Stories about young people being delicate, too-easily-offended snowflakes aren't scarce or special. But this story is very special, because scarcely do we come across such a spectacular backfired demand. I hope we get to hear a ton of stories like it, but for now? One of a kind, like, like, a snowflake!And in this snowflake of a story, someone's younger coworkers spend a whole meeting explaining that punctuation is basically emotional violence and that everyone needs to adopt a new system of tone indicators to make the workplace safe for their dainty little hearts. My response would be inappropriate, but these seasoned older employees did what they were asked to do: went home and studied the list all weekend, aced it, came back Monday using every single one correctly, and got reported to HR by Thursday.Looks like, among the other things the newly employed babies in that office didn't learn till now is: Be careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it.

To present your boundaries is a great thing to do to avoid uncomfortable situations, but maybe you should be mindful of how you communicate them.

Is really common to hear phrases like "that makes me anxious" or "I need some space". The fact that we hear them more and more is actually a good thing. Nowadays, people are starting to feel more comfortable defining their limits to avoid miscommunications and uncomfortable situations. The idea that we can verbally express when something is not great for us is valuable. It makes our relationship work better and our friendship last longer. But, as with everything, it has a bad side.

This placement of boundaries has gone out of hand, not only in what the people are expecting others to understand but in the way it gets communicated. There is some kind of entitlement where some people start to believe that just because they don't like something, they have the authority to explain their limits with no manners or with a condescending tone. Is as if they have forgotten that people do not read their minds and that just because you don't like what someone is doing or how they are treating you, it doesn't mean you have the privilege to talk to them in an arrogant tone.

In the case of this Reddit story, even though the user is explaining a very valid point in which he is defining what his job description consists of, he does it in a way that sounds entitled and arrogant. Instead of coming as a friendly reminder or even a formal complaint, it comes across as bossy and condescending. So, the problem with his argument isn't the complaint he made, is actually the horrible tone he took, making the readers of his email feel uncomfortable. Which takes me to my original point: the problem of placing boundaries is not the boundaries themselves, but the fact that most people have the habit of doing it in a not-so-friendly way. 
 

The moment that a cat pawrent hears the topic of classic cat child behavior come up their ears start burning. Each pawrent has their own bank of unique quirks their cat child has collected, but all essentially fall under the same few umbrellas, making the experience quite a relatable one. And seeing as though Caturday is almost upon us we figured you might enjoy a moment to laugh a little at the chaos that the weekend and Caturday will bring with them in your home.

It is a tough fact to face but on the days that we are more available to them our cats choose to do some of the most annoying things. It makes sense after all, they have not seen us properly for the majority of the week and all that pent up poking and prodding energy that they have needs to be let out somewhere. So over the course of the weekend they push us to our limits, all the while knowing that we love them too much to do anything about their bothersome, silly and outright clawminal behaviors.

Now, in and amongst the madness we cannot outright say that there are not moments of wholesome hilarity, dopey dumb dumbs and crafty clawminals. In fact it would be most correct to boldly pronounce that there are tons of these moments and these are the moments that we have brought forth for your feline viewing pleasure today. So kick back, relax and prepaw for a good old laugh that will hopefully keep you laughing when your cat inevitably gets up to some of these daring dos. 
 

Who said cats hate water? Well maybe most cats do, but these are not your average kitties!

Summer is around the corner and these cats are summer READY. No bathing suit needed, furry skin got them covered! Who would have thought cats would enjoy spending so much time by the water? These kitties are not your regular home kitties, your indoor cat won't let you clean its mouth with a little bit of water. These guys?  Swimming, surfing, castle making, you name it. Some kitties are just built different, no amount of salt, waves, and itchy eyes will stop them. I think this time it was us who underestimated their abilities to adapt. And not only do they adapt, they thrive and look pawesome doing it. 

They will look effortless cool, chic, calmed and collected. Not a single drop of sweat seen in their bodies, they will always look fabulous. Another advantage our feline friends have is their abilities to nap anywhere. No beach umbrella needed, no sunglasses, no renewing sunscreen every 60 minutes, cats have the mega super power of falling asleep wherever they please to. Personally, I would need (a lot) of sun protection, a towel to lay my body, a hat and a water bottle by my side. I am starting to realize maybe my cat was not complicated at all, all along the problem was me. 

Have your cooking ambitions ever been a little bigger than your culinary abilities?

Hey… I'm not making fun of you with that question. If you're not a good cook, don't worry about it. I can totally get that frustration when you're trying something new. You have all the ingredients, and you feel super confident, only to end up with a big mess and food delivery at your door. But, at least you tried! And practice makes the master, so don't hesitate and try again next time. In case this resonates with you, or maybe you just like food in general, then you'll love these cooking fails memes I selected. They are just too accurate and can explain that feeling perfectly. 

