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22 Hissterical Memes of Cats Who Refuse Belly Rubs… and Hoomans Who Can’t Stop Trying
Cats and belly rubs are like a game of "Catch Me If You Can." They roll over, exposing their fluffy tummies like it's a welcome mat only to suddenly unleash a surprise attack with claws and teeth the moment you get too comfy. It's their version of a plot twist.
You think you're about to enjoy some quality snuggle time, but nope! That belly is actually a secret danger zone, a furry no-go area marked with invisible "Beware of Attack" signs. One second you're petting a purring cloud, the next you're performing an Olympic dodge to avoid becoming a human scratching post.
And yet, despite the risks, we keep trying. Because let's face it, those big eyes and soft belly are just too tempting. We're all just pawns in their fluffy little game, willing victims of the belly rub bait-and-switch. So go ahead, try your luck. Just don't say you weren't warned when the "love bites" come out of nowhere!
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'She hates that he has stolen her spot next to me': Rescue cat howls all night after boyfriend moves
Milena's journey from stray to cherished chatterbox was smooth, until a new contender entered her kingdom. Her hooman's new boyfriend dared to claim the most sacred spot in bed, and Milena was having none of it. What followed was a nightly saga of feline fury: relentless climbing, scratching, and screaming that echoed through the night. This wasn't just jealousy; it was a full-blown vendetta against the usurper of her throne.
To save the boyfriend's sanity, Milena was exiled to the hallway outside the bedroom which she loudly protested with howls that rival the fiercest cat opera. What was meant to restore peace only fueled her fury, turning the quiet nights into an emotional battleground. Despite all the love, toys, and cozy blankets lavished upon her during the day, the night belongs to a kitty with one mission: reclaim her rightful place.
This dramatic love triangle leaves everyone pawing for a solution. Will Milena soften her claws and accept the new hooman's spot? Or will the midnight battles continue until a truce is called? In this kingdom, the bed is the ultimate prize, and Milena isn't ready to surrender her crown just yet.
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Customer demands restaurant server to open their establishment when it's closed for the day, but kar
Sunday brunch shifts can get rowdy. That's why many restaurants choose to close up shop early on Sundays—preparing for the week ahead is essential to starting the new week off on the right foot. The restaurant in this next story chooses to close before dinner service every Sunday, and this strikes a nerve with a particularly sour guest.
To be clear, the restaurant has extensive signage on its storefront, menus, and online that informs guests of this weekly occurrence. You'd think that if someone were planning a trip to the city where this story takes place, they'd ensure a restaurant they were excited to dine at was open on the day they intended to go. However, we live in a world where entitled individuals choose to turn a blind eye toward their shortcomings, and in turn, attempt to blame everyone else when things don't go their way. The entitled customer in this next story causes a scene when she finds out she didn't plan her dining experience accordingly, but ends up getting the karma she deserves. Scroll below to read the full story.
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Retired neighbor "Marge" helps herself to her neighbor's gardening, gets told off and warned not to
Marge is the type of neighbor who just "pops by" to say hello whenever she feels like it. Unfortunately for her new neighbor, that also meant Marge would be stopping by even when nobody was home to tend to the vegetable garden in the backyard without permission. This neighborhood drama sparked debate about the need for fences and healthy boundaries after a retired gardener overstepped, turning garden variety "helpfulness" into bona fide trespassing.
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20+ Kissable Kitty Cats in the Form of Memes For Our Endless Entertainment
We all love a good scroll. Despite scholars, scientists, or intellectuals trying to tell you about some deeper meaning of life, or striving towards something that will positively shape our neuroplasticity or knowledge, it's human nature to want to unwind and just enjoy some mindless entertainment. Here at I Can Has Cheezburger, we wholeheartedly support anyone's need for cat memes bereft of intellectual stimulation. Extrapolating on the moon and black holes has its time and place, and it isn't right now! So sit back, relax, take your shoes off, and enjoy the cuteness of cats.
Cats are beyond adorable, these multifaceted creatures never fail to entertain us. Whether it's your cat doing zoomies from room to room, or a photo of a cat that's shaped more like a potato, or if it's a video online of a cat resembling a vampire more than an earthly mammal, the internet is here to provide entertainment in the palm of your hands.
