Looksmaxxing is only okay when cats do it. 

The internet is well known for its ephemeral and ever changing trends over the years. From hot girl summer to demure, the entertainment is endless. The idea of looksmaxxing is about the pursuit of becoming the absolute best looking version of yourself. People spend hours purrfecting skincare routines, finding the best outfit that works with their figure, and searching for the purrfect pose for an Instagram photo or TikTok reel. Cats on the other hand don't even try, and their fame is unreachable. They achieve peak beauty simply by existing. Every cat is like a work of art, that's why the ancient Egyptians worshipped them as they did. They're demure, delicate, and regal and all they have to do is sit there. Every single thing about cats speajs of beauty. The way they clean themselves and lick their paws to pet their fur, the way they loaf shape when no one's looking, and the way that they perch on the side of a couch or window sill. 

The effortless confidence that exudes from felines is akin to muse-esque etherealness as seen in artworks. From their fluff to their whiskers, there's something other worldly about cats. Even if you're not a big internet person, and don't spend too much time following beautiful, yet contrived influencers, you're sure to worship cats the way we do at I Can Has Cheezburger. If you weren't, then why would you be reading this in the first place? There's nothing to be ashamed of either, cats really do run the world (and internet). Their impeccable beauty is unattainable for people. Even a heavy cat who needs to lose a few pounds is still so beautiful and purrfect in his or her own way. Enjoy this adorable, purrfect, and angelic collection of cats looking their tip top best just for you. 

The working week is coming to a close and that means you deserve to clear the cobwebs and crushing weight that has built up on your soul and emerge fresh and clean into the weekend. So we gathered some gloriously funny feline memes to help you do just that.

We are all well aware of the wild and wonderful powers of cat memes. Whether it be their ability to warm our hearts, to make us laugh, to take our minds off the bad stuff, or as in this case, to clear our soul of the crushing weight of the work week, feline funnies have always and will always be there for us. And so once again we invite you to dive into the kingdom of comedic cat children to find out what the funny felines of the world have been up to while you have been attending meetings, replying to emails and gently tearing your hair out.

And with that we invite you to find a quiet spot to curl up in, far from the flapping of your colleagues and settle into this sweet collection of hissterical cattos and watch as all the worry and woe you have in your heart melts away and is replaced with randomness and joy. 
 

Peculiar friendship boundaries

This is by far the weirdest fight I've ever heard in a roommate situation, so much so that I started creating theories in my mind to determine why I don't think this friend is being truthful about her motives to keep her friend outside her workplace. Even if we give her the benefit of the doubt, all the problems she presents are solvable, so why not try that? I don't think she is in a position to discuss much, but let's see.

People believe many things, and turns out some people believe property lines are more of a "suggestion" than an actual legal concept, the same way a buffet sign says "one plate per person" and somehow that translates to "bring a duffel bag"

Give a neighbor an inch of gravel and they'll park a Honda Civic on it, then a port-o-potty, then eventually their entire personality.

Have you ever noticed that some cat reactions look like your most-used emojis? Yes, your cat is a living emoji keyboard, and this post was created to prove it. Open your emoji keyboard and choose a face. Any face. Well, there is probably a cat below that is making the same expression. 

We rely on emojis in our daily chats because tone can disappear from written conversations, and it's hard to tell if a message is meant to sound friendly, sarcastic, excited, or annoyed. We can't see the person's facial expression or tone of voice to guide us, so that's when emojis enter the chat to provide the emotional context that words sometimes fall short of communicating. Sometimes it's not what we say but how we say it, and emojis help us communicate how we want the other person to understand us. A simple text like "okay" feels completely different depending on the emoji typed next to it.   

But before humans had emojis, cats were already building a feline dictionary of relatable facial reactions. That's why we relate to their expressions. Their faces make excellent responses to everyday conversations. Why type a paragraph about your mood when a sleepy cat can explain everything? A shocked feline can show your honest reaction to unexpected gossip, while a smug expression provides the ideal answer when you were correct all along. Somewhere in the world, there is a cat face for every group chat situation.  

