This Hilarious Twitter Thread Has Cats Asking If They're Being Unreasonable

We hear about people seeking moral judgment or advice online all the time. The notoriously popular AITA community on Reddit offers shelter to all the lost, upset, confused, and guilty souls with a whopping 5.5 million members who are willing to help, to condemn, or both.

Now imagine our beloved little furry daredevils, aka cats, tuning in on Reddit and asking for a piece of advice on whether they were a jerk in a particular situation or if they did everything right.

Apparently, this thread on Twitter turned this fantasy into reality, joining feline owners in sharing hilariously spot-on AITA posts: cats edition.

Below we wrapped up some of the funniest examples of cats lost in their actions.

To find out whether our beloved felines can actually feel guilty or ashamed after misbehaving, as well as more about their range of emotions, we reached out to Dr. Jeff Smith, Medical Director at Danville Family Vet and TikTok creator who runs this very popular channel.

Dr. Smith confirmed that cats are certainly capable of human-like emotions. “I don't think cats are capable of the full range of human thought, but we know that they experience fear, anxiety, stress, contentment, and affection,” he explained.

Dr. Smith added that humans know that we can make cats happy by adding hiding spaces, providing vertical space, and a window with a view.

Having said that, guilt is not something Dr. Smith has seen in a cat. “They know what they are not allowed to do and they will deliberately try not to get caught, but when they do something ‘wrong,’ they do not seem to feel guilty,” he explained.

In fact, sometimes it is quite the opposite. “If you asked me if cats will behave out of spitefulness, that is another story. Your cat may lay a guilt trip on you, but you won't get far trying to get the cat to feel guilt.”

Cats will definitely mimic their owner's behavior, Dr. Smith argues. “They will fit themselves into a household routine and study your behavior to get what they want. Cats are experts in body language!”

Moreover, when you are in their presence, they are constantly learning from you. “They will pick up on cues that let them know when you are about to leave, when you are headed to the kitchen, or when you are not watching them. They thrive on your attention and will mimic your behaviors, no matter how quirky.”