Most of the animals on this list stumbled into their funny poses completely by accident and held them for approximately three seconds before moving on with their lives. But some creatures have staying power that puts them all to shame. Sloths, the undisputed champions of the unbothered lifestyle, can remain still for up to 20 hours a day, a profound commitment to inactivity.
But even the sloth has to bow down to the scorpion, which is capable of holding its breath for up to six days while staying completely motionless in order to conserve energy in harsh conditions. Six days. Not moving. Not breathing. Just holding the pose with a level of dedication that no photographer, no yoga instructor, and certainly no dog mid-sploot has ever come close to matching.
The through line today is that these animals were simply built differently. They did not ask to go viral. They did not rehearse. They were just out here existing in their full, unfiltered, magnificently unhinged glory, and the internet was lucky enough to be watching.
The world can be a lot. But as long as there are animals doing absolutely ridiculous things and humans with cameras close enough to catch it, everything is going to be just fine. Stay derpy out there.
Which animal made you do a double-take? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#25 This Is Beatrix Kiddo. She’s Going To Be Competing In The Luge For Canada
#26 Does Anyone Else’s Dog Sit Like This?
#29 Cat Head Changes Placement If You Look Above It
#33 Crossed Is Fancy. This Pose Is Called “Heart Hands”. Because I Love You
#34 I Swear To God, I Thought That Was A Deer Or Stick
