23 Silly Animal Snapshots Caught at Peak Derp-O'Clock

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Apr 15, 2025 9:00 AM EDT

Good morning, animal friends and fam. We all have that moment in the day when our brains turn off and we lose all sense of seriousness. That hour is called Derp-O'Clock. It's a magical time when pets, hoomans, and wild animals alike abandon all chill and dive headfirst into full-blown derp mode. There is no stoping it once it has begun. In fact, we don't want to stop it - we welcome it. It's the time to snap the pawfect picture of your pet and post them on the internet for everyone to enjoy.

The animals in this post are not majestic. They're not regal. But they are absolutely hilarious. It's like scrolling through nature's blooper reel—unedited, undignified, and unexpectedly delightful. You can't script this stuff. It's just pure timing and a whole lotta weird animal energy. They're meant to be silly and to bring a smile to your face. How else are we supposed to survive this terrible Tuesday?

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  • Say cheeeeese! This dog looks like it doesn't just have one derping hour - it lives its entire life at derp o'clock. German shepherds are known for being very silly dogs, and this one just proves our point.

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  • This picture says it all. Except it's not the cat that's experiencing derping hour, it's the family. They either really like to sit close, or they're afraid of moving the cat from its seat. Probably the latter.

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