22 Hissterical Pictures of Cats Caught Red-Pawed in Mischief Mode

Cats may be cute, but let's not pretend they aren't tiny chaos gremlins in fur coats. If there's something on a table, shelf, or counter, a cat's only goal is to knock it off. Bonus points if it makes a loud crash. Glass of water? Gone. Your favorite plant? Splat. Expensive electronics? They're "testing gravity," obviously.

And don't even think about eating in peace. Turn your back for two seconds and that slice of pizza is mysteriously missing a corner. They'll swipe noodles right off your fork, lick the butter off your toast, and act shocked when you dare accuse them. Meanwhile, their face is literally covered in crumbs.

No snack is safe. No object too sacred. They'll steal, push, shred, and scatter, then act like you're the unreasonable one for caring. They are the masters of selective hearing and professional-level poker faces.

And yet, we love them. We let them get away with it all, because nothing beats a good cuddle from your favorite fluffy menace… right after they've stolen your sandwich and knocked your glasses off the nightstand.

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