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15+ Employees who got their toxic bosses fired: 'I marched straight to HR to resign and let them kno
Taking down a bad boss is no easy feat. No matter how much you dislike your boss and think they're good for nothing, you probably won't get them kicked out of their job. I mean, you could go to their boss and complain about them, or you could gather up email evidence that you're actually the one doing 90% of the work around the place.
Still, though, depending on the vibe of that workplace, there's a good chance that the owner will just shrug their shoulders and fire you, the worker who's becoming a thorn in their side, rather than get rid of that pesky boss. For reasons I've never understood, a lot of companies are happy to keep paying a manager who is pretty useless and is widely disliked, and then wonder why turnover is so high at that business. But I'm not a CEO, so I don't have the answers to these questions.
Of course, there are some exceptions to this. Sometimes a manager really is behaving in a way that needs to be addressed with the help of HR. In cases like these, bringing receipts to HR or higher-ups can get that boss fired by the next day. Just ask the people below, who found that out firsthand!
Up next, read about the 19-year-old who's making waves in the bakery they just started working at after getting snarky with an older baker: "Cat needs an attitude adjustment."
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"She was so tired from the constant nursing she was doing to keep the kitties in good health": A ded
Cat rescues, dang, like not to come down on the banality of dog rescues, but cat rescues are just a whole other league. Whether it is the way that they have been treated, the places they are found, the drama that it can cause amongst rescuers and owners. All we can say that it is pure madness.
And this story is not much different, although we can be thankful for one thing, which is that the condition of these cuties was not all too bad. But to be dumped as a family of ten underneath a construction dumpster which could easily crush them is some scary stuff. In all reality, it is likely better they had been dumped by someone who was willing to leave them in such a precarious situation, considering that their home life could not have been much better. But still, what a way to being your journey in life. Thankfully, there was a heroic rescuer on hand to save the day, and boy did she.
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"Despite my best efforts to avoid the CDS... it still triumphed in the end": The emotional story of
Oh, that old Cat Distribution System, it seems that no matter what you do you cannot escape it. Much like a cat stalking their prey. Which makes this story all the more hilarious when you consider that the kind rescuer tried their best to avoid being delivered another cat, but the CDS just bided their time, keeping a close eye on the rescuer, waiting for the purrfect moment to pounce and deliver her two new cattos.
And that is exactly what it did, well without the need to actually pounce, but if it had not come up behind her and proverbially smacked her in the face, then there is a chance she would have tried to run away. Sometimes you simply have to make it obvious that there is no getting out of a situation. Not that this was a particularly bad thing to happen. Most people only get to dream about the CDS delivering them a fur baby.
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Full-time student discovered her mother used Apple Pay to steal $4,200 of her tuition savings for re
This entitled mother thought that she could take her daughter's college savings for her tuition, spend it on rent, nail appointments, and mud facials, and that her daughter would just miraculously never notice that $4200 was missing from her account….On what planet of delusion is this mother living? And how do we block the route so no other responsible parent ever boards the spaceship there…because WOW.
No mother in her right mind feels like the act of giving birth means her children, and in this bizarre case, daughter is forever 'indebted' to them with no limitations or boundaries. Just because you bring a child into the world (your choice, remember!) does not mean that they owe you the responsibility of contributing to rent and paying for groceries. And most importantly, that you are permitted to have endless access to their personal savings without their permission, so that your nails are always manicured and skin always glowing…
We're sensing something illegal issues here…and we're not talking about a chipped French tip.
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15+ Workers who quit on the spot and shared what happened next: 'The best part was the HR lady calli
Never be afraid to walk away and find a better job! I know in this job market, that seems intimidating, but it's worth it to leave as soon as you possibly can if you're unhappy at your current company.
Every time you move between jobs, you have the chance to double your income. Staying at the same place for years isn't always rewarding: you might get a holiday bonus or maybe you'll get a raise if you're doing splendidly. But even so, you probably won't increase your income by more than 10% or 15% per year. Meanwhile, if you switch gigs, you could double your income instantly! Your dreams of having a big 401 (k) and a long vacation somewhere warm just became even more of a possibility.
Now, while we all dream of telling our bosses exactly how we feel about them and clearing out our desks, most of us don't just do that on a whim. There are bills to pay and mouths to feed! But there are times when you just can't sit by for another moment and continue your employment somewhere, and leaving during those moments is so, so sweet.
Up next, read about what happened when this person's sister decided to bring her baby to an adults-only wedding, leaving her sibling to bring a puppy to her next big event: "I smiled. I forgave. And I plotted."
