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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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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.”

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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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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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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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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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Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

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He Just Fell Asleep Like This

He Just Fell Asleep Like This

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

I've read that when pets stare in a corner it can mean something is wrong and a vet call may be in order.

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

Not always true, but yes, sometimes it appears to be true. I've seen them pushing/resting their head to a wall. That latter is usually a (emergency) sign.

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

I'd be more worried about what he broke that caused him to put himself in that timeout

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

Desiree Mckinnon love your comment I also love how you broke up with the sad, with the funny!! To all you PRECIOUS PANDAS, THAT HAVE LOST AN AMAZING KITTY,MY CONDOLENCES! ALSO, TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE A SICK KITTY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL!

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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

Just making sure the ghosts and poltergeists behave themselves. Your cat is the gatekeeper to the other dimensions. Treat kitty well, and you will never be haunted. Either that, or there may be bugs or rodents in your walls that the cat can hear, but you can’t. Might want to have them checked.

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

Our cat sat with her back to us when we brought home a kitten. It was her way of showing her displeasure.

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

Is There a Spider on the door frame?? Mine does this and Usually a Spider is on the Door and she Waits Patiently for it to emerge so she can Kill it!!! I do not do Spiders well!!

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

Attention: I had two cats that did this. Vet said both were having reactions to flea collar meds. Took collar off both right away but one died. Other recovered and was well for years. Think you might need to investigate further, with Vet?

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

Is your room haunted? Or is that where the spiders hang out?

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

cats see and hear things we don't. might want to check for termits

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

No worries, cats meditate 😊Saw one sitting for hours like that, eyes closed, on the very edge of a balcony 😇

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

I use to watch a cat from my widow as it sat like this by a garden wall with regular spaces. I wondered if there was maybe a wind noise that fascinated her

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

That's a bad sign, something is wrong with him please take him to the Vet's

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Fieke Engelen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When our cat did that, I looked and wondered, he wouldn't move. I opened the cupboard door and out other cat fell out

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

I will refuse to eat that cheap beef in gravy and will sit here with a pouty lip until u get me salmon!

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

He probably saw a bug crawl through there and he’s waiting for it to come back.

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

My cat sits and stares at corners on the ceiling! What do they look at? Is there something we don't see?

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

Is he ignoring you for some reason? "Thus will teach you homan!"

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

He's guarding the box, it will be his as soon as it's empty, or you need to move.

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

Sitting in a corner facing the wall can be a symptom of depression or illness

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

My dog does this when she thinks she has done something naughty. Cats do it to freak out their staff!

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

Kitty has put the human in a Time Out...but since Time is irrelevant to cats, no one knows how long this will go on!

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

I had a cat that started doing that and when I took him to the vet I was told he was ill, you should get him checked out!

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

Do this often..communicate with the minute fruit fly on the door joint?

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

He's planing something very evil get ready for his plan >:D

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

Yes exactly. I am ignoring you but I am making sure to do it right where you can see me because there's no point ignoring you unless you KNOW I'm ignoring you.

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

Sometimes there's really interesting stuff happening in the next dimension.

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#38

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

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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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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

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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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