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New Cyanide and Happiness Comic

New Cyanide and Happiness Comic

New Cyanide and Happiness Comic

New Cyanide and Happiness Comic

The internet has generated a huge amount of laughs from cats and FAILS. And we all out of cats.

A large part of why homeowners choose the house they do is because they want the natural elements that come with the property.

Join us in the chant we implore others to live by: "My property is my property is my property." Don't let your neighbors dictate what you do with your property if it is not a threat to theirs. Too often do homeowners cave under the pressure of their pushy next-door residents because they'd rather make them stop talking than stand their ground. Sure, hearing entitled people yelling in your ear day in and day out seems like one of the worst punishments known to man, but cornering yourself into being a pushover is worse—trust us.

In this next story, a new homeowner is surprised when their future neighbors attempt to coerce them into chopping down a tree that grows on their property. The neighbors claim that they consulted with an arborist and they deem that tree hazardous, but have no evidence of this analysis to show for it. The new homeowner can't believe that these people, who aren't even their neighbors yet, are trying to pull a fast one just so they can get their driveway repaved. Their claim? The tree is obstructing the ground that the driveway lies upon. Scroll below to make your own judgment here.

Everyone has had an irresponsible friend at some point in their lives, but ideally, this person does not end up being your roommate.

This 20-year-old had the unfortunate experience of having to share responsibilities with someone who was anything but responsible. This was the kind of person who was so reckless that she would purchase VIP tickets, airfare, and accommodations to see a major pop star in concert before fulfilling her basic needs as a roommate. Those needs include being able to afford her fair share of the rent that month.

"Mia," the reckless concertgoer, asked the author if she would cover her because she was coming up a bit short just this once. How short are we talking about here? Well, Mia meant her entire half. Thankfully, although the author was a naive college student, she knew better than to let Mia walk all over her. 

People like Mia have a unique ability to attract quieter, impressionable personalities to do their bidding as they please. However, there always comes a point where the Mia's of the world ask for too much. Keep scrolling below for the full story and for some of the best comments!

We love our dogs, but a lot of people do not love cleaning up their mess… so they simply leave it where it is, letting the next person deal with that. It's infuriating for everyone else! 

Picking up after your dog is a societal contract, and not everyone follows it. It's one of those things that many people will do just because it's the right thing to do — similar to returning a shopping cart to the proper spot at the end of your trip. But instead of thinking, "I'll pick up after my dog so that other people won't step in it," some dog owners shrug their shoulders and think, "Too bad, too sad, but I'm not touching that! Gross! I'll just leave it. After all, who's going to know?" 

Well, for one thing, sometimes it's just obvious which dog is leaving the mess behind, because it's a massive mess, or it's always outside one particular home. And for another thing, sometimes folks will get caught on camera, and publicly shamed by people who print out flyers with photo evidence of their misdoings. But some neighborhoods take it a step further: they want to know exactly who your dog is, and if they spot any messes left behind, they'll know exactly which pup is responsible. 

Is this a reasonable reaction to have for your residents who own pets? At least one HOA seems to think so! This person shared the notice that their in-laws received, which also notes that if dogs aren't registered in this new program, residents will face sky-high fines of up to $500. Some commenters found this ridiculous, while others found it to be a novel solution to a widespread problem… and a few folks suggested mailing in other things just to see what would happen. 

"Fruit Tree Fiona" had an agenda, but it could very well backfire for her in the end.

This author's 75-year-old neighbor decided after two decades that she wanted control of the author's access to a fruit tree. She claimed that it was technically on her property, but it was never an issue beforehand because she never volunteered to help maintain it. Now, all of a sudden, she decided that she wants to build a fence denoting her property line and claiming said fruit tree as her own.

Now, after years of preserving and maintaining that fruit tree with no problems or complaints from the community, the author may have to give it up to someone who just wants to flex her 75-year-old muscles. Still, he may have some leverage against this lady. The author is considering pursuing legal action since he has plenty of tea on her after having lived with her for years. Keep scrolling below for the full story and for some reactions from several members of this online community.

As a recently graduated college student, I know just how important those few days of vacation can be. A time to unwind, spend quality time with those who often feel miles away, and if you're lucky enough, have a few days where you no longer have to do every little thing yourself! Sorry, I'm getting a bit carried away here, but what I'm trying to say is that it's the one moment we can allow our brains to go on airplane mode. So during that time, certain things are a big no-no. These include: Looking at laundry detergent, engaging with one more microwave meal, or having to listen to your toddler step-siblings scream, while you sit at home alone looking after them…Wait, did things just get a bit personal? Well, for this college student, it certainly did! 

This 18-year-old girl has 4 very valuable days off from college, days she has allocated for fun with her family and closest friends. That is, until her dad requests that she look after her step-siblings one night, while he goes off on a date night with his new wife…So much for quality time. As expected, she refuses, as she has no desire to live out a Home Alone film during one of her limited nights off! 

Surely, her father would understand…?

Maturity and differing expectations caused things to come to a head between this couple when a 20-year-old woman demanded that her 25-year-old boyfriend take her trick-or-treating on Halloween.

As we age, we have to come to the point where we accept that there are certain things that are no longer accessible to us. One day, you're a kid who random old ladies stop to coo over and tell you "how handsome" you are, and the next you're just another dude, and it has been years since a stranger addressed you directly, let alone paid you a compliment, for any reason. And you have come to accept that jumping off anything, and even getting out of bed in the morning, are things that could cause life-altering injuries. 

It's not that you have to age out of celebrating or having fun; no one really wants a grown-grass adult showing up on their doorstep late at night and knocking on their door and demanding things from them. It's cute when it's a baby dressed as a pumpkin, but not so much when it's a 6-foot-tall man with a beard dressed like Pippi Longstockings. 

Unfortunately, by the time I was 12 years old, I was already around 6 feet tall, and this presented problems for me on multiple occasions due to my man-sized body being run by my child-sized brain. I specifically remember the year that I dressed as a Nazgul from The Lord of the Rings, of which the hood of the costume covered my very apparent baby face, and I had multiple adults pointing out that I was "too old" to trick-or-treat. I was pretty shy and didn't bother to correct them often, but would occasionally point out the fact that I was actually still a child, which would be met with incredulous looks and a reluctant offering of their bowl of candy.

In a similar vein, I had other experiences, such as the time my friends and I once had the cops called while we were playing tag in the woods at the end of the cul-de-sac in the neighborhood where I lived, because the neighbors thought there was an adult man chasing children around in the forest. But that's a story for another time. 

I'm the accusations of being "too old" to trick-or-treat were leveled at me at an even younger age, so the concept of trick-or-treating was something that I was painfully aware of from a young age. It never really stopped me from doing it; I still enjoyed hanging out with cousins and friends, but it certainly lurked as an anxiety at the back of my mind every time we went up to knock on someone's door.

I don't think trick-or-treating needs to have a hard-set age limit, and certainly, the spirit of the season isn't something you should ever feel like you need to age out of. But, at 20, I think you are a bit old to be going around demanding that your significant other "take you" trick-or-treating like they're your parent, when you're a grown woman yourself and your significant other is a 25-year-old man. At that point, you should probably be doing what every other adult does on Halloween: attending costume parties or sitting at home watching Harry Potter for the umpteenth time. 

Certainly, this disagreement between this young couple reeks of immaturity, and even goes to show, I think, the vast difference in levels of maturity that people often have at 20 years old versus just 5 years older at 25. While you can say what you want about age gaps, I know I absolutely would have been high-tailing it after this if I were him.

As if parents of little babies don't have enough to fret over, some parents worry deeply about their babies' behavior when traveling. 

Flying on an airplane isn't exactly the best experience, but for most flyers, it's the best or only way to get to your actual destination. Maybe you're heading to a vacation, or you're traveling to see family members, and that's what you have to look forward to. Sure, you may be squished into the big tin can in the sky with 100 people for a few hours, but to make the time pass, there are dozens of things you can do. You can read a book, listen to music or a podcast, watch a YouTube video if you're brave enough to purchase the notoriously bad in-flight WiFi, or if you're with your spouse or a friend, you can have a quiet conversation. And that's assuming your flight doesn't have a built-in TV on the seat in front of you, which most of them do these days. These are loaded up with hundreds of movies and TV shows — it's nearly impossible to be bored. And if all that can't pacify you, maybe just take a nap? Flying is annoying, but as an adult, you just handle it. It's a few hours out of your long life that you'll soon forget all about once you're at your destination. 

The last time I took a flight, it was a very brief trip, but this airplane was packed to the gills with families with children. It seemed like half the plane consisted of families with a mom, dad, and like 3-7 children, ranging from the ages of 10 to rowdy toddlers to little tiny infants. It was LOUD! Those toddlers were messy! These babies were unhappy! Several of the toddler could only be soothed by watching "Encanto," which their parents promptly obliged. 

It was irritating to be surrounded by children, but you've got to have some empathy for people, I think. At least those kids weren't mine to care for! At least I could watch a movie without having to donate my screen to "Frozen" or "Paw Patrol;" I could eat my entire small bag of pretzels without having to share with a child. At the end of the day, adults can control their behavior, while children sometimes scream or cry or whine because they don't know how else to express themselves. 

Fifteen years of showing up early just gets you a starring role in the new manager's drama club. The weekly schedule hero clocks in at 4:50 instead of the sacred 4:45, and suddenly the crime of the century takes place. Forget the job actually starts at 5:00. Around here, the only thing that matters is living up to the legend of showing up before your coffee even kicks in.

The new boss is hellbent on enforcing imaginary rules nobody remembers signing up for. Missing the "bonus round" of unpaid early minutes means trading in your gold star for a write-up and a lecture in management creativity. Turns out the only metric for success is making up routines and grading employees like it's a reality show about patterns.

It's every homeowner's dream to purchase a normal looking house, but upon renovations find its elevated characteristics. Back in the '70s through the '90s, it was a sign of wealthy to have wall to floor carpeting. But before that, intricate woodwork and tiling was the sign of wealth and, honestly, much prettier. Now, we are finally starting to get that bad taste of carpet out of our mouths and new homeowners are ripping them out. Some are lucky enough to discover forgotten beauties. 

 

For example, this woman who has gone viral for finding the most beautiful antique tile work under her carpet. She's no flipper or blue collar worker. She's just a homeowner working hard at making her old house into a cozy home. Recently, she ripped the carpets out from her floors and violá! Like a masterpiece being discovered in buried treasure, she found the most beautiful tile designed laid on her floor, perfectly preserved… Well, for the most part. 

This entitled neighbor tried and failed to cancel Halloween. Now, all the kids can trick or treat outside her home until she goes insane.

Happy Halloween to everyone, but especially this 35-year-old board president, who sought to ban all Halloween events in the neighborhood for no justifiable reason. 

Halloween was especially beloved in this neighborhood. Residents went all out, and the kids loved it. They even brought in kids from a school outside of the neighborhood to go trick-or-treating there every year because it was that popular. 

Unfortunately, after the previous HOA president left, this lady assumed the position and changed everything. At first, she was elected because she had a natural charm about her and was seemingly low-key, but according to this author, that was all an act. She was out of state, so no one knew exactly how difficult she was going to be, but they were all about to find out. 

