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It wouldn’t surprise anyone to say that one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in this crazy world is cat logic. It’s something so common that we don’t think twice about our cats acting weird, but the whole question “Why?” remains in the back of our minds pretty much all the time.

There are volumes upon volumes of books and articles from feline behavior specialists created to help us navigate through the weird and oddly wonderful world of cats, but they too seem to fall short when it comes to practice. From cat sits and cat crazes, to cats pspspsps’ing you and jumping their way through the ceiling in the middle of the night for no apparent reason, these are just some quirky things felines do.

Thanks to the subreddit “What's Wrong With Your Cat?” all catto owners have a safe place to talk about hard things in a bid to get this question answered one day. At the same time, weird cat behavior is the perfect laughing material that combines ensued hilarity, high levels of surprise, and unpredictable furry balls. Because honestly, the world without them would be a miserable place that we, the cat people, would refuse to set foot in.

Pss! Part 1 of malfunctioning cat pics from the same subreddit is right here.

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She Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

She Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

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Dynein
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In her own little floating "boat"! I imagine it's really comfy... warm from the water but still dry, rocking slightly and securely in the presence of a loved one... Yeah, I get why she likes it.

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Does Anyone Else’s Cat Sit Like This Or Are Yours Normal?

Does Anyone Else’s Cat Sit Like This Or Are Yours Normal?

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Bored Panda reached out to Ingrid Johnson, the certified cat behavior consultant who runs “Fundamentally Feline,” to find out the expert-proved reasons why cats do such weird stuff. Ingrid said that it's due to the fact that their “bodies are extremely flexible and they are naturally curious yet cautious, so they get themselves into precarious situations quite readily. Cats also like to be up high, which is why you see the cat in the shower caddy.”

Ingrid also said that much of feline behavior that looks funny and goofy to us comes from their natural instincts. “Cats like small, confined spaces. They like to hide and feel safe. That is why we often see them squished into seemingly uncomfortable spots.”

This is why they like cardboard boxes: because cardboard can actually assist a cat in maintaining their "thermal neutral zone." The cat behaviorist explained further: “since cardboard is insulating, it helps cats maintain their body temperature of 100-102.5 degrees easily without having to expel much energy."

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Cat On Television

Cat On Television

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat be nimble, Cat be quick, Cat jump on to the tv pic!

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Stimpy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then cat turn round, throw TV to the ground, cost your people more than a pound £

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Sue Clasen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at ME, I'm much more interesting than what comes out of the silly box!

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LONDYN BROWN
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the words of a wise cat: "da na na na na na na na cant toch dis"

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must be a bug on the wall or ceiling, and the cat is trying to get to it.

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Drew Sauveur
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat doesn't do that technically, but does like to try to jump on top of ours, which is why I had to duct tape ours down to the tv stand.

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Summer Woodsong
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be putting in a shelf real quick. I'm always afraid my cat's heavy enough to topple the television!

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Maggie Mae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps the Fan Creates a Moving shadow as it slowly Turns!!

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Sono Arima
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why am I hearing, in my head, the Pink Panther theme music?

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PeachPossum
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat posing like the old Simon Templar "The Saint" stick figure... Just needs a halo

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Daria B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So human like. Are we sure this is not a habitant of the cats' world in Neko no Ongaeshi? ♡

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Faith Nicole
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's all pray, "dear cat gods; please allow cat to demonstrate his ninja skill of light as a feather on top of this very expensive piece of equipment, with his paws being ever so graceful & light while he completes his dismount to the floor, while leaving the television intact & NOT faceplanting the ground, shattering to bits"

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chachkimooch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh! Mine does this and it drives me crazy because she makes the whole TV wobble back-and-forth! I love ❤️ her anyway though!

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Sheenagh Murphy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So this happened, my cat (also a long lean panther) jumped on television similar to this guy- problem was 110 lb black german shepherd decided he didn't belong there - ... Cat - 0, Dog 1 - TV IN A MILLION PIECES!

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June Galloway
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

now that is weird. if a horror movie were on, it would be creepy

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Jane Thorne-Gutierrez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like a silhouette of the Pink Panther... ba dum, ba dum , ba dum ti dumpti dumpti dah... dah dah dah dah dum...

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is funny... UNTIL the cat slips and scratches the screen or pulls down the TV.

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Angela B
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me, or can amyone else hear the "Mission Impossible" theme tune as they are looking at this pic?

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Otto Nilo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a new way how you should watch the TV. Turn off the TV and watch the cat instead

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Layla Corman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe he watched the biker bar scene from Pee Wee's Big Aventure and wants to do the dance too!

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Mosheh Wolf
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cat looks like they stepped straight out of an Edward Gorey illustration (from "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" to be specific).

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#5

Caught The Cat Hunting Lady Bugs This Morning

Caught The Cat Hunting Lady Bugs This Morning

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She’ll Hold This Pose Until You Pet Her…

She’ll Hold This Pose Until You Pet Her…

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

She performs her ultra high level of cuteness and then counts her victims!

