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Cats, the most incredible entertainers that have ever existed, are constantly gifting us humans with their glorious presence. And since they kinda like to hang out, humans decided to give a name to their favorite lounging pose—loafing. The reason being that a cat with its paws tucked beneath its body is easily mistaken for none other than a loaf of bread. The pose has also been called ‘Sphynx,’ but it’s clearly not as accurate as ‘loaf.’ One of the most common reasons for cats ‘loafing’ is their body thermoregulation, but the most important one is that it's a perfect cute photo opportunity for their owners.
Reddit has a whole community dedicated to photos of loaves of cats, r/catloaf, and it has a strong community of 552k members. Below are the loafiest cats picked by us, so vote for your favorite ones!
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#1
My Precious Mini Loaf
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#2
Cat Baguette
#3
My Girlfriend Is Working From Home, So She Made A Fake Lap To Keep Bob From Distracting Her
Sue Clifford 4 years ago
She has a wonderful imagination and she also loves her cat very very much.
Kimberley Gayle Thomas 4 years ago
How is getting lap time distracting? When the tail goes into the mouth, then, that's another story.
#4
Her Last Loaf Before Passing Away ❤️
Lynne Stark 4 years ago
It's so sad our little beloved live short lives, compared to us. But you were a good human and another kitty is waiting for you.
Sue Clifford 4 years ago
It was hard to up vote this one it felt wrong for some reason, after I did I changed my mind but you can’t cancel it out. I am so sorry for lose😢😢.
#5
Don't Forget To Pack Your Loaves
Eva Schmutz 4 years ago
I remember the story my mom told me she was going to pack her suit case but when she open it the meowed as loud has it could and startled my mom
Joe Reaves 4 years ago
We probably can't make you take us with you, but we're going to ensure everything you do take is sufficiently covered in cat hair!
Mary Rose Kent 4 years ago
I love how they sorted themselves in a gradation of markings from most to least
#6
Giant Panther Loaf
#7
The Loaf Blepped
#8
"A Black Hole Warping Space-Time Right On Top Of A Duvet"
Channon Doughty 4 years ago
Probably can now. He is no longer of this world
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CRAZY BABY DOGE!!!!! 4 years ago
umm, i see the black hole.... but were is the cat i this pic??
Jessie Zhang 4 years ago
It looks like a void/portal that leads to the End from Minecraft LOL!
#9
A Little Hand Loaf
Maul! 4 years ago (edited)
Can’t decide which ones better, blep loaf or hand loaf. What the heck I’ll take it all!
#10
Angle Specific Catloaf
Rannveig Ess 4 years ago
When they throw the Loafs in the shopping bag and then put the canned goods on top. I hate when this happens
Channon Doughty 4 years ago
I always wondered where they put all those appendages in the loaf position. Now we know!
#11
Please Enjoy This Double Catloaf, Otherwise Known As Shuri And Yoshi
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
This happens when you put the two unbaked loaves too close together on the baking sheet
Auntriarch 4 years ago
I wonder how many of these buns were in the oven, and this person just pulled away two for them selves
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Gracie Dane 4 years ago
How do you know which one is which? Maybe the same name would be enough?
#12
Mickey, My 16 Year Old Kitty, In His Final Loaf Ever At The Vet
StrawberryParfait 4 years ago (edited)
That's definitely an "I love you. Thank you for everything. Look for me in your dreams" loaf.
#13
Do Cinnamon Rolls Count?
#14
One-Eyed Wonder In Her Favourite Pose
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 4 years ago
Captain Jane Cat will definitely triumph over Captain Jack Sparrow!
Channon Doughty 4 years ago
She was made for our fuzzy rescue love bug, The Dread Pirate One-Eyed Jack.
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#15
So Cold He’s Retracted His Limbs Inside His Sweater
#16
Small Catloaf
#17
I Literally Screeched "Cat Loaf!" And Ran To Get My Phone To Capture Her First Little Loaf
#18
My Loaf Sniffed Me Back
-Loki's_favorite_kid- 4 years ago
did I boop a picture? yes. do I regret the stares I'm getting? no.
Juliet Hadaway 4 years ago
this looks exactly like the cat which at this minute is trying to asphyxiate me with deadly fart smell
#19
Just Got Broken Up With. This Loaf Wont Stop Purring And Won’t Stray Further Than 5 Feet Away From Me
Pangolin Pal 4 years ago
It's called Purr Therapy, and it does you so much good. Glad that in such a sad time, you have an excellent purrapist to support you!
Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
The loaf is your friend, he may be frightened you are going to leave him also
#20
We’ve Got Ourselves An Old-Fashioned Loaf-Off
Captain Awesome 4 years ago
They're hiding a trip wire. You're f****d if u try to walk downstairs
Levi Mittman 4 years ago
They are making a forcefield to prevent you from leaving your house via the stairs
#21
My New Baby Cat Loaf. Got Him Today
#22
I Can Loaf Here!
