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Guy Can’t Get His Cat To Sit In The Circle, But Then Discovers Something Frightening About His Cat
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They say that cats are demons – so this kitty owner decided to test something for himself. First, he drew a circle to see if his feline would care to sit in it. Nope, no reaction at all. Then he tried the same thing by drawing a square. Still, no response. Finally, the guy drew something that looks similar to a pentagram – and guess what – that did the trick! The next second, the fur ball was already sitting in the middle of it.
Is it a coincidence or proof that the things people say about cats are true? What’s your take on it? Do you feel like cuddling this kitty or running away from it to save your life?
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They say that cats are demons – so this kitty owner decided to test something…
He drew different geometric shapes, but his cat chose something that looked like a pentagram
After this ‘frightening’ proof, do you still have doubts cats are ‘evil’?
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That's a great idea bored panda. Let's encourage people to avoid adopting black cats and to torment them because they are "evil". The poor things get enough grief and have the lowest adoption rates among cats at the shelter because of peoples fears and superstitions about them.
Thank you for pointing that out. You are absolutely right. It was not our original intention, and we have already corrected the article.
How about taking the article down? It puts cats in a very dangerous light. It doesn't matter if you corrected it. The image is a black cat, more people are going to associate black cats with being evil now, thanks to you. Fuck you bored panda. I love my sweet baby boy kitty. Cats are NOT evil. The ignorant people who don't know any better are.
What have you done to "correct" this? It's still stating that black cats are evil, I agree with other commenters that you should remove this post because you're propagating this delusional prejudice against these perpetually maligned creatures.
I love my black cats! They are sweet and special, there's nothing evil about them. I always adopt black cats because of the image articles like this give them. I agree with Ben et al. This should be taken down.
If you mean that you 'corrected' this article by putting 'various' 'words' in 'quotes,' disagree. Please take it down!
It's clearly meant to be a joke but there are many people in the internet who believe black cats bring bad luck. Because of that they may take it too literally and give black cats an even worse reputation, which is why this is not a very smart thing to do. Do you even believe in "people who take jokes too literally?"
No, admin, NO. They are NOT "absolutely right"! They are deranged commenters who can't take a fucking joke because you called the widdle puddy tat "evil". Get a fucking life, people. You can't grasp the concept of a joke? About a CAT? A CAT?!?!?!? Fucking cat people.
I have two black cats and they are the most loving and sweet cats I ever had.
how have you "corrected" the article??? it is still reading clearly dangerous to me! just take it DOWN already, for fox snakes! it is horribly ignorant!
You shouldn't have to fix anything just because these people go over the top.
Don't listen to this oversensitive idiocy!!!!!
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Your stupid, shitty article is still here admin. Are you gonna take that down or should we go further...?
Dead right Ben - still don't get why black cats in USA have such a bad press - over here in UK - they are simply black cats.
It's not just in the US...
You are so right. Clearly this is meant as a joke BUT there are so many people out there who really really believe that black cats bring bad luck. Not a very smart thing to post.
I own a black cat named Charlotte and she is the sweeetest ball of fur you'd ever meet. When I pet the base of her tail she flicks her tongue everywhere because she loves it so much. When you don't give her attention she starts to pitifully meow until she gets love. And when you pet her she purrs very loudly and nuzzles you all over. Also she tends to lick you at times as a sign of affection. Black cats aren't evil. They're misunderstood.
If you are so narrow minded, to believe this kind of crap, then you shouldn't adopt a cat at all, or any other animal. Invest in yourself, maybe.
Seriously.
Bingo.
I live in Portugal and was shocked to find out a few months ago, while volunteering for a kennel in my hometown, that they stopped allowing adoptions of any animals on Fridays the 13th, because some ass-backwards people still practice voodoo and cast hexes/evil-eyes in this country and these cockwaffles will adopt animals, especially black animals, mostly on Fridays the 13th, specifically to sacrifice them usually with the "noble" intent of making bad things happen to other people. So, if in the US people avoid adopting black animals, I'd say that's still not as bad as what happens in this otherwise beautiful, supposedly 1st World country which unfortunately is still, clearly clearly very backwards in certain cultural aspects.
Flora, I live in the US, and our shelter doesn't allow black cat (or dog) adoptions the week before Halloween. For the same reason the kennel you volunteer for doesn't do F13 adoptions. Some people can be simply horrible human beings.
Like Hufflepants said, none of the shelters in my area will let you adopt black cats around Halloween or Friday 13. A lot of really, really sick people out there. For the same reason, people lock their goats in the barn. That said, my black cat is my service cat. Among other things, he warns me if my blood sugar gets too high. He walks on a leash. People always come up to me and tell me how gorgeous he is. Certainly isn't bad luck for me!
I live in Portugal too and I didn't know that. Now I'm just scared. And a few years ago I got a black cat in friday, September 13th. Months later my neighbour said my cat was attacked by a dog and died. I got sad because in that week he hadn't return home. So I buried the cat and 5 minutes later my cat came up to me. Long story short I buried the wrong cat or cats really have 7 lives. I know it has nothing to do with your comment but everytime I remember this story I find it funny. And still don't know whose cat is buried in my backyard.
Well well well.... if thye dont want them.... GIVE ME ALL THE BLACK CATS my friends already call me lucifer so why not. i love em to bits!
You took the words right out of my mouth. Some moron needs to get their head out of their a** and think before posting. Horrible post and will no longer follow after I pass this on to more Advocates for Cats
BenDugas, that is the truth. I adopted a beautiful, precious black kitty in 2014 from an animal rescue group in Wisconsin & because she was all black I paid only a small pitance (which included her licensing). They told me black cats are most difficult to find homes for. Plus they said they do not allow anyone to adopt black cats in October due to Halloween & weirdo's who want to do horrible things to black cats such as "sacrificial rituals". That's seriously SICK! My beautiful Dorothy is the love of my life & a perfect "roommate". She's now almost 8 yrs of age & I wouldn't part with her for anything.
