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From their little toe beans to their derpiest bleps, the internet can’t get enough of cats and their antics, no matter what they’re doing. Without them, we wouldn’t have cat memes, and that’s no kind of world to live in.

One Instagram account, @SillyCarSyndrome, is dedicated to sharing pics of cats being, well, silly. With 228K followers, the account isn’t one to be ignored, even if you’re more of a doggo person. Here’s a collection of some of our favorite posts.  

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#1

Cute kitten playing on a soft blanket, displaying funny antics typical of silly cats.

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Multa Nocte
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is torture for me. I need more cats now, but in the shape of little kittens.

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    According to Catster, cats were first domesticated in the Near East around 9,500 years ago. Archaeological evidence from a Neolithic site in Cyprus, dating to approximately 7500–7200 BC, includes the burial of an African wildcat alongside a human, suggesting a close relationship between humans and cats at that time.

    Genetic studies indicate that all domestic cats descend from the Middle Eastern wildcat, Felis sylvestris lybica. These wildcats were attracted to early human settlements by the abundance of rodents, leading to a mutually beneficial relationship that eventually resulted in domestication.

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    Arguably the world’s most famous cat photographer, the late Walter Chandoha, dedicated decades of his life to capturing kitties in all their glory and published over 30 books, perhaps most notably an archive of his work spanning 1942-2018.

    “I relished the challenge of mak­ing photographs of cats and quickly saw the potential of attempting to capture their naturally expressive personalities,” he wrote in the book’s foreword. “The photo­graphic possibilities and challenges seemed endless.”

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    #9

    A tiny kitten sleeping in the palm of a hand, showcasing funny, silly cat antics in a cozy home setting.

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have got to stop showing these baby kitties. I want another one so badly.

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    Of course, with the advent of the internet and social media, cats truly found their stage. In 2015, 15% of all web traffic consisted of cats and cat-related content. Over 2 million pieces of feline footage were posted on YouTube in 2014, which accounted for more than 26 billion views. By 2022, the number of cat videos on the site had reached tens of millions.

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    The @cats_of_instagram account boasts 13M followers and features over 18,000 posts of cats doing their thing, whether they’re being adorable, derpy, or just plain crazy. The hashtag #catsofinstagram appears on a whopping 178 million posts and is a treasure trove of adorable kitty content.

    #11

    A black and white cat stretched out on the floor under a shelf, with books stacked on top of it. Funny silly cat pose.

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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Salem WitchCat Test #1. Now on to to the bathtub to see if she floats!

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    So, who is the world’s most photogenic catto? According to reliable sources, that title goes to Smoothie, a petite British longhair owned by Dutch citizen Arvid Van Boekel. At the time of writing, Smoothie had 2.3 million fans on Instagram, and she is celebrated for her golden fur (she’s been dubbed the Queen of Fluff) and striking emerald-green eyes. Smoothie’s not the only cat in the spotlight though. 

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    Celebrity pets like Lil Bub, Maru, Grumpy Cat, and Monty are perfect examples of cats going viral and absolutely coining it with their own lines of merchandise fans can’t get enough of. There’s even a New York Cat Film Festival dedicated to displaying the best cat cinema of the year while supporting cat charities wherever they tour.

    #13

    Tiny kitten peeks out of a shirt pocket, creating a funny-silly cats moment.

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ack! Another cute overdose! Damn, I hate when I get sentimental like this.

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    Have you got a cat who alternates between not putting a paw wrong and displaying maximum levels of derpiness? If yes, you might have yourself a feline celebrity waiting in the wings. Or at least a spot on a silly cats account, that is.

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    Which absurd catto pic in this list is your favorite? If you can’t choose, upvote as many as you like and don’t forget to leave a comment on the ones you laughed hardest at.

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    #22

    A wet cat with wide eyes standing in a sink, showcasing a funny and silly expression.

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This little one seems to tolerate the bath quite well. I would need a hazmat suit to get my one cat in water. The other one jumps in the shower with me from time to time.

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    #26

    Funny cat tangled on a door handle, half inside and half outside, with a surprised expression.

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    Nosirrow
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat couldn't cope with two strange men in her flat changing windows. They said windows should be open like that and kitty, out of frustration, stuck her arm in in. She was super angry.

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    #31

    Cat in glasses and tie looking at a laptop, embodying a humorous and silly business cat theme.

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