23 Funny Cat Memes for a Feline-Filled Start to the New Year

Isabella Penn

Jan 4, 2025 4:00 AM EST

It's January, and your cat is already judging you.

They watched you roll out the yoga mat with enthusiasm as you embark on your New Year's resolution to get in shape, but even your cat knows your new habits won't make it past January. They've already seen you attempt squats in your mismatched workout gear, and they've definitely clocked how often you pause the workout video to "hydrate" (a.k.a. scroll TikTok). Oh, and they were furious when you came home from the grocery store with kale chips instead of the real, salty, glorious kind they like to bat off the counter. But as much as you swore to yourself that this year will be different, your cat has seen this all before. The New Year glow will fade, the yoga mat will gather dust in the corner, and those dumbbells will slowly become makeshift doorstops. By February, you'll be back on the couch with a family-sized bag of chips balanced on your stomach, and your cat will be right there next to you—smug, satisfied, and munching on whatever crumbs they can steal.

But until then, let these 23 cat memes remind you that no matter your New Year's goals, your cat is already five steps ahead… and they're judging you from the windowsill.

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Why is this so true? I used to work as a server, and we had what we called “dumpster kitties” who’d strut up to the patio, missing half an ear, and put on their best puppy-dog eyes for scraps from paying customers. Heck, we’d even treat them to a cup of cooked chicken now and then. These rugged little guys clearly preferred the street life over cushy indoor luxury. Meanwhile, my pampered house cat would have one bite of anything other than his designated cat food and treats, and I’d be paying for it later when he dramatically coughed it all back up.
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