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It is believed that cats started hanging around farming communities in the Fertile Crescent about 8,000 years ago, where they formed a mutually beneficial relationship with humans as their rodent patrol.

"Since domestic cats are remarkably similar to their wildcat ancestors, they retained a side to them that is fierce and elusive," Lucy Hoile, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) who specializes in these animals told Bored Panda.

"However, they are surprisingly adaptable, living comfortable lifestyles in the most urban of areas and forming strong, affectionate relationships with the people they live with. These two features of the pet cat make them an enigma that is difficult to find with any other pet species."

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This Could’ve Been An Email

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Vicky Z 3 years ago

Oh my God this cat has the office look!

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#3

Larry Good Cat

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Tee Witt 3 years ago

His first time out and he thought of you, he is saying a big thankyou for his new home

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Some dog lovers might argue that cats are selfish and arrogant, but Hoile reassured us that felines are still living with us because they know we can provide them with significant benefits, and not just food and shelter.

"Cats will often form strong emotional attachments to their owners, identifying them as part of their social group through facial and body marking. Cat owners are now more than just bringers of tasty food and a warm bed!"

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Caught This Absolute Angel Begging For Treats

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Aaaaw what an angel!

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#5

I Was Told To Post This Here

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E B 3 years ago

Incat-tion!

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#6

Look At The Markings On This Cat

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Kate 3 years ago

The cat is snowing.

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And just because the average kitty sleeps around 16 hours a day, that doesn't mean they're lazy. They simply need to stay sharp!

"Being opportunistic hunters, they are built for short bursts of activity when prey presents itself," Lucy Hoile explained. "Periods of rest in-between are essential to conserve energy at other times of the day."

In fact, some of these furry critters (just like dogs) have no trouble earning their living through honest work. Just take a look at these bodega cats who keep convenience stores and corner shops pest-free!

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Apex Predator

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Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

The bottom teeth! So cute.

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#8

Close Enough

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Kêïgø Tåkâmî 3 years ago (edited)

Aw :D

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#9

I Have A Question

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

What the hell is this meeting bout anyway?

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#10

Black Cat Kinda Sus

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Jess Ovo 3 years ago

The void that stares back

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#11

The Committee Against Vacuum Cleaners

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

You do know what you are doing to us really SUCKS!

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#12

A Short Story

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Kira Okah 3 years ago

A smol nope

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#13

Hi!

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

good timing!

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#14

I Found This Little Boy In The Countryside, Alone. Initially He Was Scared, Now He Seems To Be Pretty Comfortable

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Otter 3 years ago

No sudden movements!!!!!

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#15

Onwards, My Noble Steed!

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Janine B. 3 years ago

Well if it fits...

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#16

Catflix And Chill

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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 3 years ago

When the cats have better dates than you... 😐

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#17

It's Joke?

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Lydia Dean-Melchior 3 years ago

That's (two) cute.

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#18

She Didn't Like Her New Ears

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Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

You will pay for this one, I can see it in her eyes

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#19

"Describe Your Cat In One Picture"

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

what the O-O

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#20

A Motion Sensor Sign

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

A S**t Sensor I see a patent in his future!

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#21

Important Q

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Dorothy Parker 3 years ago (edited)

The one on the right is Alfred Hitchcock. The left could be Donald Trump. Which would drive him over the edge. If you play with the fur you could turn Don into Cary Grant.

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#22

What The Hex??!!

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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 3 years ago

Not creepy at all... 😳

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#23

Halloween Costume Sorted

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Nana tharmaseelan 3 years ago

I am Batman

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#24

The Cat Burglar Has Struck Again!

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Otter 3 years ago

A genuine cat burglar!

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#25

Getting Head Is Best

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JustAPanda 3 years ago

Someone did not read the instruction manual...

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#26

Where Is The Syrup, Stanley?

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Night Owl 3 years ago

Horror movie material

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#27

The Way My Cat Sleeps

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Albino 3 years ago (edited)

I pulled a muscle just looking at it.

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#28

Behold The Glorious Whiskers Of Shoulder Cat

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Mazer 3 years ago

Beam me up

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#29

If You Can't Hide A Crime Scene, Just Pretend You Are A Victim

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ƒιѕн 3 years ago

That's not how you empty a litter box.

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#30

He Thinks He's Being Sneaky

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Giles McArdell 3 years ago

I thought this was meant to be cat photos? All I see is a box.

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#31

These Rolls Are Homemade

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

Looks like my butt when I sit on a chair like that!

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#32

How Could You Be Mad At Her With Eyes Like Those

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Chris Miller 3 years ago

Such a beautiful floofy hooligan..

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#33

"I Do Not See The Humor In This"

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Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

Upper cat is clearly contemplating the demise of lower cat aka googly cat.

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#34

Today I Was Extremely Sad And I Thought "I Can't Wait To Go Home And See My Cat, He Will Make Me Happy". Ok Well I Found Out He Was More Depressed Than Me

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Vicky Z 3 years ago

Thinking all of your life choices....or thinking that your hooman will come at make you happy again!

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#35

Proud Daddy With His New Litter

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Juliet Hadaway 3 years ago

you had me for oooooooone second

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#36

I’m Remodeling My Basement And All The Ceiling Tiles Were Just Removed. I Found My Cat Like This

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JACOB CHRISTOPHER 3 years ago

rub da belly

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#37

If You Bite Me In The Face, You Get The Bowl!