Yes, screw that. The one black cat in my life has my heart and I'll always associate black fur balls with love and affection.
Don't worry. There are enough evil worshipping people.
I for one appreciate black cats, evil or not
It's not just black cats, it's cats in general. People really do believe cats are evil and this isn't helping. People saying take it as a joke, I understand that it's a joke, but cats have a low rate of being wanted and this stuff with those crazy superstitious people will freak about this which hurt the cats more with having a good home. Just like pit bulls. There's bad in every breed, there's bad in everything just like people. People just like to point it out in everything which is why this isn't the best post
Ben Dugas, if people are dumb enough to really believe black cats are "evil," they better not get any pets at all. With that stupid mind who knows what other stupid things they could do to those animals.
that does not prove she is evil... YOU SIT INSIDE A PENTACLE TO PROTECT YOURSEF FROM EVIL AS IT KEEPS EVIL SPIRITS AND DEMONS OUTSIDE IT! Just a sensible wee puss taking precautions!
exactly I was always taught that a pentacle protect from evil and negative energies - sensible kitty - and black cats are more affectionate and loving than any other cats I've ever had - mine seems to understand the old girl we allowed to move in is crotchety and sometimes just snappy and has never retaliated even when she has spat and swiped at him when he walked past her or was eating his dinner and he's brilliant at defusing hubby and I's disagreements and spats too
Do you really want someone taking care of an animal who's so stupid that they'd avoid a black one because of superstition? It helps weed out the idiot potential owners. I think this article is just fine.
It is a freaking joke Jesus holy shit calm down, it ain't even a real pentagram that is a fuckin STAR! Someone probably would have lost their shit if it was a brown cat or grey or white, just shut up and enjoy the funny joke.
*Oversensitive not overseen sitting* Well I've embarrassed myself enough today, not like it matters I'll get a crap ton of downvotes anyway.
Why is this posting to everything?!
Why is this posting to every comment? I apologize I agree that not adopting black animals just Becuase some idiot said that they were evil is stupid, I meant to say this to the overseen siting people.
I agree with you Ben!! It was interesting though.
You all need to get lives.
Really Tina, it's a damn joke the only place I've heard of black cats being evil is in America, it's just a cat, dumb owner probably put it there or its fake.
I so totally agree with your viewpoint. Ignorance continues to run rampant in the hearts of many people's and these types of postings only serve to perpetuate lies that can lead to harm. Shame on the author for his/her lack of sensitivity and lack of insight!
Learn to take a joke people! For fucks sake
Seriously.
Black dogs, too, unfortunately. Apparently they don't "photograph well"...
Yall need to chill out! This makes me WANT a cat, and NOT to torture it. You pc retards will turn anything into a crusade. People are responsible for their own actions, not an article they read. Climb out of your safe space and lighten up.
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Dude, its certainly a joke. Did u test it aswell? With dozens of tests proving it REALLY happen then...but fuck it, its clearly a joke -.-"
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The only cats I wouldn't adopt are tabby cats. I already have 2. I see tabby cats everywhere and they look all the same. In the lost/found cats sites there are so many and you can't say if the lost tabby is the found tabby...
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Congratulations on taking something light-hearted and running pathetically with it for your own stupid agenda. Also for writing the dumbest thing I've seen all week. And I read something written by the "How Bow Dah" girl yesterday. HOW DARE YOU PEOPLE POST FUNNY PICTURES!
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Y so many down votes? Kinda tru
Oh, I thought the cat rearranged the tape into the pentagram... that would have been unexpected!
:D nice one !
I had a very large black cat for 14 years and he was the mellowest, non-frightening cat I ever had.
I have 3 black cats rightnow, and same, they're the sweetest.
You mean, "right meow" 😂
4 black cats whaaat and they're all fat and lazy
Mine is a jerk. Bites and scratches.
Personally i don't mind if my cat is a demon. He can have my soul anytime. All hail le chat noir
Our (black) cats are demons for sure. And they are MINE demons so what is the problem? I have them for torturing and killing lesser creatures - mice.
Well said. I have a big, soft black Siberian. He is scared of kittens and runs away. Does the writer want us to revert to medieval times with witches and black cats. ( I have webbed toes by the way>:)).
First off, this is a five pointed star and not a pentacle. Might wanna learn your shit before opening yer gob and spouting it. Secondly, a cat, black, white, or rainbow fucking coloured has nothing to do with evil. Thirdly, pentacles have nothing to do with evil. Just as much evilness about them as a kitchen knife. So, no, this ain't funny, cause shit posts like this are taken by angry, stupid, biased people as excuses to kill and torture innocent animals. Jerk.
Well said. The pentacle is a beautiful symbol connecting the soul to nature. My wife bought a black cat because it was marked down lower then the other cats that were for sale. Puc was a wonderful, smart and loving being.
Errm pentagrams are 5 sided, secondly the earliest notations of pentagrams, have them used for warding away deamons, also trapping them, infact pentagrams have multiple meanings, from pagen beliefs to satanic beliefs
Right, it's a star. LOL
Who wrote this garbage? I've had black cats most of my life. They are sweet angels and make great pets. Again, what jerk wrote this that exposes black cats to this kind of bullying. I think I want to know where the author lives so I can seek him/her out.
I'll go with you!
Words of wisdom is spoken
I have two black cats, and they are the sweetest things ever!! I love my little panthas!!
Agreed, my black cat Charlotte is the sweetest. She loves to lick and nuzzle me and even meows as loudly as possible when she isn't getting attention. I love her.
