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We've had cursed cakes, cursed shirts, even cursed Zillow listings. But now, it's time for cats.

It all started with us discovering a couple of subreddits (r/cursed_cats and r/cursedcats). After scrolling through their content, it became pretty obvious to us that these online communities have plenty of pictures that delightfully represent felines' cheeky charm.

From poses that seem to defy anatomy to peculiar-to-priceless expressions, here are some of the most popular posts from the subreddits without any context (because why would we need any).

#1

Cursed_witch

Cursed_witch

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AtMostTheFabulist
Community Member
Premium
2 years ago

What are we going to do tonight Brain?

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    #2

    Cursed_sneeze

    Cursed_sneeze

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My kitteh, he has no eyes.

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    Multiple factors make cats inherently suited for "cursed" content compared to other animals, but Dr. Mikel Delgado, Rover's resident cat expert on The Pet People Panel, says that survival instincts are responsible for a lot of their quirks.

    This, paired with an inherently playful personality, might add up to one curious and naughty feline.

    #3

    Cursed_spook

    Cursed_spook

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yyyaaaaahhhhhhh!

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    #4

    Cursed_chickenleg

    Cursed_chickenleg

    Nyxaea Report

    Canandelabra
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This should be higher. Showing a little leggy!

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    #5

    Cursed_aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Cursed_aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    popdog_ Report

    HyperSocialCheeseFoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Must be processing the trauma of waking up.

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    Cats are mesopredators, and according to Dr. Delgado, this means that they are both predators and prey in the animal kingdom.

    "Cats must always be aware of what is going on in their surroundings. They can't afford to miss an opportunity to eat, but they must also be cautious of any dangers," she says. Constant observation, investigation, and learning (curiosity!) are tools felines use for survival.

    #6

    Cursed_gremlins

    Cursed_gremlins

    mrsbunnylooksfunny Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Seriously! We have been talking about this since the 80s. Do NOT feed them after midnight!

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    #7

    Cursed_lamp

    Cursed_lamp

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    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Your cat is fully charged.

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    #8

    Tentacat

    Tentacat

    PinkBobob Report

    Carl Roberts
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Cat-thulu

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    #9

    Cursed_dotcatch

    Cursed_dotcatch

    yoboialeef Report

    WalterWhiteSavannah
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What anime is this? I gotta see it.

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    So, cats have developed features that add up to being superior hunters and sneaky prey. From the tip of their independently moving ears to the carpal whiskers on their hind legs—felines are always in tune and exploring their environment.

    For example, the inner ear of a cat is so amazing that it's said they can sense a storm rolling in by the drop in air pressure! Their little noses have 40 times more olfactory receptors than ours, and their eyes have six to eight times the amount of rods than humans; in a world so vibrant and alive, it’s no wonder cats are naturally curious about it all.

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    #10

    Cursed_snek

    Cursed_snek

    wallpaper-engineer Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Zoooom

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    #11

    Cursed_face

    Cursed_face

    MaterialsAndYou Report

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Dont be a d**k and make fun of your cat.... oh wait

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    #12

    Cursed_black_tongue

    Cursed_black_tongue

    reddit.com Report

    UndertaleLover (She/Her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Blep

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    #13

    Cursed_soak

    Cursed_soak

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    SpringChicken
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Literally every fluffy animal in existence

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    Cats frequently get themselves stuck up in trees, jammed in trash cans, or peppered with hedgehog quills, but it's all in the name of curiosity.

    Some may argue that these situations signal poor judgment or a less-than-smart decision. However, it’s just the opposite.

    Curiosity and intelligence are directly linked, so since cats are so curious, they are always learning.

    #14

    Cursed_jiggly

    Cursed_jiggly

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Professor Jiggly appears to be giving you a lecture.

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    #15

    Praise The Sun

    Praise The Sun

    eirasop3l Report

    WalterWhiteSavannah
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    All hail me for i have met Ra the sun god and he hath bent to my will.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

    Cursed_poop

    Cursed_poop

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The guy looks so thrilled to have his pic taken whilst pooping, one cat is observing and the other cat looks possessed.

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    #17

    Cursed_rest

    Cursed_rest

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It looks like he was sleeping on the top and slid down the banister

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    Dr. Delgado says it's during kittenhood that curiosity is most likely to form strong, lifelong associations.

