Inspired by and dedicated to the Ceiling Cat meme, which I am certain you are acquainted with, this list aims to further unravel the mysteries of god-like cats. Since you are a knowledgeable Word Wide Web user, dear reader, we’ll not dwell on the history and conception of the Ceiling Cat meme but rather ponder on the cats themselves.
For starters, this feline fascination of ours. Alright, alright, I know... You think I’m going to talk about the ancient Egyptians, their mummified cats, and the cat goddesses like Bastet, Sekhmet, and Mafdet. But just to spice up the “cats as deities” discussion, I'm adding in cat-gods from other ancient cultures as well. For one, there's ‘The Ovinnik’ — a spirit in Slavic mythology that occupies the shape of a black, fiery-eyed cat. Once full-bellied, it’s a great protector of the barn and the livestock housed there, just like a normal cat. But woe to those who let Ovinnik's tummy gurgle as the spirit will eat their animals and set buildings afire. Or take the Norse goddess Freyja for instance: her heavenly chariot was pulled not by mere steeds but by two giant grey cats. It’s said that people left snacks for these cats so they wouldn’t make a meal out of their children either. As you can see, cats have always occupied a special place among the divine, so transitioning to the overlords of The Internet is the next logical step.
Since simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, Internet cats have dropped their gilded capes and diamond claws, moving on to basic things that would resonate better with wide-eyed mortals instead. And, ultimately, prolong their sovereignty over us. Now we have the same god-like cats being praised for their cuteness, infamous cat-logic, and general buffoonery — you know, the simple stuff of a cat's existence. Like letting go of any old habit, though, dropping your status as a deity sure ain't easy. Once in a while, we see a seemingly cute cat reminding us of its authority by occupying the highest possible place in our homes and scalding us with their austere stares. If you still don't have a grasp of this post's topic by reading it thus far, I invite you to scroll down below and see our collection of Ceiling Cat photos! Call them silly cats, funny, or even stupid; deep down, you know that only divine beings can be so entertaining, so spectacular, and serious at the same time!
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Shop Owner Installs Glass Ceiling For Cats So They Could Stare At Him While He Works
I'm A Plumber Working In A Ceiling Void Under A Leaking Shower And I Have Been Greeted By A Curious Kitty
Hi, whatcha doing? Hi, whatcha doing? Hi, whatcha doing? Hi, whatcha doing?
Just A Cat Hanging Out
“My cat loves to climb to the highest place in the room—which is ok at home, but when we’re traveling and staying with friends, their homes aren’t as cat-proofed as mine and it becomes an issue,” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs Cat Behavior Solutions agency, told Bored Panda.
She explained that at some height, cats indeed become fearful, but it is natural for them to seek high ground. “Sometimes they just need a little privacy, but this mostly comes from an instinctual alertness for predators; they can better see predators and potential territory invaders coming from afar,” Molly said.
Is It You Whomst Pspspsps'd Me?
My Girlfriend's Cat, Orange. Put Him In The Attic To Hunt For Mice And Now He Doesn't Want To Come Back Down
I’m Remodeling My Basement And All The Ceiling Tiles Were Just Removed. I Found My Cat Like This
If you've ever wondered how come your cat is able to climb to the heights so gracefully and effortlessly, except those rare unexpected falls from the top counter, Molly said you have to look at their anatomy. “A cat’s sharp, strong claws, and muscular hindquarters, make climbing easy for them.”
Moreover, cats have a crazy sense of balance and are impossibly flexible, Molly said. “When they fall, they twist and land on their feet (hence the idiom 'always land on your feet'); this is known as a 'righting reflex.' While all cat breeds, including our beloved DSH (domestic shorthairs), love to climb, the Savannah and Bengal breeds seem to exhibit a stronger penchant for climbing.”
Spider Cat, Spider Cat Does Whatever A Spider Cat Does
Umbrella Cat Is Watching You
I Was Browsing The Books In This Small Secluded Book Store When I Heard Something Above My Head
Many studies have been done about how far cats can fall without sustaining injury. “These studies suggest cats can fall as far as 20 stories (over 200 feet) and survive with little to no injuries. However, you wouldn’t want to put this theory to the test; cats can fall about eight feet without injury,” the cat behaviorist warned.
Classics From My Phone
Over The Last Week Our Kitten Has Discovered She Can Climb
If you don’t want your cat to climb on your counters and high places in your home, Molly said you’ll need to provide them with alternatives. “I have wall steps leading to shelves and cat beds above my windows and our cat, Pico de Gato, spends hours sleeping high above our heads. There are many surface deterrents, such as sonic sound mats and sharp/pointed mats, but I don’t recommend using a deterrent (of any kind) without first providing an alternative.”