Which real-life cat emoji matches your mood today? Keep scrolling until one of these expressive cats puts the exact face to it. 

It's difficult to take a cat's anger seriously. Cats believe they're delivering a warning, but humans see a little fuzzy forehead and cute airplane ears waiting for gentle kisses. Cats can't express their feline fury without becoming any less adorable.

Their ears flatten, their eyes narrow, and their tiny noses wrinkle as if they have just received the most offensive news imaginable. Their expressions say, "Fear me," while everything else about them inspires an immediate desire to offer treats and forehead kisses. And if they show their miniature teeth, then an ordinary house cat suddenly resembles a furious little lion… At least until you remember that this intimidating creature weighs twelve pounds and sleeps in a cardboard box. 

Sometimes, a cat's grumpy mood disappears quickly. And some days, it can take your cat two days to forgive you. It's not that feline forgiveness is impossible. You only have to let them take their time, and they will eventually do it. I mean, they need to eat. They'll come back asking for food soon. And then, other cats can spend one minute glaring from across the room and the next curling up beside the same person who offended them. Those cats have a love-hate relationship with their owners. Peace may require a snack, an apology, or the return of their favorite chair, or maybe you don't know what you did, but the matter is suddenly solved.

Anger and adorableness can exist at the same time, and these cats are here today to prove it. 

What should employees do when their manager insists upon a doctor's note for a single day of missed work?

Summary: 

A service industry worker who was made to get a doctor's note for a single day off work got 4 days off instead, to the dismay of their boss, who had insisted upon it. 

In this story shared with the popular Reddit r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit, a service industry worker shared how they handled their boss's demands for a doctor's note.

Have you ever gotten a haircut so bad you consider going bald?

Well, these people sure have; some haircuts are so bad that the idea of going bald doesn't seem as insane as it used to. 

Never give up something you love for someone else. Your cats deserve that, at the very least.

Pet compatibility is one of the first tests a future partner must pass. When I was still dating (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth), it was one of the first things I would bring up on first dates. My cats always take first priority and will always be a part of my life. And even after they're gone, there will be more cats because I think they're the ultimate companions and I love having them around. If the date wasn't immediately on board with that, then it was an immediate, "Thanks, but no thanks".

You would think that most cat pawrents would feel the same, but apparently, that isn't true. When thinking about taking the "next step" with her younger boyfriend, our cat mom below was presented with an ultimatum: they can move in together, but the cats can't come with her. To add insult to injury, one of her cats is a 20-year-old senior kitty. To rehome a cat at that age would be horrible, and now she's considering if this is the right decision or not.

Cat mom, if you're by any chance reading this, you're making the wrong decision. Do not give up your baby for a man, or for anyone for that matter. Your cat has been with you for 98% of its life and knows you as its family. Do you know how hard it is for senior cats to get adopted? You would be forcing them to live out the rest of their time in a shelter, alone. If you do this, we're sorry, but we're going to have to revoke your "cat lover" status because a cat lover would never put their cat through something so awful.

With the warmer months of the year upon us it is becoming more and more commonplace to find kittens wandering aimlessly on the streets. But whether you should take them home or trust that their mother is nearby ready to step in is a matter that we all ought to be better informed off, and so we present you with this in-depth guide designed to help you through all the stages of caring for an abandoned kitten.

As you can imagine, vets are usually full to the brim during kitten season and so it is not so surprising that one of those vets jumped on Reddit's r/AskVet subreddit to upload this generous guide that will inevitably help reduce their insane work load and help us cat loving hoomans better assess and care for kittens who seem to be lost. We say seem to be because that is indeed step one, trying to assess whether the kitten has actually been abandoned or is just waiting for its mother. After all, no matter how you frame it a feline mother will always be a better mom to her kittens than you could ever hope to be. That is unless you are interested in using your tongue to help the kittens 'express'.