Thankfully, her time as president of the HOA was brief, and now that Halloween has finally arrived, everyone can still enjoy their favorite holiday… well, except for "you know who."

There's nothing worse than that one person who seems to have everyone around them fooled…Yet, you're the only one who manages to see straight through them. Some people just have stronger intuition, the kind that spots deceit from a mile away. The worst part? It can feel isolating when no one else seems to notice what you can. And when that person happens to be a coworker, it turns an ordinary job into a daily test of patience, especially when you're forced to interact daily…or in this case, barely at all…

This college student knows that struggle all too well. She is committed, persistent, and undoubtedly the most reliable employee they have. But not everyone at her restaurant shares that same work ethic. Her one coworker in particular has a terrible habit of asking her to cover her shifts, each week, a different excuse miraculously occurs. The latest? A so-called "family emergency."

There are few days harder to get work done than a Friday. Add Halloween into the mix, and productivity completely flatlines. Whether you celebrate or not, it's nearly impossible to focus when your brain's toggling between spreadsheets and the mental image of a fun-sized Snickers.

Somewhere in your office, someone definitely showed up in a costume. It's probably a woman from accounting, dressed as a witch with surprisingly high production value. There's candy scattered across desks like office confetti, and at least one coworker has already eaten their weight in peanut butter cups just to get rid of them.

Firstly, we just can't grasp the idea of excluding one child from a family vacation, whether it's at the request of another sibling or not. Otherwise, it wouldn't be called a family vacation, it'd be called a "how to make your child feel neglected" vacation. So, we fully support this hero of an aunt who swooped in to make her niece feel seen and appreciated, something her parents clearly failed to do when they took her four older brothers to Mexico.

The parents had asked the aunt to watch their daughter while they were away, but lucky for the 11-year-old, her aunt just so happened to have a work trip scheduled in Orlando and New York. What better way to lift a young girl's spirits than by taking her to Disneyland and close enough to the Empire State Building that she could almost hug it? It's safe to say we all know who's getting the Aunt of the Year award!

However, this isn't exactly a Disney fairytale. When the parents returned from their trip, they had plenty to say about their daughter's last-minute adventure, and let's just say, they weren't too happy about it.

Co-signing a lease for a friend sometimes means signing up to be the sole contender in a social quicksand survival competition. And a full-time witness to household drama. A well-meaning act of support spirals quickly into a comedy of errors once one party decides to treat the place like a private kingdom. Soon, there's a cast of relatives descending, sacred rituals that require one party to wait outside, and daily life scheduled around imaginary privacy and mysterious visitors. The friend's approach to house rules takes more inspiration from medieval law than anything found in a roommate handbook. 

This landlord was caught "trimming" her resident's pecan tree, but commenters urged this resident to speak up before she destroyed even more plant life. 

Many landlords have hang-ups about various issues with their residents. Sometimes there are bugs that the landlord refuses to deal with; sometimes they'll ignore leaking pipes or creaky front steps. And sometimes they're the complete opposite, micromanaging their residents by telling them to stop having guests or to lower the volume. This landlord is no exception — she's got a personal vendetta against a resident's pecan tree, and she "trimmed" it without permission!

It's totally bonkers that this landlord thinks that fewer trees will attract potential homebuyers. It's well-known that trees lower the temperatures of the areas surrounding them, provide lovely shade, and just look beautiful. If you're trying to find new renters, why would you take a gorgeous tree and make it look hideous? 

This person noted that alongside their pecan tree demolition project, the landlord is also raising their rent by 39%, which is the kind of price hike that might make someone think twice about renewing that lease. Maybe this person can find a better home where they have more control over their property and will spend less time arguing with their crazy landlord over text messages. Check out the full story below, along with the photos that genuinely will make your jaw drop, and see if you think the landlord or the resident are in the right. 

A leader is supposed to be someone who leads by example, someone who is equally respected as they are valued. A leader is supposed to be someone who pushes you to succeed, and is confident enough in their own abilities to let you revel in that success without it making them question their own… or worse, inspire them to take unearned credit for it.

Unfortunately, in many work environments, we have leaders who prefer to refer to themselves as 'bosses', and who are more focused on how powerfully they are perceived by others than actually assisting those around them in multiplying everyone's combined triumph. Take this employee, for example: a woman who put sweat and tears into creating an incredible project for her company, including 'The client outreach, the data analysis, and the proposal drafts.' She did all of it.'

But when it finally came time to show off the presentation that could have gotten her noticed by upper management, her entitled boss swooped in, demanding that he present it under the excuse of 'increased credibility.' Proceeding to take credit for all her work while being applauded with a standing ovation from the room, while she was left sitting there, utterly speechless. 

When your job has already pushed you to the brink of quitting, it can only take one more little tiny incident to set you over the edge. For example: one restaurant worker quit over a plate of jalapeños! But it wasn't just jalapeños. It was that they had impatient customers who were waiting on those peppers as 1 of their 3 items that they were trying to eat. The chefs were ignoring this waiter, even though the waiter was so desperate that they offered to chop the pepper themself. Still, the chefs had quite an ego, and told that waiter that if they couldn't handle how the kitchen was run, that they'd need to find work elsewhere. And guess what? They did! That was the little inciting incident that led them to walk out the door and never look back. It's never just about one thing — there are usually 100 little issues that go unaddressed before that person quits in frustration. 

For many people, quitting a minimum wage job just isn't a big deal in the first place. There are plenty more where that came from. We'll always need waiters, hosts, chefs, bussers, retail workers, fast food workers, and other customer service roles. Just because one of them isn't working out, doesn't mean there's not a great job lined up for you at another place. And who knows, by quitting that bad job, you might even make more money at your next gig! 

Next up, read about this HOA that's literally gate-keeping children, as they shared in this petty note to avoid 'depleted candy' on Halloween night: "Trick or treating will be limited."

This resident found himself having to pay for his previous owner's HOA violations.

Imagine finally getting through the arduous process of closing on a new home. You managed to find a place that met both your expectations as well as those of your partner. You've gone through all the paperwork, and everything seemed good to go. After all of the trials and tribulations, you were finally ready to move in, get settled, and be done with all of the overwhelming logistics.

Then, just a couple of months after you're all moved in and after you finally unpack your last box, you find yourself receiving an odd letter in the mail. That letter is a fine from your local HOA because of alleged additions you have made to your driveway that go against the rules and regulations outlined in the HOA bylaws. 

Well, that doesn't seem to make any sense given that you never made any additions to your driveway or to any part of your property. Then, you do a little digging and learn that the previous owner, who said nothing about this, was the one who made those additions. This is the predicament that this author found himself in…

One of our most prized possessions we have as kids is bicycles. Every kid gets to the point where they simply must have one, and getting your parents to buy you a brand-new, shiny pair could be the highlight of anyone's childhood.

Which means that having your bikes stolen can be quite a downer.

The kids in the story below did not value their bikes as much as they should have, because they had no problem leaving them lying around at a bus stop for hours. One dad, who knows these kids and their parents, agreed to let the kids leave their bikes at his porch to prevent someone from stealing them. However, this dad could not have spent his entire day watching some random kids' bikes, and at the end of the day, he realized the bikes had gone missing.

Instead of reprimanding the kids for leaving their bikes unattended, their parents blamed the helpful dad instead. They claimed it was his responsibility to protect the bikes, and he should bear the consequences of the bikes getting stolen.

This is not the end of the story, so keep scrolling to read what happened next…

Everyone loves to hate on their HOA.

But, it's worth remembering that just because you don't like someone (or something, but you get the point) doesn't mean they're automatically wrong all the time. That might be a hard pill to swallow for us when we've spent most of the last 10 years hating on HOAs, but some equivocation is essentially the point of this post.

The original poster of this topic seems to think that they're a victim here, and "My HOA towed my car with no notice" certainly invites sympathy. However, beyond surface level, it is quickly revealed that the car in question was uninsured, unregistered, damaged with a smashed-in windscreen, and hadn't been moved in four years. While their car doesn't seem to be the only quasi-abandoned car in the lot, it certainly isn't a surprise that someone might have come across this particular car and decided that it had been abandoned, because, well, it had been in every sense of the word.

While selective enforcement of the rules is an issue here, and one has to wonder if it's just bad luck or if they were targeted for another reason, it's important to remember that if you do something wrong and get caught, you're not going to be absolved for your wrongdoing just because others were doing it too. I feel like this is the sort of lesson that classically you learn in your teens, when you get caught doing something you know you shouldn't be doing just because your peers were.

When you're fired, you don't want the process to be long and drawn out, and this dude has seemingly perfected the art of saying goodbye without a care in the world. 

As an "over-employed" worker, it's all but certain you'll get fired at some point. You can't really help it! Being over-employed means that the employee is working at 2 or more jobs during the same 9-5 time slot — basically 2-timing their own workplaces. They have a lot of strategies to avoid getting found out, like never posting on LinkedIn and avoiding social media at all costs. But part of being an overemployed worker is that you are basically always going to be the worst at your job. You will miss meetings. You will drop every ball. You will overlook a lot of emails and Slack messages. And it's all because you're trying to do 16-24 hours of work in an 8-hour window every single day. 

You may have gathered by this point that this is the kind of thing that few companies are willing to tolerate. The risks are high, but the payout is incredible if you can get away with this for a little while. 

A lot of money goes into a wedding, especially if you're one of the unlucky, esteemed members of the honorary bridal party. So when this woman got into a minor scuffle with the bride—her sister—the argument quickly became less about the mistreatment of their mother at a dress fitting, and more about the sunk cost of a $400 bridesmaid dress that would never be worn. 

After a sisterly scuffle and some tense family moments, these siblings were caught in a stalemate over payment responsibility. When the bride kicked her sister out of the bridal party, it only seemed fair to reimburse her the money she spent on the dress, but when she refused, the banished sister (now, just a lowly guest) got creative with the ways that she would get payback, in the form of money or otherwise. 

Keep reading for Reddit's best comments and funniest suggestions to get back at a bridezilla who refused to meet her sister halfway. Some of these ideas may spark a bit of petty revenge performances with your own siblings that will certainly last through the ages, or at least through the next decade of family dinners.

If we could have chosen each and every one of our neighbors, we all would have probably chosen the quietest and polite people in the world, but that is not how that works. So, while having neighbors with noisy kids is not pleasant, it's not exactly something you can control.

However, there are still rules and laws in every neighborhood, so even if you can't control who your next-door neighbors are, you can still ensure they follow the rules to the maximum. 

The resident in the story below attempted to take the peaceful route with their neighbor to ensure they follow the rules, but that didn't exactly work out. These neighbors allow their kid to play the drums at 2 AM every night, even though it is clearly against the law. After a few sleepless nights, this resident approached the neighbors and asked them to get their kid to stop. And while the mom was apologetic, nothing changed. This forced the resident to turn to the HOA and let them take over.

And take over they did, but the neighbors were not happy about it. Keep scrolling to read the full story…

This college student knew that her overbearing mother was up to no good.