She added: “I’ve always said, 'you can’t tell a cat no—you have to show it what you want it to do instead'—which means the responsibility falls on you to provide adequate alternatives that allow them to express their natural behaviors.”
Ceiling Cat Is Always Watching
Trapped Cat
The Master Who Will Break The Hole From The Ceiling Every Day And Fall From The Sky!
Cat Shocks Mom By Learning To Climb On The Ceiling Like A Spider
Had a cat who used to do that under my bed at night. Scared the s**t out of me the first time. Once I knew what was going on, it was fine. She used to just run in circles—-fast—-upside down, on her back, using her claws and the box spring of my bed to propel her forward.
This Cat
Cat Stuck In The Ceiling
"Heeeere's Kitty - oh, I'm terribly sorry, is this not the Jacksons' apartment?"
I Walked Into Some Antique Shop And Saw This Cat Poking His Head Through A Hole In The Ceiling
How I Noticed That My Cat Was Stuck In The Attic
When I Looked Up, There Was A Shinobi
Stop Looking To The Ceiling
Winnie Got Stuck In The Ceiling Yesterday
Ceiling Cat
The black cat marches on to his eerie destination - be careful people!
Black Magic
Shout Out To This Mofo Who Crawled Into The Kitchen Ceiling On His First Day Home
He didn't even leave the panel ajar - I moved it because I was out of places to look within a 5 mile radius.
Views From My Bed
My Cat Broke A Small Piece Of Our Drop Ceiling Tile Off
Just so he could stick his head through it and meow incessantly while I'm trying to watch TV.
It's Almost 1:30 Am Here, And I Just Found A Cat In My Ceiling
I Can Halp Electrishun?
My Mom’s Cat Likes To Get Into The Dropped Ceiling And Lay On The Panels
Ceiling Cat
Ceiling Cat Is Watching You
Kora Channeling Her Inner Ceiling Cat
I Heard A Rustle Of The Treat Packet
If you ever think your cat has run off because you can’t find them, just rustle the treat bag or tap the spoon on the food can. They magically materialize out of nowhere. Then act like it’s no biggie.
He’s Like A Cat Hanger
Dada's Not Here So I Can Do Eeeverything I Want
I Know What You Did And Where You Hid It
Fernanda Torres, Ceiling Cat
I Spy With My Little Eye
Hello From Above
Ceiling Cat Watches You Shop
Now that's what I call extra security - right by an exit!( those Aussies sur are smart!)
My Kitten Has Turned Into A Danger Cat
I think his goal is to get to the ceiling light. He spent 3 minutes on top of the bathroom door weighing his options. In the end, I had to rescue him.
Hangin Out
Just Moved Into A New Apartment With 15 Foot Ceilings. Woke Up On Morning One And Couldn’t Find My Cat Anywhere. Then I Looked Up
A Photo Sent By A Colleague
So A Cat Decided To Sit On Our Ceiling Window Today
Early This Morning I Couldn’t Find Nacho
I was calling and calling him and he wasn’t in his usual hiding spots. Then I just saw a tiny orange head looking down at me from the ceiling.
Ceiling Cat
Simon Oversees His Mother's Repairs
When Dad Tries To Go To The Toilet In Peace
Ceiling Cat Is Watching You
He Sees You When You're Sleeping. And He Knows When You're Awake. He Knows If You've Been Bad Or Good. So Be Good For Goodness Sake
Cat Sleeping On Ceiling In Seoul
This Picture Of My Friends Cat
Can You Find The Kitten In This Picture?
Mr. Nancy Has Decided To Live In The Ceiling
Let me guess. Called the cat Nancy before you found out he is a he. Therefore, the addition of the Mr.
Your Privacy Isn't Safe From Ceiling Cat
You Know, Asian Cats All Know Kung Fu
This Guy
Ceiling Cat Is Going For A Walk
Ceiling Cat Reaching Down And Changing Livez
Gimme that thing over there, no over just a little bit more -I know I can fix it!
Just Another Day In The Life Of Ceiling Cat
Ceiling Cat
This Is Where He Sits To Yell At Us To Feed Him Dinner
I have one cat—-the youngest, slimmest, and most nimble of the three (four until a month ago—-had to put our 19 year old cat to sleep)—-who loves to jump on top of our tallest bookcase, and watch us as we watch TV. Then she gets bored and goes to sleep up there.
Perla And Her Son Silko
Ceiling Cat Says Hello
My Sisters Cat Likes To Watch You Go To The Bathroom From The Ceiling
Don't yo think I have sort of a monkey face but beautiful just the same!
