There’s no question that the internet loves cats. But no matter how many adorable photos of these fluffy furballs we’ve seen before, we still can’t get enough! And that’s why groups like Kitty Litterposting are so fantastic. This Facebook group, which was created in 2019, has a simple goal: “Show us your cats, cat memes and videos. All manner of fur, scales and feathers are most welcome too.” And clearly, the community has been incredibly successful, as it has amassed a whopping 166k members over the past 4 years.
From hilarious memes that all cat owners can relate to to precious photos of cats in cowboy hats, this group has it all. If you’re looking for fellow cat parents who know the struggles of finding cat hair on every piece of clothing you own or finding the photos you placed on the mantle scattered around the floor on a daily basis, you will feel seen in the Kitty Litterposting community. No matter how annoying these little balls of fur can be, they’re definitely the second most popular pets in the world for a reason. And arguably, the most hilarious pets too!
To learn more about what makes kitties so special and why they’re so beloved around the world, we reached out to the team at Katzenworld. Lucky for us, founder Marc-Andre Runcie-Unger was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and share why he believes cats are perfect meme-making material.
“I believe this is down to the fact that cats are smarter than us and know exactly what to do to manipulate us,” Marc shared. “Of course, at the same time, they must make sure that us humans think that we are the true masters, so the best way to achieve that is by supplying us with fun poses for memes!”
We were also curious if Marc believes most cat moms and dads have funny photos and videos of their kitties. “Yes! I don’t think there is a single cat parent that doesn’t have a phone or two full of photos,” he shared. “One of my funniest shots is one of our cats sitting on the toilet as if to say, ‘Sorry you didn’t clean my litter box at 4 am, so I’m using yours.’”
And if you’re a cat owner looking to help understand your cat better and start speaking the same language, Marc says it’s all about learning how to interpret their body language. “Watch their tail, as well as how they look at you,” he noted. “[For example], tail up and moving a bit like a rattlesnake is a happy cat that wants attention and possibly cuddles. Just don’t force yourself on your cat and make sure you seek consent. I actually wrote an article on this topic here which got republished in major publications in the U.K., and I appeared on TV [to discuss] it.”
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“For any prospective cat parents, I’d hugely recommend adopting a pet over buying a cat!” Marc says. “Our two rescue cats Oliver and Nubia were the inspiration for our website. Nubia is an especially amazing cat, as she only has three legs but is able to do all the things you’d expect from a cat,” he added with a smile.
If you’d like to learn more about your own cats or cats in general, be sure to visit Katzenworld’s website right here!
We were also lucky enough to get in touch with two top cat behavior experts, Rita Reimers and Linda Hall of Cat Behavior Alliance, to hear their thoughts on why cats are so meme-able.
"It's no secret that cats do what they want," they told Bored Panda. "If it feels good, your cat will probably do it. They also like to defy the rules. If someone tells you 'all cats like' or 'don't like', don't believe them. There are always a few that will defy everyone, because they can! For example, it's well known that cats don't like water. But we've seen a few who will jump in the bathtub with their humans. Hysterical!"
"Also, there are behaviors like 'making biscuits' that are simply too adorable to humans, and we don't see those behaviors in other species," Rita and Linda added. "Do we dare even mention toe beans? Have you ever seen anything so adorable?"
Rita and Linda also shared that their phones are full of cat pics. “Laying in odd places or upside down are pretty common pics on our phones. The way they stalk each other for play is hilarious,” the experts noted. “Zoomies are always a good video! They run around like someone's chasing them, going top speed up high and across the floor in a race only they seem to understand. Of course, putting some catnip down for them to munch is guaranteed to produce some hysterical behavior!”
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