Black cats are the frendliest!
Obviously this is a joke, but not a very good one. Some people are really superstitious and believe that black cats are bad luck. As a result, they have a harder time getting adopted and higher chance of getting abused around halloween. Some people may be able to take this lightheartedly but others will use this as an opportunity to worsen the situation. Other animal, such as pit bulls, carry negative stereotypes as well. We should be more carful about how joke about these things. Poor taste in humor bored panda.
You simply cannot stop people from making light hearted jokes about things purely because someone may take it the wrong way. Infact this is exactly what is wrong with society, the need for evreything to be politically correct is absolutely ridiculous. This article is not going to change anyones intentions, if someone believes black cats are evil, if they intend on harming an animal, they are going todo it regardless of this insignificant article. Stop picking holes in things just for the sake of it.
If you don't think someone's behavior can be affected by an article on the Internet, consider the guy who took a gun to a DC area pizza place to "investigate" a fake election-related conspiracy theory; or those two girls who stabbed someone because of that Slenderman Internet character or the thousands of people copying stupid online stunts they saw on YouTube and many end up in the ER. I'm also tired of the copout of calling something "politically correct" rather than acknowledging that things we say have an impact and there can be lasting repercussions. I think folks need to own their words. Stereotypes fuel ignorance and dangerous behavior, we aren't taking about an abstract idea that might offend someone, we're talking about something that really happens today. I have no problem joking about cats, but the whole point of this article is to perpetuate this myth and it's not funny.
A pentagram is a tool. It is neither good or evil. I wish you people would get it right.
First of all, a pentagram is simply a shape. It appears in millions of places and is most commonly used to represent a star. It's been used in numerous different religions for many reasons, mostly as a positive symbol. The inverted pentagram was associated with witchcraft and satanism, but that was only due to the inverting of the symbol to mean the opposite and for the symbol representing the satanic goat head. Even if you want to believe in any symbolism, which is only made up by humans and cats don't give one flying shit about, take a look at where the cat was and the cat's point of view of the symbol. Yes, he saw it right-side up. In the end, it could have easily been staged and the pictures could just as likely be out of order or the cat was finally just interested enough to see what his owner was up to. Either way, it means absolutely nothing and there's no reason to even try to put into anyone's head that cats, especially black, are linked to anything supernaturally negative.
This was what i came to the comments to say. Good work.
i rescued a black cat that was living out in the woods for over a yr. it took me a long time to get him to come for food ,he was all alone in the rain and snow and storms finally i was able to trap him took him to the vets , had him checked out brought him home , i dont think ive ever seen a cat more thankful and gratefull to have a home , he is the sweetest most loving cat , and he knows he will never have to live like that ever again.
Well said. Cats don't have weird human thoughts and create bullshit to impress others or rationalize their or others' actions and beliefs. Been around pentagrams and pentacles all my life, had different people believe different things about each, mostly "evil" bullshit narrow-mindedness. Cats have zero fucks to give for what you think about them. I've loved cats, even though allergic, since I was a kid and my mother, a practicing pagan/wiccan has always associated goodness from animals and her familiar is the cat. They ain't evil, if you believe they are, then that's your shitty projection and you need to realize that maybe you're the evil one putting an "Evil" label on something innocent.
Inverted pentacles are not generally associated with witchcraft, Anton LaVey used the inverted pentacle as a sigil for the church of satan.
I wonder what was sprayed / put / on the floor on the thrid pic to encourage the cat :P
Cat-nip AKA kitty hash. muthafucka's a stoner like my cats
First of all, yes, this makes me doubt even MORE that "black cats are evil', because PENTAGRAMS are not evil. They are protective symbols of pagans. Representing the 5 elements. 'Earth, air, fire, water, and Spirit'. But this article did convince me that the writer is an ignorant moron.
They achally have alot more meanings than just pagen symbolism, allmost evrey religion has at least one refrance to symbols similar to the pentagram
Pentagrams have that circle around them. Or am I thinking wrong? I asked my friend and she said that the shape is a pentacle. Same concept, different culture. But we both could be mistaken. *shrugs* But you are right about the protection part. Now if the top was longer than the rest, there's a cause for worry.
Extremely comman misconception, both can be enclosed in a circle, both can be without
It's funny, nice and all, but unfortunately not everyone is smart enough to understand the joke. The poor black kitties
Oh, no, people get the 'joke', it's just NOT funny. It's harmful.
If you seriously belive this article is harmful, you need to open your eyes, this is an insignificant article, one of millions in the world. People like you are running sociaty
seriously, you're exaggerating!
This is a really stupid post ever!
I love my black cat!!
I agree...stupidity abounds!!!!
I have been drawing a pentagram since my childhood then? I always thought it was a star lol
...star...
Yeah it's not even a pentagram.
Pentagrams are NOT evil, signs of the devil, etc. Do some research. They are signs of certain modern PAGAN religions, but they come from the Sumerians & has been used by the Pythagoreans & by early Christians, among others. Sir Gawain in medieval Arthurian tales had a pentagram on his shield. So nope, fail, not what you think it is. The cat obviously is aware of this LOL
Black cats are actually considered good luck in Japan and, in turn, a good thing, so.....
I've lost 1 min of my life reading this
Same here
He PUT his cat there
most likely yeah
This "story" is offensive. Reinforcing idiotic and dangerous superstitions is beneath your site. These poor innocent creatures have been attacked, tormented and killed because of these archaic beliefs. Don't perpetuate that ignorance. BTW, that is a star not a pentagram and you are also trampling on some people's religious beliefs as well.
was the pentagram upside down? otherwise the cat just like stars lol
yep that's just a star
But... the pentagrams aren't related to the devil... or evil
Thats amazing but if you look at it propperly it's the opposite a pentagram isn't achally a tool of worshiping the devil, it's the opposite, pentagrams are use to trap deamons and warn them away. The cat choosing to lay there is more could mean its hidings from somthing we cannot see. Offcourse that's simply an educated guess.
but a pentagram is a symbol of protection ,,,, there is nothing evil about that
I miss wearing my pentagram
sounds like sebby finaly acheived his dream-to become a cat
Why would a pentagram make the cat evil? Have you ever read about pentagrams?