From there this helpful guide goes into detail about each and every step of the rescue process, what the cat needs at every single point along the way and how you as their carer can keep a cool head when strong winds push against you. So we warmly recommend that you take the time to read this guide, because you never know when you will find yourself in that fateful position to save a kittens life and even if your story with them does not begin at the beginning of this guide, you will have enough knowledge, understanding and awareness to have a good idea of how to care for the tiny feline now in your hands. Good luck out there. 
 

Kitten season is a time known around the world for its surprising, cute and sometimes tragic nature. All at once kittens begin appearing everywhere and their feline mothers simply cannot keep up with the calamity. But thankfully, this story tells the tale of a feline who was spared from another round of kitten season in the nick of time.

While this story came from Reddit's r/Feral_Cats subreddit, the feline in question is actually rather far from the concept of being feral. Of course initially it seemed that she might be considering she was found outside, but soon enough it became clear that this was a poor dumped cat who wanted nothing more than to be loved in the confines of a calming and comforting home. Alas, when her irresponsible pawrent decided she could not handle the cat she did not spay being in heat, the feline was left outdoors to do what cats do best. That is until our rescuer stepped in to make sure that would not happen.

In a heartwarming turn of events this feline's rescuer was met with no challenges, no arguments and no phone calls to police. Only a cat rescue who was eager to help and who stepped up to the plate with no questions or qualms. Ultimately prepawing the purrecious feline for a life as an indoor catto with a family who will truly love her. It just goes to show that even amongst the maelstrom of the overloaded rescue system there are still good people who just want to help cats find their furever homes and live happily ever after. Just as this indoor purrincess had happen to her after getting cleaned up. The rest of her days will be spent living a life of lavish luxury with a family who will love her deeply. 
 

Like too many other things in our world, nothing gets a maintenance ticket resolved faster than the word "attorney," a lesson every property management company apparently has to learn the hard way, one apartment at a time

But also, just the ability to say I found the CEO of the company that owns my apartment when they refused to reply to my email, is one big badge of honor, I think.

This woman should be walking around with a road sign reading "Caution - guts ahead"

When waiting for food takes the worst out of you

I totally understand that hunger can be nerve-wracking, especially when you're seeing everybody else eat except you, but manners exist for a reason, and that reason is belonging. When a restaurant delays your order long enough, you start to feel that if you leave, you'd wasted all the time you already spent waiting, but at the same time, you've gotten so hungry through all that waiting that hanging on for ten more minutes feels impossible. The presence of the fiancés' family adds another layer of problems to the story, but let's be fair, he had been waiting for 40 minutes by the time he left. I'm not sure if it was the delivery or what, but something else must have failed to cause such disgust between him and the family.

What was that? Oh, just a silly scroll of cat memes to lock you out of work for the next hour.

Many people struggle with work not because they are lazy, but because modern work often feels disconnected from meaning, autonomy, and visible results. Humans evolved engaging in tasks that had clear purpose—gathering food, building shelter, caring for community. The effort was directly tied to survival and shared life. These days, that's not always the case. Work nowadays can feel pointless, repetitive, or detached from tangible outcomes. When you can't see how your labor connects to something real, motivation becomes harder to sustain. But when you have a cat, everything suddenly makes sense.

There is also the issue of autonomy. Psychologically, people thrive when they have some control over their time and decisions. Strict schedules, surveillance, productivity metrics, and hierarchical management structures can make workers feel replaceable or constrained. Even in well-paid jobs, a lack of agency can produce resentment or burnout. The discomfort isn't always about effort; it's about feeling controlled rather than self-directed. Ever go to work feeling like you're a bird in a cage? Imagine how your cat feels sitting at home all day! Just kidding, they probably love that they can chill all day while you go off and pay their rent for them. Living in the meowment is so important for our mental and emotional health. It's more than easy to get caught up in regrets of the past, or worries about the future. But think about cats, how they don't question these things, they don't worry about the future, and they certainly don't regret the past. When they knocked over your keys or put their paw in your glass of water, they meant it! Enjoy these kitty memes and remember to live in the meowment while you still can. 