I'll always admire the people who know how to cook and, with two simple things, can put together a delicious meal in front of you in a matter of minutes. Shout out to them! I promise I won't brag about this, but… my best friend is a chef! Yes, a professional cook who has the most insane talent when it comes to food. Thanks to her, I've not only indulged in delicious dishes, but she has also made me try new recipes from different cultures that blew my mind.

I think I'm are rambling too much, and I totally understand if you didn't read the rest. I know, I know… you're here for the memes. Anyways, scroll down and enjoy some therapeutic memes for when cooking is just not working out. 

Anyone said Foood Time!?

Nom nom these hungry cats are about to become very hangry if you don't share a piece of your food with them. 

It is painfully well known at this point that more than a few of our cute cat children are lacking most if not all of their brain cells. Leaving them to get stuck, do silly things, all while desperately holding onto whatever is going on in their minds.

And seeing as we are getting on in the work week and there is a good chance that you yourself are feeling not all too different from these clueless cattos. We figured you might enjoy their brainless company while you try and trudge through the few hours remaining until it is time to call it quits and go home. Together you can space out and stare into the middle distance, you can practice feline specific tongue poking techniques designed to ensure that while you are spaced out you can still get some food if it is thrown your way.

So settle in and find a good spot to veg out in and turn off your overtired brain. You deserve it more than a hungry cat deserves the food they have been screaming about the second it was deemed to be late. 
 

Cats who are abandoned do not usually find homes within the first 24hrs of their stray life. Largely due to the fact that they are frozen with fear and usually hiding themselves really well until they feel somewhat safe enough to move about. But in this story our rescue is swift and immediate.

You see this story from Reddit's r/cats subreddit is a wonderfully special example of what can happen if a rescuer can get to an abandoned cat fast enough. Now, when we say fast enough we mean within seconds of the dumping happening. Otherwise the cat will likely run off to hide as detailed above.

So of course it is the case that most of the time it is unfeasible for a rescuer to turn up right as a cat is being abandoned. But in this story we are lucky enough to actually see this act of purrfect timing in action and how it was able to save a scared cat from succumbing to the streets and had him placed in a warm and loving home with fluffy sheets instead. A truly happy ending to make up for a sad and sorrow-filled beginning. 
 

You spent a lot of money on a luxurious cat bed only to watch your cat ignore it and choose the weirdest place possible for a nap? I get you. And trust me, you're not alone. Every cat pawrent knows the struggle and can relate. For some reason, cats find comfort in unexpected places, and one of those places is socks. Yes, your socks are the perfect sleeping bags for your kittens. Don't believe me? Keep scrolling and tell me these cats aren't really enjoying themselves inside their hooman's socks.

Maybe it's the warmth. Maybe it's the tightness of the sock. Whatever the reason, these little cat purritos seem to have reached a level of comfort most of us can only dream about. But I can't blame them. If I were that tiny and that snuggly, I would absolutely try getting inside a sock to discover what it feels like to be chilling there. It probably feels like a five-star hotel bed in there. 

Oh, and don't expect to get your socks back soon. That sock doesn't belong to you anymore. You can either accept it or buy extra pairs, because your cat isn't exactly planning to move out. And honestly, look at them. They look adorable. And you wouldn't want to interrupt such a cozy position, would you?  

Demanding your ex to rearrange his entire work schedule so you can commute 100 miles a day is a bold move, and doing it while accusing him of being bitter when he says no is somehow even bolder.

Co-parenting after a breakup already requires a level of coordination that would exhaust most project managers. Both people have moved on, built new lives, and figured out a system that mostly works. Then one person makes a big unilateral career decision, the childcare math stops adding up, and suddenly the ex is being asked to pick up the slack while also being told he is emotionally compromised for not immediately agreeing. The audacity of the pivot is genuinely impressive.

Cats make everyone's day better: unless, of course, you're a mischievous mouse trying to raid the household pantry. 

Maybe the first cat that was welcomed into a human home provided a service to its human that was not unlike a pest control officer. Mysterious and confusing in their ways, cats weren't exactly seen as the ideal cuddle factory, and were more notably avid hunters with mean-beans and precise acrobatic skills. A cat can catch a flying bird or a scuttling rat; maybe they could protect the human household from pests! 

It was a genius idea, one that was even more compounded when humanity realized that cats are also lovable little beings. 

Cats are good for more than just pest control. They can snuggle on a cold day, play feather in the kitchen when you're waiting for the kettle to boil, and they purrvide endless entertainment when you're working from home and really should be looking at your laptop but instead are looking at the cute face of your kitty. Although cats are often caught sighing heavily in the warmth of the windowsill or hiding atop the highest crevices of the house for a quicky ambush, cats are the most wonderful pets. 