Anyone who has had an overprotective parent knows how difficult it can be to find one's own autonomy. Sure, when you're young, there isn't much you can do about it while you are living underneath your parents' roof. However, when you come of age and you start to learn what it takes to be your own person, independent of the people who raised you, you tend to learn when it's time to stand up for yourself.

This 18-year-old realized that her overprotective mother was more than just a helicopter parent. It turns out there was something far more sinister going on. It got to the point when the author demanded to have the original copies of her social security card, passport, and birth certificate, which her mother initially refused. Why? Well, there's a lot this mother could do with that kind of information. What do you THINK she was up to? 

Keep scrolling below for the 18-year-old's full account of her confrontation with her mom!

Life has a funny way of throwing surprises at you… For example, an HOA is actually in the right this time.

A homeowner's association is often assigned the role of villain because, let's face it, most of the time, they are. The HOA board picks on inoffensive homeowners who simply mind their own business and just want a basketball hoop in their driveway. Of course, homeowners often sign up to abide by a set list of rules when they join an HOA, but that doesn't mean the association can't also take advantage of their paying members.

In this story's case, however, we are taught that sometimes, HOAs have very valid reasons to crash out on their members. A former member of this specific HOA shares a very lengthy email that the HOA board sent to them and all other members. The HOA's aquatic center, apparently, was being misused in a myriad of ways, some of which are more outlandish and ridiculous than others. For example, public baptisms, watermelon tossing, and fireworks are only a few of the ways that members were misusing the HOA facilities. The watermelon makes some sense, since they're often greased up and used as a funny pool game. But, a baptism? You learn something new every day…

Most workplaces have a dress code, and most of the time, it makes sense to expect your workers to dress a certain way, especially if they work in the service industry and have to see customers every day.

But if a workplace never really ensures the employees dress according to the dress code, whose really to blame when employees come dressed however they like?

The employee in the story below worked at a store where the dress code prohibited workers from wearing jeans to work, but no one ever really enforced this rule. That was at least until the day the district manager visited the store. When he saw that this employee was wearing jeans, he insisted that the employee go back home and change, even though it meant he would be left alone in the store for at least an hour.

When the employee realized there was no getting through to the manager, he decided to comply with the demand in the best way possible – overcorrecting. Keep scrolling to understand what we mean by that.

And what do we say to neighbors who think they can do whatever they want? "Stay off my property, or I'll call the authorities!"

There's no way to sugarcoat a demand. Being nice in many cases just reads to entitled people as you being a pushover. Sad, but true. If you don't set clear boundaries with the people in your life and those who live next to you, you will spend a lifetime trying to deter others from walking all over you. If you're strict, stern, and direct, they'll get the message much sooner than you'd think.

In the story below, an older woman shares her recent neighborly debacle. When the woman purchased her home, she wasn't informed that multiple trees on her property were at risk of damaging her home, due to them having been struck by lightning before she lived there. So, she realized she needed to have them cut down. Her next-door neighbor, however, tried to block her from doing so behind her back. He was unsuccessful. After her trees were cut down, however, she noticed all of the excess wood from her yard was missing. What do you know? The neighbor helped himself to a bunch of her wood!

You won't find what you aren't looking for, and when you're, instead, burying your head in the sand, the issues you're hiding from will eventually come back to haunt you. Just, instead of something small and manageable, it will be something much more vicious. 

This principle, while incredibly important for our own personal health, applies to business interests, too. And the two go hand in hand when it comes to employee stress and burnout that might come from burning the candle at both ends for too long, or otherwise from understaffing or personal issues. 

In a world where rest is a reward and not a right. We have a tendency to deprive our bodies and our minds of the rest that they rightfully need and deserve, and run ourselves ragged in the name of a promotion that we might never see.

This employee was told to stop discussing burnout in their 1-on-1s and even received a write-up for bringing it up too frequently. Their requests for help were used against them, being cited as reasons for the write-up. 

It's unwise for employers to react to employees' cries for help in this way, for one, it opens the employer up to risk of claims of retaliation and unfair dismissal. For another, well, it doesn't make the burnout, or whatever underlying issue there is, go away, and it will leave it to continue to fester until it becomes an even bigger problem for the organization and business operations.

HOAs were created to help communities thrive. However, more times than not, the board becomes corrupt and ends up making the neighborhood a less than ideal place to live. Every now and then, though, you come across an HOA board that is actually honest and helpful. But how did it get to be so good? Usually, someone is there to make the board stays on track. 

 

Like this family man! He loves his home and he wants to provide a great community for his family. So, when he could no longer tolerate an unjust HOA board, he took matters into his own hands. He ran for president and won. While in office, he got rid of all of the corrupt members, fixed all of the damage they did, and, after several years, made it a fully functioning, helpful, and honest HOA board. Now the community is thriving and all of his neighbor are grateful. However, not grateful enough to follow in his footsteps… 

Every boy dreams of the day he'll receive a Porsche for his 16th birthday, but for most, that's all it is: a wishful dream. Unless, of course, you're the child of a lord, a duchess, or someone who invested in Bitcoin back in 2013. So it's no surprise that this teenage boy can't believe his luck when his dad tells him he'll be receiving his uncle's 1978 Porsche 911 as an early birthday gift.

However, there's a slight complication. His father never actually asked his car-enthusiast brother-in-law for permission to give away his $60,000 vintage Porsche. As you might expect, when Uncle Mark finds his nephew sitting in the driver's seat of his "baby," he completely loses it, demanding an explanation.

The brother-in-law insists the boy deserves the car for his birthday and that Mark can simply buy another one. First of all, most 16-year-olds deserve a tricycle, and second of all, who in their right mind thinks they have the authority to give away a $60,000 asset that doesn't even belong to them? Only someone who's clearly never heard the word "no." Furious over the entire situation, Uncle Mark doesn't find enough satisfaction in just kicking them out of his house, instead, he begins plotting a far more permanent revenge.

Boarding groups are a free-for-all on certain airlines. If you know the US airline I'm talking about, which is a well-known, points-happy airline that's known for its lack of assigned seats, you've probably had a scuffle much like the woman in this next story. 

While boarding a flight with her husband, this couple was lined up and ready to get onto the plane with boarding group A, their assigned group. However, a Karen was sneakily trying to squeeze her way into the front, suspiciously glancing at her boarding pass and hoping she could get away with the pre-boarding group. When asked her boarding number by the couple, she became snide and offended, acting entitled to get out of sharing the truth: Her boarding pass was nowhere near group A's status. 

So while I'm a huge advocate for assigned seats for this very reason, it does make for a funny story about calling out a person's entitlement. Because perhaps one day, if we call out the entitlement of enough Karens, they'll finally stop stomping on everyone around them—Here's hoping.

Last minute plans don't work out for everybody — some people have super busy lives, and they're going to need a few day's heads up before seeing someone. 

Other people thrive on last-minute plans. They're happy to drop what they're doing and go hang out somewhere. Still, it's nice to have some warning so you can organize your schedule. This person is a bit irritated that their family members keep springing surprise visits on them, and it seems like the guilt is eating at them. They live right next door to their parents, so right away, that might be an issue in the long term. They then share that at the end of a long work day, they just want to hang out with their dogs, not talk to some long-lost aunt and uncle who have driven into town to see their parents. 

However, some commenters chided them for the ways they've been avoiding their family members. They're lying about it, but then they're also taking their dog outside to play in the yard, so these far-away relatives might get hurt feelings after knowing this person is lying. 

I don't think they're wrong for wanting some space, but maybe there's room for compromise. It couldn't hurt to say something like, "Oh, I only have 5 minutes before I have to take an important phone call, but it's nice to see you, Aunt and Uncle." That kind of white lie works for both parties! This person can say hello, then head off to do their own thing. They're also telling their parents that if they'd had more notice, they could've stayed longer, but oh well! Regardless of what they choose to do, it's their life, and they only have one lifetime to spend doing things they love. Whether they're spending time with family or with their dogs, they should do what will make for the best memories and the most happiness possible. Just because someone is family, doesn't make them obligated to have a ton of your time: some distant relatives can just stay distant. 

Why is this family giving major Saltburn vibes?

This author thought that she and her husband's love could transcend their vastly different upbringings. Unfortunately, however, his family's elitism and pride ended up getting in the way not long after their wedding. When she spent a long weekend with his siblings, tensions rose to the surface pretty quickly when the author's sister-in-law began to mock the author's taste. 

To make matters worse, one night, the author learned that the seemingly harmless nickname her husband's siblings had given her actually had harmful undertones. This resulted in an upsetting confrontation that the author rightfully couldn't get over. Furthermore, her husband turned out to be unable to stand up for his wife in the way that he 100% should have. 

So, the author took matters into her own hands. That night, while her husband and his siblings were away, she swapped out the contents of an expensive bottle for a cheap one to see if her new family actually had the so-called refined sense of taste they claimed to possess. The results were laughable!

There are some things you absolutely cannot ask during a job interview, and if you are ever asked them, that is definitely not a place you should start working at. 

These rules are there for the benefit of the candidate, but they also keep an employer mindful of treating everyone equally. For example, did you know that an interviewer is forbidden by law to ask you how old you are, what language you speak at home, or if you plan to start a family soon? If not, I'm glad that you're now enlightened, because these rules can be very important. It can keep a potential employer from thinking things like, "Oh, she's too old to do this job," or "I hope this guy isn't a father, because he's going to need to leave early all the time to help out with the kids." Nope, you cannot openly consider these things during the hiring process, and that makes the hiring process more equitable for everybody involved. 

While interviewing for a senior role at a software company, this job candidate was stunned by a bizarre question asked by the interviewer. At least this person stopped in their tracks and called out the interviewer for thinking it was appropriate to ask such a question, adding that she seemed surprised that they wouldn't answer. This is very basic stuff, and anyone in a capacity to hire and fire should be well aware of the consequences of asking the wrong questions during interviews. Yikes! Let's hope she learned her lesson, and kudos to this person for refusing to settle and take a job that was a waving red flag. 

Finding affordable housing as a student can be nearly impossible, depending on plenty of factors. That being said, no one should have to settle for a live-in landlady who is this demanding.

This entitled woman refused to allow the 18-year-old college student who authored this story the right to have an overnight visitor. What is this, the 1800s? The student wasn't even necessarily inviting a romantic partner home. It could have been a friend or a visiting family member. Regardless, her landlady was insistent that if the author wanted to remain in the apartment, she was not allowed to bring anyone home.

Mind you, none of this was expressly written out in the lease, so it's not like the student would be violating any previously agreed-upon rule. Still, when you're a college student living in your first apartment, you don't want to upset anyone. So, of course, it was difficult for the student to say no to their landlady and stand up for herself.

It's worth noting that there were other aspects of this author's living experience that opened up some discourse regarding how expensive her utilities were and who was the cause. Keep scrolling below for the full anecdote and for the conflicting reactions in the comments!

When a group of friends booked a small cottage for a quiet weekend away, they didn't expect to become legal scholars of Airbnb fine print. The listing clearly stated: Quiet after 10 PM. No parties. Host will mediate disputes if guests aren't at fault.

On their second night, a nearby house threw a loud party. The host, Mark, assumed it was them. Without checking cameras or calling the neighbors, he accused the group of breaking the rules and threatened to keep their deposit, plus charge a "peace-of-mind fee."