    "Kittens tend to be more curious because they are learning about things in their environment that they have never encountered before," she explains. "To determine if something is safe, a kitten might want to watch it, slowly approach it, and maybe touch, smell, or taste it."

    #18

    Cursed_drink

    Cursed_drink

    MajesticCat_ Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Thirsty ball

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    #19

    Cursed_eggcat

    Cursed_eggcat

    CaneTheVelociraptor Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What came first, the cat or the egg?

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    #20

    Cursed_sneeze

    Cursed_sneeze

    lilkaating Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Exuberant sneeze and utter indifference.

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    #21

    Cursed_timing

    Cursed_timing

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I actually think the timing was spot on.

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    "A cat's sensitive period is between two and nine weeks of age," Dr. Delgado adds. "After that, it's not that the door for learning is closed, but they may be slower to form positive associations with new experiences and may be warier."

    So this curiosity, imprinted from a young age, becomes a defining trait, shaping their inquisitive nature and unique "cursed" behaviors throughout their lives!

    #22

    Cursed_assembly

    Cursed_assembly

    mrsbunnylooksfunny Report

    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Cabinet meeting.

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    #23

    Cursed_shoeseat

    Cursed_shoeseat

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Teeny kitteh!

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    #24

    Cursed_smoothie

    Cursed_smoothie

    Cut-My-Grass101 Report

    Becklass
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    One void and one liquid cat

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    #25

    Cursed_balance

    Cursed_balance

    cheese-cumstard Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Spider cat, spider cat, does whatever a spider cat does.

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    #26

    Cursed_salad

    Cursed_salad

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Comfy and cool. Too bad if you wanted to eat it.

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    #27

    Cursed_handstand

    Cursed_handstand

    Gravidi Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    10 for sticking the landing. 2 for dropping your lunch.

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    #28

    Cursed_he Asphixiate

    Cursed_he Asphixiate

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I think I read about this, it was a good few years ago, the guy thought he had developed something like sleep apnoea so set the camera up to monitor his sleep. No sleep apnoea just a really clingy kitty.

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    #29

    Cursed_laughter

    Cursed_laughter

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Reminds me of Salem Saberhagen from the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

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    #30

    Cursed_lick

    Cursed_lick

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    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Dammit Mom. . . .

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    #31

    Cursed_car

    Cursed_car

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    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    I am all ALOOOOONE, and waiting for my human. Please find my human!!

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    #32

    Cursed_meow

    Cursed_meow

    haleyyhelmss Report

    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Count Catula.

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    #33

    Cursed_armor

    Cursed_armor

    reddit.com Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I regret nothing. Unhand me hooman!

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    #34

    Cursed_split

    Cursed_split

    seronmaster Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Gymnasticat

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    #35

    Cursed_bowl

    Cursed_bowl

    MadDogV2 Report

    Damy
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    his reflection looks like he has contacted a version of himself from another realm

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    #36

    Cursed_escape

    Cursed_escape

    seronmaster Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Is that??? Wait… is that… MY butt???

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    #37

    Cursed_butter

    Cursed_butter

    seronmaster Report

    Canandelabra
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That's half a fluffer nutter not butter

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    #38

    Cursed_breakdance

    Cursed_breakdance

    seronmaster Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    What a feeling ?

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    #39

    Cursed_slurp

    Cursed_slurp

    jjswag64 Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That’s one sad face.

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    #40

    Cursed_cowboy

    Cursed_cowboy

    cobtl Report

    SpringChicken
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    UNHAND ME I AM THE LAW

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    #41

    Cursed_poop

    Cursed_poop

    moonkitten812 Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Why does the poop have a higher heat signature than the cat?

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    #42

    Cursed_yawn

    Cursed_yawn

    Gravidi Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It looks so much like toothless from How to train your dragon

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    #43

    Snake

    Snake

    Zinyak1503 Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    melting cat

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    #44

    Cursed_skateboard

    Cursed_skateboard

    despair_uwu Report

    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    OG

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    #45

    Cursed_attack

    Cursed_attack

    Belisabeth Report

    WalterWhiteSavannah
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "Officer i admit i was on my phone when the accident happened but look at this pic!"

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    #46

    Cursed_burger

    Cursed_burger

    Kkmfy Report

    ThatHuskyStorm
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    “What are you?” “An idiot sandwich”

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    #47

    Cursed_wine

    Cursed_wine

    Mlem-Master Report

    Canandelabra
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This wine has no nose 🤨

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    #48

    Cursed_sit

    Cursed_sit

    seronmaster Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Whatcha lookin at?!