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New hire "Lisa" tries to get 32-year-old star employee fired because of how good she is at her job:
No one should have to go into work every day feeling like they have a target on their back, especially when the person you think might be sabotaging you is the new hire you just spent weeks training. Talk about an ungrateful coworker!
We've all been in situations at work or in our personal lives when we have gone out of our own way to help someone without the expectation of reciprocity. However, one thing folks can expect after they do something out of the goodness of their own hearts is respect. In the workplace, it's customary for new hires to request the assistance of seasoned coworkers for their advice, even if it's just to double-check their work before it's finished. From the perspective of the seasoned coworker, it's a good idea to provide assistance not just for the overall benefit of the company but also for the harmonious relationship you will have with that coworker.
It seems that not every generation has seemed to inherit this generosity of spirit among coworkers. This new hire, "Lisa," returned the favor of having this author train her during her first few weeks on the job with sabotage. She started fabricating stories and spreading rumors among other teams in the office that the author wasn't very good at her job and was slacking. Perhaps this is Lisa's first experience in the workforce. Maybe her idea of healthy competition is severely skewed and out of control. Still, it's hard to find a way to defend her actions after the author had been so kind as to show her the ropes along with numerous tips she could use to stand out in her role. Keep scrolling below to find out what happened when the author decided that enough was enough!
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Girlfriend forced to rush her kitten to the vet after boyfriend's family causes a cat scare, she rec
First-time cat pawrents are precious. No, really, they're like babies raising babies. They're a bit unsure of what's going on when their cats do one strange thing after another (and let's be honest, cats do plenty of shenanigans on a daily basis). But that's what the online feline family is for - this wholesome worldwide community is what gives a lot of first-time cat pawrents strength.
But what happens when your cat pawrent instincts kick in for the first time, and other people (close people, at that) are dismissive of your pawtective tendencies towards your new feline family member? Now, that's where the online feline family helps raise some serious red flags.
And that's exactly what the online cat community did here. This young woman writing down below is considering her entire 5-year relationship with her boyfriend, because he was so dismissive of their kitten's health. It's not enough that the girlfriend tells he does absolutely nothing of the daily tasks of raising a kitten, he also sleeps soundly when the kitten needs to be rushed to a vet.
The cat is fine. Our anger levels are not.
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Taylor Swift's 12th Album is Coming and Here’s Hoping She's Actually Evolved
This week, Taylor Swift announced the arrival of a new album entitled The Life of a Showgirl, but will this next era be a true evolution for the prolific pop star or will she continue to repeat herself?
As a pop music lover and enthusiast, I have covered ever-evolving trends within the landscape of pop music today along with the work of both Swift and her peers in the industry. I've applauded Swift's ability to reinvent herself throughout her career from country teen idol to mainstream pop queen to folk-inspired singer-songwriter, all while maintaining an undeniable cultural presence. She's had a heck of a few years, from the long-running, record-breaking Eras Tour to the re-releases of previous albums to a headline-grabbing relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. However, despite being a casual fan, I cannot help but feel that it's been a while since Swift successfully rebranded herself musically on a new record. Her last two albums, The Tortured Poets Department and Midnights, certainly have memorable highlights, but they both lack the bold and adventurous qualities of her best work: 1989, reputation, and folklore.
All this to say, I am both excited and anxious about The Life of a Showgirl. After all, it's only been eight months since The Eras Tour finally came to a close and just fifteen months since the release of Tortured Poets, arguably her most critically divisive album. With such limited time to reflect, experiment, and grow, how different can this new era be?
The little information we do know about The Life of a Showgirl indicates some positive growth, from the rumored collaborators to the fresh aesthetic. However, if Swift really wants to achieve the kind of critical acclaim she had earlier in her career, she should focus less on the easter eggs and vinyl variants and more on making a concise body of work that does not re-tread familiar territory sonically and lyrically.
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Animal lover gains trust of feral cat and turns her into a house cat, she then falls in love with he
Love finds a way in the most surprising of places, sometimes. It can come from a meowther cat taking in an orphaned litter of kittens, from finding a stray kitten on the side of the road, or between two unlikely animal friends. But what would life be without its little surprises that keep our days interesting? They fill our kitty-shaped hearts with joy, purrs, and wholesome feline feelings.
