'Cat got your tongue?': 28 Unspeakably Cute Kitties to Scroll Through This Sunday

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Briana Viser • Writer and Editor
May 24, 2026 9:30 AM EDT

We're speechless!

The expression "cat got your tongue?" has an unclear origin. One possibility traces it back to old sailor's tales involving the "cat-o'-nine-tails," which was a whip used as punishment in the British navy. Another theory is more like folklore: in medieval Europe, cats were sometimes associated with witches, secrets, and supernatural powers. Some people believed that a cat could symbolically "steal" a person's tongue, leaving them speechless or unable to speak the truth. Whether or not people genuinely believed such stories, cats often occupied a symbolic place somewhere between ordinary pets and mystical creatures. Even today, cats still carry that air of the strange and magical, and are still associated with these kinds of things. So if you like cats and you feel like words can't describe how amazing they are, then enjoy these cute kitties and memes below.

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    The bodega cat is looking at me like I'm trying to steal @the_pizzacat YOU Jnobil COMM SOWE obi nobiil anobiil Inobial Unobil mobia inobil nobiil Unabis Inobial Unahis Unahism InobiT Unobi Jnshis Inahi
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    It's hard to explain to a non fight fan that this guy would beat anyone in UFC CHONK CLUB CHONKS 1000 XXL WORLDWIDE Chunks Day Things > VEN pizzacatparty.com
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    When you find out the ai clankers are coming for your job at the biscuit factory BISCUITS the pizzacat Biaculk @the_pizzacat
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    Hype up my cat's coffee stand like a a girl's comment section Chonk Cafe MENU COLD BREW -HOT COFFEE -BISCUITS MUFFIN TOPS TREATS WIT FOOD THS @the_pizzacat coolcatscoffeeco
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    Cats of the internet have entered the battle against Al sloptards. @the_pizzacat
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    Humans saw this perfect creature and still invented ai @the_pizzacat
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    My cat was upset about their treat ration. So they became an influencer and now I work for them.
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  • Anyone who has lived with a cat knows they seem to operate according to rules humans don’t fully understand. They disappear into impossible hiding places, stare at invisible things, and randomly sprint through the house at top speed for reasons known only to them. Yet despite all their weirdness, they also bring enormous comfort. A cat asleep beside you creates a feeling of peace that’s difficult to describe. Their soft purring, warm presence, and quiet companionship can make a room feel safer and calmer. Cats ask for affection on their own terms, which makes the trust they offer feel especially meaningful.

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    Being held back after the waiter cut me off from the buffet @the_pizzacat
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    IS21 BE Hacking the the vet that neutered me Litan @the_pizzacat
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    She V- SF 97 46 3X 95 @the_pizzacat That'll be 135 dollars
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    Mother Have some loops @the_pizzacat
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    Millennial Cat Gen Z Cat Thank you for giving me a home and thank you for giving me a warm bed. I love when you come home and pet me. I love when I get to sleep on your chest or lap. Clean my litter box. Pooper scooper lookin ahh 00 @the_pizzacat
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    Let's hop on a quick zoom call to discuss a roadmap for reducing supply chain disruptions in my food bowl. Hang in there @the_pizzacat
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    Picture this. You're like 70 years old. You and your significant other are eating corn dogs on you walk while your cat is in a baby pouch. Life is good @the_pizzacat SUNAMUN VIER AT
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    Inspected my food bowl. Fails to meet requirements. @the_pizzacat
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    Cinco de mayo is on taco Tuesday! @the_pizzacat
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    Meow the fourth be with you @the pizzacat
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    Trust me bro camping will be fun
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  • 19
    Free will means no one can stop you from ordering your cat a pup cup in the Starbucks drive thru
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    my social circle over the years עעעשן 2019 11 2024 now •
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    How'd you sleep? @the_pizzacat
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  • That balance between mystery and warmth is why people remain so obsessed with cats, both online and in everyday life. They are creatures of contradiction: independent yet loving, elegant yet ridiculous, serene yet chaotic. Perhaps that’s why phrases about cats continue to survive for centuries. Cats themselves feel timeless. Whether they’re inspiring ancient superstitions, internet memes, or strange idioms like “cat got your tongue,” they continue to occupy a unique place in human imagination.

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    He's watching John Wick
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    Describe your dream wedding?
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    Where do you see yourself in 10 years 34 @the_pizzacat 33
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  • 25
    He did great on his kitty exam so we got him a cake. But he is too humble to accept. Thank u but I can't accept this @the_pizzacat
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    Going to bed early to stay up late on my phone. @the_pizzacat
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    The IRS dragging me to prison after claiming my cats as dependents. @the_pizzacat
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    When the internet is down. This is why. @the_pizzacat
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