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    #49

    Cursed_sosage

    Cursed_sosage

    seronmaster Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    3..2..1..owwwww!!!

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    #50

    Cursed_art

    Cursed_art

    skateanddestroy222 Report

    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    M E M E

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    #51

    Cursed_prison

    Cursed_prison

    Moribunk Report

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Cursed neighbor

    #52

    Cursed_attack

    Cursed_attack

    reddit.com Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    We shall risk no frontal assault. Prepare the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch!

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    #53

    Cursed_cringe

    Cursed_cringe

    spiritualpencil Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Toddler tantrum

    #54

    Cursed_tuba_player

    Cursed_tuba_player

    BluefootTheWarrior Report

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    He’s trying his best

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    #55

    SpaceCatsRule Report

    Brittania Kelli
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It's just his emo phase, we've all been there.

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    #56

    What Have You Done

    What Have You Done

    reddit.com Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    If I fits?

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    #57

    Cursed_ufo

    Cursed_ufo

    MyCatHasCats Report

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Do I see »Stuttgart« printed on the gray shirt? 🧐 🇩🇪 🙋🏽

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    #58

    Cursed_emergence

    Cursed_emergence

    seaM_nehpetS Report

    Virgin Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Aaarrgghh, I dreamt its Monday!! Oh sh!t it is Monday, arrrrgggghhhhhh

    #59

    Cursed_ball

    Cursed_ball

    seronmaster Report

    #60

    Cursed_punch

    Cursed_punch

    ur_mom_is_not_gay Report

    Voice in my head
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is how some people’s selfies be lookin 👀

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    #61

    Cat Playing Cards

    Cat Playing Cards

    wowcharlo Report

    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Cursed blackjack.

    #62

    Cursed_piano

    Cursed_piano

    WonderfulWizardWill Report

    Jennifer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    An entire piano of C major

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    #63

    Cursed_quarantine

    Cursed_quarantine

    rektal_ Report

    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I promise, I'll leave the mouse alone, just LET ME OUT!

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    #64

    Cursed_muscles

    Cursed_muscles

    FrougHunter Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Hank, you need to lay off the steroids

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    #65

    Cursed_fishtank

    Cursed_fishtank

    emiel990 Report

    Sev Frazer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ...that really is a cursed fishtank... poor fish..... 😣

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    #66

    R/Cursed_paws?

    R/Cursed_paws?

    madybott Report

    Jay Scales
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh no - now they have the power to take over the world!!! :D

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    #67

    Cursed_cat Unlike The Others

    Cursed_cat Unlike The Others

    mrsbunnylooksfunny Report

    SpringChicken
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That took me a solid 5 minutes 0_o

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    #68

    Cursed_pot

    Cursed_pot

    SirMalcolmK Report

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    If I fits I sits.

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    #69

    Cursed_green Boy

    Cursed_green Boy

    pumpkaboop420 Report

    #70

    Cursed_mask

    Cursed_mask

    ExlonedragonEx Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    "Hey there, you got plans tonight?"

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    #71

    Cursed_desire

    Cursed_desire

    brendan4255 Report

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    When you're out of razorblades, but your cat becomes your savior in need...

    #72

    Cursed_pain

    Cursed_pain

    xKaiutzu Report

    #73

    Cursed_drink

    Cursed_drink

    seronmaster Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    I guess that's one way to tote a kitten.

    #74

    Cursed_stew

    Cursed_stew

    DeadMeows Report

    Voice in my head
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Mmmm yummy

    #75

    Cursed_items

    Cursed_items

    wallpaper-engineer Report

    RandomPkmnFan
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Beesechurger

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    #76

    Cursed_face

    Cursed_face

    Tk0326 Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    mew

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    #77

    Cursed_snek

    Cursed_snek

    Bean-Can Report

    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    A danger noodle with whiskers.

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    #78

    Cursed_grab

    Cursed_grab

    LeNerd25 Report

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Hopefully they remembered to give the tongs a few test clickety clacks before grabbing the cat

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    #79

    Cursed_turtle

    Cursed_turtle

    Owlventure Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Tutel! *2:23 am plays*

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    #80

    Cursed_salad

    Cursed_salad

    giganticpp Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Salad

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