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Cats don’t typically show the same range of facial expressions as dogs and humans. But if you are a feline parent, you may just catch them with a look that says, “What have I gotten myself into?”
If that last statement confused you, check out these photos from the This Is My Life Meow subreddit. Punny names aside, this online group of 519,000 members collects snapshots of cats with their resting annoyed faces. Some of these furry pets even look straight into the camera, adding more adorable hilarity.
This list includes our top picks, which can hopefully give you some positive energy today.
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#1
Went To My Local Humane Society To Adopt And This Happened. He Fell Asleep On My Leg. Guess I'm Stuck Here Forever. My Family Said They'd Bring Me Food And Water So I Don't Die
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
That's the one you're adopting, right? You've been chosen XD
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#2
Look At The Drawing They Got 😍
#3
Framing Our Best Picture
R1MV4Superleggera 8 months ago
Cat: "Funny, veeeery funny Susan! Are all you affairs in order?"
Generally, cats have an expressionless look on their faces, regardless of whether they’re hungry or happy to see you. However, there are nearly 300 facial expressions humans likely don’t see. According to a 2023 study published in Behavioural Processes, there are 276 to be exact.
#4
Elders & Cats 💚💚
#5
When The Nip Is Too Strong
#6
This Is Not My Picture, But If The Phrase "The Audacity " Had A Face, I Think It Would Be This
The study included 194 minutes of videos of cats' facial expressions while communicating with fellow felines. These expressions revealed 26 unique facial movements, such as parted lips, dilated pupils, jaw drops, half-blinks, nose licks, and retracted whiskers.
For context, humans have 44 unique facial movements, while dogs have 27. Chimpanzees, so far, have the most facial expressions with 357.
#7
I Put A Heating Pad On My Face To Treat A Migraine
#8
Abandoned Kittens
#9
Not About That Human Nonsense
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
Mine did, but she's my little Adventure Cat and loves exploring places with me XD My other cats, not so much XD beach_kohl...b1deac.jpg 
University of Kansas medical student Lauren Scott and evolutionary psychologist Brittany Florkiewicz conducted the study. During their research, they broke down a cat’s expression into three categories: distinctly friendly (45% of the time), distinctly aggressive (37% of the time), and ambiguous (18%).
#11
Mobile Check Deposit Background
#12
Cromch The Crardbroard
In an interview with Modern Cat, Florkiewicz explained that a cat’s facial expressions have evolved over time. Domesticated cats, in particular, have become more tolerant towards everyone around them, whether with humans or fellow cats. As a result, they’ve developed friendlier expressions.
“They’re using facial expressions to navigate social interactions,” Florkiewicz stated.
#13
“Well…at Least It’s Just Pillows.”
#14
My Friend’s Cat Is A Bit Too Spicy For The Vet. She Gets The Space Helmet With Every Visit Meow
R1MV4Superleggera 8 months ago
Oh, boy! She's NOT happy at all, most likely she's telling everyone in that room "When I get out of this thing...I will murder you!" 😄
#15
Bru, I Think Ima Let Him Out
For all of you cat parents out there, have you noticed your beloved pets in these nonchalant, seemingly irked facial expressions? If you have photos of them, share them in the comments section below!
#16
I Think Your Cat Melted
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
I have these "spaceship" type carriers for all of my cats! They seem to be much happier in a carrier where they can see what's going on instead of a Box of Limited Vision. Plus you can strap them on your front so you basically have a "Baby Bjorn" carrier, except it's a cat! XD
#17
My Friend’s Cat Sat Like This All On His Own Meow
#19
Meow_irl
#20
O.o
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
I hope they plan on crating/caging kitty in the car instead of allowing him loose in the car :( In a car accident, even at low speeds, a cat can be seriously injured or die.
#21
Psbattle: This Little Guy And His Noble Steed
#22
Yup, He’s Done It
Gingersnap In Iowa 8 months ago
No one is allowed to show Baby girl this picture! I'll never hear the end of it until I get her a new refrigerator.
#23
Lord Baratheon, First Of His Name
#24
When The Catnip Hits
#25
Pick Yours Up
#26
Was Worried About Leaving Larry At The Cat Hotel When I Went Away .. Looks Like He’s Settled In Nicely 😂
#27
I Think He Thinks I Can't See Him
#29
This Is Our Lives Meow
#30
Hooman, Why You Do Dis?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
I admit I have inflicted the same style of costume on Kohl XD santa_kohl...d3c37f.jpg 
#31
A Lil Help ?
#32
Just Informed Them That There Will Be No Second Breakfast
#33
Took My Pants Off To Weigh Myself & Looked Over To Find This
#34
Undecover Agent
WalterWhiteSavannah 8 months ago
We bare bears! The only show my buddies kid loved when he was little that I could actually tolerate watching. I downloaded every episode just so I didn't have to watch his other shows if I was looking after the little dude.
#35
Hitcat Is The Master Of Disguise
#36
I Am Plant Meow
#37
No, Hooman, Your Hand Is Mine
R1MV4Superleggera 8 months ago
"You're not going anywhere ya hooman! You'll be staying here until I say otherwise"
#38
Bru I Think Ima Let Him Out
#39
Meow Irl
#40
Did He Make The Sign?