I Love black cats!!
it does not mean anything if she chooses a fucking pentagram
Thank you!
That cat is JEWISH, you racist panda! Look up your stars, bored laziness doesn't excuse antisemitism.
Yo, ain't the Star of David six-sided? six-pointed? HAS SIX PARTS TO IT. Maybe look again hey
No, this is proof that cats think people are idiots and by and large, they're right.
not trying to annoy any cat lovers, but I don't like cats and I do think they are evil. #dog_person
Pentagrams aren't neccessarily evil…
why do people always make a big deal out of something so petty.
@ Tina Mcfarlane, You must be real fun at parties.
Being a protective symbol the cat probably decided it was a good option. Add to that a treat for bait to get him in the star and the high probability that photos were selective. I find this conclusion flawed.
This makes me like them more....i am weird
I call bullshit black cats are not demons at all. They may be able to see the other side the world humans cannot see but they ain't demons, I've always owned a black cat and they are the biggest over protective fur baby ever.
Really EVIL???? I wear my Pentacle proudly every single day.... I am far from Evil....nor is my Black Cat.... This article us very demeaning to a Non- Traditional Christian Religion such Wiccan ect.... Being of Wiccan belief I am appalled at such blatant disregard and ignorance of the content of the article.... Stars forbid someone degrade or down Christian beliefs... Think before you post an article... Use common sense and decency... Your article is offensive.. )O(
First off. Its a star not a pentagram. Second a pentagram is not evil, satanic, nor demonic. It has nothing to do that. So not only are you spreading lies about black cats but your mis informing people on a symbol that doesnt mean that which your stateing.
This isn't funny. It promotes irrational ideas for cruelty to cats, especially black cats. Please remove this post.
It's a frikin STAR! Jeezus learn about pentagram a before you comment.
This is not funny and promotes cruelty to cats, especiially black cats. Please remove this post. :(
what load of bullshit!!! good gods, ya'll should be ashamed of yourselves. do you have any freaking idea just how many cats especially black cats are tortured and killed because of people's stupid superstitions and fears. and then you come along and and to the whole garbage!
Pentagrams are protective signs not evil........
This probably happened because the cat finally figured out what The Human wanted it to do. And nice going, Bored Panda; throw more shade on black cats. As a volunteer at my local animal shelter, I see way too many black cats that have horrible, HORRIBLE things happen to them simply because some people are idiots. Way to continue the trend.
Pentagrams are for protection you numb nuts. The 5 spikes symbolise water, air, earth, fire and the top one is spirit... It protects the one who wears it and the house. The cirkle around the star is also a symbol of protection and to keep magic inside, please note magic NOT black magic. So IF this cat reacted to anything it was a wish to protect it's owner and it's home. And that the cats colour would make it more or less evil is absurd. All cats are dicks in my opinion but not evil... Only humans have that potential.
I just want to point out, pentagrams have more meanings to them than the pagan beliefs
That's not a pentagram... it's just a star with lines, I believe. Pentagrams are upside down and within circles
Anyone who thinks that is a circle, could only be described as geometrically challenged. And this faux article would have been funny, if it wasn;t for the fact that so many people actually believe this sort of superstitious nonsense and that black cats get maltreated as a result.
This is one of the stupidest posts I have ever read on here! To what end do you allow a post to promote and judge both black cats and pentagrams? Colour me disappointed.
This is stupid, cats are amazing.
I have a black cat. He's a butt hole but he's not evil. His name is binx. He's apart of our family and I love him. Crazy ass people. So afraid of nothing. Get a life
Black cats a harmless
Not sure what the problem is with black cats... I think they are the most beautiful of the species
No animal is evil.
It's a star not a pentagram.
A star is born!
Probably she just realized what her human did as soon as he finished the pentagram, and wanted to assist.
Hahaha
You obviously know nothing about the pentacle symbol. Please do your research before writing falsified information from basic propaganda. Here is a good article to research rather than to write something based on assumptions. Btw that shows that cats are not evil, but highly spiritual beings. https://www.jewelryshoppingguide.com/what-is-the-pentacle-jewelry/
Just because its a pentagram doesn't mean its evil. That's just Elohimic propaganda
My friend had a litter and I chose the blackie. I made the right choice. He was the sweetest thing. Never bit, scratched or hissed. We grabbed him anywhere on him when we played. Legs, tail, mouth and he just let us. His claws were never out. Always retracted. One big lump of goo. He only loved the family and no else. These guys get a bad rap and it's just not fair. I miss him very much. :(
I have a problem with this post. I for one am Pagan, I dont need drama just hear me out. That is a picture of a plain ole star nothing more. A pentagram is the same star in a circle with the primary point facing south (down) a pentagram (symbol of good and pure) is the same star again in a circle with the primary point facing north ( to the heavens). I agree that its rather odd that this normal cat is only sitting on the star, but that doesn't confirm nor say that cats are the devil or evil or satanic in any way possible. Just another weird cat in my books.
cats are not evil because they come from God
first of all that's not even a pentagram its a star which shows that cats r drawn to heavenly things, not evil things
I've had a few black cats in my life and they weren't evil in truth they were little huggers. They were great at catching mice, one killed 22 mice in 3 days. They loved to cuddle and played fetch with me and my white dog Doodo. People are just plain ridiculous to think such BS about any critters.