Unfortunately for Mark, his own policies became his undoing. 

Just because something is new and shiny doesn't always make it better.

Just think of all of the "AI-powered" products we're getting that demand higher subscription costs for—what exactly? We have smart appliances that are "AI-powered," yet they can't seem to run without a subscription or a connection to a server somewhere.

Look at what happened last week, with the AWS outage that left those with smart beds and even smart water filters unable to use their products. What are these products doing with a server connection? Who knows, but I'd bet you a lot of money that it has something to do with collecting and selling your data.

This concept of "new isn't better" came into full effect in this workplace when the management rolled out a brand new project management software and insisted that all communication flow through the software's built-in communication systems. You can probably see where this is going: clients who are used to being able to pick up the phone and call someone don't like being told that they have to log a ticket and wait for a response. And nothing will send a client over the edge like being told to wait when they've already been waiting to resolve an issue. It's like all these "AI assistants" that companies have started using for customer help lines that lead you in endless circles until you finally resort to repeatedly demanding that it connect you to an actual service agent. 

Usually, these types of decisions get rolled back when the customers and clients themselves begin to complain and when there's actual money on the line in the threat of cancelled contracts, but when the service agent's boss doubled down, the client forced the CEO to get involved by calling them directly.

For residents of this Nashville, TN community, outsiders aren't welcome on Halloween night.

Instead of crashing the rich communities to get an exceptional candy haul, this HOA-led neighborhood is insisting kids make other plans. 

If you want to get king-sized candy bars, cash, or other really great Halloween treats, you should head to the wealthiest neighborhood you can find. It's sure to be a great experience — a lot of times, these people deck out their houses to be extra festive, have elaborate costumes, and you can feel safe while wandering the brightly lit streets full of other trick or treaters. Still, just because people know they can head to the rich neighborhoods to trick or treat, doesn't mean they will. A lot of kids still like to stay in their own developments to trick or treat, or they'll head to a friend's house and go there. It's a lot of fun to see how your neighbors are going to dress up, and if you already know the area you're going to be wandering, you can sprint from house to house even faster. 

However, there are a bunch of Grinches at this one Nashville-based neighborhood, and they're clutching their pearls due to last year's influx of trick-or-treaters. Groups of little children dressed in costumes are knocking at your doors asking for candy? Terrifying!!!

They're being extra snippy about the whole thing, as they've detailed in a letter below. Instead of trick or treating until from after-school hours until 9 PM or so, this place is strictly limiting the little ghouls and goblins to a  6 PM - 8 PM time frame. They cited issues with property damage, which is a fair concern… but I can't help but wonder if they're just upset about Mischief Night, aka the night before Halloween, when kids will throw toilet paper into trees and sometimes egg cars. That's totally annoying, but my hot take is that you should just let kids be kids and let them have their fun, even if it means having to roll your eyes and break out the ladder to un-TP your trees. You're only little for so long, and no one should stop these little Princess Elsas and Blueys from getting buckets and buckets full of sweet treats. 

There are some shared experiences we all had as kids, and going grocery shopping with our parents is definitely one of them. Even more specifically, we all experienced that awkward moment when our mom left us at the cash register while she went to get something she forgot, and we had to stand there and stare at the cashier while everyone else was waiting for her to return.

Well, the kid below might not feel the same awkwardness we all felt as kids, since he had no problem laughing at the cashier for working too slowly. His mom, who heard the comments, had no intention of telling her child that the comment was not appropriate, so another customer had to step in. They refused to let the kids believe that saying things like that to workers is okay, and tried to say that to the boy gently. His mom, however, didn't appreciate a stranger doing her job of educating her son, so a dispute at the grocery store ensued.

Some people have inspiring organizational skills and have their week's meal prepping planned weeks in advance…others use that 7 a.m. fifteen-minute window period to throw a bunch of random ingredients and leftovers in Tupperware and call it lunch. Either way, whether your office lunches are gourmet or a last-minute concoction of sorts, most of us look pleasantly forward to our lunch breaks!

So we can understand how fed up this employee must feel when every time she pulls out her work lunch, the room becomes filled with endless hints of 'ahhhs' and 'Mmmms'…She loves that her cooking is acknowledged and praised for its smell and visuals…However, this one specific coworker always takes it one step too far, making it her mission in life to make passive comments about how the employee should really be sharing her food with the office, or at least bringing some for them… We're sorry, but last time we checked, they were colleagues, not some mother-and-daughter dynamic. So, we're not quite sure what makes this coworker entitled enough to think she deserves a free lunch every day, while her coworker has to sit there feeling guilty every time she opens her lid… 

Most employees understand the feeling of making far more money for their company than the amount they actually earn.

If only the scales were more balanced, but unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. Still, when the discrepancy is so high and if your hard work is continually disregarded or under-appreciated, it is time to start advocating for yourself if you haven't already. 

This sales employee was only making their starting salary of $60,000 despite generating over $12 million in sales for the company. Despite a frank conversation with their employer about this, the author's valid request for a well-deserved raise was outright denied due to "budget" constraints.

This, of course, inspired the employee to begin looking for work elsewhere that would offer salaries that better matched their hard work. Since the author started working for their current company, they have had the ability to brush up their resume in such a way that made them a far more compelling candidate than when they first entered the workforce. Naturally, that meant that a better job offer was not that difficult to find. 

Keep scrolling below to find out how their employer reacted when it was time to share the news that they were leaving…

Owners like to act like they know everything and their decisions are the best, even though they are usually barely around. They come once in almost never, and they behave like they have any clue about how their business operates on a daily basis.

Exactly like the owner in the story below.

The owner of this cafe visits her business around once a month, which means that she doesn't know anything about how the cafe runs every day. So when she approached the bakery supervisor and told them to increase the orders for the bakery, they tried to explain to her that their four years on the job have taught them exactly how they should operate each day and how much they should order. Still, the boss's demands had to be answered, and a few weeks later, she understood why she should not have messed with an already working system.

Instead of owning up to her mistake, the owner wanted to fire the supervisor. She ended up demoting them, and this led to a whole chain of events that ended with some major loss of sales.

Keep scrolling to read all about that…

So your car's transmission light has turned on… It's time to head to the mechanic before you end up stranded on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck. 

Owning your own car is wonderful for the most part. When you're breezing down the road on a sunny day with the windows open and the radio playing, it's a gorgeous feeling. But there will come a time in every car owner's life when they'll sit down in the driver's seat, turn on the car, and notice that the transmission light is on. What could it mean? Sometimes there are accompanying noises that sound pretty bad. Other times, nothing really seems to be wrong, but you don't want to put off getting your car checked until you actually break down on the side of the road. 

This is where a mechanic comes into play, and it can be hard to find a competent mechanic who won't charge you an arm and a leg just to inspect your vehicle. This person shared what happened when a mechanic wanted to charge him and his wife $3,500! That's a huge cost for anything, let alone the transmission light in a car turning on, so it was smart for this dude to get a second opinion before committing to spending 4 figures on a mechanic. 

No one likes being rejected from a job, and still, even rejections can range between good and bad.

A bad rejection is one where you get a vague email, written in a template the hiring manager has been using for years, that doesn't give you any explanation why you didn't get the job.

A good rejection is one where you actually get constructive criticism that will help you in your next interview, that contains an apology from the hiring manager, and genuine encouragement to contact them in the future.

Some view the rejection in the story below as the latter, while the person who received it is sure it is the former. They claimed that the entire interview with the CEO was done poorly, mainly because it seemed like the CEO was not interested in their skills whatsoever. Others think that the CEO was very respectful and was helpful with his feedback, but that is not how the job candidate sees it when they read the rejection email.

Keep scrolling to read the full story. After that, check out this story of a neighborly dispute caused by a group of kids and their disregard for a property fence.

Getting your college diploma is such a satisfying moment. Here you are, dressed in those formal robes, ready to get the document that proves that you successfully completed the last three or four years of your higher education. Throw your cap in the air and say goodbye to one of the best periods of your life.

At least, that is how it is for most people.

For the person in the story below, their college graduation was not a great moment. Probably because it never actually happened… It has been a few years since they "graduated" from college, and they have barely thought about it since. But they have just been hired in a new company, and they were asked to provide their college diploma. When they could find their copy, they emailed their college to ask for a copy, only to be told they never actually graduated because they failed their final class. 

What should they tell the company, and can that cause the workplace to recind their offer? 

 This HOA was acting completely out of line by removing some 10+ year old plants from a resident's home! 

HOA neighborhoods are known to be nuisances to the actual residents — just ask this 19-year-old who was mildly infuriated to discover what his HOA did! 

Many HOAs will apply big fines to get little problems fixed. Like maybe you leave your trash can out for an hour too long, and the HOA doesn't like that, so they give you a $150 fine. What does that accomplish? Well, not much, except lining the HOA's pockets and making residents unhappy and a lot poorer. They'll do the same thing for lots of minutia: perhaps your home is painted the wrong shade of beige, or your plants are too bushy, or your car is parked in your own driveway, heaven forbid. HOAs are basically known for having the most inane rules in the world, and enforcing them with an iron fist. 

Still, this person's claim goes even further than usual HOA policies. They believe that either their HOA or their landscapers just completely uprooted the plants in front of their house! They shared photos, and I'm no plant expert, but those are some pretty ripped up plants that don't look like they could survive being replanted. It's an especially cruel thing to do: instead of giving this person a few weeks to replant them or risk a fine, they just took matters into their own hands. 

In a workplace that supposedly prided itself on transparency and self-care, one employee discovered just how conditional that support really was. After losing two close family members, her productivity slipped. Which is understandable, we're all human. She did what the company preached; she spoke openly in one-on-ones about her burnout and asked for help.

Her reward was a formal write-up from her boss. Management accused her of causing stress among the team and using meetings inappropriately. The document even included timestamps of every conversation in which she'd asked for support. They told her, in writing, to stop bringing up burnout altogether.

So, she did. 

Quitting on the spot is a dramatic choice, but these workers were grinning as they left work for the final time. 

When you've hit your limit at a job, you either start to become numb, or you start letting every little thing drive you nuts. You constantly feel like you're one impolite customer away from ripping off your name tag and quitting on the spot… or, you just choose to let every bad interaction slide off your shoulders without giving it a second thought. It's your choice! Neither attitude is ideal for the long term, and I think many workers may vacillate between these two phases 100 times during a shift. But that's one of the best signs that it's time to start job hunting before things get dire. If you're totally miserable at work, you really should spruce up your resume and see what's out there. You might find something you really enjoy, it might pay way more, and best of all, you'll get to see the surprise on your boss's face when you give them your 2-week notice. 

If you don't plan out your departure, you may find yourself like these people — quitting on the spot out of pure spite or dismay. That probably feels great too, but if you've got bills to pay, it's less stressful to have a new job already lined up. Then you can know for certain that you're leaving your old life behind, and you've got a bright future ahead to look forward to. 

Imagine waking up one day to find out that there is a mandatory all-hands-on-deck company first thing that morning.

Under these circumstances, you might be concerned about mass layoffs or a large restructuring of the company or even an emergency task that requires everyone's immediate attention. 

