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It wouldn’t surprise anyone to say that one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in this crazy world is cat logic. It’s something so common that we don’t think twice about our cats acting weird, but the whole question “Why?” remains in the back of our minds pretty much all the time.

There are volumes upon volumes of books and articles from feline behavior specialists created to help us navigate through the weird and oddly wonderful world of cats, but they too seem to fall short when it comes to practice. From cat sits and cat crazes, to cats pspspsps’ing you and jumping their way through the ceiling in the middle of the night for no apparent reason, these are just some quirky things felines do.

Thanks to the subreddit “What's Wrong With Your Cat?” all catto owners have a safe place to talk about hard things in a bid to get this question answered one day. At the same time, weird cat behavior is the perfect laughing material that combines ensued hilarity, high levels of surprise, and unpredictable furry balls. Because honestly, the world without them would be a miserable place that we, the cat people, would refuse to set foot in.

Pss! Part 1 of malfunctioning cat pics from the same subreddit is right here.

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She Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

She Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

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#2

Does Anyone Else’s Cat Sit Like This Or Are Yours Normal?

Does Anyone Else’s Cat Sit Like This Or Are Yours Normal?

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#3

Alright Then

Alright Then

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Bored Panda reached out to Ingrid Johnson, the certified cat behavior consultant who runs “Fundamentally Feline,” to find out the expert-proved reasons why cats do such weird stuff. Ingrid said that it's due to the fact that their “bodies are extremely flexible and they are naturally curious yet cautious, so they get themselves into precarious situations quite readily. Cats also like to be up high, which is why you see the cat in the shower caddy.”

Ingrid also said that much of feline behavior that looks funny and goofy to us comes from their natural instincts. “Cats like small, confined spaces. They like to hide and feel safe. That is why we often see them squished into seemingly uncomfortable spots.”

This is why they like cardboard boxes: because cardboard can actually assist a cat in maintaining their "thermal neutral zone." The cat behaviorist explained further: “since cardboard is insulating, it helps cats maintain their body temperature of 100-102.5 degrees easily without having to expel much energy."

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#4

Cat On Television

Cat On Television

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#5

Caught The Cat Hunting Lady Bugs This Morning

Caught The Cat Hunting Lady Bugs This Morning

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#6

She’ll Hold This Pose Until You Pet Her…

She’ll Hold This Pose Until You Pet Her…

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When it comes to some of the more typical feline behavior, Ingrid said that it’s their need to scratch. “That behavior is as innate as a dog barking or a bird's need to fly,” she explained.

Moreover, felines are “fastidious groomers, better than most other species. They are solitary predators and really do not need much help from humans with regards to survival.”

#7

Got The Lockdown Covid Crazies

Got The Lockdown Covid Crazies

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#8

Liquid Cat

Liquid Cat

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#9

He Carries His Ball Into The Tub And Knocks It Around For Hours And Then Passes Out

He Carries His Ball Into The Tub And Knocks It Around For Hours And Then Passes Out

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In a previous interview, we reached out to the creator of the “What’s Wrong With Your Cat” subreddit, which, at the time, had 200k members. Since being featured on Bored Panda 5 months ago, the community has expanded to 239k members.

The redditor just-a-traveler said that he got the idea to create the subreddit after seeing “What’s Wrong With Your Dog.” It was meant to be a companion subreddit for cat people.

“Both subreddits serve as a place for folks to show off their pets being goofs,” he said. He was also laconic when asked about the idea behind it: “the images pretty much speak for themselves.”

#10

I Think He Wants To Come Inside

I Think He Wants To Come Inside

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#11

That’s The Look Of “Don’t Go To Sleep Tonight Or Else”

That’s The Look Of “Don’t Go To Sleep Tonight Or Else”

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#12

He’s Not Allowed In The Bathroom Because He Will Try His Best To Get Into The Toilet. This Is His Act Of Protest

He’s Not Allowed In The Bathroom Because He Will Try His Best To Get Into The Toilet. This Is His Act Of Protest

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#13

Just Watchin' TV

Just Watchin' TV

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#14

Look At My Toe Beans

Look At My Toe Beans

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#15

That Doesn't Go There

That Doesn't Go There

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#16

Goose Has The Ability To Scare The Crap Out Of Us. Should’ve Called Him Johnny

Goose Has The Ability To Scare The Crap Out Of Us. Should’ve Called Him Johnny

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#17

What Did I Do To Merit This

What Did I Do To Merit This

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#18

Every Time I Shower

Every Time I Shower

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#19

We've Adopted An Idiot. A Dramatic Idiot

We've Adopted An Idiot. A Dramatic Idiot

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#20

Oh Sorry....was I Interrupting.....something?

