They say that curiosity killed the cat. Fortunately for these cats, they let their curiosity get the best of them but lived to tell the tale. What is it about cats that they continually find themselves in some really dumb situations? Why are they so darn curious? We don't know but it's incredibly amusing to see them in action. Just wait until you see the cat who discovered what a bee sting could do!
Merry Cat-mas
We love Christmas and clearly, this cat does too. Why else would they be so curious as to climb into this fully-decked Christmas tree? Just kidding. From the looks of it, this cat is totally over it and clearly had no idea what he was getting himself into. He'll probably think twice next time!
At least, you'd think so. It's more likely that he'll do the same thing when the humans put up the tree next year.
An Issue A Tissue Couldn't Fix
Imagine hearing the distant cries of your cat, only to search everywhere and find him in this situation. That's exactly what happened to the owners of this cat. You can't even begin to guess how long this poor guy was sitting there, waiting for someone to take him out of the darkness.
He probably feels pretty silly for sticking his head in the tissue box now. Let's hope he learned a lesson!
The Not-So-Pawesome Mistake
This poor kitty now knows the dangers of playing with a bumblebee! We're sure she knows better now, but unfortunately, she has to deal with the consequences for a little while longer. At least she can make the most of her situation by scaring all the other cats on the block with her enlarged paw.
We wonder how long it takes for the swelling to go down with a sting like this. Hopefully it's quick!
Maybe If I'm Quiet Enough They Won't Notice
It looks like this kitty got herself stuck between a screen and a hard place. Someone got a little too courageous climbing up the screen door, as some cats tend to do. But now, she is out of moves and all she can do is wait until someone saves her from her very big mistake.
On the bright side, it looks like a nice day so hopefully she's comfortable as she waits for someone to come help her out.
The Confused Creature
This cat got way too curious and found himself at the wrong end of a piñata. Maybe he mistook the inside of the piñata as another secret hideaway, but he failed to insert himself all the way in. Imagine the horror in the children's eyes when they saw this funny-looking creature in the living room!
We wonder what kind of treats they filled the piñata with that were so attractive to the cat. Friskies, maybe?
I Meant For This To Happen
Meet Rafiki. Rafiki probably doesn't really know what's going on and he can't seem to figure out a solution either. We wonder how much staring it took before Rafiki's human decided to stop laughing and help him out of the curtain cord. Next time he might not want to make a toy out of the window fixtures!
He looks like he's just kind of resigned to his fate now, resting his head on that comfy pillow.
She's Given Up On Herself
Maybe this cat was climbing on top of things that she shouldn't be. Somewhere along the way she must have lost her footing and ended up in the confusing restraints of the baby's high chair. This cat has clearly given up on trying to help herself. In fact, it looks like she didn't try at all.
High chairs can be hard enough for humans to figure out, so it's not too surprising that a cat fell victim to one.
I Was Just Trying To Get Comfortable
We can understand wanting to get cozy, but is there such thing as being too cozy? If there is, this cat might just be an accurate representation of that. He does not look pleased to be stuck in such a situation and will act like he got out on his own when you finally help him out.
We're guessing it was a Netflix binge that led to this fallen-down-the-couch-crack pose. He should get up and take a break every now and then.
Do You Really Need An Explanation?
This cat just wanted to be one of those house cats that sits in the window and awaits your arrival at the end of the day. One day, she decided that she'd actually try this out and realized that she just couldn't quite pull it off.
She knows that she messed up and would very much like you to rescue her. Just as soon as possible, if you don't mind.
Honestly, I Don't Know How Either
One minute this little guy was just looking into what this plastic bag might be, and the next he found himself inside it. The look of defeat on his face says it all. He thought he was going to get whatever fun thing is inside the bag.
Instead, he ended up getting totally caught up and probably embarrassed on top of it all. Poor kitty, hope he gets a nice treat after this ordeal!
Taking "Stuck In The Blinds" To A Whole New Level
This Reddit user says that his girlfriend decided to take in a stray cat and this happened. Stray cats are probably the most curious of them all. They're used to a life outdoors and if anything, this guy was probably exploring the whole place and trying to find his way out.
What better exit than the window? Unfortunately, he didn't seem to learn from the previous cats we saw that got stuck in some blinds.
Just A Little Tied Up
This just might be the last time this kitty ever tries to partake in any sports. He probably saw the net and was instantly compelled to claw at it, but he didn't realize that that would quickly get him tangled up in an unfortunate situation.
He's probably wondering why his human has forsaken him like this and is taking pictures instead of helping, but everyone knows it's his own fault.