Mocha Is Ceiling Cat
Exploring The Basement Ceiling On My Own Tonight
This Cat Peed In My Ceiling
Your house is going to smell like cat pee for the rest of your lives. Sorry!
My Cat (Appa) Keeps Crawling Into The Ceiling At Our New Apartment. He Stubbornly Refuses To Get Down, Even For Treats
Yesterday, Gaz Fell Off This Balcony
How? He went to lay down and miscalculated lol... About a 10ft drop! Perfectly fine though, but gave us a scared. Looks like we have another project to do and gate that area off. Of course he ran up there right afterwards too.
No worries. He probably landed on his feet. That might not have happened if it was less than 10 feet, though. Need the time to twist their body around to land on their feet.
Doing Important Ceiling Cat Business
He Finally Got His Wish And Made It On Top Of The Door. And Got His Butt Stuck Cause The Ceiling Was Too Low
We Have 10’ Ceilings
Cats Are Smart They Said. Yeah Well Mine Ended Up In The Ceiling Forgetting How He Got In And Meowing While I’m In Class
Oh...he didn’t forget, he just needed the attention! Trust me on this...
This House Worships Ceiling Cat
Woke Up To This. I Really Need To Put My Ceiling Tiles Back In
When You're Alone And In Your Underpants Eating A Pint Of Ben & Jerry's And Sense That You're Being Watched
Ceiling Cat: The Second Coming
It’s almost like watching the ceiling give birth. To a full grown cat. At least they’re not breach.
Red's Turn To Be Ceiling Cat
Daniel The Ceiling Cat Is Passing Judgement
I Can See What You Can Not See
When A Stranger Walks In
I’m silently judging you. Better mind your Ps and Qs in here. I have sharp claws.
This Is Mabel
Cat Is Watching You
Throwback Thursday To That Time That I Went To A Fancy Dress Party As Ceiling Cat
Ceiling Cats Are Watching You
Ceiling Cat
My Cat Got Stuck In The Ceiling
When You’re Making Your Morning Coffee, Hear A Strange Little Noise, Look Up And See This Cutie Spying On You
So It's Clear Who Is The Most Adventurey Adventure Cat
Ceiling Cat. Watching Your Every Move
Yes This Is Real Life And Yes This Is My Ceiling. My Cats Are The Worst
Why Is Muffins In The Ceiling?
Funny. The whole meaning of that sentence changes if you change just one word—-and use the plural “are” instead of the singular “is”.
Our Dog Is Gone For The Weekend And Putin Is Still Lurking In The Floor/Ceiling
Sorry, I'm A Ceiling Cat Now
Ceiling Cat Lives In My Apartment Building
Ceiling Cat Watching You. Judging You
Quite honestly, they don’t really need a ceiling for that...it’s their job!
Is This Not What You Did At 1am? Try It. It’s Fun. Send Help
Oh, the sound of tiny footsteps above you. At 1am. Will wake you up out of a dead sleep—-jumping out of bed—-in an instant.
She’s Keeping Nick Company While He Works
Ceiling Cat Is Watching You
I Found My New Favorite Spot
We Are Infested With Ceiling Cats! They Watch While You're Sleeping And Playing Xbox
Have You Heard About Our Lord And Savior, Ceiling Cat?
Oh Yes He Did
Heard A Noise In The Ceiling
Ceiling Cat Will Murder You
Ceiling Cat Watches You Study
...and every other single thing you do. EVERY OTHER SINGLE THING YOU DO!
This Is Claude. He Sits On Top Of The Cabinets And Watches Me Work While I’m Home. (We Have 9 Foot Ceilings)
Ooh What's That Over There?
Kira had just been looking straight at the camera but she's got a short attention span.
Apparently Fern Learned How To Get Into The Ceiling Today
Ever since thing guy hit about 9 months he’s been insanely frustrating. He’s always bored, no toys satisfy him, and he ONLY wants to play if I’m directly playing with him. He often won’t settle, and he always wants to be fed. To add to it all, he recently started stress peeing on Poppy’s bed/crate cover if I leave and take her with me. In these moments of frustrating, it can be hard to remember the things I love about him. I love how spunky and adventurous he is. I love how he can be snuggly, but still does the craziest things. I love how he loves wrestling and racing around the apartment with Poppy, and how he’s always the one to start it. And while I don’t necessarily love having my feet bit out of nowhere, or having to pull him out of the ceiling, those moments are overall worth it to be able to do life with this tiny psychopath.
So, what you’re saying is that he’s got you wrapped around his little claw...