Oh Sorry....was I Interrupting.....something?

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#21

Every Time You Pick Him Up He Needs To Stretch Out

Every Time You Pick Him Up He Needs To Stretch Out

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#22

He Does This A Lot...

He Does This A Lot...

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#23

The Deadly Combination Of One Cat That Likes Hidey Holes And Another Cat That Sits On Boxes

The Deadly Combination Of One Cat That Likes Hidey Holes And Another Cat That Sits On Boxes

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#24

Mistakes Were Made

Mistakes Were Made

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#25

I Just Can't With Noodle's Face

I Just Can't With Noodle's Face

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#26

I’m Doing Homework, And Then...

I’m Doing Homework, And Then...

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#27

My Cat Stares At Me Through Reflections (Not Just Mirrors.. Anything With A Reflection, Like My TV When It’s Off). Freaks Me Out...

My Cat Stares At Me Through Reflections (Not Just Mirrors.. Anything With A Reflection, Like My TV When It’s Off). Freaks Me Out...

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#28

My Sisters Cat Is Obsessed With Whatever She’s Doing, All The Time!

My Sisters Cat Is Obsessed With Whatever She’s Doing, All The Time!

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#29

I Prefer Napkin

I Prefer Napkin

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#30

Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

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#31

He Just Fell Asleep Like This

He Just Fell Asleep Like This

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#32

Reggie Loves Rugs

Reggie Loves Rugs

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#33

He Sleeps Like A Thanksgiving Turkey

He Sleeps Like A Thanksgiving Turkey

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#34

Ok Then

Ok Then

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#35

It's What You Get For Being Greedy

It's What You Get For Being Greedy

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#36

My Friend's Cat Is... Special

My Friend's Cat Is... Special

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#37

He’s Been Sitting Like This For 15 Minutes. It’s Starting To Scare Me

He’s Been Sitting Like This For 15 Minutes. It’s Starting To Scare Me

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#38

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

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#39

Why Are Cats Always Weirdos When We're In The Bathroom

Why Are Cats Always Weirdos When We're In The Bathroom

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#40

The Late Afternoon Sun Casts Shadows From Our Window Blinds. He's Like This Every Day

The Late Afternoon Sun Casts Shadows From Our Window Blinds. He's Like This Every Day

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#41

Hello Ladies, Welcome To The Penthouse

Hello Ladies, Welcome To The Penthouse

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#42

His New Toy Sparked An Existential Crisis

His New Toy Sparked An Existential Crisis

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#43

Our Cat Thinks She's A Penguin

Our Cat Thinks She's A Penguin

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#44

He’s Sitting But He Does Not Fit

He’s Sitting But He Does Not Fit

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#45

Mr. Toonses, Sitting Around The House, Judging Everyone

Mr. Toonses, Sitting Around The House, Judging Everyone

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#46

Hmm

Hmm

When the cat pspspspsps's you

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#47

Got Mcdonald’s And My Cat Decided To Stick His Head In The Empty Nugget Container

Got Mcdonald’s And My Cat Decided To Stick His Head In The Empty Nugget Container

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#48

Henrik Chomped My Cactus The Other Day. I Was Taking A Picture With Him And The Puncture Marks He Left When He Went In For A Second Chomp. He's A Very Special Boy

Henrik Chomped My Cactus The Other Day. I Was Taking A Picture With Him And The Puncture Marks He Left When He Went In For A Second Chomp. He's A Very Special Boy

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#49

My Cat Likes To Sit And Clean Her Toes By Chewing On Them

My Cat Likes To Sit And Clean Her Toes By Chewing On Them

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#50

My Very Photogenic Kitten, Link

My Very Photogenic Kitten, Link

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Note: this post originally had 149 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.