Can one roommate stop everyone else from replacing a departing housemate?

What should have been a routine roommate replacement has turned into a stressful standoff after one Portland tenant refused to approve anyone to fill an empty bedroom. Instead, she insists the remaining roommates split the additional rent, despite knowing they cannot afford it. With property management refusing to mediate, the couple worries they'll be forced to pay more because of one roommate's refusal to cooperate. Now they're documenting everything and wondering whether she can legally block a replacement tenant or be held financially responsible for the extra costs.

This story is right up my alley since I'm a renter, sharing my apartment with only one roommate. Although we are only two girls and this situation could never happen to us, I have a lot of friends who live with multiple people and have faced this type of selfish behavior before. It's totally understandable to want fewer people in the house, since having a crowded and loud space may not be ideal. However, this woman is crossing a line when it comes to the spare room.

Since other tenants have claimed they cannot afford to have the rent increased, there are two possible scenarios to fix this issue. For instance, the roommate who wants the room to be empty could pay that part of the rent and keep it for herself, or decide to settle and let another person move in. I know that none of them are ideal, but when it comes to living with a roommate, there's a lot of compromise that needs to happen to have a peaceful coexistence. If living with other people feels too much and the roommate wants more silence and more peace, then she should consider renting a place of her own.

We all secretly wish for the cat distribution system to bestow a cat upon us.  

The cat distribution system works in mysterious ways. Sometimes it can be a feral you've known for a long time, or it can be a surprise visit one day without warning. The point is to keep our hearts and minds open. We don't know what's around the corner, but for all intense and purposes we can assume that there's something good waiting for us in the form of a furry furball friend. In Reddit's r/CatDistributionSystem, this guy has been putting food and water out for the neighborhood stray cats, and one showed up who he's never seen. He immediately felt a connection, so he took him off the street and brought him inside. He doesn't seem to belong to anyone, despite initial questioning. 

At first, the cat was hyper aware and a bit paranoid. He was so skittish and would get startled at every little noise to the point that he was too scared to eat. The man quickly decided that he would step up and take care of the cat because it's an awful way to live. When another stray tried to fight the skittish one, he broke up their fight. The skittish white cat ended up on the end of the driveway, and the man did a little "pspsps" at the cat, and sure enough he came running. The anxious ball of fur started purring as soon as he started petting him. He thought, "This cat is way too friendly to be a feral, it must be someone's pet that escaped." He then proceeded to take photos of him and actually try to see if he was escaped and with a home. He thought because the cat was so friendly and affection that maybe he did have a home and a family. He proved to be a stray sweetheart, and after a few days realized that he's just here to join his fawmily. The person in the story already has three cats, all of which were gifted to him by the cat distribution system. Two of the cats are indifferent, and the other is a bit on the defensive side, but it's nothing that can't be worked out.

Why are cooking fails so much more relatable than perfect recipes?

I have a confession to make before we go any further. I am absolutely not the person you should ask for cooking advice. If a recipe says it takes 20 minutes, it'll probably take me an hour. If there are three pans involved, I'm somehow going to use six. And if something can accidentally burn while I'm looking away for five seconds, trust me, it will. So when it comes to cooking fails, I feel strangely qualified to talk about them because I've probably made half of them myself.

That's also why I feel like I've earned the right to curate collections like this one. I know exactly what makes a cooking disaster funny because I've been on both sides. I've laughed at other people's kitchen mishaps, then turned around and made an even bigger mess in my own kitchen a few days later. It's a very humbling cycle.

The funny thing is that every optimistic home chef starts with the exact same attitude. You buy fresh ingredients, find a recipe with thousands of five-star reviews, and convince yourself that this is finally the meal that's going to make you look like you know what you're doing. Suddenly you're questioning what "fold gently" means, trying to remember if you already added the salt, and wondering why your sauce has the consistency of wallpaper paste. 

