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People Are Laughing At The Way This Cat Reacts To Being Allowed On The Balcony For The First Time
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People Are Laughing At The Way This Cat Reacts To Being Allowed On The Balcony For The First Time

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Of all the animals known to humans, none are as expressive as cats. With their widened eyes, open mouths and that “blep-y” tongue stuck out, felines have proved time and time again that they are the reigning supremes of facial expressions. Imgur user essimaria’s 4-year-old cat Nuka is no exception!

Yesterday, Essi shared some pictures of her cat experiencing outdoors as he was allowed on the balcony for the first and the kitten’s face says it all! “He has never been an outdoors cat and even if it would be an option here, he’s literally terrified of everything. He’s a scaredy-cat” explained Essi. That’s why balcony seemed like the perfect option, allowing Nuka experience the outside world without being overwhelmed as he could easily retreat to safety immediately. “As long as I am with him on the balcony he’s fine,” Essi told Bored Panda, “He’s curious and interested about birds […], but doesn’t seem to want to hunt them. He just sits and watches.”

While some suggested that Nuka’s derpy expression might be because of a medical condition, Essi clarified that she had a vet see him. “He has trouble with his motoric skills like jumping. He runs into walls a lot, [but] they couldn’t find anything wrong with him. He’s living a normal kitty life and is a happy derp” the owner elaborated. For those worried about the kitty jumping out, Essi reassured that “the apartment complex I live in is going to have balcony windows installed”. Now scroll down and see the expressive kitty’s faces yourself!

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Meet Nuka, an expressive 4-year-old kitty from Finland

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Yesterday, his owner Essi shared Nuka’s first time outside as she took the cat to her new balcony

And the kitty’s face says it all!

“DID YOU SEE THAT HOOMAN?!!”

“He has never been an outdoors cat” said Essi

“He’s literally terrified of everything. He’s a scaredy-cat”

Being on a balcony is the perfect solution as Nuka can retreat to safety fast if things get overwhelming

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However, he really enjoys his time on the balcony

“He’s curious and interested about birds […]. He just sits and watches”

Some have suggested that the kitty’s derpy face is a result of a medical condition

“He has trouble with his motoric skills like jumping. He runs into walls a lot…

“…, [but the vet] couldn’t find anything wrong with him. He’s living a normal kitty life and is a happy derp”

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To make sure Nuka is extra safe in his outdoor endeavors, Essi said she plans to install balcony windows

We hope to see more of his interactions with the outside world and, of course, Nuka’s hilarious expressions

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Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė

Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė

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As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

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Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė

Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė

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As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

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Llews Art
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw, yes pls make sure he can't jump over the wall with the windows :/ Especially if he has issues with jumping/landing. Cats don't know how high up they are, they're not brave, just idiots xD But overall it's so nice when they get access to a balcony, my two furballs enjoy it as well :3 He looks like a goofball, very adorable.

ieve71 avatar
Rose
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah such an expressive cat, love him :3 I hope he is properly secured while in the balcony, wouldn't want that beautiful furball to get hurt <3

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furrybumkins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had 2 crazy cats that probably didn't realize how high up we were in our highrise building. I made sure to have chicken wire installed from floor to ceiling so there was absolutely no chance of them falling out, and it kept the pigeons away too!

vdevriese avatar
Val
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks a lot like my cat Trix! Same expressions, especially the one with the mouth half open. Makes me laugh every time.

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FuzzyWuzzy
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am in love with this little derp! I would love for my 2 cats to be able to go outside as well as they have been indoors all their lives because of where we live. We have cougars, wolves, coyotes and other dangerous wildlife around here. I am going to look for a new place soon and one of the things it has to have is a way to build a catio for them. I love this idea for them!

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Michaela Robbins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable! I'm glad that she's planning to install some windows. Other people made really good points on this about high-rise syndrome, and I agree with them. <3

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Meeow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nuka is sooooo darn cute!!! I'm so glad the owner think about Nuka safety for install the window in the future.

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Jason Parker
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its cruel not to let cats go outside, they roam in a territory

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Arnaldo Roman
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they never been outside they may get a lot of diseases like feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)

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Mark Lov
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad. I also understand that they have not much choice in the city. I also remember when my cats saw the snow for the first time. Amazing scene.

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Eva Mason
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a cat exactly like him, color, eyes, and all. She had motor problems, too, but it’s simply because of the big eyes. It runs in the breed.

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Terry Jensen
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he looks exactly like my kitty Inky...maybe its a black thing...they are special and quite funny.

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sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Personally, I think Nuka is cute, and I think he is trying to smile and talk,. an option to windows, you could have the area fenced in. !!!

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Jimmy Johnson
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A video is worth a thousand pictures... Did you know your phone could do that?

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Anne Lanham
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In that second to last photo he makes me think of a heavy metal/rock star - it's just the expression he has!

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Jillian Lloyd
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nuka is adorable, and looks just like my Dora! She's very expressive and chatty too. :-) DoraInHerC...185412.jpg DoraInHerCastle1-5b040b2185412.jpg

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Ishi Ishi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes no sense to me how someone who supposably loves an animal can basically keep them prisoner and not see the error in their ways.

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Taki
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think he has a condition... he's just a silly fluff. Housecats are super relaxed around people (that they like). My own cats do silly stuff all the time.

plaama avatar
Rama Llama
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely adorable! I have derpy cat too, when my father took care of her for the first time it took 15 minutes before he had to ask me if everything is alright with her. But she just doesn't always know how to cat and she just loves every living being with all her heart :)

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Carolus Maxima
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maaaannn, that cat's face reminded me of G'mork from the Neverending Story movie.... I'm having flashbacks to my childhood and I'm shook....