Now imagine that the meeting finally begins, and what ends up happening is a 30-minute diatribe from the CEO against one employee, culminating in their dismissal from the company.

This is the kind of unnecessary mistreatment that could inevitably cause a mass exodus. No one wants to find themselves in such a humiliating position, nor do they want to work for someone who thinks it's acceptable to treat people that way in such a public manner.

Most folks who have ever had a hot-headed boss know that whenever these uncomfortable events transpire, they are usually more indicative of the boss's fragile ego than anything about the work ethic of the employee in question. The author did not suggest that the coworker's actions meant that he deserved to be the recipient of any of this behavior. Keep scrolling below for the full account of the experience of being in that conference room.

Even though street parking is usually first-come, first-served, some entitled neighbors often use a large amount of space to park their large number of vehicles… and it's pretty egregious.

Parking shouldn't be the source of neighborhood drama, because we should all have a firm grasp on parking etiquette. First order of business: How many of your neighbors own driveways? Who on the street uses multiple vehicles daily? Do you have several cars that sit on the street collecting dust for weeks on end? It might be time to store some of them in a garage, then!

The audacious neighbor in the story below owns a total of 12 vehicles, the majority of them over 40 years old, and 11 of which barely function. The fellow neighbor who shares this story explains that the old cars take up nearly all of the parking on the street they live on, and the neighbor only moves them for weekly street cleanings. The number one question everyone has is why the neighbor continues to keep cars that serve no purpose, especially if they hoard precious parking spots from working, useful vehicles. What course of action would you take if you were in these fellow neighbors' shoes?

Every kid who ever played in a backyard experienced the exhilarating and quite silly moment when their ball got thrown over to their neighbors' yard. There you were, kicking a ball back and forth, when all of a sudden one of you kicks it a bit too hard and the ball goes flying over the fence into an unfamiliar territory.

If you're lucky, then you know that the neighbors next door are cool people and have no problem with you walking over and getting the ball back. But sometimes, your neighbors simply do not want strangers to walk into their property, and you must respect that.

The kids in the story below, however, did not respect their neighbors' right to privacy at all. When the same thing happened to their ball, they decided to try whatever way possible to go over their fence and get the ball back.

When the neighbor saw their doings in the security camera, they were not happy with what they saw. When they confronted the kids' mom, years of neighborly disputes over their properties came rushing back.

A hotel employee is barely in trouble after allegedly stealing a guest's phone, and the guest just isn't sure what to do next. 

Most of us know that common knowledge about staying in hotel rooms — you should be very, very cautious about which valuables you leave lying around when you leave your room. Many hotels provide safes where you can leave your valuables. The guest sets the code themselves, ensuring that their wallet or watch won't mysteriously go missing while they're out enjoying their vacation. 

But this person had an absolutely enraging experience with a hotel theft, and they're barely even to blame! As this person shares, their sister checked into the hotel with her 4 children, with all intentions of celebrating a family wedding. But her wedding plans were quickly derailed when she realized her phone was missing. She asked the front desk receptionist, and usually this person will be the most helpful during your hotel stay. At least they're supposed to be! They're usually very pleasant and eager to make guests' stays exceptional. But this person was totally dishonest, and she's not even the only culpable person here! Instead of losing her valuables by leaving them in her room, this person claims to have had her phone stolen by the receptionist herself, with the entire crime caught on camera. 

The full story is shocking, and this person revealed more information in response to one person who was defending the hotel workers. I really hope that this Mom and her siblings get the employee fired properly, as well as get some compensation for the ruined phone. As mentioned, there's no way for Mom to get her wedding photos back, but so long as there are consequences for this employee, hopefully this will never happen to another guest at that establishment. 

Up next, read about this single mom of 2 teen boys as she confronts her neighbor, whose 16-year-old keeps parking in her driveway: "I'm not going to be responsible for his vehicle." 

It takes a very kind and generous person to offer their help and time to care for someone else, so we imagine this wife feels extremely lucky to have a husband who was always available to care for her grandmother until her last breath. As expected, within the last few years of her life, the two became very close as he inhabited a generous place in her heart. She even went as far as to include her grandson-in-law in her inheritance, something which surprised their whole family, including his wife! 

However, when all the inheritance was divided through the branches of their family tree, the couple was debating what to do with their portion. However, their intentions did not align, causing friction in the relationship, as the husband soon realized that no matter how boldly his name was written within her will, both his wife and her family would always consider it to be hers…

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We love dogs (not as much as we love cats, obviously), but they do tend to dominate the pet world. It seems like every pet event is geared towards doggos, and we get it - dogs love going outside much more than cats. But what about us pawrents with cats who love to be social? With fluffy felines who like to go outside and pawticipate in events? On the rare occasions that we've taken one of our cats out with us, it was usually the dogs who couldn't behave around them. 99% of the time, it's not our cat who is the problem.

We, as pawrents, also love to show them off in their cute costumes. They love the attention they get while wearing them, and we would love to take them to a trick-or-treat event for pets, like the one below. However, we would be purrfectly peeved if we showed up with our cat in a cute costume, only to be turned away because they only expected dogs to show up. And that's exactly what happened. 

A cute banana cat showed up at a local PetSmart trick-or-treat event, only to be turned away because the "pet" event was only meant for dogs. Well, cats are pets too, aren't they? They went home with a very disappointed kitty, and the cat community came to their aid by making a furrmal complaint to PetSmart and showing off all their cute costumed cats to make the sad banana feel better. See more kitties and drama below!

When it gets to this later point in the week, things start to feel fracking frustrating. And with all that pent-up energy sloshing around your soul, it can be incredibly tough to keep your mind focused and sharp on your work that you still need to get done. That is why we are proud to be introducing to you this collection of funny feline photos that will diligently deliver your much-needed daily dose of CBT - Cattitude Based Therapy.

A new form of feline therapy which harnesses the feisty feline energy that catalyses Cattitude, giving you a concentrated dose of dramatic attitude that you can use to ward off those who would displease, anger or distract you in your place of work. But be warned, this is some pretty powerful stuff, and looking at it for too long can cause feline fatigue, which is why we recommend following this with a collection of cute cat children to balance things out.
 

Hello, fellow feline fans, it's the day before Halloween, that magical time when the air smells faintly of pumpkin spice, half the neighborhood is covered in fake cobwebs, and our cats are one spooky shadow away from accidentally scaring us to death. It's the almost Halloween mood - the excitement is bubbling, the costumes are ready (or maybe the cats have already shredded them), and we're just counting down the hours until spooky o'clock finally arrives.

But how do we pass the time until then? With cat memes, of course! Because let's be honest - cats and Halloween are kindred spirits. They're mysterious, dramatic, slightly chaotic, and occasionally seen sprinting across the room at invisible forces. You don't need ghosts when your cat already stares at walls like they're haunted.

So while we wait for trick-or-treaters to show up tomorrow and for our cats to knock over the pumpkin display for the fifteenth time, let's settle into the purrfect pre-Halloween tradition: scrolling through some hissing humor. These hissterical cat memes will boost your spirits, tickle your funny bone, and get you through that final spooky countdown in the most feline way possible. Because honestly - if Halloween is for witches and ghosts, today is for cat lovers and memes.

It's so heartbreaking to see animals on the streets. Sometimes they look like they're living the good life – belly's full, fur clean, and life in their eyes. And other times they look like they've had it rough, flies all over them, and clearly in need of a vet visit. In the story below, the couple in question sees a cat outside who's coming around their place for six years. The cute kitty has a collar on, denoting that he has owners, though he's looking neglected and has a clearly injured leg. The couple are finally able to capture the kitty one day, and they call the owners. The owners verify that the cat is theirs, but give no other indication about how they're treating the poor thing. 

The couple decides to take matters into their own hands after the real owners don't care. They bring the kitty to a vet, the cat needs a serious surgery on his leg, and other medicines. They decide to rename and rehome the cat, showing the wholesomeness of life.  

It's late, nearly midnight, and you're in bed but for some reason there's something tugging, gnawing at you, stopping you from being properly able to fall asleep. You realized you didn't get your dose of daily cat memes! Even though you just spent your evening with your cute kitty, playing together, having dinner together, and watching your favorite Halloween movie together, you have an urge for something else. The urge is strong as you quietly start your nightly ritual of skincare routine, affirmations, and that history podcast that makes you fall right to sleep. Your realization has you in a chokehold as your eyes beam wide open in darkness, unable to close themselves up and go to dreamland. 

Your cat may be fast asleep on you, but you know what you need to properly sedate yourself to slumber, and that's a purrfect midnight snack…a midnight snack of cat memes that is. Enjoy! 

Cats just have something about them that invokes the giggles, there is no denying that. Whether it is their sassiness, their derpiness or their sheer evil brilliance, they rarely do fail to get a laugh or two out of us cat lovers. Which is why it should come as little surprise that they would make the purrfect participants for the creation of funny cat memes.

And while we would usually go out hunting for the freshest feline memes to show you what is going on in that world. Today we decided to show you how the sausage gets made with this collection of hilarious feline photos that deserve to be turned into memes. So hold onto your hats as you head into one of the funniest and most thought-provoking collections of cackle-worthy cattos on the internet., and heck if you are feeling brave enough, why not make them into memes yourself!

Spooky season has officially arrived, and the cats are feeling it. The pumpkins are out, the nights are chilly, the moon is dramatic, and our feline familiars are taking their rightful place as rulers of Halloween. Forget witches - cats are the real magic here. They don't need broomsticks, they just hop on the fridge at 3 AM and stare at the wall like they're communicating with ghosts. Seasonal vibes, baby.

And while basic humans are obsessed with pumpkin-spice everything, cats are over here bringing fluffkin spice to the world - the purrfect blend of chaos, cuteness, judgment, and a sprinkle of "don't touch me, peasant". You know… festive.

Halloween is basically the official holiday of cats anyway. Black cats? Iconic. Orange cats? Pumpkin-shaped chaos goblins. White cats? Tiny haunted marshmallows floating through your hallway at night. And every cat, no matter the color, will absolutely knock over your spooky decor just because they can.

So before you carve your pumpkin into something that looks more confused than scary, take a little break and enjoy these festive feline funnies. They're full of fluff, sass, whiskers, seasonal spirit, and enough cattitude to get you through October in style. Grab your candy, grab your cat, and celebrate the season with memes, mayhem, and meowgical Halloween energy. Happy Fluffoween!

Halloween brings with it a spirit of mysticism and discovery… but we're all about cats here. So, luckily for us, cats go very well with both Halloween and anything mystic - from a witch's incantations to a dark ritual ceremony for summoning treats (with tricks). It's no wonder, then, that some meowstrology is of interest for every cat person out there, especially in this spooky season. It's just like astrology, but better. Because cats make everything better - from memes to foretelling the future through the stars.

Grab some courage, and maybe your cat - are you ready to discover what Halloween cat represents your birth month? It's science! Well, it's science in the most cat way pspspssible. Which is the best way. Every cat person knows that the cat way is the best way. So, ready?

