Dogs may be man’s best friend, but it appears that cats are the Internet’s most favorite animal. A survey in 2015 found that felines make up about 15% of data flow online, which comes to 699 million people searching for kitty-related content every month.
So it’s really no surprise that the cat-loving community organized a whole convention for them. Called CatCon, it educates and entertains thousands of fans, showcasing the latest products and ideas for mousers and their people.
Bored Panda browsed through their Instagram account and curated the most hilarious and relatable cat memes for your enjoyment. Ranging from a bit strange to heartwarming, they are guaranteed to fill your day with some feline goodness.
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We always tell the older cat that she's in charge. It's because the other one is just too irresponsible - and she knows it, too.
I usually tell the younger one to behave and then say but both my boys are good so really just ignore me.
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Well it would be rude to just run out the door without saying anything! Sheesh.
And then before going on vacation, I have a LONG cuddle with the cat and explain we will be back in X amount of days and how her granma and grandpa will be by to feed her her breakfast.
YES I ABSOLUTELY DO!! I tell them be good babies and I'll see them soon, EVERY morning when I leave for work. And they ABSOLUTELY know what that means. All 3 of my cats are ALWAYS at my back door at 1545 EVERYDAY!!
How do you know they're not sitting there waiting for you ALL DAY?
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Yup. I also start telling my cat I'm almost home when I drive onto my street, even though she can't possibly hear me.
Always. Then I tell them to be good. Like that will ever happen.
And I thank him for protecting the house with a treat and scritchie. Being thanked is very important to him.
I do. I tell them if I'm going to work or if going to co.e right back. My dogs seem to understand the difference.
Of course ! I explain that I have to go to work to feed us & keep a roof over our head so she understands why I'm leaving. 😻
Of course, otherwise how would a pet (or plant) know we will return and when to expect us.
Yes, plus a list of things to do: Look after the house. Don’t knock anything over. Play quietly….
I always tell my Belle that she’s in charge while I’m gone but I will be back!
Oh, more than just that. I teach 4 - and 5 -year olds, and one of the phonological concepts we work on is counting the words in a sentence. The last time we practiced it, I changed the sentence in the lesson from "Be a good boy" (Ick) to "Be a good cat." I told my class that every day when I leave for school, I tell my cat I love her, that I will see her later, and to be a good cat. I wasn't kidding. They thought it was hilarous....so did my aide, LOL.
Yes of course. You don’t just disappear on a human so why would you disappear on a pet. That would be cruel. I would set them up for a comfy time so they didn’t stress out.
and if we leave to pick someone up we tell him 'i'm going to get X from the station, i'll bring them home' and then he knows they are coming soon.
Yes, I read a long time ago about using "code words" while leaving to reassure pets that you're returning. I say, 'Be a good kitty, stay and watch the house' whenever I leave.
Always! One shake of a lamb's tail, two shakes of a lamb's tail, three shakes of a lamb's tail! ♥️🐑
I also told them mommy'll be back soon. Every single time. Miss them badly
Of course. And if the guinea pigs don't get noisy when I come home, I call them out on it!
Actually no, i just spend like 10 minutes petting my cat and telling her I'll miss her and she's a good cat... so pretty much the same thing ig
We have always addressed the dog that we would be back later and to guard the house (least likely to guard the house, more likely to show them where all the expense things are)
CatCon has been taking place in Pasadena, California, since 2015 and has welcomed over 100,000 participants. Their mission is “to spread joy and goodness to cats and the people who love them.”
It was the creation of Susan Michals, a previous television producer and journalist. The idea came to her when she hosted a cat art show in Los Angeles, and more than 4,000 people came to see it.
"It was young, it was hip, it was trendy. It was hungry for information about cats and things for cat people. So I thought, you know what I need to do? I need to go broader. And that's how CatCon was born," Michals told LAist.
When their doors first opened, they didn’t expect such a flow of people. Around 700 people were waiting in a line that stretched around the block. The bathrooms quickly became jammed by traffic, and the cat adoption area was blocked with benches to limit the number of people. Thankfully, their no-pet policy ensured that no pets were crushed or injured by the crowds of people.
Since then, they’ve grown tremendously. From 2015 to 2023, they went from 63 to 200 exhibitors that bring a combination of products for cats and people each year. It now holds the title of being the biggest event solely dedicated to our feline friends.
We've got a general election this year. I say we give him a chance. How much worse could it be?
Their core values include informing and educating people through entertaining and outside-the-box activities, supporting shelters locally and nationwide, and vigorously promoting the “adopt, don’t shop” mindset. They are further trying to debunk the negative cat lady perception and prove that having a cat can be hip and stylish.
The Purrfect Pumpkin Carving Doesn’t Exi—
During last year’s event, they found new homes for over 160 kittens through Best Friends Animal Society. The 130,000-square-foot convention center hosted an abundance of cat-themed products featuring the latest litterbox technology and towers.
Booths of kitty art were also very popular among vendors. They were full of paintings, pillows, totes, and sculptures capturing these feline beauties in almost every material and medium possible. One of the highlights was the "Karma is a Cat Art Show" exhibition, which displayed Taylor Swift’s best moments with cats.
Some Light Reading! What Could Go Wrong?
More interestingly, the convention also jumped on the artificial intelligence train and featured its own “Cat-GPT.” It allowed enthusiasts to turn their furry friends into pieces of art or have conversations with their pets with just a touch of a finger.
My tee shirts and jeans all have little loops of fabric pulled out. It takes just one claw and bad intentions.
Ok, it is definitely sleep time. I kept looking at the right side of the lion thing trying to figure out what the hèll was wrong with that person's foot. 🤪
This Feels Purr-Sonal
The participants also got to meet cat celebrities like Merlin Ragdoll, One-Eared Uno, Table Cat, and Adventure Cat Leo. The so-called Table Cat’s name is Smudge, and he has more than 1.6 million followers, making him a mega celebrity in the feline world of public figures. He goes by he/him pronouns, is the coolest meme cat in the business, has hated vegetables from day one, and is always a gremlin.
If any of these cats or entertainment from CatCon caught your attention, make sure to grab a ticket, or perhaps dive into another wholesome list of these furry critters trying something they've never tried before.
I Mustache You A Question
Ohhhh...they're not conversing, they're critiquing! That sassy little basterd.
Always A Star
Am I A Joke To You, Martha?
He Said Yes!
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