Pentagram's arnt satanic so it proves nothing
this is the worst article ever. cats are not demons. They are not evil. the evil people are.the ones that wrote, then posted this article.
This is dumb. First demons do not exist, so trying to link someone's cat to one is equivalent to a mordern day witch hunt. Is this the 1600's? Second we only see photos, for all we know the owner placed his cat in his star. But let's say he didn't for sake of argument. Well the star has a smaller closed off area that would be more attractive to a cat who likes confined spaces. The circle and the square were too big for the cat's interest. This isn't even funny or entertaining, you should consider removing this rediculous story!
Um that's the star of protection, it's not a pentagram moron
I have a black cat , but she's not a demon !! She's so sweet.
My cat would sit anywhere. If i paid attention go the area long enpugh especially. All cats are just that, cats.
pentacles aren't even attached to satanism. They are a pagan symbol reaching back past celts. While satanists in recent years have since adopted the symbol and added a goat skull to it. The symbol itself is not inherently evil. If anything that cat is divine.
I've drawn all kinds of shapes, put out boxes, nothing However they seem to be attracted to lawn chairs, the tops of the grill (when cool of course)tops of Recycle bins, my guess, alley cats
I have 6 blk cats, they hav beautiful personalities , dont discourage people from adopting black cats, they are magic and lobing companions
Please don't spread this kind of BS. We sure don't need more lunatics running around with an excuse to torture cats!!
crap like this promotes animal abuse losers!!!
Cats do what they want to do, when they want to do it. The cat watched him drawing 'stuff' and didn't think too much of it. When she felt like it she went over to check it out. Non story.
That's not a pentagram, its a star. You should delete the shit article. And cats are not demons. They are wonderful companions.
Or maybe it is the pentagon in the middle of the STAR that drew him. The pentagon, the same shape as our Pentagon. Perhaps this kitty is actually working as a secret agent to protect his owner's life. The points on the star may be completely irrelevant. Or maybe he is sitting in a STAR and not a pentagram. Which means he is a shining star of a cuddly furball.
Bigots... Let's add furl to the fire against Paganism... You know what, BoredPanda is clearly part of the problem. What kind of site equates a religion they clearly know nothing about with demons? An ignorant site. Paganism isn't Satanism (you have to be Christian to embrace Satanism, btw). I won't be back. Nice way to add to the hate in the world by embracing ignorance, promoting a backwards idea of what you think Paganism is, especially in an era where people are already hating based on skin colour or religion or gender, etc.
Wow, this is very Anti+Pagan... I won't be back to read any more articles. Kind of disgusting in an era where people pick others apart because of their faith, skin colour or other beliefs. Way to add to the fuckery of the world. Bigots.
Well considering in Wicca the pentagram is protective and not a sign of devil worship being inside one you are protected from negative things
this is disgustingly ignorant & just the ignorance it took to get thousands of cats killed, don't for a second believe that the ignorance is in the past! you are foolish to spread this garbage!
Guess I'm lucky my black cats still like to sit on circles, squares, well pretty much anything that is on top of something else, like the floor or table. But I'll keep my eye out if they start to lose interest! (Yes...i am joking, just like this post is) Black cats are WONDERFUL ❤️🐾❤️
and the unenlightened again. a pentagram is not an evil symbol. it is spiritual and the cat is properly using it to boost its energy linking to universal energy
Really let's further encourage the abuse of innocent animals, this is outrageous and this post is absolutely ridiculous!!!
I think he put tuna on the floor for the third photo.
Where's the corrected article? I believe the lore is that being inside a pentagram will protect you from evil. So, perhaps, the cat being smarter than his owner and the authors of the above article, leaped inside the pentagram to protect himself from them.
if her face is toward the top star point, she is in a pagan star which is worship of Pan and animals and the elements and life
You say you corrected the article yet I come across the article which is still promoting the idea that cats (& black cats in particular) are evil. It's disgraceful
Who the hell writes this type of crap. Oh yeah, way to go Bored Panda. All this does is encourage people to not adopt black cats (which by the way are sweet and lovable), but it encourages the sickos in this world to harm them.. Good God, think before you post this manure....
First off its a star. No more no less. It isn't the shape of the outline but the size. This man could now do a circle and a square or triangle and cat will sit there as long as it is that size. Cats are not demons.
You can NOT "PUT" a cat. They will be where they please unless there's a treat or something to entice them. This article is so stupid it is not only painful but it does tremendous damage to beautiful and very sweet black cats. Shame on you!!!!
This just proves that cats will not do anything when asked to, they do it when they feel like it ,no matter the shape
Perhaps the cat was tired of sitting on the couch or he thought it was a star and he wants to be famous. He is a beautiful cat. There's nothing evil about your kitty. They are little love bugs.👿💩😈......😘😇💜😾💋💜
A pentagram is not an 'symbol' but a protective one. It's five points represent the four elements of earth, air, fire and water along with the fifth element of spirit. The poor creature was probably trying to protect itself from you. And as an another person posted - associating black cats with ill informed wittering about evil is nothing the right way to go about changing the anti black cat prejudice which prevents them being adopted
Maybe the cats laying on the "pentagram" so that nothing evil comes through?
First off, that's not a pentagram, it's a star. Pentagrams are not evil, it's people who make it evil. Pentagrams can be a positive thing too. Second, I had a black cat for 21 years and he was the best and most gentle cat you could ever want. Lastly, there was no video showing the cat moving to the star to lay down. You could have put him there yourself.
just because your kitty prefers the pentagram does not mean she is evil. it could mean she is tired of you putting nonsensical diagrams on the floor and is trying to please you so she will get some treats!