We don't understand people who keep their cats outside. What about those heartwarming meowments of your cat coming to greet you when you walk in the door? What if you want to cuddle with them and they're off on some grand adventure far away? What if they don't come back for a few days? We simply couldn't handle the stress. Not to mention the fact that you have no control over what happens to your cat outside. Our cats are smart, but there are too many accidents that could happen that not even a smart cat could avoid 100% of the time.

Plus, it makes situations like the one below even harder to understand. If you keep your cat outside, without a collar or any sort of ID tag, kind people could mistake it for a stray, potentially leading to someone stealing your cat. Especially if it's cute, fluffy, and surprisingly friendly. The couple in this post found a curiously clean cat in their neighborhood that no one seems to know where it came from, but it seems too friendly to be a stray. Winter is coming, and they want to make sure that this kitty cutie has a warm place to sleep before snowy weather starts. No cat should be forced to sleep outside, especially in inclement weather. Read more of their confusing cat catch below!

Friends, family, stop whatever you're doing. Nothing in this world could pawssibly be as important as what's below this text. We know how much you love cats and everything that they purrfectly embody, and you were probably looking for a reason to take a break anyway. You asked for a sign from the universe, and this is it. We literally can't make it any clearer than this. It's time to revive your vibes and turn this Furiday from good to great, from harrowing to hissterical. With the one and only purrfect panacea that exists - some laugh-out-loud feline funnies from your local LOLcat family tree.

We're not recycling the same cat memes over and over here at I Can Has Cheezburger. No, we care too much about the culture of cat memes to commit such a crime. We keep the vibes pawstive, the felines floofy, and Furidays funny by sharing with you our 20 most loveable and laughable feline funnies every Furiday, so that you can waltz into the weekend with a smile on your face. We're not just doing it for you, though, we also love combing through all of these fresh, funny felines to give you the best of the best, of the best, of the best.

Feel like making your own meme for next week's batch of hilarious cattos? Use our meme builder on the website to show us your funny bones. You might even get featured and make cat meme hisstory. Is there a greater honor? We're not sure. Until then, enjoy!

Buckle up, cat lovers, it's time to enter the void…

…The cuddly paws of a cat-shaped void, of course. 

Black cats have a bad reputation for being an omen or a curse upon the lands, but as black cat lovers would notice, most of the time, black cats are completely invisible little minions who scurry around the house, stick to the shadows, and occasionally meow for a warm glass of milk. Deterred only by loud n' spooky sounds, black cats are semi-fearless creatures, lurking in between the couch cushions and waiting to catch their hooman's unawares with an ankle bite or a scampering skedaddle. For when a feline feels invisible, as often black cats are, they are empowered and emboldened to commit mischief, achieving all the catly things they were meant to do. 

Does that make them cursed? No, it just makes them a suPURRior version of the cat they were always destined to be.

When a cat's behavior changes, that is usually something incredibly important to notice. Cats have routines, and their routines are very, very important to them. Their routines may be silly, like waking you up at five in the morning for breakfast, but they matter. And sure, it may be something small and silly, like if your cat suddenly starts limping, and it turns out that she stretched too hard and got a cramp, or if your cat suddenly starts going number 1 in the sink, and the vet's conclusion is that she just wants to feel included when you go in that room to do your business. 

But a change in routine can mean something serious too. Like if your cat suddenly stops cleaning themselves or loses appetite, that might mean that they are sick. Or if your cat suddenly starts hating your boyfriend after two years of you being together, that means something about him, and you should pay attention. And if your cat, who is known for sitting 'where it hurts' when you don't feel well suddenly starts sitting on your fiancé's chest repeatedly, when she usually barely tolerates him, let alone sits on him, that… that probably means something too. 

Have you told your cat they are the most beautiful and majestic create to ever walk this earth yet or do we have to? Because we would be happy to! In fact, even if you have told them this already, can we also tell them this? All cats are beautiful in the eyes of a cat lover, and that is just what we are. If you feel the same, then you have come to the right place. We just want to swoon over our feline friends and tell them how much we love them all day. Is that so much to ask for? Well, if you have a job or something dumb like that, then at least take a break from your duties to scroll through some of this adorableness. You won't regret it! It might make you miss your furbaby kitty cat, but that just means you have to squeeze them even more when you get home! Or, you know, do whatever your cat likes, because we all know they are the ones in charge…

When you put a costume on your cat, their feline rage is palpable. 

Growing like a burning ember in their eyes and intensifying as you plop fairy wings, devil horns, or a blasted horse saddle on their backs, cats will demonstrate kitty emotions you never knew existed. Frozen as if you've dressed them in a straitjacket, cats will dramatically act like the witch hat on their heads is heavier than a block of cement, and they'll whine incessantly about the bowtie attached to their collar. 

As always, cats are the biggest drama queens. 

However, oftentimes, cat lovers are also avid enthusiasts of Halloween, wholeheartedly hurling themselves into the world of trick or treat. Unluckily for their kitties, that means they're going to have to sit—for at least 3 minutes—for a bombardment of adorable "ooo's," "awww's," and hooman exclamations of love. Alas, our cats will usually appease us for a moment of Halloween festivity, but they're not going to be outwardly happy about it, lest they risk another onslaught of cat costumes on the way. 

Cats can't help but get a little curious when the Halloween candy comes out. The rustling wrappers, the sweet smells, the shiny colors… it's basically a feline sensory overload. Every pumpkin bucket becomes a treasure chest, and every candy bar suddenly looks like the world's most exciting toy.

While their humans are busy trading chocolate and caramel, these mischievous little meowsters are plotting their own kind of heist. One paw reaches out, a little nose sniffs closer, and before you know it, there's a kitty trying to steal a mini Snickers like it's a prize catch. They have no idea they can't actually eat it. They just want to be part of the fun.

Whether it's sitting in the middle of the candy stash or proudly batting a wrapped treat across the floor, cats just want in on Halloween's sweetest chaos. So while the hoomans enjoy their sugar rush, the felines will happily settle for cat treats, attention, and a front-row seat to all the spooky-season action.

When a young cat started hanging around a new apartment complex, one couple couldn't help but take notice. At first, he seemed like a friendly neighborhood visitor. Social, sweet, and curious about everyone who walked by. But after a few days of seeing him wander alone and realizing no one claimed him, concern turned into care.

They started small, offering food, water, and a warm spot on their porch. Soon enough, the cat, now affectionately named Gary, began trusting them more, greeting them with purrs and choosing their company over the cold outdoors. He'd wander out during the day but always come back, sometimes tapping at the window for his nightly visit.

The couple plans to scan for a chip and post flyers just in case, but deep down, they know what's happening. Gary's not just passing through. He's home shopping. And it looks like he's already made his choice. With every meal, cuddle, and safe night inside, this once-stray sweetheart is settling into his new life and his new family.

You might think cats and Christmas don't mix due to their capricious, destructive, and cunning nature. The Christmas tree is a common and understandable point of contention for cat owners. The lights, decorations, and beautifully wrapped boxes sitting pretty underneath the sprawling pine needles are all fair game for a mischievous kitty absolutely set on attacking everything you've worked so hard to prop up. Though it's barely Halloween, there are people (and cats) out there who simply need a taste of Christmas already. It's never too soon for the spirit of Christmas, the jolly caroling through the soft and wintery streets, the slowness of falling snow, and the cozy firelit cuddles with your kitty. 

For Christmas and cat lovers alike, these adorable and premature Christmas cat memes are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. So when you're preparing your Christmas present list, your list of who's naughty and nice, and your Christmas cat meme scroll, enjoy these to set you in good spirits for the holidays. 

When you're in a sleepy, staid torpor of listless lulled energy, drifting between the pendulum swing of wakefulness and slumber, there's nothing better that will send you into a dreamy sleep than a simple cat scroll of wholesome and hilarious memes before bed. We can all be grateful for certain aspects of society and culture today, because one of the most valuable things to worship right now is sleeping. Think of our grandparent's generation, waking up at 5 in the morning to do manual labor as a child, and the fact that everyone thought that was normal and even prideful. These days, we can all take a step back from strenuous and unnecessary work for a little bit more leisure time. 

More leisure time = more cat memes. More cat memes = more happiness. More happiness = better quality of life. So when you think about scrolling, there should never be associations of guilt or facile enjoyment, there can be feelings of real pleasure. So enjoy these sleeping kitties while you lull yourself to slumber. 

Hello, fellow feline pawrents - you know, you who parent cats, you who adopted a fluffy family member, you who are purroud to call your cat your "kitty kid". Because that's just how it is if you're a cat pawrent, it means you have a cat in your family that you take care of, that you protect, that you adore, that you provide for. That's kind of the starting condition of being, you know, a cat parent. You need to parent a cat.

Apparently, this is a fact not understood by some people. Don't believe us? Yeah, we wouldn't believe us either if we didn't read this next story. There's a person in the world who had the desire (the very benevolent one, we have to admit) to adopt a cat - so he chose a cat to adopt, and immediately gave her to a friend because he couldn't keep the kitten for many life troubles. He promised to provide for her, food, sand, toys - like a true cat pawrent should - but instead, he vanished into thin air. Ghosted the friend who agreed to keep his kitten safe in the meantime. When he does communicate, he says it might take him years until he can pick "his" cat up.

Can you believe it? We didn't either, in the beginning. This is ridiculous. You can't "adopt" a cat, but then expect someone else to take care of them, vet bills and all. Especially if the caretaker friend is still in high school. Did we mention this is a kid who takes up a responsibility like that, as a man? Yeah, the situation is complicated. But at least the cat is in good hands.

Your life changes when you become a pawrent. You have something to look forward to after coming home from a long day at the office. Vacations are no longer desired to be endless; you crave coming home to be reunited with your fur baby. Even your schedule changes to revolve around making sure you spend enough quality time with them, and don't even get us started on mealtime. But it's not even those big things that make the purrfectly everlasting change that happens after you adopt your first cat child - it's all the silly memories that come after.

Every cat has their own unique purrsonality - and you'll quickly learn yours (you won't have a choice). They may prefer to drink out of your water glass rather than a bowl of water, they may use the toilet instead of the litter box, or you might find out that they have a hilarious addiction to watching the 90s cartoons. You can prepurr yourself for many parts of pawrenthood, but nothing can prepare you for the attachment you'll feel to your cat and how silly your life will be. 

For all you potential pawrents looking to adopt, we've gathered some purrfect posts showing you the truly hissterical side of cat parenthood. It's not all sunshine and rainbows, but we can guarantee you that your life will never be boring ever again.

The life of a stray kitten is something so beyond complicated and difficult that we cannot even really imagine it. We know that they are out there, fighting for territory and food, but there are so many dangers out there for them beyond just that. Kittens are tiny and curious by nature, and the world is huge. It only takes a few wrong steps to suddenly lose momma cat somewhere on the street, and once a kitten is out there on its own, anything can happen. 

We can only imagine how terrified this kitten must have been when she encountered this pack of dogs in the middle of the street, and when they took her and started playing with her, only to then drop her right in the middle of a busy road. Momma wasn't nearby to save her, but thankfully, someone else was. This man stopped his car and ran to her the second he realized that she was still alive. He saved her life, took her home, and adopted her, and if we can, then that's what we should all strive to do when we see an animal in need out there in the big scary world. 