How Small Is Too Small?
Admittedly, most cats enjoy squeezing themselves into some pretty tight spaces. But sometimes there will come a time when one space is just a little too tight to squeeze into. This cat tried to cuddle up inside a cereal box but it looks like she may have underestimated her own size.
We don't know though, she looks pretty cozy. Maybe she's completely content sitting there in the empty box of Cheerios.
His True Colors
This cat looks a little too proud to admit that he messed up big time. The all-white feline has a bit of explaining to do to his owner, but it's clear he got a little too curious about the chalk drawings on the sidewalk.
We hope he knows this means a bath is in order. But we also hope that this colorful experience doesn't end his love of street art!
I Know I'm Stuck, But I Have No Regrets
This cat had a little too much fun getting into the stuff that her human brought home from running errands. In her defense, the paper towels could have looked like one of those cat gyms.
She probably thought her human brought home something for her to play with, but soon realized that she didn't know what she was doing. So now she's going to wait patiently among the paper towels and plan what she's going to get into next.
I'm Just Hanging Out
"Oh, were you looking for me? I've just been hanging out in the closet here, no biggie." This kitty looks like she was looking for trouble when she decided to get inside her human's closet. If that was surely the case, then she got what she was looking for.
We can only imagine how long she was stuck this way. Her owner probably came home from work one day to hear vague distant meowing.
I Didn't Think This Through
It looks like this cat had some fun climbing her way up the door but once she got up there, she probably didn't know what to do next. There's an expression on this cat's face that so clearly gives away the fact that this cat has made a huge mistake. Hopefully, she can make it down soon!
We keep seeing it over and over; cats just love to explore their surroundings.
The Panicked Realization
This is Edd. Edd was calmly chilling on the floaty in the pool... until he started drifting farther and farther away. He realized too late that he couldn't get out of there without getting wet.
Maybe he'll think twice next time before trying to be a cool cat and make daring decisions like that. Either that or he'll give the water a try. You never know, he might like it! Plenty of cats enjoy swimming.
Mission: Impossible Cat
This cat looks like he's trying to scale the doorway in order to avoid the dog. If we were a cat, we'd tried to avoid dogs too. However that cat got up there, we certainly hope that he found a safe way down.
Although it would have been pretty hilarious to see what happened after this was taken. It's pretty hilarious that the dog doesn't even seem to see the cat hanging there.
Don't Say A Word, Janice!
This cat already knows he messed up big time, so he doesn't need to hear it from Janice! Jokes aside, this cat seems to have gotten a little too curious about the packaging in one of his owner's boxes. Now all those foam pieces are clinging to his fur and he really can't do much about it.
This is a good science lesson about static electricity. Those foam balls are not going to come off easily.
Spider-Cat, Spider-Cat
This cat must have been bitten by a special spider since they've apparently gained super-spidey senses and the ability to scale vertical walls! It looks like this cat is just after more spidery snacks in the corners of the outside of this home.
If anything it was a great thing that this happened, because the cat learned that stucco is pretty easy to climb up when you have claws like that.
Don't Look At Me
This cat is probably having a bad fur day or maybe she doesn't feel confident about her face. Either way, there must be a pretty good reason for her to have wanted to hide her face in a brown paper bag. This is like something off a high school sitcom!
In reality, this cat probably found a bag that smelled really good (it looks like it might have had a cookie in it) and decided to go sniffing!
There's Nothing Unordinary About It
Like many of the other cats we've already seen, this one seems to have climbed their way to the very top of the curtains. However, this case seems to be different. This cat looks completely unfazed to be up so high. If anything, she probably does it all the time.
Her humans are probably wondering how she even manages to get up there and she's probably wondering why they can't get taller curtains for her to climb.
One Day He'll Regret It
This cat's owner is dismayed at the fact that he will always try to stick his little head where it doesn't belong. His owner says that one day he'll get stuck and won't be able to help himself out of a compromising situation.
Hopefully, when that happens it will be hilarious and his owner will be there to capture it the way he was able to with this gardening situation.
Just Doing Some Reading
Leave it to a cat to get themselves into a ridiculous situation like this. We can already see it in our minds. This cutie's owner was sitting at their desk studying away when their furry friend got a little too curious exploring while they were outdoors.
They were just curious to know what was in the books! We're secretly glad they took a minute to snap this silly picture before helping the cat out of their bookworm predicament.
I Thought There Would Be Snacks
This cat has found themselves in quite the rut, literally. We wonder what the process of this feline getting stuck in here actually looked like. Like, how long did it take from the time he spotted the carton until he ended up getting completely tangled up by the packaging.