#42
I Cannot Resist The Fate
#43
Straight Outta Tom & Jerry
#44
Not Enough Lap Anymore
#45
I Guess I'm 80% Floof
#46
Decided To Weigh Our Cat, He Was Not Amused
#48
A Little Help
#49
“ I’m Skeptical Right Meow “
R1MV4Superleggera 8 months ago
Probably not even listening and thinking about some can of tuna or better yet...Scottish salmon!
#50
Sometimes You Just Have To Accept That You Are Royalty
#51
Caught A Purfect Moment Of Mr. Wilson’s Sheer Determination
#52
Kitty Works Hard For The Money
#53
I Guess I Am A Painting Meow
#54
The Security Guy In Istanbul, Turkey
#55
This Is My Effin Life Meow
#56
Look At The Little Kitty Teefums
#58
My Friend Just Walked Into His Kitchen To This
#60
May You All Be As Happy As This Cat
#61
Seriously? Fine. I'll Sleep In The Cup
#62
Studies Show That 2 Out Of 3 Cats Have, At Some Stage, Been A Victim Of Non-Consensual Smothering
R1MV4Superleggera 8 months ago
Alright, alright! I confess! I am guilty of the same crime, but, my Wife, committing the same crime is even worse! Er, hang on a minute! What ya mean with "off with their heads"?
#63
No Regrets
R1MV4Superleggera 8 months ago
Sheez! And here I thought our Supreme Ruler "Mr Bigotes" and his 10 kilos weigh was getting ridiculous
#64
Move Along, Nothing To See Here!
#65
Her Life Meow That She Has A Baby Brother
#66
So My Cat Does This Weird Thing In The Morning Sometimes
#67
There's Something Behind Me Right Meow, Isn't There?
#69
Guess I’m Bread Now
#71
I Forced My Grumpy Little Old Lady To Do A Photoshoot With Me. She Was Not Pleased
OzzyTheMano (They/Them) 8 months ago
"SUSAN PUT ME DOWN OR I WILL MAKE THIS AN EVEN MORE UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE"
#74
"You Will Pay For This!"
#76
Act Like A Baby, Get Treated Like A Baby
#77
All Kitchen Visits Are Now Monitored And Require A Toll
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
Very adorable, but Munchkin cats are prone to a lot of health issues, including crippling, painful arthritis :(
#78
“Can I Join You For Online School” 🥺
#80
Heard Him Struggling And Turned Around To See Him Like This. He's Not The Brightest Little Bulb And Often Gets Himself Into Sticky Situations
#81
When You Realize You've Lost The Battle Of Waterloo:
#82
Hooman, Please Don't Use Me For Violence
#83
Got Home From Work To Find Lil Norman With His Head Stuck In The Lid To The Cat Food. That’s Not How It Works Buddy
#84
Cat Eats All The Carrots - Loses Its Eyesight And Eyes
Frances Pitchoune 8 months ago
My cat loves carrots! She likes to play with the package and sleep on it. And when I cut some, she jumps on me and steals slices.
#87
Danger, Do Not Approach Subject
#88
Okay. Now What?
#91
Hes Like Me Fr
#92
Heard Her Crying In The Kitchen And This Is The Sorry Sight I Walk In On
#93
I See My Life Is Now For The Amewsment Of The Internet
#94
Thinking About The Life Choices That LED Him To This Point
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
You mean, the human's choice to cram their poor cat into their bird's cage, which, as an aside, is FAR too small for that birb to have a happy, healthy life in?
#95
Utterly Wild
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
There is a massive difference between "cats that are chill with/enjoy hats and costumes" and "cats that do not". One should NEVER inflict hats/costumes on their cat if they are not of the first variety. I was fortunate with my old gray girl, Wintressia, who loved wearing clothes/costumes. win_xmas_2...1b1b94.jpg 
#96
Guess We’ll Have To Continue The Game Tomorrow
#98
Look Like, They Want Me To Be Lion King Meow
Multa Nocte 8 months ago
I always love the shady eye looks, knowing what is destined to come later.
#101
So My Mom Decided To Put My Baby Clothes On One Of The Cats.. I Think Quarantine Is Getting To Her
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
Wintressia: "Amateur. Try wearing SOCKS as well." XD win_socks_...cc58db.jpg 
#102
A Glass Of Milk
#105
Poor Guy Just Accepted It
#106
Taco Loves Going For Walks. She Often Falls Asleep While Running Errands
#107
Poor Guy Had Surgery. Now Accepting The Consequences. Toast Of Shame
#111
This Is My Life Meow
#114
I Guess I Live Here Meow
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
I think we've all seen this one and have all come to the consensus that the human put the kitten in there :( It's unlikely, given the surrounding furniture, that kitten could have leaped in there without knocking over the glassware. As an aside, if I had a vase like this (...is it even a "vase"?) it would absolutely go into a closet/storage once I had a kitten. There is no way that stuff like this is surviving kitten phase.
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