It's finally chilly outside, and we don't know about you, but this is our favorite time of year. Halloween is almost here, Christmas feels like it's right around the corner, hot cocoas are a staple every evening in our houses yet again, and we're just feeling the best that we have felt all year long. There's something in the air. Hope, maybe. For a better end to this year, a non-dramatic one, unlike what the rest of the year has felt. All that is missing for us right now, at this very moment, is something that will make us smile. And we have what you need right here - a whole bunch of purrfect cat memes. 

These funny cat memes are not just any though. This collection of cat memes has been carefully curated by us to feel like a warm snuggle on a chilly fall day. It makes you laugh just enough to warm you on the inside, it makes you smile, it makes you forget the drama for a second and just embrace the moment. It's purrfection. 

When the world gets dark and gray, aim to tend to the light. The light in question? A ray of sunshine in the form of cat memes, of course!

Summer is definitely long gone… and so are the days of sunsets at 8 PM, shorts and t-shirts, and the warmth of the sun on our exposed skin. Everything must come to an end, but the changing of the seasons is a reminder that we will experience warmth again. We've kicked off fall, and with that comes a responsibility to ourselves and our favorite furry felines to remain in good spirits throughout the cold weather of autumn and winter. Most people dislike the frigid temperatures, but some of you find solace in the slow, calm energy that cold weather brings.

Even if all of you pet parents enjoy the cold weather, we all must get some vitamin D in somehow! Take your supplements and go for a stroll… and, (cough cough), look at some feline funnies that'll bring the color back to your cheeks and a smile on that purrfect face of yours! At the end of the day, we'd all rather be couch potatoes in temperatures under 50 degrees, so boosting our moods indoors is the next-best thing. Scroll below to get your day started with a smile.

The cat distribution system works in mysterious ways; anyone who has ever had the chance of experiencing it in real life knows that. One thing we do know is that you almost never expect to be the recipient of the system, and the cat that you are distributed is always full of surprises.

The CDS story below is the purrfect example of how sometimes one gets handed a cat in an unexpected way. This homeowner set a trap out to catch a gopher, and instead they caught a beautiful cat, one that was definitely brought to them by the cat distribution system.

Naturally, as it was definitely not a gopher, they decided to free the sweet feline and welcome him into their home. 

The cat, now named Skittles, is adjusting to his new home, and we couldn't have been happier for him and his new family for this exciting addition!

Keep scrolling to read the full story, and look at some awwdorable pictures of sweet Skittles and his family. After that, check out these hissterical cat memes special for the fall season.

Nothing captures pure feline perfection quite like a good cat loaf. With paws tucked neatly beneath and a calm, confident stare, it's the ultimate pose of peace and quiet contentment. Loafing isn't just a resting position. Ot's a whole mood, a sign that a kitty feels cozy, safe, and entirely in control of their little kingdom.

Some cats nail the art of loafing so precisely they look like freshly baked buns straight from the oven, while others prefer the "imperfectly perfect" style, with a paw or tail sneaking out for character. Either way, it's a masterclass in relaxation and warmth.

Cats have a special talent for finding the softest, warmest spots for their loafing sessions whether it's a blanket, a sunlit patch on the floor, or the exact middle of your laptop keyboard. Wherever they park themselves, they remind everyone that peace doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, happiness is just staying still, getting comfy, and loafing the day away like a pro.

Sometimes the Cat Distribution System knows exactly when to deliver, and three weeks ago, it brought pure perfection named Misty. On a regular morning, this sweet gray fluff decided her new hooman was the one. One leg rub, a few confident head bonks, and that was it. She had officially adopted her person. Despite her matted fur and tired eyes, Misty's heart was full of love from the very first moment.

Since arriving, she has been the calmest, most affectionate little cloud of joy, settling into her new home in no time. She is still figuring out the fun of toys, but she already loves her scratching boards and quiet cuddle sessions. At around seven years old, Misty has a few health hurdles ahead, yet she finally has the care and comfort she has always needed.

From the streets to soft blankets and gentle pets, Misty's story is a reminder that sometimes love finds you when you least expect it, and it looks a lot like a tiny gray cat with a big heart.

Good morning, cat owners and enthusiasts of the world. When you're a humble cat owner, there's nothing more important that gets you out of bed other than your precious, fluffy, furry feline friend. You wake up not to the beeping of an alarm, but the soft nudges of your cute cat trying to get you out of your torpor slumber. From first meows of the day to having breakfast together, your cat isn't just a cat, he or she is your partner in the world as you move through the waking hours of the day. You pour your morning coffee and sit with your cat before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. 

As you sit at your mundane and monotonous day job, counting the hours till 5 pm, you think back to those waking hours with your kitty. What better way to remind yourself of your cute bundle of joy waiting for you at home other than a scroll through adorable, wholesome, and hilarious cat memes? 

Getting a new pet is an arduous responsibility. It can be so easy to just see a kitten or puppy and think, "I want one!" But in reality, it's a lot of time, money, and effort to fully acclimate a new pet to your home, especially if you have a pet already. The story below centers around a new kitten freshly adopted. The kitten is so small and new, and the wholesome pet pawrent already owns a 3-year-old cat, as well as an overexcited doggo. The kitten hasn't gotten used to the other animals yet. Every time she sees the other cat, she starts hissing, and even tries to make herself look bigger. Out of desperation, the owner goes to the internet for advice. 

When trying to merge animals, it's always best to get real life advice from people who did it right. Usually that means keeping them in completely separate spaces until they're better acclimated. But you'll have to read the full story below. 

Good afternoon to all the cat lovers out there. Sometimes an obsession can go far – maybe you're crushing on a new person making you happy in life, or you just started a new series that has you simply hooked, or maybe you're absolutely obsessed with your feline friend, your pet cat! And it's not just your cat you have clingy, needy thought about, it's just cats in general. You find that if you don't scroll a cat meme in the course of a few hours you start getting jittery, delusional, dizzy. You need your fix of feline fun, of cat chaos. There's nothing better than an easy and adorable cat scroll. 

Because cats aren't just cute, they're absolutely rumbunctious and entertaining creatures who never cease to amaze us with their wide eyes, their cute meows, their zoomies, or their endless shenanigans that have us close to literal worship towards them. Enjoy these adorable and hilarious cat memes.  

Cat rescues are amongst the most varied that there is. Sometimes a rescue can entail spending hours if not days attempting to coax a cat out of its shell so that it can be saved. While other times, like in this story, the saving can be done as simply as picking the cat up and cuddling it to your chest all the way home.

Which is exactly what happened when our heroic feline rescuer found a pregnant stray sitting in their local pub. And by the good grace of the Cat Distribution System this expecting cat mom was paired up with a seasoned cat pawrent who knew just what to do in order to help her and did so diligently and post-haste. Yet another wonderfully successful intervention of the CDS and a match that turly could not be achieve by any other creature on this planet. A truly wholesome and heartwarming thing to happen.
 

Hello, fellow feline fans! You probably know the holy trinity of a purrfect day: laughing, napping, and petting something soft. Truly, if that doesn't sound like peak existence, we don't know what does. And who better to accompany us on this sacred quest for coziness than our feline friends - the undisputed meowsters of naps, laughter, and softness? Cats basically invented relaxation. They nap for 18 hours a day and somehow still look like they're underpaid for it.

But here's the thing - we hoomans? We try to follow their example, and honestly, we're not half bad at it. We just need the right inspiration. That's where these floofy feline funnies come in. They're fluffy little meowing mood boosters packed with the exact kind of chaotic charm that makes you giggle, sigh, and think "I should really be under a blanket right now with a cat on my chest".

So grab your coziest hoodie, your favorite snack, and maybe your own cat (if they're in the mood to be touched, of course - no pawmises). Let these feline funnies remind you that life's better when you're laughing, napping, and petting something soft. Because at the end of the day, you deserve to live like a cat: comfy, adored, and just a little bit dramatic about everything.

Hello, dedicated cat devotees on their trajectory… that slow, inevitable slide into becoming what society lovingly calls a Crazy Cat Lady. Don't worry, though, this is a gender-neutral title. Crazy Cat Gentlemen, Crazy Cat Enbies - you're all welcome in this mad house. It starts so innocently, doesn't it? You get one cat. Just one. Maybe two, because they need company. Then you start taking pictures of them in funny poses. Then, before you know it, your phone storage is 97% cat content, your camera roll is a shrine to your feline overlords, and your friends send you cat memes because they know. You've been marked.

But honestly? It's not even a bad thing. You could say it's the natural evolution of adulthood - some people collect plants, others collect vinyls, and we? We collect cat memes. And cats. And then even more cat memes about the cats we already have.

So, if you've ever said, "I'm not a crazy cat person, I just really like cats", while wearing socks with little paw prints and showing your friend a photo album named "Meowsters", this list is for you. These almost 30 cat memes are here to guide you further down the path - from "cat enthusiast" to "purroud unhinged feline archivist". Embrace it. You're not losing your mind -  you're just gaining more cats. And cat memes.

What is the hooman equivalent of catnip, feline fam? We think that answer differs for each purrson, but for us, we can safely say that our catnip is wholesome and hissterical cat posts. Just like our fluffy felines and their green leaves, we can't get enough of them. If you leave us alone, we could spend the whole day browsing and scrolling through the endless supply of silly cattos on the internet. They make us aww, they make us laugh, and they make us feel closer to our cute kitties at home. This is because cats are the best thing to ever walk this Earth. 

Some days we need a hit of the good stuff more than others, but today, we pawsitively need a carefully curated concoction of all things cute and cat. If you're here, reading this, you probably do as well. Maybe you're escaping from your worries, putting off a work assignment, or simply scrolling because you love it… we don't judge. -We accept your love of these wholesome darlings we call cats and even want to encourage you to imbibe in more funny felines, floofy kittens, and anything else your feline-shaped heart desires. 

Now, we should warn you that everything is okay in meowderation. Too many cute cats (is there such a thing?) and you might start to lose your passion for the feline species, so make sure to take breaks to give your own cat some love before binging some more. The time has come - let the scrolling begin!

You know what is unfair? The fact that we are here, have been here, waiting to be chosen by the cat distribution system again for so many years, and it has not happened to us. We have been waiting and praying and hoping, but no. All the cats seem to be going to the people who don't want cats. And that's just… the most cat thing that the cat distribution system could ever do. So, we suppose that we cannot be mad about it. 

And still, it seems to be true. Cats choose people who hate cats all the time, and they choose people who don't want cats like- literally all the time. This person who "didn't even want a cat" got chosen by the system not once, not twice, not even three times, but five. Five whole times, this person got chosen by cats, and yes, we are so very jealous of them, and also so very happy that there are five kitties out there who are living in such a good and loving home. 

Every once in a while, we are reminded of the good that people have in their hearts, and we think it's so important to share that goodness with the rest of you. We see the bad every day. It gets pushed at us by traditional media and social media. It gets the clicks. But the good… oftentimes, you have to look for it to find it. But once you look, it's right there in front of you. And we think that goodness is captured in the most obvious way in stories like the one we have for you today - of a man stopping traffic to rescue a kitten. 