Meowing for extra gravy on their kibbles, humans must never forget that this delicate, asthmatic feline was once a great and powerful hunter! Cats are meowraculous like that. They trick us into thinking they're helpless babies so that we do all of their dirty work for them (namely, the litter box). So the next time your cat is pretending to be useless, remember that they are still your home's protector, pawfessional snuggler, and the in-home pest controller. You better get those cat treats out and thank them for that!

Bright and sunny summertime is upon us, so let's celebrate with blooming cat memes. 

Flowers are like cats. They come in all different shapes and sizes, they all have their own personalities, scents, and needs. A rose, for example, needs full sunlight and deep watering. The needs of a rose could be akin to the needs of a diva in flower form, and it's nothing like the needs of a sunflower, which is much easier to be successful with. They need full sun, but don't have the watering or soil requirements of a rose. You can basically ignore them for a bit more and they'll still be okay. Now a tulip does better in winter, which is why they're so commonly grown in the Netherlands, where it's always a bit on the chilly side. And that's nothing like a hibiscus, which is more tropical and needs tons of water and sunlight. The point is that a flower isn't just a flower, and a cat isn't just a cat. 

Cats have all different needs from each other, just the same as flowers have different needs. Your cat may want to be alone a lot of the time, maybe he or she hates belly rubs, and not like snuggles. And maybe your cat is a nosy baby who needs constant petting, praise, and pampering. Enjoy these blooming cats for a flower-filled summer and scroll session. 

What are the chances that he'd see an ad for two maine coons?

It can be incredible to get exactly what you want. Life is full of ups and downs, and there's really no telling what's too big to ask, to want, to hope for, and what isn't. The simple things aren't easy to come by these days. Even if you just want a stable job and to enjoy your personal life and a stable home, these aren't things that are as easy to achieve as they were previously. The world is changing all the time, and things are immensely unstable. Without that baseline stability, it can feel difficult to ask the universe for special favors, but you might as well ask and see what comes out of it. 

In Reddit's r/CatDistributionSystem, a man going through a breakup had the idea to get a cat. He wanted to get the cat with his now ex while they were still together, but fate had something else in mind for him. He likes big cats, fluffy cats, bold cats who make a statement. He really wanted a maine coon, but that's not always the easiest breed to adopt, and he didn't want to buy. He thought about it and let the cat distribution system do it's work. You can call it karma for being broken hearted, or you can call it fate. But he then saw on Craigslist two maine coon siblings up for adoption! The owner couldn't take care of them anymore but was torn about parting from them. If you didn't believe in the cat distribution system before, you should now! 

It's important to set boundaries in relationships. One of those boundaries has to be: "don't throw my cat out of the house when you're mad at me."

We've said it a hundred times before, but we'll say it again. People, discuss cats when you start dating someone. If cats are important to you - which, if you're here, then they probably are - then you have to let the person you are dating know about that as soon as possible. Some people hate cats, as unbelievable as that may sound, and those are people that you should probably avoid dating. Some people don't care about cats - that is also a red flag. Align your goals and expectations about all important things. You have to. And those things have to include your cats. 

Otherwise, you might end up in a situation like the one that was recently written about on r/relationship_advice and end up having to break up over a cat. And this wasn't just any breakup. This was a four-year relationship with plans to get engaged a month away from the incident. And maybe you want to say that four years… that's too late to align expectations, but no, it's not. If a line is crossed when it comes to your pets, then actions must be taken. 

When an old grudge blurs your vision

Loyalty is a double-edged sword. Sometimes, staying loyal to someone means disappointing another. In yet another case of what seems to be a growing tendency between parents, we find the story of a father who prefers his son's loyalty over his son living in a house of his own.

Any form of inheritance symbolically means 'you belong to this line', and the father's intent on forcing the son not to accept what his grandfather is giving to him, to me, reveals the father's hidden interest in the son remaining his heir (remaining on his family line) and not his grandfather's. The question is, why does this inheritance spark so much rivalry?

One of our favorite things about cats is that nothing stops them from creating chaos. Nothing at all. 

Cats adapt. That's one of the coolest things about them. They have one goal in life. That goal is chaos. And they chase that goal without letting anything get in their way. Absolutely nothing can stop them from committing crimes. A cat with three legs will use all three of them for chaos and not even notice it's missing a fourth. A blind cat will use its super hearing to commit the purrfect crime, especially if it includes screaming and running over our stomachs at 3 AM. You would think that a broken leg would put a paws on feline shenanigans like these, but no, not even that can make it happen. 