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Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

And it still takes two adults!

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#38

The New Spiderman Movie Got Me Confused

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River Webb 3 years ago

"hmm? Gravity? never heard of it!"

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#39

I Found Our New Church

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

I'll sign up.

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#40

Wait...

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Kona Pake 3 years ago

When you overfill the cat perch, it overflows.

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#41

Being Sexy For Ya

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Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)

Yes, draw her like one of your French girls, she said pre-emptively

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#42

Delightful Cat Photos To Brighten Your Day

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Em the Bored Lord 3 years ago

Oh my f*****g god it looks like it's being made into spaghetti

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#43

My Cat Is Sleeping Very Strangely...

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

ooooo a new carpet

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#44

When Your Cats Creates Gradient While They Eat

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River Webb 3 years ago

the printer was slowly running out of ink

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#45

Jailed For Smol Crimes

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River Webb 3 years ago

being too cute I'm guessing

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#46

Zzz

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SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago

A**e over teakettle

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#47

College Life

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

basic collage life

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#48

Blursed_meeow

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Emily Barnes 3 years ago

OMG

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#49

"Be There Or Be Square" Me:

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Melody Machala 3 years ago

😆 lol 90 degrees

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#50

I. I Don’t Even Know

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IzzieM 3 years ago

Give me the catnip, or these eggs are history.

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#51

Charging

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Anonymous 3 years ago

Hhahaha

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#52

Mieow Antoinette

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Sigrid Johanesdóttir 3 years ago

Miew Stuart

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#53

Let Me In. Let Me In!

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Samantha PandaNotBored 3 years ago

Bring your cat in at night simple. Step 1. . Call cats name to come in . Especially in cold weather ✋🙄

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#54

My Cat

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Otter 3 years ago

You bought the fake grass just to troll the cat, didn't you, you evil bastard!

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#55

I'm Beginning To Think We Might Have A Mouse

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Debbie 3 years ago

Or a cockroach.

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#56

We Got Bored And Our Cat Is A Heavy Sleeper, So We Helped Him Live Up To His Nickname

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

I wonder if anybody is going to eat the cat...

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#57

It Takes 2 To Tango

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MAL 3 years ago

This is possibly my favorite cat picture of all time.

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#58

Would You Elect Him?

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Sue Lynn Chan 3 years ago

Yes!!!

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#59

Mexican Fighter Cat

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Artoonist Corine 3 years ago

el gato es un luchador!

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#60

Discovered Strange Marks On My Butter. My Suspect Is Not A Good Liar

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Louloubelle 3 years ago

Yes, sigh, I've had butter like that.

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#61

Delightful Cat Photos To Brighten Your Day

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Nadine Bamberger 3 years ago

Your supervisor is very lazy, ma'am.

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#62

I Can See U

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

how did she/he get up there!?

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#63

Our Cat Isn't Happy About Our Door-Opening Response Time...

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Raven Sheridan 3 years ago

You're gonna get a bad Yelp review.

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#64

So Big Wind...

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

rly good shot

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#65

Sitting On Its Owner's Shoulders And Head During A Bus Journey In Lithuania

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Me Oh My 3 years ago

Babushka and babushkat!

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#66

Noodle

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Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

The accidental offspring of a cat and a ferret.

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#67

Just Opened Up A Fresh Jar Of Cat

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Kona Pake 3 years ago

If you open the jar, you can’t return it to the store.

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#68

Toothy Blanket

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TheHappyBookCat 3 years ago

Woah. A paradox.

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#69

My Cat Stanley Decided To Sit On My New Cat Harriet. I Have Only Had Her For Two Weeks And They Already Entertain Me Daily

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River Webb 3 years ago

looks like 2 cats merged into 1

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#70

Our Wedding Plans Changed And We Had A Small Covid Wedding At Home

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Sue Lynn Chan 3 years ago

Cat: Can we wrap this nonsense up please?

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#71

"Sometimes It's Only Madness That Makes Us What We Are"

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Heather Menard 3 years ago

Spartans

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#72

They’re All Making The Same Face

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Melody Machala 3 years ago

😱

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#73

Mittens Is Refusing To Make Eye Contact With His Vet, Or The Room, Or Anything But My Armpit

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Samantha PandaNotBored 3 years ago

That’s how I feel about life too, so don’t worry . It comes to us all eventually 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

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#74

Tent Cat

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karla Meixnerová 3 years ago

That looks like this :) michelange...5e1ec3.jpg

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#75

Croissant Cat

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Pusheen_Fan🧋 3 years ago

that's a large croissant

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#76

Kamehameha!

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Mazer 3 years ago

The light saber toe bean

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#77

The Selfie King

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Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago

This cat's legs are on backwards.

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#78

I Just Choked

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Hańka 3 years ago

Call an exorcist!

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#79

That Face When You Start A New Job And Can’t Remember Anyone’s Name

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Samantha PandaNotBored 3 years ago

Oh s**t .

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#80

Cat Refuses To Play With Anything... Until I Get A Bit Of String Out

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Louloubelle 3 years ago

Try knitting with a cat around. It's great fun.

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#81

"Hooman, You Go First"

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Debbie 3 years ago

They are part of the conspiracy. Waiting for you to start movin downstairs, and the moment you want to put your foot down they start walking right under it, causing you to want to move your foot to another place but alas, there's a cat there too, and by then you're on your way down reaaaallly fast...

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