Hundreds of people must have driven past this terrified tiny kitten before this man stopped, but he did, and that is what matters. You can focus on the people who didn't, but those people will always be there. What matters is that someone did, is that there was someone so good out there, who was willing to take the honks of the annoyed drivers, to stand up to the hate, do the right thing, and save this kitten who needed help. Thank you, and we wish more people will take this as an example. 

Some mornings just hit harder than others, even for the most purrfessional felines. You know the look. Half-open eyes, crooked whiskers, and that slow tail flick that says they're not quite ready to function. One sip of catpuccino clearly isn't enough, and these sleepy kitties are reaching for their second cup to chase away the early morning fog.

Between the yawns, the bleps, and the "don't talk to me yet" stares, these cats perfectly capture the struggle of waking up before you're ready. Maybe it's the 5 a.m. zoomies catching up to them, or maybe they stayed up all night guarding the hallway from imaginary intruders. Either way, they're feeling the effects of too few naps and too much responsibility.

Still, even with sleepy eyes and heavy paws, they're icons of purrseverance. A good stretch, a warm drink, and a quiet corner are all they need to recharge. After all, no one does rest and recovery better than a cat. They just need that second cup to get there.

Adopting a new pet, especially a young kitten or puppy, is a lot of work. It's impossible to know how things will be with the animal until you have it. Take the story below as a good example: the protagonist is a woman who just adopted her first ever kitten with her husband. They went to the shelter together to pick out a kitten, and decided on one who seemed chill at the time. On the kitten's file, it did say that she was a little on edge and would run around at night. Little did they know this meant complete and utter sleep-depriving chaos. The little kitten is literally bouncing off the walls at night, zooming from room to room, keeping up the owners so they can't get any sleep. 

They try multiple tactics to calm the little kitty down, but eventually nothing works. They seek wholesome advice from the internet for their situation. 

"I hope this email found you well," are the seven most dreaded words you can read at 9 am on Monday morning. No one likes to be bombarded by tasks, work, or tedious emails. For cats, they don't have to worry about anything like that. They don't pay rent, have a job, or have any responsibilities. They're basically just freeloaders, but that's a different story. 

When you're overstimulated and stressed out, live vicariously through these cute kitties simply relaxing in nature, breathing fresh air, and not expected to do anything with their day. Watching a cat in nature feels like watching the universe briefly balance itself. Whether it's a tabby blending perfectly with fallen leaves, or a black cat silhouetted against the golden haze of dusk, there's an unspoken understanding between the animal and its surroundings. They move slowly, deliberately — sniffing, observing, stretching. No anxiety about unread messages, no compulsion to refresh a screen. Just presence. Pure, elegant, feline presence.

Owning an animal is a lot of responsibility. If you're going through a difficult time in life, it probably means your pet is too. In this story, the protagonist is a wholesome cat owning hooman. She lives with her boyfriend, and after some financial difficulties they are forced to forfeit their apartment and move in with the protagonist's mother. Due to the change, her cat is not taking the move well. She meows nonstop because she's in distress, and instead of being understanding, the mom is merely annoyed. She tells her daughter to get rid of the cat before they get evicted. 

The icing on the cake comes when the mom tells her daughter that she's going to get 4 cane corso puppies. The cat owner is so upset that she goes to the internet to seek advice about how to keep her little kitty. Read the full story below for all the juicy details. 

Well, well winter sure has crept up on us without us realizing hasn't it. And it feels as though within the blink of an eye, we have found ourselves staring at a bunch of ghoulish monsters in the face once more as Halloween comes around for another run. But that also means that our cute cat children have been prepawing for the big day, in which they will likely be staying at home and judging strangers through the window.

And while they will likely not be participating in any official costume parades, that has not stopped them and their pawrents from pulling out all the stops when it comes to their Halloween costumes, which we have bottled up for you and placed in this delightful list of hissterical Halloween costumed cat pics that walk the thin line between spooky and cutie. Which one is which we will leave up to you, but what we can say is that cat child costumes are far better than hooman child costumes. 

Every cat pawrent knows the feeling - that deep, purring bond with your little fluffball who's part roommate, part therapist, and part unbothered deity. So when life demands you trust someone else to look after your whiskered wonder, you hope they'll handle your cat with the same mix of love, respect, and maybe a touch of awe. After all, caring for a cat isn't just about feeding and petting - it's about understanding their moods, their boundaries, and their royal sense of self.

Unfortunately, not everyone gets the memo - or the scratches that usually come with ignoring it. Take one cat mom's recent situation: she came home to find her neighbor's 9-year-old "cat-sitting" by treating her kitty like a baby doll. We're talking onesies, strollers, and a very unimpressed feline named Milo. To make it worse, the kid's mom thought this was all fine, calling it "practice parenting". Spoiler: Milo disagreed. Loudly. With teeth.

It's stories like these that remind us - cats deserve gentleness, not parenting roleplay. They're not toys or teaching tools -  cats are family members with opinions (and claws). So here's hoping that every kitty finds caregivers who truly get them… and that this particular neighbor and her mini "mom-in-training" stay far, far away from anyone else's cat. Some lessons, it seems, are best learned with fur out of reach.

You ever get that heart-stopping moment when your house is way too quiet… and then you hear a single clink? Yeah. That's not the wind. That's your cat. Somewhere. Doing something they definitely shouldn't be doing. Maybe it's the sound of a glass being nudged off a counter, or the soft rustle of a potted plant about to meet its end. Whatever it is, you know your chaotic kitty kid is behind it.

And the funniest part? You'll never actually know why they did it. Was it revenge? Curiosity? The mysterious call of the void? Who knows. But one thing's for sure - they'll do it again. Probably in five minutes.

That's just part of the beautiful, coo-coo cacophony of cat parenthood. We live from one suspicious noise to the next, never quite sure if it's a disaster or just a toy rolling under the couch. So instead of stressing over the next clink or crash, we say - embrace the chaos! We've gathered a collection of 27 coo-coo cat memes that perfectly capture the delightful meowing madness of raising your own floofy little troublemaker. Because at the end of the day, even when they're absolute agents of chaos, our cats are still the purrfect mix of adorable and unhinged - just the way we love them.

We love our neighborhood cats. In those meowments when we're out of the house, away from our own purrfectly precious kitties, they wholesomely ask for our love, and we give it willingly. We even give them extra food whenever they decide to pay us a visit. We would adopt them if we didn't have a full house of felines already (no, seriously, we're at capacity). We have taken some of them in for a quick TNR (trap-neuter-release) to help make sure we don't end up with more strays, but we don't have any right of ownership over them. Heck, we don't even have the rights of ownership over our own house cats. All of you fellow pawrents out there will surely agree with that - we all know that they own us.

If one of our neighbors decided to open their hearts and homes to one of the neighborhood fur babies, we would be happy for them. Sure, we would miss their outdoor companionship, but we know that they are better off with a stable family that loves them. It's what we wish for all cats in this world.

And yet, there are some people who want to have their cake, and eat it too. Below, you'll find a story of a disappointed neighbor who complained over a couple taking in a stray feral feline who was well-known around the neighborhood, and after noticing some health issues, decided to awwficially adopt him and keep him inside. That, apparently, was unacceptable to said neighbor who would rather them live outside, unhealthy, just so they could have the perks of a cat without any of the responsibility. 

To this purrson, we say this: "Grow up". Get your own cat, or next time, step up and do the work yourself. You don't just get a cat's love for nothing. It requires work, but it's worth more than anything you can buy in this world.

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“Call me crazy, but I don’t think my sister’s new mother-in-law was happy about the wedding.” (submitted by Erin)

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“Call me crazy, but I don’t think my sister’s new mother-in-law was happy about the wedding.” (submitted by Erin) The post The Wedding Finger appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Mom wanted a family photo. So… we family photo’d the heck out of it!” (submitted by Shawna)  

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“Mom wanted a family photo. So… we family photo’d the heck out of it!” (submitted by Shawna) The post Sweater People appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Just a totally natural looking family portrait of a massive wicker peacock chair. Oh and me, my dad, and my sister. We apparently took this as a “gift” for my mom, which is why she was missing. Clearly this is the gift she didn’t know she wanted.”  

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“Just a totally natural looking family portrait of a massive wicker peacock chair. Oh and me, my dad, and my sister. We apparently took this as a “gift” for my mom, which is why she was missing. Clearly this is the gift she didn’t know she wanted.” The post The Wicker Man appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Not 100% sure of the backstory here other than it may have been Halloween and I think I was into the grim reaper & Cat Fancy magazine.” (submitted by Molly)

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“Not 100% sure of the backstory here other than it may have been Halloween and I think I was into the grim reaper & Cat Fancy magazine.” (submitted by Molly) The post The Grim Reader appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Another Olan Mills masterpiece. All that money spent on this canvas print and you can only see half of my brother thanks to the backdrop. Oh, and the wicker.” (submitted by Kathy)

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“Another Olan Mills masterpiece. All that money spent on this canvas print and you can only see half of my brother thanks to the backdrop. Oh, and the wicker.” (submitted by Kathy) The post Bottomless appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“This picture was taken in 1983 with my mom when I was almost 3 years old and we moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Roswell, New Mexico. As we crossed into the state we took a picture with the welcome sign and I guess I wasn’t that enchanted.” (submitted by Jerome)  

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“This picture was taken in 1983 with my mom when I was almost 3 years old and we moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Roswell, New Mexico. As we crossed into the state we took a picture with the welcome sign and I guess I wasn’t that enchanted.” (submitted by Jerome) The post Leaving Las Vegas appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“My mom thought it would be sweet to hire this living hell of a duck to my 3rd birthday party. This photo was taken seconds before I started screaming and crying in terror.” (submitted by Elisabeth)

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“My mom thought it would be sweet to hire this living hell of a duck to my 3rd birthday party. This photo was taken seconds before I started screaming and crying in terror.” (submitted by Elisabeth) The post What The Duck? appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“We had a professional family photo done for my parents Mother’s & Father’s Day but right after we gave it to them, my brother got a divorce. My dad decided to cut my ex-sister in law out of the photo and replace her with someone else. Then he hung it on the wall like this...

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“We had a professional family photo done for my parents Mother’s & Father’s Day but right after we gave it to them, my brother got a divorce. My dad decided to cut my ex-sister in law out of the photo and replace her with someone else. Then he hung it on the wall like this and it still hangs 10 years later.” (submitted by Tara) The post The Replacement Plan appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“My mom and I did “mother/daughter” glamour shots at a local motel in a janky hotel room in the late 90s. The photographer thought it would be a lovely idea to have us sit back to back and be encircled by black and white feather boas. He also commented on my “beautiful eyes.” At the time,...

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“My mom and I did “mother/daughter” glamour shots at a local motel in a janky hotel room in the late 90s. The photographer thought it would be a lovely idea to have us sit back to back and be encircled by black and white feather boas. He also commented on my “beautiful eyes.” At the time, I actually had pink eye so maybe they appeared more green? After all these years, I look back at this picture and smile. It was weird, somewhat concerning, and ridiculously funny.” (submitted by Lisa) The post The Glam Gals appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“My amazing mullet!” (submitted by Annie)

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