CEILING!!🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️(WHY CHEEEEEESE?!!!)
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papaver4 3 years ago
So let me understand this. People are getting to the point of being sooo sensitive, that if we were conversing about "Bewitched", it would have to be the argument of D**k York or D**k Sargent?
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kanika sharma 3 years ago
I think the pic is rotated to look like a handstand. Rotate it left and we can see the cat lying under a sliding window stretched out on floor.
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Shnookumpie 3 years ago
"I know this looks bad..... but just hear me out..... First, there was an earthquake......"
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Laura Bianchi 3 years ago
Take this dictation please...dear CEO of Meow Mix, I'd like a higher portion of those long squiggly pieces in the "mix"
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Caroline Overill 3 years ago
Put it this way. If a feral cat bites or scratches you get a tetanus injection
Load More Replies... Megan Drew 3 years ago
If you don't fill my bowl to the top all day every day I guess I will just have to fill myself with your furniture, I'm starving
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Never eat with your rats unless you're prepared to give them their share. If you don't, they'll just take it. No remorse.
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Kira Okah 3 years ago
It is. From a photoshop battle of this picture. stepcat-62...cf-png.jpg 
Brittany Rogers 3 years ago
This shouldn’t have even made the list with how poorly photoshopped it is….
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LeeAnne B 3 years ago
Mostly cats. This does not surprise me at all. It's all part of the quest for world domination.
Leslie Bryant 3 years ago
Thats because cats are prone to doing stupid things.
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Jennifer McQuade 2 years ago
People keep saying "it's all cats". #18 is clearly a mountain goat ;-)
LeeAnne B 3 years ago
Mostly cats. This does not surprise me at all. It's all part of the quest for world domination.
Leslie Bryant 3 years ago
Thats because cats are prone to doing stupid things.
Load More Replies... Jennifer McQuade 2 years ago
People keep saying "it's all cats". #18 is clearly a mountain goat ;-)
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