21 Memes of Philosopher Cats Wondering If Treats Are Just a Social Construct

Ever stared into a cat's eyes and felt like they knew something you didn't? That's because cats are secretly philosophers in fur coats. From loafing in deep meowditation to silently judging us from windowsills, they seem to ponder life's biggest pawsibilities.

Cats question everything: Why chase the laser if you'll never catch it? If a box exists, must I enter it? Is the treat jar truly empty? Or is it just a metaphor for the void?

They follow their own meownifesto: nap often, judge quietly, and never do anything unless you want to. Call it sass, but Aristotle would call it autonomy.

And don't forget Schrödinger's Cat. Felines heard that one and went, "So I can exist and not exist at the same time? Meownificent."

So the next time your cat knocks something off the counter for seemingly no reason, remember—they're not just being chaotic. They're sparking dialogue. Or asking for snacks. Either way, it's pawsitively profound.

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