Carole Strawn 4 years ago
It's managing to be on the desk and on the hoomin at the same time. It's a win/win.
#23
Our Four Week Old Foster Kitten, Taco, Already Knows How To Loaf Like A Pro
#24
I Was So Excited To Find This Sub. This Is Meatloaf, A Cat Who Is Living Up To His Name
#25
My Cat Had One Baby Yesterday And This Was It’s Very First Loaf
Debby Marengo 4 years ago
Sorry, not a newborn, she's too big and cat like. Most adorable though.
Mimi M 4 years ago
I felt awful that I had the same thought. Thought I was being such a buzz-kill. I feel better knowing I wasn't the only one.
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#26
This Is How Loaves Are Made
Vicky Z 4 years ago
I love a little more the white cats!! And the black ones! And the ones with nice colour patterns!!! Oh well, can't decide
Onion rings like to make your breath smelly 4 years ago (edited)
ooh amazon is really stepping up its service!
#27
Alpine Loaf
#28
Little Cat Loaf
Tiny Dog 4 years ago
They look like they’re expecting you to ask them for a favor. 😂
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Silver tabby??? lucky!!! i always wanted a Silver Tabby Loaf!!!
#29
Going Through Great Lengths To Ignore Me Loaf
#30
My Two Loaves Waiting For Me This Morning
Olivia Betterton 4 years ago
These look like my cats- if only they could have that kind of relationship tho
#31
Loafing On His Designated Chair
Samuel Zhao 4 years ago
Some random guy: sits in this chair. Me with an AK: You’ve sat your last chair
#32
10,000 Hours Of Loafing Makes You An Expert They Say
#33
A Tiny Loaf
#34
Sad Loaf. College Aged Son Went Back To School Today. She's Waiting By The Door For Him To Come Back
Debby Marengo 4 years ago
My AngelFoodCake girl sat on the window sill waiting for my son to come back too. He was her love of loves. She made sure to bathe him good when he came home from college.
Gracie Dane 4 years ago
Not sure if it would work with cats, but try give her one of your son's t shirt or something, so she could feel his scent. It works for dogs.
#35
Mini Loaf
-Loki's_favorite_kid- 4 years ago
I booped the loaf and I liked it! The cat so smol and priceless!
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
My windows just shattered from the high pitched squeel over the cuteness.
#36
Can I Play Too?
Samuel Zhao 4 years ago
Me when my brother wants the console: F**** off Me when this cat wants the console: I will buy a whole new console and set it up for you
#37
Absolute Unit
StrawberryParfait 4 years ago
This kitty needs his thyroid checked. Hypothyroidism in cats results can result in massive weight gain.
Ulla Hoffmann Frederiksen 4 years ago
Stop overfeeding your cat !!! Issues such as joint pain, breathing difficulties, arthritis, diabetes, liver and teeth problems have been observed in cats that are overweight
Tanya Palik 4 years ago (edited)
Please feed your cat both wet and dry food too. Just a solid diet of hard food can lead to many issues and death. Feeding good quality of both will not make them gain weight.
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#38
Just My Loafing Laundry Helper, Seconds Before He Loses His Balance
Vicky Z 4 years ago
Why wait to have hair on all your clothes when you can do it immediately after they are washed and still wet?😅😅😅😅
Laugh or not 4 years ago
And they stick better, too, when you did when the clothes are still humid. Guaranteed high content in cat's hair.
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My Roommate's Girlfriend Sometimes Let's Her Cat Stay Over Our Place
#40
There’s A Loaf In My Fridge! He Climbs In Every Time I Start To Cook, And I Let Him Hang Out There Because It’s Hot And He’s Always Wearing That Thick Furry Coat
Vicky Z 4 years ago
I remember when i was defrosting my fridge years ago and my weirdo was sitting in there with the water dripping on his head!! I miss him...
Just Sam 4 years ago
One of my cats can hear the fridge door open and no matter where he is he appears. And tries to get in. It's a phrase in my home "Freddie get out the fridge"
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Bow, I’m a Slytherclaw 4 years ago
Oh dear, please don’t fully close the door... I’m begging you.
Christina Uhlir 4 years ago
I hope that you don,t close the fridge door, the cat wold suffocate; don't forget about him.
#41
Moose Is An Experienced Loafer
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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
When my husband refers to our cat, formerly Johnny, now Johnny Cammareri, as a loaf, he always means a meatloaf. A loaf of bread never occurred to him.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
When my husband refers to our cat, formerly Johnny, now Johnny Cammareri, as a loaf, he always means a meatloaf. A loaf of bread never occurred to him.
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