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Man Trying To Work From Home Gets Constantly Interrupted By His Cat, Tricks It Into Being Calm By Placing A Box On His Desk
Man Trying To Work From Home Gets Constantly Interrupted By His Cat, Tricks It Into Being Calm By Placing A Box On His Desk
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Man Trying To Work From Home Gets Constantly Interrupted By His Cat, Tricks It Into Being Calm By Placing A Box On His Desk

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If you have a cat in your house, you know the situation all too well—as soon as you sit down comfortably to get some work done on your computer or notebook, in almost no time your cat comes to seize it. Somehow, the most comfortable position for your cat to nap in is the one which causes the most inconvenience to you—it’s a proven scientific fact (it’s actually not, but I have concluded this after conducting my own empirical research).

Japanese DJ and producer DJ Komori is also very familiar with the struggle, so he came up with quite an ingenious solution. The idea soon went viral on Twitter, counting more than 318k likes and 100k retweets already.

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    This is Kakka – an adorable British Shorthair that loves taking naps on a desk, just like any other cat

    Image credits: djkomori

    Like many of us at the moment, Komori is working from home. The Japanese DJ and producer is the proud owner of a cute feline called Kakka—a British Shorthair who loves getting on his owner’s desk when he’s working. Naturally, Kakka makes it a bit harder for Komori to do his job, so he knew that he had to come up with something inventive. And he finally did! “If you are having trouble with working remotely because of a cat, you can solve it by providing a convenient storage box on the desk,” Komori wrote on Twitter upon sharing the video where he puts this solution into practice.

    Especially so, if his owner has to work on the computer

    Image credits: djkomori

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    Which makes it hard for him to do his daily tasks

    So, he came up with a genius solution

    Since we all know how much cats love boxes, he placed one on his desk

    Komori simply placed a small plastic box on his desk. After a short sniffing session, Kakka got himself into the box and his owner gently slid him to the side of his computer screen. “You can also move it to the corner of the desk with it stored,” the caption below the second video that Komori shared, read. “In this way, you can use the desk spaciously.” The ingenious solution not only makes Komori’s workday a bit easier since Kakka isn’t trying to seize the desk, but it’s also fun for the cat who, like all cats, is known for being an avid lover of boxes.

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    Making it a win-win situation for both of them

    Image credits: djkomori

    Now, Kakka can enjoy two of his favorite activities at once—napping on the desk AND in a box

    Image credits: djkomori

    While his owner can continue working peacefully

    Komori was very happy that his idea went viral on Twitter. “I am glad that so many people found [it] effective,” he later wrote. He probably did not expect his tweet to blow up as it did, but after witnessing success on Twitter, he made a YouTube account dedicated solely to Kakka. So, why not give this adorable British Shorthair a follow?

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    After witnessing success on Twitter, DJ Komori set up a YouTube account for Kakka

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    In which you can see this little rascal getting into all sorts of trouble

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    Neringa Utaraitė

    Neringa Utaraitė

    Author, Community member

    Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

    What do you think ?
    Roadkill The Brave
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an emergency bags under my couch if I need my Flame Point to leave me alone for a little bit. Pop open a paper bag, there may be noise, but she'll play in it (and sleep in it) for hours.

    Maja Lykkegaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When playing board games, we always leave the lid from the box out as a distraction. Works every time!

    Daria B
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Italian and Croatian too. The spelling is different, though (cacca and kaka respectively), but the sound is the same. ♡

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    Steve Cruz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat used to walk across my keyboard and lie down on it. I discovered the Box On The Desk trick by luck and have recommended it to friends who can't keep their cat off the desk, kitchen prep space, dining table (seems to happen to single occupants).

    Dion Anderson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely my cat also my dog 😂

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS is the ultimate desk accessory! (Before you have a conniption fit thinking that I consider animals to be objects and start jumping into my s**t with both feet—-NO, I emphatically do NOT think that! It’s. A. Joke. Besides, who wouldn’t want a soft warm purring buddy as a standard addition to your desk space?)

    ArtizenHome
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! Just made one for my desk. Wrote 'No cats allowed in box' on it to make it extra appealing.

    Jess
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How cute! I've never seen a cat play in water like that. Our will drink and bat at it but never like that.

    katboxjanitor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Tabby fella is afraid of cardboard and boxboard, I have never in the 5 years I became his person seen him in or on **ANYTHING** cardboard or boxy. It makes me sad that he misses out on what seems to be so comforting to most kitties. His history until he was rescued at about 12-18 months of age is unknown. But he will run from the room if I pick up a box and happen to move in his direction. But he does love a good lap snuggle.

    Jovy Jergens
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an adorable cat and what an ingenious owner!

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    Roadkill The Brave
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an emergency bags under my couch if I need my Flame Point to leave me alone for a little bit. Pop open a paper bag, there may be noise, but she'll play in it (and sleep in it) for hours.

    Maja Lykkegaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When playing board games, we always leave the lid from the box out as a distraction. Works every time!

    Daria B
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Italian and Croatian too. The spelling is different, though (cacca and kaka respectively), but the sound is the same. ♡

    Load More Replies...
    Steve Cruz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat used to walk across my keyboard and lie down on it. I discovered the Box On The Desk trick by luck and have recommended it to friends who can't keep their cat off the desk, kitchen prep space, dining table (seems to happen to single occupants).

    Dion Anderson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely my cat also my dog 😂

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS is the ultimate desk accessory! (Before you have a conniption fit thinking that I consider animals to be objects and start jumping into my s**t with both feet—-NO, I emphatically do NOT think that! It’s. A. Joke. Besides, who wouldn’t want a soft warm purring buddy as a standard addition to your desk space?)

    ArtizenHome
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! Just made one for my desk. Wrote 'No cats allowed in box' on it to make it extra appealing.

    Jess
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How cute! I've never seen a cat play in water like that. Our will drink and bat at it but never like that.

    katboxjanitor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Tabby fella is afraid of cardboard and boxboard, I have never in the 5 years I became his person seen him in or on **ANYTHING** cardboard or boxy. It makes me sad that he misses out on what seems to be so comforting to most kitties. His history until he was rescued at about 12-18 months of age is unknown. But he will run from the room if I pick up a box and happen to move in his direction. But he does love a good lap snuggle.

    Jovy Jergens
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an adorable cat and what an ingenious owner!

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