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When it comes to some of the more typical feline behavior, Ingrid said that it’s their need to scratch. “That behavior is as innate as a dog barking or a bird's need to fly,” she explained.

Moreover, felines are “fastidious groomers, better than most other species. They are solitary predators and really do not need much help from humans with regards to survival.”

#7

Got The Lockdown Covid Crazies

Got The Lockdown Covid Crazies

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He Carries His Ball Into The Tub And Knocks It Around For Hours And Then Passes Out

He Carries His Ball Into The Tub And Knocks It Around For Hours And Then Passes Out

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In a previous interview, we reached out to the creator of the “What’s Wrong With Your Cat” subreddit, which, at the time, had 200k members. Since being featured on Bored Panda 5 months ago, the community has expanded to 239k members.

The redditor just-a-traveler said that he got the idea to create the subreddit after seeing “What’s Wrong With Your Dog.” It was meant to be a companion subreddit for cat people.

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“Both subreddits serve as a place for folks to show off their pets being goofs,” he said. He was also laconic when asked about the idea behind it: “the images pretty much speak for themselves.”

#10

I Think He Wants To Come Inside

I Think He Wants To Come Inside

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#11

That’s The Look Of “Don’t Go To Sleep Tonight Or Else”

That’s The Look Of “Don’t Go To Sleep Tonight Or Else”

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He’s Not Allowed In The Bathroom Because He Will Try His Best To Get Into The Toilet. This Is His Act Of Protest

He’s Not Allowed In The Bathroom Because He Will Try His Best To Get Into The Toilet. This Is His Act Of Protest

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#16

Goose Has The Ability To Scare The Crap Out Of Us. Should’ve Called Him Johnny

Goose Has The Ability To Scare The Crap Out Of Us. Should’ve Called Him Johnny

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What Did I Do To Merit This

What Did I Do To Merit This

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#19

We've Adopted An Idiot. A Dramatic Idiot

We've Adopted An Idiot. A Dramatic Idiot

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#21

Every Time You Pick Him Up He Needs To Stretch Out

Every Time You Pick Him Up He Needs To Stretch Out

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#23

The Deadly Combination Of One Cat That Likes Hidey Holes And Another Cat That Sits On Boxes

The Deadly Combination Of One Cat That Likes Hidey Holes And Another Cat That Sits On Boxes

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My Cat Stares At Me Through Reflections (Not Just Mirrors.. Anything With A Reflection, Like My TV When It’s Off). Freaks Me Out...

My Cat Stares At Me Through Reflections (Not Just Mirrors.. Anything With A Reflection, Like My TV When It’s Off). Freaks Me Out...

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#28

My Sisters Cat Is Obsessed With Whatever She’s Doing, All The Time!

My Sisters Cat Is Obsessed With Whatever She’s Doing, All The Time!

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#30

Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

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#31

He Just Fell Asleep Like This

He Just Fell Asleep Like This

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#33

He Sleeps Like A Thanksgiving Turkey

He Sleeps Like A Thanksgiving Turkey

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He’s Been Sitting Like This For 15 Minutes. It’s Starting To Scare Me

He’s Been Sitting Like This For 15 Minutes. It’s Starting To Scare Me

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#38

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

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#39

Why Are Cats Always Weirdos When We're In The Bathroom

Why Are Cats Always Weirdos When We're In The Bathroom

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#40

The Late Afternoon Sun Casts Shadows From Our Window Blinds. He's Like This Every Day

The Late Afternoon Sun Casts Shadows From Our Window Blinds. He's Like This Every Day

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#41

Hello Ladies, Welcome To The Penthouse

Hello Ladies, Welcome To The Penthouse

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#42

His New Toy Sparked An Existential Crisis

His New Toy Sparked An Existential Crisis

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#43

Our Cat Thinks She's A Penguin

Our Cat Thinks She's A Penguin

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Jewel Nandar Kyaw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not egg dog or egg cat anymore this is the penguin cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#45

Mr. Toonses, Sitting Around The House, Judging Everyone

Mr. Toonses, Sitting Around The House, Judging Everyone

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Hmm

Hmm

When the cat pspspspsps's you

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#47

Got Mcdonald’s And My Cat Decided To Stick His Head In The Empty Nugget Container

Got Mcdonald’s And My Cat Decided To Stick His Head In The Empty Nugget Container

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I need to breathe in the last remnants of this fried, manufactured 'chicken' product."

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#48

Henrik Chomped My Cactus The Other Day. I Was Taking A Picture With Him And The Puncture Marks He Left When He Went In For A Second Chomp. He's A Very Special Boy

Henrik Chomped My Cactus The Other Day. I Was Taking A Picture With Him And The Puncture Marks He Left When He Went In For A Second Chomp. He's A Very Special Boy

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#49

My Cat Likes To Sit And Clean Her Toes By Chewing On Them

My Cat Likes To Sit And Clean Her Toes By Chewing On Them

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My Very Photogenic Kitten, Link

My Very Photogenic Kitten, Link

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