Upgraded From Clock Cat To Become Ceiling Cat
Going As Ceiling Cat For Halloween. How Am I Doing?
Do You Ever Get The Feeling You’re Being Watched Over From Above?
Sumo The Ceiling Cat, Clearly God’s Chosen
Quarantine Day 8: Anxiety Has Reached A Whole New Level As The Cat Discovers Previously Unexplored Heights
My Cat Got Stuck In The Ceiling
Cat just wants to make you think that...cat got up, cat can get down
Cat Sitting For A Friend And As I’m Opening The Door I Hear One Of Her Cats Crying
It sounded like Hugo was on the porch with me but I didn’t see her. The only cat greeting me at the door was Tom Servo so I went back out onto the porch and looked up to see real life ceiling cat. I tried to get her to come out only for Hugo’s cat brain to decide the roof is a much better place to go. So now I’m trying to lure her off the roof while not having a panic attack thinking about how I’m going to get her off if she doesn’t come down herself.
Walk away and 10 minutes later she’ll be at her food bowl yowling for dins!
We Got Into The Ceiling! Hooray. Now How Do I Get Down?
Making Sure All This Stuff Is Up To Code?
I'm Just A Cat Hanging Around In The Ceiling
Uh, Why Do Dishes When You Could Be Petting Me?
Weezie Has Ascended To Ceiling Cat Greatness. Suri & Creampuff Question Her Divinity
How Did She Get Into The Ceiling?
He Didn't Want To Get In The Crate To Go To The Vet, So He Hid In The Basement Ceiling Rafters. Appointment Postponed
Getting Ready To Audition For The Role Of Ceiling Cat
This Cat Is About To End Up In His Face
Somebody Decided To Go On A Short Adventure In The Ceiling
Long story short, our fat boy got up on the very top of the cat tree (which he never does) and started staring at the ceiling, the husband heard a very faint meow, and I go and shake treats at the hole in the ceiling and alexander pokes his head out.
We Can’t Stop This Cat From Hanging Out In The Ceiling. He Manages To Get Around All The Road Blocks
Ceiling Cat Strikes Again
We're getting ready to demo the kitchen very soon, and the cat has discovered she can explore the ceiling, and soffits (part of which had to be removed to get the new front window installed). She enters through the hole in the living room, where the plumber had to open up the wall and ceiling. This cat is so indulged.
I'll Be Watching You
Happy Monday
Look Who I Found. It's Ceiling Cat's Cousin
Vinnie Really Enjoys Hanging Out In The Attic
We've tried to stop him, but eventually gave up since he hasn't hurt himself or fallen through the ceiling. Sooo ya, sometimes my ceiling meows now.
Bmo Got In The Ceiling
Did someone take a ruler and a pair of tweezers to the upper lip area?
Turns Out We Have A Ceiling Cat At Work
Throwback To When I Discovered I Owned A Ceiling Cat. She Used To Love Poking Her Head Through And Watching Us On Top Of The Gazebo
Ceiling Cat Is Watching Your Every Move
Hello. I Am Up, Are You?
Ceiling Cat Makes An Early Appearance For The Holiday Season
Catsitting For My Boss And It Had Been Suspiciously Quiet. Looked Up To Find Solo Mission-Impossibling His Way Up The Ceiling
We’re Getting Our Shower Fixed. The Workers Left A Ladder Under The Hole In Our Ceiling
Not My Normal Subject, But Ceiling Kitten Was Very Happy To See Me
The odd things I find while working, kitten in ceiling would be one of the most unexpected. He was takin out if the ceiling, and safely to the floor. a lady got him into a box and I believe off to his new home.
Any Ideas How To Get A Cat Out The Ceiling?
I Got Out Of The Shower And Guess Who Was In The Ceiling
I Got So Freaked Out When I Noticed Her Up There For The First Time
ah to be a cat capable of exploring such places and chilling in random ceiling corners. Alas I can only dream
When I was 15, a random cat got into our attic and fell through my parent's bedroom ceiling, landing on their bed. At about 3AM. The commotion this caused, most notably my Mom screaming, woke me. Did I run to my parent's room to help them out? Naw, I chose self preservation and noped out of my bedroom window and hid in the back yard.
ah to be a cat capable of exploring such places and chilling in random ceiling corners. Alas I can only dream
When I was 15, a random cat got into our attic and fell through my parent's bedroom ceiling, landing on their bed. At about 3AM. The commotion this caused, most notably my Mom screaming, woke me. Did I run to my parent's room to help them out? Naw, I chose self preservation and noped out of my bedroom window and hid in the back yard.