Feral cats are not known for being the friendliest cats. They can take a long time to warm up to hoomans and adjust to indoor life. But usually, when they finally relax, they are the biggest cuddle bugs. That's what happened below, after one animal lover spent months befriending a feral cat to turn her into a house cat and join their fuzzy family. The transition was ruff, but then she met her pawrents' 100 lb. rescue dog. We can't say here what he was rescued from, but it was not a pretty situation.
The two scarred souls found comfort in each other, and now they are furrever snuggle buddies. It's the purrfect story to inspire some misty eyes, a sniffle, and hope. You know where to find it!
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Employee resigns after they fall ill while moving and have to take sick leave, their boss slowly unr
Moving house always makes for an intense week with a seemingly endless amount of tasks and chores needing to be done. Packing and planning to the point where it feels like you've taken on a second job as a logistics manager, despite the fact that you manage a bar in the evenings and don't really know what logistics is. On the day of, it's a race against the clock, with your move-out and move-in days often on the same day, it's a race against the clock just to get everything out of the old place in time. But, wait, you still have to clean your old place out just in case, on the off-chance, your landlord isn't already planning on withholding your entire deposit.
And can you believe how much stuff you've stockpiled since the last time you moved? It's almost as if your belongings are multiplying before your very eyes, and everywhere you look, there's something else odd-shaped that needs to go in a box separate from its like-items. Everything started off organized and labeled, but by the time you're at the bitter end, you're just tossing things into random reusable shopping bags and boxes and hoping you can remember where everything is and sort it all out the next time.
Add a sudden illness onto all of that, and, well, you've got yourself in a certainly stressful situation…
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'After 24+ hours of traveling... [airline] lost my luggage': 20+ Travelers who had especially bad fl
There's no such thing as a perfect travel experience. Something is going to go wrong, no matter how carefully you plan!
They say to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours early for domestic flights, and 3 hours early for international ones. But even then, you might find yourself snarled in a long, winding queue full of hundreds of other travelers who have to do the same thing as you. Apparently, we won't have to keep taking our shoes off at the TSA line, which is cool, and I imagine would speed things up quite a bit. Some TSA lines require you to take off your shoes, jewelry and watches, and put all your electronics in a separate bin before sending it through the x-ray machine. Maybe someday they'll manage to streamline this even more (it seems like some airports let you leave electronics in your bag now) so that we don't all have to get sore feet waiting in line for hours on end.
Other people shared their travel grievances that are a bit unexpected, like one person who glanced up to realize, to their horror, that people sitting nearby were airing out their bare toes. And other people had some major luggage issues… Who knows what they're doing to our bags that leaves them so dented by the time they start circling the baggage carousel!
Next up, read about this bartender who had the audacity to interrupt customers to demand a bigger tip: "This was funny and enraging at the same time."
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Employee who tries to fake an injury like a ‘bad stunt double’ for workers’ comp gets fired, lives o
This employee did not plan his scheme out very well after trying to fake an injury to get workers' comp. If you don't know what that is, it is when you get an injury while on the job and then the company your work for has to pay for your time off and medical bills. The thing is, however, big companies are not dumb and they are 100% going to look into how this injury was actually acquired. If it was an actual work-induced incident, then fine. But if it's just an employee being dumb or doing something they were told not to, then yeah, you're out of luck. This guy was even MORE out of luck because he was caught faking his accident on camera! It was very obvious that he stopped to think about how to "fall," threw himself dramatically, and then refused any sort of medical help, just asked for the paperwork. This guy not only did NOT get workers' comp he also got fired. But wait, that's not all! His video also became the office meme.
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'Wake me up when the weekend starts': 29 cats napping in preposterous pawsitions that purrfectly def
If you're having trouble staying awake today, you're not alone! Once Wednesday hits, it's like our brains hit a deep-freeze button and all our motor functions start to slow down. It's a struggle to keep our eyes open even after three times our normal amount of Starbucks. We've tried everything, from chewing gum to doing jumping jacks, and nothing can change our midweek mood from sleepy to, well, anything else.
But if there is one piece of advice we will always remember from our dad, it's this: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
And who is better at napping in inconvenient places than cats? These purrfect creatures can fall asleep literally anywhere in almost any shape pawssible. In positions so twisty you can't tell which way is up or down. These cute kitties below are here to tell you that it's okay to close your eyes and sleep under your desk for 11 minutes, surely nobody will notice, right? Or maybe you can curl up in a bathroom stall for four minutes and get some shut-eye while you pretend to use the litter box. They won't stop you, that's for sure.
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