This is something that has been proved beyond a shadow of a doubt on r/cats when Bug's story was put up. Bug, as he was being rescued from a drain pipe, sprained one of his paws, and the vets had to put him in a cast. But Bug was committing crimes from the second that he was rescued, and a single cast was not going to stop him. In fact, he has discovered how to use said cast as a launcher - so he can run and commit his crimes faster. 

At what point does a difficult neighbour cross the line from annoying to reportable?

There's nothing out there that can prevent you from having a bad neighbour. Well… you can move to a remote spot in the mountains or to the middle of the ocean, but you can still somehow encounter a difficult resident. That's why it's fundamental to have some common rules with others: it's just not fair for someone to take advantage of, or treat either the street or the building as if they were the only ones there. 

This story I'm about to share explains my exact point perfectly. We all know that a block is not private property. The total opposite, in fact, is the space where residents access their homes, pedestrians walk their dogs, kids play, cars drive by, etc. So why would someone pretend this is not the case and act like there's no one else to share the street with? The OP manifested his frustration while talking about these people, and shared some details that the community in r/homeowners was not ready to hear.

Apparently, they not only block the driveway and prevent people to walk confortable or driving safely, but they also don't seem to care that their dog is without a leash outside, and keeps barking at every single living thing that crosses its gaze. He insisted that kids are scared of him, and it's just annoying to hear and watch. Anyways, you cannot wait to read what his response was when the OP built a fence for his own dog, and to protect his property.

Have you ever wondered what the world looks like from a cat's eyes? Their vision is obviously different from ours, but how do we know if they don't need glasses? Maybe your cat has been living with undiagnosed meowpia this whole time, and you didn't notice. You'd better take them to the vet, just to be safe. And maybe your own glasses won't do much for them, but at least you can give it a try. In the meantime, look at these spectacular cats wearing spectacles and looking smarter than all of us. Do they actually need them? Almost certainly not. But do they look absolutely adorable? YES. Scroll down for cute cats with purrfect vision.

Some of these cats look like wise intellectuals, others look innocent, and others look a little silly. Please take them seriously, they are curing their imaginary meowpia while looking terribly cute. 

And what about you? Have you been to the eye doctor recently? I don't know about you, but these cats certainly have. And they are proudly showing off their brand-new glasses below. If you're going to upgrade your vision, make sure to do it with style. 

What is an appropriate outfit to wear to a job interview?

There's an episode of Modern Family in which Mitchell arrives at work in a Halloween costume after a few coworkers tell him that everyone dresses up on Halloween. Only when he gets to work in a Spider-Man costume, Mitchell, an esteemed lawyer, discovers he is actually the only one dressed up, and everyone else is dressed in their suits.

That is what I imagined happening when I read the story below. A hiring manager texted a job candidate saying they "like to have fun here" and asking them to arrive in a costume. They proceeded to say that they want to see that they have a sense of humor, and that the costume will help them see their personality. Then they ended the text saying that they will also be in costume.

Now, I don't know about you, but if I read this text from a workplace I'm interviewing for, there is no chance I'm showing up for that interview, costume or no costume. 

There's no way of telling whether this is a setup or not. What would happen if you arrive in a costume and the company pulls a Modern Family trick and everyone else is wearing normal clothes? How are you supposed to interview for them like that? But even if this text is completely serious and they all actually dress up for a bit of whimsy in the office… It sounds like an awful place to work, honestly. No one wants their workplace to enforce fun by making everyone wear a costume on a random Tuesday. A fun office is a fun office without needing to try so hard. Either you got it, or you don't.

It seems like the person who posted this text and story on Reddit feels similarly, since they never showed up to the job interview. Keep scrolling to read what others had to say about the whole ordeal.

We can't decide if we should LOL or MEOW at these.

When cat people have some time on their hands, some talent (arguably only small amounts needed, as demonstrated below), and the desire to enact their free will - you get the funniest results online. In the case of u/uno_name_left, it's demonstrated immaculately, with this particular person asking cat parents to send him silly pictures of their cats, and he… well, you know how it is. Silly cats must receive a silly art treatment. Especially if the picture contains cat bums and tails.

But with all honesty, as hissterically hilarious as it is, it's not surprising to us. We already know that the online feline family is funny, because cat people are seriously the funniest people online. Take this other art endeavour, for example - where a cat mom draws her cat's paws and calls it an OnlyBeans. Or this very round void cat who was rushed to the vet only to receive the diagnosis of "fat cat", sending the feline-loving folks online into a series of joke-making that had us holding our stomachs in laughter. And what about the wife who went on a date with her cat? Her husband could simply not compete with this dapper gentleman.

We know that cat people will never fail to make us laugh, and we're just here to spread the cat silliness even further.