The pentagram is NOT a symbol of devil worship or satanism except to the uninformed.
Cats are more intelligent than many people and this one certanlybwanted to prank his stupid owner!
Okay, I have several things to say: 1) Please notice that people kill black cats just on idiot superstitions. This post said, "Yeah black cats are totally evil let's just kill them!" 2) That looks like a star. Apparently I've been praying to Satan all this time? 3) It isn't evil, it has to do with Pagan culture. If it meant anything, the cat was trying to protect his owner. 4) How do we know that they didn't just PUT him there? 5) If the cat just got bored and sat there for no ACTUAL reason, he just sat there because it was small. Just to cozy up more? Please read this with concern. I like cats no matter what their color, and I DON'T believe in superstitions because they're not real.
I think they put the cat there. The real test would have been to try this inside a box. Cats love boxes. Pretty sure it would have went inside the box regardless of the shape inside the box.
dont try to reason with cat people. theyre the evil ones projecting their evilness into their poor kitties stuck between the 3 realms of existence.
Really u think im gonna believe that black cats r evil, that's just bullshit I have 2 of my own, a male nd a female, they r the friendly nd loveable cats, y can't convince me that black cats r evil
you people are retarded. Get a fucking life. Morons.
I love my black cats ,they r the best of my other cats they r mellow and get along with the other cats i have ,and they r very loving and avoid fighting with my other cats black cats r not bad luck or evil
The cat did proved one thing... It's got a retarded owner......
Hey Bored Panda, publishing this ignorance is evil!!! Very disappointed ! This is total crap!
Maybe this cat just likes stars more than plain circles and squares
https://www.facebook.com/notes/mystic-mermaid/pentagram-symbolism-and-meaning/580013305374090/
I have doubts about the person who did this, not about the cat... why chose a pentagram, does it mean anthing actually. No it doesn't. It's just lines.
Pretty sure my cat is an angel.
Looks more protected. It is simple.
Someone didn't do his/her homework. The pentagram is in fact a costellation, considered in ancient times for the most beautiful symbol, that's why in Greek mythology it was the symbol of Aphrodite - the goddess of beauty. Of course when Christianity took over, the church condemned the symbol as satanic, diabolic; the same was implied for the trident of Poseidon.
pentagrams are to ward off evil and far before the church spread rumors about cats during their witch hunt period cats ( especially black cats) were kept to ward off evil spirits and where known to be messengers to more than one god in various religions. If this shows anything is that you might have a haunted house and the cat found the safest place to be.
OH MY GOD LOL!!!
The cat's head is down like it is eating a treat of some kind. This is fake -- clearly staged. Total BS.
Actually, having black cats are Good Luck to me. Before I had a cat, I was almost always with bad luck and two almost killed me. After I had one, I never had accidents that could kill me or give me major injuries. I was out for more than 3 months & travel in fairly long miles & near misses of deaths came to me. He's my good luck trinket & I sleep better whenever they are around. I have phobia in darkness & I sleep better with black cats or black dogs with me. I feel safe.
too stupid, and proves that humans are complete idiots.
Well i tried this out on my cat. She looked at me as if i was mad, then wandered off to sleep on my bed.....
I'm going to try this in a few weeks (when I have some time). If I can get a cat to sit inside any shape, could help with grooming, meds, etc. I'll try different shapes. I can't wait to see what A) my black cat does and B) what my blind cat does! :-)
This is kind of dumb. How do you know that he tried to get the cat to sit in the other shapes? How do you know that he didn't PUT the cat in the star? Why are you trying to get people to be afraid of cats? Shame on you.
I love my black cat with all my <3 he is no demon.
I am slight affended by this! I am a pagan and a cat lover! It doesn't make me evil even though people think I am because of Christians and other religions
Pentagrams are a symbol of protection. Maybe this kitty felt he needed to be protected from a stupid owner.
Witch kind of cat is it ? ;)
doesn't a Pentagram have a circle around it ..its just a star nothing evil about the cat ..if he is afraid of the cat he should not own one ..Stupid person ..i certainly am not a believer if hocus pocus
I have black cats and I tried this with them ... not only did they ignore my stars they ignored the circle, the square, the rectangle and the actual pentagram .... these photos are rigged as is most posts like this. Anyone thinking it real, is a moron.
This is totally irresponsible and just propagates cruelty against innocent animals as there are people out there who believe this shit. You have obviously not done anything about changing this article as the title still claims that cats are evil. Do the right thing and take down the entire bloody article. And not to self: Never read anything by Bored Panda again.
Cats are not demons, they're cats. A cute furry animal. This article was dumb, as is the writer.
Black cats and cats in general aren't evil. They get a lot of grief not being adopted as much as dogs are from the shelters. People's fears and superstitions have lead to this cat abuse. But the guy was doing and experiment. I think we should take this guy literally. HE was making a joke. I don't think he is supposed to be taken seriously.
Black kitties are so misunderstood!
Not only have you not helped their reputation but are you aware that there are people who specifically torture black cats? Animal shelters don't allow adoptions of black cats until after Halloween because of this. TAKE THIS ARTICLE DOWN!!!!! How many people need to request this of you before you will do it anyway?
It does need to come down its offensive and second of all black cats are good luck can bring Fortune not bad luck
The star of David, depens on how do you paint it. My black cat loves to hear tibetan bell sound he sleeps wile I used to beat it. Try some day.
I re-read this article & the writer is not throwing black cats under the bus. If someone is abusing animals, it's because they are mental!
This was clearly meant as a joke but you also realise that black cats are good luck not bad and also the pentagram is a symbol of protection not evil. The pentagram inverted is said to be evil. So a joke to some people actually sheds bad light on others especially cats that need to be loved not feared.
I love cats, they have special souls far from being demons.
