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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
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are we going to do tonight Brain?

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    #2

    Cursed_sneeze

    Cursed_sneeze

    popdog_ Report

    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.

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    #4

    Cursed_chickenleg

    Cursed_chickenleg

    Nyxaea Report

    Canandelabra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be higher. Showing a little leggy!

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    #5

    Cursed_aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Cursed_aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    popdog_ Report

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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
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    #9

    Cursed_dotcatch

    Cursed_dotcatch

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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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    #11

    Cursed_face

    Cursed_face

    MaterialsAndYou Report

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #13

    Cursed_soak

    Cursed_soak

    SirMalcolmK Report

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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

    kaisinel94 Report

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #16

    Cursed_poop

    Cursed_poop

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    seronmaster Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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."

    #19

    Cursed_eggcat

    Cursed_eggcat

    CaneTheVelociraptor Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What came first, the cat or the egg?

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    #20

    Cursed_sneeze

    Cursed_sneeze

    lilkaating Report

    #21

    Cursed_timing

    Cursed_timing

    popdog_ Report

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    #24

    Cursed_smoothie

    Cursed_smoothie

    Cut-My-Grass101 Report

    #25

    Cursed_balance

    Cursed_balance

    cheese-cumstard Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #26

    Cursed_salad

    Cursed_salad

    stryker77x Report

    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #28

    Cursed_he Asphixiate

    Cursed_he Asphixiate

    Gralheira_tuga Report

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Hullpeer Report

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #30

    Cursed_lick

    Cursed_lick

    Zinyak1503 Report

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    #31

    Cursed_car

    Cursed_car

    emiel990 Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #33

    Cursed_armor

    Cursed_armor

    reddit.com Report

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    #35

    Cursed_bowl

    Cursed_bowl

    MadDogV2 Report

    Damy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    Nina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats get internal injuries from hanging like this. If the window is like this, it's a cat-killer.

    Thorsten Massow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not funny but rather dangerous. Cats stuck like this could die if not rescued in time, because the can't free themselves and get internal injures while struggling. This type of tilting windows is quite common in Germany and we have some styrofoam - triangles to avoid this predicament.

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gibt es sowas zu kaufen? Wie werden die Teile befestigt, dass eine Katze sie doch nicht irgendwie herausfriemeln kann? 🤔

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    Dark Pigeon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best way to get your cat murdered by the house

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not cursed or funny...this is an emergency! 🙅🏽

    Moosy Girl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of my worst nightmares, not funny!

    Damy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the cat's face kills me on this one...🤣

    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just needs a little push on his caboose.

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    #37

    Cursed_butter

    Cursed_butter

    seronmaster Report

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    #38

    Cursed_breakdance

    Cursed_breakdance

    seronmaster Report

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    #39

    Cursed_slurp

    Cursed_slurp

    jjswag64 Report

    #40

    Cursed_cowboy

    Cursed_cowboy

    cobtl Report

    #41

    Cursed_poop

    Cursed_poop

    moonkitten812 Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #45

    Cursed_attack

    Cursed_attack

    Belisabeth Report

    WalterWhiteSavannah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "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

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    #47

    Cursed_wine

    Cursed_wine

    Mlem-Master Report

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    #51

    Cursed_prison

    Cursed_prison

    Moribunk Report

    #52

    Cursed_attack

    Cursed_attack

    reddit.com Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #53

    Cursed_cringe

    Cursed_cringe

    spiritualpencil Report

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    #54

    Cursed_tuba_player

    Cursed_tuba_player

    BluefootTheWarrior Report

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    #55

    SpaceCatsRule Report

    #56

    What Have You Done

    What Have You Done

    reddit.com Report

    #57

    Cursed_ufo

    Cursed_ufo

    MyCatHasCats Report

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #59

    Cursed_ball

    Cursed_ball

    seronmaster Report

    #60

    Cursed_punch

    Cursed_punch

    ur_mom_is_not_gay Report

    Voice in my head
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how some people’s selfies be lookin 👀

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    #61

    Cat Playing Cards

    Cat Playing Cards

    wowcharlo Report

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    #62

    Cursed_piano

    Cursed_piano

    WonderfulWizardWill Report

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    #63

    Cursed_quarantine

    Cursed_quarantine

    rektal_ Report

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    #64

    Cursed_muscles

    Cursed_muscles

    FrougHunter Report

    AtMostTheFabulist
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hank, you need to lay off the steroids

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    #65

    Cursed_fishtank

    Cursed_fishtank

    emiel990 Report

    Sev Frazer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...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
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    #69

    Cursed_green Boy

    Cursed_green Boy

    pumpkaboop420 Report

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    #70

    Cursed_mask

    Cursed_mask

    ExlonedragonEx Report

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    #71

    Cursed_desire

    Cursed_desire

    brendan4255 Report

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #77

    Cursed_snek

    Cursed_snek

    Bean-Can Report

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    #78

    Cursed_grab

    Cursed_grab

    LeNerd25 Report

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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