We're also curious how long this fur baby was stuck before its owner came to the rescue! It doesn't look like it could have been too long.
Don't Just Sit There, Help Me!
The look on this trapped cat's face is priceless. Clearly, their owner is thoroughly enjoying taking these pictures and capturing the moment while their cat patiently waits to be freed from the shackles of a plastic hanger. How rude, right?
Maybe this humiliating situation will teach the cat to not be so curious. Or at least to stay out of the closet and stop messing up all the humans' clothing and hangers!
Could Be A Halloween Costume
The look on this cat's face is one of pure defeat. Meanwhile, his owner is taking their sweet time to help them get out. As much as we wish the cats got rescued sooner, we're glad to see all the ridiculous photos that people get of their curious felines.
Why is it that no matter how much we spend on top-of-the-line cat toys, they will always prefer non-toys like this garbage bag?
Oh Me? I Totally Wanted To Go Up Here
Cats are natural-born climbers so it's only a matter of time before every cat gets into a predicament like this. While wooden fences are somewhat easy to get down from, the metal gate looks a little trickier!
Luckily, his owner found him to lend a helping hand before anyone got hurt (except for maybe hurt feelings). We bet this cat stays away from that railing after this harrowing experience.
Hi Human, Nothing To See Here
Again with the plastic bag! Clearly, we're seeing a theme here: if there is a plastic bag, your cat may try to venture inside. And just might get themselves stuck in the process. It might be a good idea to keep plastic bags out of the way, for this very reason.
Up next: a curious cat who can't stay out of their owner's closet and isn't so good at hide-and-seek.
Not Quite A Hide And Seek Pro
Lots of cats like exploring closets. Perhaps it's because they're dark and full of comfortable clothing they can snuggle up and hide in. This curious cat has made his way into his owner's closet...but if he thinks he's hiding, he's wrong!
He probably doesn't even realize that he's totally blown his cover and that everyone knows exactly where he's hiding. At least they got a good photo out of it!
I've Made A Mistake
This cat's owner got a two-for-one when they ordered this kitchen appliance! Not only did they receive a popcorn maker, which is a great little gadget to have, but the box doubles as a cat receptacle! Who knew?
What a great deal...although, we're not sure this feline feels the same way about being stuck here. Maybe they won't mind so much if they get a little bit of that delicious-smelling popcorn.
I Can Hide Here, Right?
Psst, hey you. Yeah you, the one sitting in the corner behind a display of purple flowers. We see you!
This cat looks pretty insecure about her life choices leading up to this point. We can imagine her curiously running down the stairs only to careen into this pot of flowers. Sure, little feline, you can play it cool like you are hiding on purpose, but we know the truth.
Help Me!
Even the most curious of cats is no match for a big old couch equipped with comfy down cushions like these! We bet this curious cat was strolling along the edge of this couch, honing her balancing skills when all of a sudden she slipped in between the cushions.
We just hope she wasn't stuck for too long, but the truth is that a couch isn't the worst place to spend some time. The next cat can attest to that.
When Things Get Turned Upside Down
As if you need more proof, teeny tiny kittens are no match against a big couch! Even the most limber and agile of felines can find themselves balancing on the back of the couch one minute and then stuck in between the cushions the next!
This young-looking kitty was probably able to flip herself right out of this upside-down position with no trouble at all. Heck, she might have even enjoyed sitting this way.
This Was A Mistake
Looks like this kitty was playing in its owner's recycling and shimmied through a hole of an old newspaper. That venture didn't work out as planned because as you can see, it didn't take long before this cat realized it was in a predicament.
Instead of meowing patiently for its human to come save him, he decided to act like it was the end of times and that he was about to suffocate to death.
This Is How I'd Want To Go
Let's be honest. If you're going to pass out from being too curious, doing it with your face in a bag of Nacho Doritos is the best-case scenario. This dramatic cat had the right idea when it decided to hang out in the chip aisle.
Not only is it on-brand with its lifestyle but this cat gets to take a huge breath in a bag of delicious nacho cheese. The only thing that could make this situation better is if they were Cool Ranch Doritos.
Couldn't Resist The Red Waste Basket
We've all had that moment when you're on the edge of a mental breakdown then something seemingly small pushes you far enough that you just give up. Maybe you drop a pencil and breakdown into tears. Well, that's what happened to this curious cat.
It was clearly having a rough go of the day when it decided to explore the bright red wastepaper basket. And look where that got it... stuck.