Click bait
What is the writer trying to do, encourage cruelty to animals by making stupid people believe cats are evil? the only evil is the writer of this article.
Why would you add to the world's fear of cats? They are not evil and how DARE you portray the man as such! This so-called reticle needs to be removed!
Shit! One of my cats is black, and I adore him, so stop with bullshitting
cats are wonderful animals..this article on proves the stupidity of some people...encouraging stereotypes only creates abuse to cats.....really stupid and insensitive...
Nasty horrible text! Cats are not evil, you are! Get a life!
This is pretty sick. Shame on you. Take me off your evil feed
Ignorants.
The Pentagram isn't an "evil" symbol. It's pre-christian, therefore has nothing to do with the "devil" or "Satan". Actually, the 5 pointed star is good luck. Each point stands for an element ie; Earth, Air, Fire, Water & Spirit (or Soul). Plus, black cats are not bad luck. Educate yourself before attempting to write a glib article.
I also have a black cat, as you can probably see in my avatar picture and I adore her! 💕 Sure she breaks stuff and runs around like a maniac sometimes, but hey, she's a cat! 🐈
Send her over she is welcome at my home any time!
In the first place pentagrams are not symbols of evil. In the second place clearly the spot that is meant for a cat is the one that looks like a star. Just like the dressing room for the diva is the one with the star on it.
For centuries the pentagram was only used for good and it's only in recent times that people have put the negative connotations on it. The five points represent the 5 places that Christ was wounded. Now if you want to look at this in a more positive way perhaps the cat went inside the pentagram to try and escape the evil around it.
I didn't read a thing and I came straight to the pictures, so I tought that when the cat was pointing his paw to the square, was changing the shape of it and when it was transformed into a pentagram, the cat was finally comfortable
Looks like the cat is eating something, so probably fake.
Pentagram are also used for protection..and cats have amazing Healing powers and they also absorb negative energy and so where thr is cat ... u won't find any negative entities around .
Does anyone know why this site chose the moniker "Bored Panda"? As a new subscriber, I'm intensely curious about this...hmmm
Cats are definitely what I like to call "familiars": An animal that for those who practice witchcraft acts as a personal servant..KIDDING!
I think some people belong to padded cells.
Thats a pentacle, not a pentagram, there is a difference. If it were inverted, then it would be a pentagram. Pentacles are prominent in Wicca and pagan cultures and are NOT a symbol of evil/the devil, its annoying how many people mix these two symbols up.
Thats a pentacle, not a pentagram. If it were inverted then it would be a pentagram and evil. A pentacle is not a symbol of evil/the devil, its prominent in wiccan and pagan cultures.
You call this proof? Scientific studies are about repeatable results. Getting a cat to lay in the middle of a star one time is nothing more than coincidence. Get the cat to do that EVERY TIME and then you'll have something. Plus a pentagram is a star with a circle around it. That's just a star, not a pentagram.
Um...is looks like the cat is sniffing something in the middle. This guy probably put catnip or treats in it.
Dude. That's not a pentagram. *Le sigh...*
I love my black cats! They are sweet and special, there's nothing evil about them. I always adopt black cats because of the image articles like this give them. I agree with Ben et al. This should be taken down.
The version I heard is that black cats are the natural enemy of evil spirit. They can sense it and hunt it down and that's why people say black cats appear when there is weird stuff going on.
Pentacles are not necessarily symbols of evil. They're as likely to by symbols of good as anything else. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentagram
First off. Its a star not a pentagram. Second the pentagram is not a devil slash demon symbol.
I made a comment along the same lines as Ben Suhas, but the site wouldn't take it. Basically, shame on you Bored Panda for publishing this color-struck piece of prejudice. Black cats already suffer enough at the hands of the ignorant and now you're promoting that ignorance.
O really it's meant to be a joke come on did people Insist that Salem and Sabrina the teenage witch be taken off air because it promoted a black cat and a white woman been sinister this is why happens when you put to much thought into something
People are evil, mostly because they are stupid. Cats are great. Not only are they good, but they are on our side as well. It is unbelievable how low people can be.
Nice coincidence
People can be evil. Cats are not. Sad to even start such a thought or thread.
I gravitate towards black cats myself, although I'm a sucker for any cat really. I love the saying: who saved who? Because I know my once feral black floof totally saved me when she decided I was to be her human and I love her the most because of it! 😘😘
Dogs are historically associated with demons. Cats were associated with being Gods, or pets of the gods. They're supposed to protect you from demons.
Do his eyes glow red in the dark? Just asking.
I think it's the small size of the muddle of the star that the kitty wants.
I would cuddle the crap out of that cat!
This is the kind of irresponsible article that perpetuates black cat stereotypes and leads to animal cruelty. You should be ashamed to post this kind of crap! Hope it gets down voted into negative numbers and removed from your site.
i have a black cat her names is shadow and she is gorgeous 16864070_1...63818b.jpg
Black cats are not evil, they might look well beside a witch but then again who's not to say we are witches/humans, I can think of a million human's I would gladly burn at the stake but not a black cat !!
My cat is black and sits in circles... and squares on things shaped all kinds of ways. This is silly and un-true. - Black cats are amazing - they are protectors.
I don't like this post!!
erm as some one who is very spirtual note the pentagram is not an evil symbol. it represents the 5 elements of mother earth. therefore this cat is possibly drawing on the powers of mother earth. now if it had been a pentagon would we all say "hey the cat is a patriot to the American military?
I've had two black cats and they have been just as loving and beautiful as my other cats. Don't believe the hype.
