Twitter Thread: Awwdorably Calm Cats Chilling On Their Humans And Showing Off Their Danger-Bellies

If you ever get to live with a cat for more than 24 hours, there is one universally true thing about them that you will inevitably learn, and that is that cats fall asleep in some of the most uncomfortable positions that you will ever see in your life. And they look happy and content while doing it! There are so many cats that fall asleep in sinks - as if that's the softest, least cold and most uncomfortable surface you can think of. So many cats fall asleep in the faceplant position, leaving you wondering how the heck they're even breathing that way. Some cats even like falling asleep on eggs - literal eggs in egg cartons. Why? We have no idea. 

But, by far, the cat sleeping position that we love the most is when cats fall asleep on their backs with their whooole bellies out on show. Yes, it's a little weird and funny, but that's not why we love it. We love it because it means that the cat is happy, that the cat feels safe, that they're content, and that makes us content too. 

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    Font - Michael's Cat @michaelscat2 I adopted Phil a week ago and he sleeps like this starting yesterday on me. Is this normal? I am a first time cat owner. 6:11 PM Jan 27, 2023 28.2M Views 18.8K Retweets 2,657 Quote Tweets 416.4K Likes
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    Is it "normal" for a cat to fall asleep like this? We don't really know the answer to that. But we do know that we wish it was. We wish it was normal for every single cat to feel comfortable and happy and trusting enough to do this with their humans. These moments with your cat are precious. 

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    Cat - Jemma Palmer @Jemmapalmer Replying to @michaelscat2 Think it means they're just pretty chilled #CatsofTwittter #CatsLover #CatsofTwittter 10:15 PM - Jan 27, 2023. 659K Views ...
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    "Pretty chilled" is an understatement of epic proportions. Having your cat fall asleep on you like this is the highest sign of trust that they can give you. It means that they trust you to keep them safe, that they don't have to be on guard. It means that you're the one for them, and that's a beautiful thing. 

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    Cat - Arthur Tang @arttang11 Replying to @michaelscat2 Phil is adorable. Congratulations on your new family member. Sleeping like that is normal for some cats. My boy, for instance, loves doing it 9:03 PM - Jan 27, 2023 - 820.3K Views
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    Cat - it's frickin bats @TypicalTahdig Replying to @michaelscat2 My younger cat does this with me and has since he was a baby
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    Hand - Juan Carvajal @JCine Replying to @michaelscat2 They are quite special ar
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    Photograph - Ty Stiklorius @tystiklorius Replying to @michaelscat2 Same PUM UN ALMA
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    Cat - Jean Marchetti @HalcombeL Replying to @michaelscat2 Cats sleep any way they want. I shouldn't envy them, but I do. 9:15 PM. Jan 27, 2023 298K Views ...
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    Cat - Kieron Fonotia @FonotiaKieron Replying to @michaelscat2 ...
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    Cat - *+Tracy Michelle @OhHeyTracyy Replying to @michaelscat2 yup lol
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    Cat - Replying to @michaelscat2 very normal! ERE UST Natalie Eilbert @natalie_eilbert THANK YOU! ink
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    Cat - Kenjac → @JackKennedy Replying to @AnneMcCarthy and @michaelscat2 Welcome to the club! 4:50 PM Jan 28, 2023 11.3K Views .
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    Cat - Bright Light Bright Light @brightlightx2 Replying to @michaelscat2 My cat Sunny sleeps like this when he's happiest! Congrats you made it! 9:23 PM Jan 28, 2023 13.3K Views . :
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    Cat - VictoriaL59 @Victoria59L Replying to @michaelscat2 Very normal. And congrats! Looks like someone likes their new digs Getting mocked by the cat. #caturday ... 787
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