Wait, Water Isn't Any Fun?
This cat really is acting like the water is acid that is sitting its fur on fire. If it just calmed down for a few seconds it would realize that it's really not that bad. The only thing that can match this cat's level of dramatics is a six-year-old boy who recently decided that they hate taking baths.
It seems like cat moms have more in common with regular moms than they thought. Maybe we can all start a bath-time support group.
What's Better Than Laundry?
Many cats are very independent and are able to entertain themselves without a problem. Other cats require a lot of attention or other activities to stay amused. According to this cat's parent, "My cat brings me socks whenever I don't pay attention to her to try to win my approval."
Curious kitty here apparently found out that the laundry hamper holds the key to happiness. The socks look worn and dirty, so it's likely that she dug throughout the laundry basket to locate them and take them to her owner.
Safe But Miserable
Redditor Gengar_pl posted this amazingly hilarious photo of their cat who got more than they bargained for when they went exploring. "After 150 'Missing' fliers and countless tears, Dolores is finally back home, safe & sound."
We're so glad that Dolores made it home and is safe and sound. But she doesn’t look too thrilled about it… in fact, she looks like she’s downright mad to be home. It’s much more fun to be out on adventures.
Where Are You Going?
The story behind this photo is so funny that it made it into People magazine! A couple was traveling from England to New York for vacation, but when they got to the airport they were in for a huge surprise. Security personnel were giving them really weird looks as their luggage went through the scanner.
It turns out that their sneaky cat had hidden in the luggage and was planning to go to the Big Apple with them. Guess the curious kitty needed to know what the big deal is about NYC!
Look What I Found At The Neighbors' House
The person who shared this hilarious photo of their thieving kitty wrote, "My cat occasionally visits our neighbors. Today she came back with a little snack." Wow, that is some "snack!" And a strong cat to get an entire turkey all the way home from next door.
We can only hope that the day this occurred wasn't Thanksgiving. If it was, then that was an epic holiday fail on the cat's part.
Peeking Out The Window
Some people might look at this domestic scene and see a really rude cat that didn't care if it ruined the blinds at all because it wanted a comfy seat to sit on while it watched the world outside. Those are the "glass-half-empty" people.
Optimists, or people who really love cats, might see this photo differently and say that the cat is clearly doing a really huge favor to whoever chose those hideous blinds. Time to get new ones, so might as well get some that the cat likes a little better next time.
Don't Walk There!
Reddit user vieve3 was kind enough to share this photo with the world. The caption read, "My mom and aunt made some chocolate caramels the other night. Apparently my aunt's cat wanted to add some artistic flair."
Of course it did because that's always what cats want to do. Add their special "flair" to everything in sight, especially if it belongs to someone else. It looks like this cake was too good for the kitty to resist investigating.
Here We Are!
No doors, no problem. Actually, this WAS a perfectly good door until the cats decided to tear their way through it. In their defense, it was probably pretty tricky for them to learn how to pull open a sliding paper door.
They're just doing what cats love to do most – destroying humans' things and using them as playground equipment. At least they’re getting in some gymnastics practice on the doorframe.
What Are You Looking At?
A curious cat will do anything to get a peek out of the window. These naughty cats do not have any remorse whatsoever about pushing all of that stuff out of the way to get up on the table. It was totally worth it for the view, they're thinking. Who cares about those plants anyway?
When they're done looking out the window, they’ll probably claw their way up the curtains as their big exit. Don’t bother putting those plants back up on the table, either. You know they’re just going to get knocked over again in an hour.
The (K)IT Team Is Here To Help
We're not sure that this team of curious kittens is going to be much help fixing the computer. In fact, it seems like they might be getting ready to unplug some of those fun-looking wires and maybe even take a bathroom break while they're in there.
But we gotta admit that this is the cutest team of computer "experts" we’ve ever seen. We’d give them a call next time we need help!
What's Out There?
Wow, the people who took this photo were probably pretty surprised to finally learn why all the treats in their candy dish tasted weird. Little did they know that their troll of a cat had turned a decorative storage basket into a lair that it could use to hide in and wipe its paws all over their food.
The hole in that basket is just the perfect size for a little paw to reach through, so you really can't blame the cat for trying it once or twice!
What Are You Looking At?
This is a classic look that our cats give us after their investigations lead to messes. They know that we're not going to discipline them so they live by their own rules. It's really a life many would love to live.
"What are you going to do about it other than head to the closet, grab the broom, and sweep this up? Also, you need to feed me medium-rare salmon tonight or your beer case will be next."