The Pentagram, also called a pentacle or Pentalpha, gets its name from the Greek penta, meaning “five” and gramma, meaning “a letter”. It is a five-pointed figure, constructed by intersected five straight lines. It is usually associated with femininity, knowledge and also used in Wiccan and Celtic religions. Just because some dumb cult stole it and say its evil doesnt make it evil. Most religions and cultures associated with it dont believe in hell or the devil so youre jist spreading more falsehoods and potentially ruining the ability for good loving animals to find homes based on their color. Do some real research before posting dumb shit like this.
lol good joke
I have a beautiful black cat named Olive. She is both amazingly sweet and at times a pain in the butt, but she is far from evil. That shape is a five-pointed star or pentacle, but even if it was a pentagram, it is a myth that the pentagram is a symbol of evil.
It looks more like a pentacle. You know, a sign for PROTECTION! You cretins know nothing. Cats, especially black ones, protect us. They are adept at seeing the supernatural, and will warm you if you have a demon. The only reason black cats have a bad rep is because of the people that owned them. They usually practiced practices that brought the demons in the first place. And what happened? The cats started acting strangely, people got possessed, and they'd rather blame the cat than be pegged as a devil worshipper.
Its instinct because the others could be a snake coiled. A pentagram looks nothing like a coiled snake. 😊 But people are such rediculous creatures sometimes 😄🤔
hahahaha! that cat just trolled the internet :D surprised that people still believe these superstitions in our day and age. I have a black cat for 10 years and he's the coolest.
Cats are multidimensional creatures who fly through the space-time. So I'm not surprised if anything happens. Definitely anything.
Can tell its not legit. Besides my first cat was completely black and he adored me and my mum, I had a black female semi ferral cat that we rescued, and she was lovely too, she liked to show her affection by digging her claws into my legs, but that was her leaving a scent and no different to what many other cats do. We now have a black and white cat, and like our first cat he is absolutely lively. Me and my mum believe that actually black cats are one of the best to adopt.
My friend has the most DARLING black cat. I usually really like u bored panda, but today, you were an asshole. It's sort of racist if you think about. It is the same as saying black people are evil demons, but we are all equals and shouldn't be treated differently. The cat just chose the pretiest shape
Totally put a treat on the star. Yeah, thats a star, not a pentagram
What a shit thing to post, really? Not happy enough people is imbecile ass fuck we want to encrease the stupid belief about black cats? How disappointing Boredpanda
black cats lives matter!!!
This is soooo obviously a troll post. LOL at those who fell for it.
Bet it was the warmest spot in the room. The drawings didn't matter. But warmth does.
HE just went there cause he seen the star, then he said, well im as good as a star, so he laid down on it cause he is a star.
It is stupidity and ignorance like the one displayed in this article that cause a lot of superstition about black cats, thus not being adopted or being abandoned, and then dying in shelters or out on the streets. Please remove this bullshit. You are full of shit, Elizabeth. This post is not 'cute', it is uneducated, not funny, not cute, and full on garbage.
This is stupid. It's not a good piece of humor. Worse, it can be easily misconstrued by idiots who believe in this bull fucking shit nonsense. Remove this "story".
Shame on you! I have adopted a total of 4 cats in my life and each time they were black! Black cats wonderful intelligent and loyal. I will always adopt black cats before any other color! These poor animals have enough of a bad reputation because of people's ignorance! Don't perpetuate this myth! This is why black cats are abused and tortured especially around Halloween. 😩 👎 😾
Do you even know what the points of a pentagram stand for? Earth, air, fire, water and (higher) spirit aka God. Omg! The cat likes nature!!! Let's all hide from an adorable fur ball... Dumbasses!!!!!!!!
The people that believe stuff like that are the reason they have to put instructions on shampoo bottles
how idiotic people need to get brains , someone told me this week they work with someone who believes the earth is flat
The womb you were conceived in was pitch black.
Since when is the pentagram a Symbol for evil? As für as i know it Stands for the 5 Elements in nature.
Anyone who thinks that is a circle, could only be described as geometrically challenged. And this faux article would have been funny if it wasn't for the fact that so many people actually believe this superstitious nonsense and that black cats get maltreated as a result.
WTF? Let's burn this Elizabeth for propagating this crap. Clearly she's a witch, or at least a bitch. Black cats are amazing. Beautiful and sweet. Maybe this one is smart and likes complicated shapes. Besides pentagrams have a circle too.
This is not enough proof. Maybe the owner just put this black cat on the pentagram just to attract more viewers.
I have a soft spot for black cats... If they are too superstitious and too scared to adopt a black cat... tough: Mine!
a pentagram has 5 points earth wind fire water spirit nothing about the fact that a black cat finds the center to be peaceful is surprising. to be centered is a chance to relax
A pentagram includes a circle around the star, doesn't it? This is simply a star that the cat is sitting in. She is acknowledging that, yes, she is magnificent and star worthy. That is all. Oh, and by the way, if a black cat crosses your path, it simply means that the cat is going somewhere. Black cats are fantastic! Just look at Cole from Cole and Marmalade.
Am I the only one who would buy the cat BECAUSE it is evil? I need that connection to Satan, I need to speak to him about stuff. We have business to attend to.
But the cut is so cute
Ohhhh lololzzz.. The hell
No video? Obviously he picked the cat up and placed him inside the pentagram.
If you dont want the "evil cat" I'll have it and it can "evil" up my pagan house all it wants :-)
The cat was trying to figure out what all the fuss was about. human slave why do you draw on the floor? My litter box needs cleaning and my food dish is empty.
SATAN !!!
Technically thats a pentacle, pentagrams are drawn while pentacles are made from diffrent materials such as tape or metal. They also arent always for evil. Im a wiccan and use them for protection and purification charms.
I have 5 black cats. They are the most awesome cats ever!!!!
He got into the pentagram to protect himself from you.
This is from far the most stupid post, what is going on in this site?