Adam Ellis from Buzzfeed has managed to entertain and educate us with animated GIFs of cats.
For each GIF, Ellis juxtaposes expert opinion against what we really think when we see our cat “kneading” with its paws or shaking its butt before pouncing on prey.
Scroll down to see this adorable collection, or view this set in full here.
Experts say: Cats wiggle back and forth to position themselves for the perfect attack.
The “truth”: Cats have satellite transmitters in their butts and must periodically recalibrate to receive transmissions from their home planet.
Experts say: Your cat is showing submission or inviting you to play.
The “truth”: Your cat ate some bad Thai food and is writhing in pain. Stop feeding it so much Pad See Ew.
Experts say: Cats squint at you when they’re content. Slowly closing their eyes at you is a sign of trust.
The “truth”: Your cat’s eyes are overly sensitive to the sun and it’s squinting because it wants a new pair of Ray-Ban Clubmasters. Get to shoppin’.
Experts say: Tail sniffing is normal between felines, and this is your cat’s way of saying hello to you.
The “truth”: Your cat just cleaned its butt and wants to show it off to you. Look at that sparkling clean butt and say, “Very nice butt, cat. Good job.”
Experts say: Sleeping in a circle conserves body heat.
The “truth”: Time is cyclical, and nobody understands this better than cats. When your cat sleeps in a circle, it’s a sign that this world is ending and giving way to a greater, more terrifying universe.
Experts say: As kittens, cats will knead their mother’s stomach to produce milk, and this is most likely a leftover trait from kittenhood. It might also be an instinctual part of settling down to sleep.
The “truth”: Your cat saw an ad for baking classes in the local paper and wants to enroll. Write a check for $350 immediately.
Experts say: Your cat tucks its paws underneath it because it feels content and safe, plus it keeps body heat from escaping.
The “truth”: Your cat is annoyed that you didn’t enroll it in baking classes and thinks the only way to get your attention is to pretend it’s an actual loaf of bread.
Experts say: Your cat is raising its leg to more easily clean itself.
The “truth”: Forget baking classes, your cat wants to learn to play the cello now. It’s emulating the act of playing cello to get your attention. Write a check for $8,000 immediately.
Experts say: Cats have keen senses, and the smallest movement will catch their attention. They probably saw a bug or a speck of dust.
The “truth”: Evil, skinless demons have crossed into this realm, and only your cat can see them. Run.
Experts say: Cats are drawn to the confined space of a box because it offers security.
The “truth”: Your cat is having a quarter-life crisis and thinks a trip to Mozambique would offer some worldly perspective. Tape up the box, slap on some postage, and mail your kitty to Africa.
Experts say: Cats like warm places, and your laptop is warm.
The “truth”: Your cat knows how many times a day you creepstalk your ex, and has decided it’s time for an intervention.
[via Buzzfeed]