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Larry Hamilton
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have two cats who love hanging out on our screened in porch. They are safe and able to really enjoy the outdoors.

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Amanda Grimm
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat is cute and all, but that balcony is giving me heart-eyes!

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Kevin Donegan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your first problem ... you let your INDOOR cat outside. You now have an OUTDOOR cat. He'll be sitting by the patio door every minute of the day meowing to be let out on the balcony. He'll soon figure out a way to get off the balcony to the ground.

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Kelly Patterson
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you actually read the article it said she was going to install a window on the balcony so that the cat can not accidentally fall over the balcony.

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Sarah Hartness
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so cute!! My cat went blind when he was about 3 years old, vet can't figure out why either. It's amazing how they adapt!!

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The Laugh Fan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw, he's so cute. Sad that he's so scared but good that he has someone taking care of him.

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Gillian Black
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow mum you have kept this a secret from me all this time , you mean that is a tree thing and what is this wooshing thing , wind oh wind the world blows off as well as us wow, i can take more of this I think

erinmaas avatar
llewsart avatar
Llews Art
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw, yes pls make sure he can't jump over the wall with the windows :/ Especially if he has issues with jumping/landing. Cats don't know how high up they are, they're not brave, just idiots xD But overall it's so nice when they get access to a balcony, my two furballs enjoy it as well :3 He looks like a goofball, very adorable.

ieve71 avatar
Rose
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah such an expressive cat, love him :3 I hope he is properly secured while in the balcony, wouldn't want that beautiful furball to get hurt <3

curtis_morgan69 avatar
furrybumkins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had 2 crazy cats that probably didn't realize how high up we were in our highrise building. I made sure to have chicken wire installed from floor to ceiling so there was absolutely no chance of them falling out, and it kept the pigeons away too!

vdevriese avatar
Val
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks a lot like my cat Trix! Same expressions, especially the one with the mouth half open. Makes me laugh every time.

allanarose1996 avatar
FuzzyWuzzy
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am in love with this little derp! I would love for my 2 cats to be able to go outside as well as they have been indoors all their lives because of where we live. We have cougars, wolves, coyotes and other dangerous wildlife around here. I am going to look for a new place soon and one of the things it has to have is a way to build a catio for them. I love this idea for them!

michaelarobbins avatar
Michaela Robbins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable! I'm glad that she's planning to install some windows. Other people made really good points on this about high-rise syndrome, and I agree with them. <3

sassybooie avatar
Meeow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nuka is sooooo darn cute!!! I'm so glad the owner think about Nuka safety for install the window in the future.

jason_parker avatar
Jason Parker
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its cruel not to let cats go outside, they roam in a territory

arnaldoroman avatar
Arnaldo Roman
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they never been outside they may get a lot of diseases like feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)

Load More Replies...
narco-blau-blood avatar
Mark Lov
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad. I also understand that they have not much choice in the city. I also remember when my cats saw the snow for the first time. Amazing scene.

yourpalcelest avatar
Eva Mason
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a cat exactly like him, color, eyes, and all. She had motor problems, too, but it’s simply because of the big eyes. It runs in the breed.

tbark8_tj avatar
Terry Jensen
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he looks exactly like my kitty Inky...maybe its a black thing...they are special and quite funny.

sharronlparsons avatar
sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Personally, I think Nuka is cute, and I think he is trying to smile and talk,. an option to windows, you could have the area fenced in. !!!

jimmy-johnsontester avatar
Jimmy Johnson
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A video is worth a thousand pictures... Did you know your phone could do that?

shintoga avatar
Anne Lanham
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In that second to last photo he makes me think of a heavy metal/rock star - it's just the expression he has!

jillian-lloyd-31 avatar
Jillian Lloyd
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nuka is adorable, and looks just like my Dora! She's very expressive and chatty too. :-) DoraInHerC...185412.jpg DoraInHerCastle1-5b040b2185412.jpg

ishi_ishi avatar
Ishi Ishi
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes no sense to me how someone who supposably loves an animal can basically keep them prisoner and not see the error in their ways.

ryukakukai avatar
Taki
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think he has a condition... he's just a silly fluff. Housecats are super relaxed around people (that they like). My own cats do silly stuff all the time.

plaama avatar
Rama Llama
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely adorable! I have derpy cat too, when my father took care of her for the first time it took 15 minutes before he had to ask me if everything is alright with her. But she just doesn't always know how to cat and she just loves every living being with all her heart :)

carolingienne avatar
Carolus Maxima
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maaaannn, that cat's face reminded me of G'mork from the Neverending Story movie.... I'm having flashbacks to my childhood and I'm shook....

lc03hamilton avatar
Larry Hamilton
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have two cats who love hanging out on our screened in porch. They are safe and able to really enjoy the outdoors.

amandagrimm avatar
Amanda Grimm
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat is cute and all, but that balcony is giving me heart-eyes!

kevin-donegan avatar
Kevin Donegan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your first problem ... you let your INDOOR cat outside. You now have an OUTDOOR cat. He'll be sitting by the patio door every minute of the day meowing to be let out on the balcony. He'll soon figure out a way to get off the balcony to the ground.

kmpatterson avatar
Kelly Patterson
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you actually read the article it said she was going to install a window on the balcony so that the cat can not accidentally fall over the balcony.

Load More Replies...
dazzles431 avatar
Sarah Hartness
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so cute!! My cat went blind when he was about 3 years old, vet can't figure out why either. It's amazing how they adapt!!

diz_1 avatar
The Laugh Fan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw, he's so cute. Sad that he's so scared but good that he has someone taking care of him.

gvblack avatar
Gillian Black
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow mum you have kept this a secret from me all this time , you mean that is a tree thing and what is this wooshing thing , wind oh wind the world blows off as well as us wow, i can take more of this I think

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