I honestly think cooking is one of the few hobbies where failure is almost guaranteed, especially at the beginning. Nobody wakes up knowing how to bake bread or make a perfect omelet. You learn by making mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes are so spectacular that all you can do is laugh, order takeout, and promise yourself you'll try again another day.

So yes, I may not be an expert in the kitchen, but I am an expert at recognizing a good cooking fail when I see one. These are the moments that remind us every great home cook probably has a long history of burnt dinners, collapsed cakes, and recipes that looked nothing like the picture. And honestly, that makes the whole experience feel a lot more approachable for the rest of us.

We will never understand leaving your cat to your ex after a breakup, especially when that ex has no interest in cats.

Breakups are hard always, but they're even harder when there are cats involved. The cat gets attached to both people, even if it was owned by only one of them before. Both people get attached to the cat too. More often than not, in situations like these, when both partners love the cat, we see custody battles over cats take place, and the partners start fighting about who the cat loves more. Really, it would be a better situation if one of the people in the relationship had no interest in cats, because that way, the choice for where the cat should go after the breakup would be simple, even if it wouldn't be easy for the cat itself. What we have yet to see is a situation like the one we're writing about today - where the boyfriend whose cat it was left the cat to his ex-girlfriend who doesn't care about cats. 

The story was first shared on r/notmycat, and it was framed quite simply. A neighbor's cat coming to visit, and the kind neighbor giving him water and befriending him. But why does the cat need water from a neighbor? That's what the internet asked. And only in an update did we get the full story. The ex-boyfriend abandoning their cat, the ex-girlfriend letting the cat roam freely without water during a heatwave, often not being home to let the cat in when it wanted back inside, leaving him to meow at her door for hours. It doesn't seem like the cat necessarily wanted to change homes. It looks like this is something that is happening because of a lack of options. But the neighbor is a good option, and the cat will be much happier with someone who cares. 

When is it okay not to meet family's expectations?

We should make an effort to help our family members whenever we can if we have a good relationship with them. At least I believe that. Family members have helped me in moments of need when they didn't have any reason to, and I learned a lot from them. I learned that a hand is a beautiful thing to give to someone else, and that you can fundamentally change a person's life without knowing it by doing that. I know I'm getting too romantic here, but I just wanted to state that, because I believe we should make sacrifices for other people; otherwise, helping would not be helping; it would all be a transactional matter. That said, I don't think that's what's happening here, lol. Sometimes, we do have to protect our peace and identify when we're being used or taken advantage of.

Cats are our kryptonite, and this robber used that common knowledge to his advantage. 

Shameless behavior. That is all that we have to say about this incident. We cannot even imagine how the idea to do something like this would cross someone's mind. Not only did this man steal a kitten from a store, he then took the kitten to a bank to commit felony robbery with her as an accessory, and also handed the kitten to one of the employees while demanding money from another. He got caught. The kitten is fine. But we're upset anyway. Because we think that this would have worked on us. 

We would have folded like cheap suits in this situation. Present us with an itty bitty kitty in need of help, and our brain would shut down. We would do anything for that cat, including but not limited to giving up all of the money in a bank. We would do it. We would be ashamed about it, but we would do it, because our one and only priority in that situation would be protecting that innocent kitten. And the reason that this man chose to do this is because he knew. He understood that kittens are our kryptonite. 

Of course, maybe the cat wasn't quite that innocent. We do know that our cats commit crimes in our homes all the time. And the shelter that she was returned to seems to agree. As they say: "Now that her brief 'life of crime' is behind her, Magnolia is back to doing what she does best: stealing hearts." She's still looking for a forever home, as far as we know. But we're not worried about her. Now that she's internet famous, it's just a matter of time. She's going to be fending off potential adopters before she knows it.