Cat Consistently Blocks Human’s View of TV in Blatant Act of Defiance and Plee for Attention, Cat Pawrent Turns to Interwebs for Advice

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kalila courban
Jan 10, 2024 12:00 PM EST

Hey, feline fanatics! It's no secret that cats have agendas of their own, and they are reluctant to tolerate any interruptions caused by their human owners. Take, for example, the cat who inspired today's featured thread. This cat, after three years in their forever home, suddenly developed a penchant for blocking the TV—a behavior labeled as incredibly annoying by the original poster! Cats gonna cat, but this? This seems a bit much.

Anyway, the OP sought guidance from the cat-loving corner of the interwebs to navigate this silly yet infuriating situation. One astute commenter made a telling observation: 'She used her brain cells to connect a few things: TV turns on, human stops giving me attention. Stand in front of TV when on, human starts giving me attention. Profit.' We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Now, let's see what the commenters had to say!

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  • 01
    Posted by u/BrinaElka 1 day ago This is a new obnoxious behavior and we can't figure it out. Had her for 3 years and she just started doing this every time the TV goes on.
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    Foil helps a little bit but not really. I get it...a cat is gonna cat, but this? Super annoying and it happens over and over and over again!
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    Capkab10 21 hr. ago They are evolving 1.2k . Reply Share Old ButHappy 20 hr. ago We are evolving to understand that it's their world and we're just useful bit players in it.
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    DaWarGod2 1 day ago . She used her braincells to connect a few things: TV turns on, human stops giving me attention. Stand in front of TV when on, human starts giving me attention Profit 13.9k Reply Share
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    shinyidolomantis . 22 hr. ago My cat figured out when I watch a show in another language with subtitles that I can't just ignore her if I want to know what's going on. Soo I have to pause the show and I give her attention til she's happy. She learned I just ignore it if the shows in English so she doesn't bother jumping in front of the tv anymore, but in another language, and she's constantly jumping in view of the tv. I still love her though, even when she's utterly annoying. I'm a bit surprise
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    Intelligent-Soup2492 20 hr. ago She's feeling ignored and has noticed the direction of your attention and putting herself in front of your gaze. Bring her to the couch and hold her, pet her etc. The show is not that important. You can multitask. Also cats like the warmth of electronics. My friend's cat learned how to shut off the power bar when she was being ignored. That also works. lol
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    KellyLuvs Ewan420 - 21 hr. ago . This is what my cat does lol # Please excuse the mess. Puff loves cartoons. Especially Family Guy.
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    periodicsheep 22 hr. ago . it's probably warm. the soundbar speaker right in front of of the tv is the coveted sleep spot for our boys. annoying, but super adorable. especially when they share. here is charlie having a soundbar snooze Sku Pr GAME PASS 3.7k B Reply Share
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    dreamchasingcat · 21 hr. ago 2.6k es Reply Share
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    Bluescreenterror . 20 hr. ago Russian Blue his funds this time, this may ta I know that too! At least she can't control your soundbar
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    Born-Fall-7480 · 18 hr. ago I literally just took this photo and then opened up to see your post...
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    PurpleStar1965 · 23 hr. ago I have your cat's spirit animal. Mine particularly likes action films for a stunning backdrop.
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    ZonerRoamer - 20 hr. ago Standard cat "look at me" behavior! Mine sits in front of my screen and hides the hud elements while I am gaming. It's like playing a game at the "Very hard" difficulty all the time.
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    . FanWanDango - 20 hr. ago My boy like to channel his inner Bastet when there's an appropriate background. Edit: I don't have a giant cat. I have a smaller TV than most people.
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    sonipoop 23 hr. ago I put a small cat tower next to the TV and a small u-wave cat scratcher I drop cat nip on to stop my cat from doing this. Now, she just jumps into the cat tower or gets distracted by the scratcher. Turns out she is just a weirdo who likes keeping her eyes on me because she's obsessed with me so she can now watch me from her tower like a creep while I watch TV. I'm half convinced she's recording info with her eyes and sending it back to her home planet and that's why she must
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    Sweetsmyle 22 hr. ago The cat sees you looking and wants you to look at them instead. We just picked up our kitty and held her on our laps petting her for a few minutes every time she did this. Now if she wants attention she climbs in our laps instead.
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    Meikeklm 22 hr. ago the silent cry for attention. My cat does the same thing by sitting in front of my iPad when I want to watch something to help me fall asleep.
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    Otherwise-Tonight214 21 hr. ago You have been too much attention the TV, she really needs to make you acknowledge her presence more so you never have to leave her behind during such moment. She is a family remember? and it is family time.
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    ChunkyChangon 23 hr. ago. edited 22 hr. ago Your cat wants your attention...I think the cat might be smarter than op lol
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    gloggs 1 day ago There's also the possibility she's cold. Where I live it only recently got cold. My cat switches from sleeping at my feet to trying to suffocate me by curling around my head.
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    EnsignNogIsMyCat 23 hr. ago Snowshoe 1. She is placing herself where you are aiming your attention 2. The place she is sitting is warm from the electronics 1.1k Reply Share
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    No-Weight-9050 - 1 day ago She's not blocking your view. She IS your view! T 1.6k Reply Share
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    Sogdog44 22 hr. ago O 2.2k 200 CHANNELS, NOTHIN' BUT CATS. via GIPHY Reply Share
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