100 Times Cats Looked So Derpy, Owners Had To Share Their Pics Online

Our graceful and elegant feline overlords have another side to them. When they think we’re not looking, they can act like the biggest derps on Planet Earth! Luckily for us, their derpiness is an endless source of entertainment for us and the internet alike.

That’s where the massive ‘Animals Being Derps’ online community comes in. You think you’ve seen what hilarious and wholesome truly looks like? Think again! The r/AnimalsBeingDerps subreddit has a whopping 3.6 million members and has been an active part of Reddit since May 2013. The community is dedicated to sharing photos and videos of animals “acting like complete idiots.” And today, we’re featuring some of the funniest and cutest cat pics from the subreddit to brighten up your day, dear Pandas.

Remember to pet those derpy cattos through your screen, upvote your fave pics, and let us know in the comments which felines won over your heart. Obviously, we want our cats looking fabulous in the derpy photos we take of them, so it falls to us to help them take care of their appearance, no matter how much they prioritize their own cleanliness. Check out Bored Panda’s interview about just that below. Onwards into the Land of Derp!

#1 Learning How To Cat. Progress Is Slow

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#2 When The Human Asks Where All The Catnip Went. "Aliens"

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#3 The World's Most Interesting Lamp

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One of the things that we can do to make our cats as photogenic as possible is to keep their coats all healthy and shiny. Now, naturally, owners should be concerned about keeping their cats’ coats in the best possible shape no matter if they’re going to be taking fun and derpy photos of them or not.

Anna Ewers Clark, a vet working with the PDSA, a British animal veterinary charity, went into detail with Bored Panda about the proper way to take care of feline fur. From bathing them to what products to avoid.

According to vet Anna, cats are very clean creatures, so we should think about bathing them only in special circumstances. “Most cats don’t need baths, and in fact, many cats find being in water very stressful,” she explained.

#4 Catto Being Curious

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#5 My Roommates Cat Sometimes Sits Like A Goblin

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#6 Your Package Of Derp Will Arrive On Caturday

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“If your cat does get very dirty or has something you think might be toxic on their coat, it’s best to sponge the area with a damp flannel, or rinse the area with a cup of water, instead of putting your cat in the bath or shower.”

The vet told Bored Panda that we ought to use tap water and avoid shampoos when bathing our cats. Shampoos are only fine if they’ve been prescribed by your vet.

“The smells of shampoos, creams, and lotions can be much stronger for your cat’s sensitive nose and they can strip the oils out of your cat’s coat—even sensitive shampoos can make your cat’s coat look dry and dull or make them itchy.”

#7 The Guardian Of The Box

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#8 Hi All, First Time Posting Here. I Present My Beloved Taylor For Your Amusement

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#9 If I Lick It, No One Else Can Have It

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The ‘Animals Being Derps’ subreddit uses the tagline, “Aww, they’re so stupid.” However, you shouldn’t think of it as anyone criticizing these animals. Quite the opposite! Think of it as a compliment that celebrates the range of emotions and behaviors that pets have.

The subreddit’s mods urge all newcomers to read the rules carefully. Joining a new community takes a bit more than posting a bunch of awesome photos—it’s about engaging with your fellow members. That means playing by the rules.

#10 The Two Friends You Had In Middle School That Your Parents Didn't Like

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#11 Kittens On The Lookout

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#12 Got Him A New Water Bowl. I Think He Misunderstood What It Is. And Yes He Sits In The Water...

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Members should by no means post photos of animals that are drugged, sick, or injured. What’s more, the subreddit has a hardline stance that there should be no animals in costumes, no staged submission, and no “animals just sitting there.”

What’s more, you should do your best to avoid politics and memes. That’s a lot of rules! But the wholesome content more than makes up for that. In the end, it’s worth it to have an awesome and friendly community that cares about animals deeply.

The mods point out that the animals in the photos themselves obviously must be derps. “Don't forget, though most Derps are incredibly Aww, a lot of Awws aren't Derps,” they explain the distinction.

#13 Doesn't Need A Title

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#14 Not My Picture But Funny

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#15 A Bird Landed On Our Balcony Today...

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#16 This Last Second Photo I Just Took Of My Cat Stretching Her Arms And Sneezing. I’ve Been Uncontrollably Laughing For The Past 5 Minutes Now

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#17 Stayed Like This For About 5 Minutes

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#18 I Posted This On R/Cats And They Told Me To Share With You Too. Hope You Enjoy It!

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#19 Mlem Cat

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#20 He Likes To Sleep Like This

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#21 She Is My Beautiful Derp

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#22 My Mother's New Kitten Definitely Identifies As A Smol Derp...

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#23 Cat Refuses To Play With Anything... Until I Get A Bit Of String Out

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#24 Managed To Catch My Derpster Cat, Monte, 3 Sneezes In A Row. Picture Of Grace And Majesty Right There

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#26 My Parent’s Cat Being An Absolute Loaf

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#27 Tillie Is A Bit Strange Sometimes

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#28 "Get A Sphynx," They Said. "They're So Regal And Exotic," They Said. My Son Is A T-Rex

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#29 I'm Speeeeed

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#30 You Ok?

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#31 Clumsy Ninja

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#32 Cute Stuck

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#33 The Expression Kills Me

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#34

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#35 Nia Likes The Fire

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#36 No More Reversing Gravity In This Household!

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#37 Peat Experienced Catnip For The Very First Time And Was Transformed Into The Stoner Meme Guy For 20 Minutes

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#38 He Was In The Middle Of Grooming When Someone Rang The Doorbell.. Sat Like That For 10-15 Minutes

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#39 Bill’s Having An Existential Crisis

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#40 This Is Gary. Sometimes His Head Detaches From His Body

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#41 When The Vet Gives You The Good Stuff.

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#42 I Took This Photo Just As My Cat Alfonso Caught His First Mouse. His Reaction Was An Intricate Mix Of Confusion, Fear, And Regret

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#43 I Honestly Don't Know

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#44 Sometimes My Cat Just ???

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#45 Hold Power Button For Hard Reboot

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#46 Because I Can.....

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#47 Send Help

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#48 Dabby Tabby

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#49 When You Like The Present But It Ain't For You...

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#50 Just A Drink From The Sink

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#51 He Fell Fast Asleep Just Like This

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#52 She’s Satisfied With This Box.

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#53 Call Me Cute One. More. Time....

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#54 Derp Cat X4

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#55 Ollie Being Goofy For The Camera

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#56 Casually Glanced Over And Saw My Cat Laying Like This On The Back Of The Chair. It Looks Like He's Giving Me A Tiny Thumbs Up

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#57 This Is The Derpiest Picture I've Ever Taken Of Her. She Then Ran Away From Embarrassment After. Everyone, Meet Carlos

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#58 The Derpiest Of The Derps Is Observing Me In Silence

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#59 My Cat Reaching Maximum Levels Of Derp

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#60 100% Elegance, 100% Of The Time

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#61 I Was Told You Guys Might Like This Picture Of My Cat

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#62 New Parents Often Have A Hard Time Getting Enough Sleep

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#63 My Wife Got This Picture Of Our Cat, Peat. I Felt It Would Be Appropriate Here. “Cheese!”

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#64 Adopted Carl A Week Ago. He's A Bit Odd.

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#65 I Think My Cat Is Broken. How Is She Comfortable?

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#66 I Have To Be Away From My Cat, But My Boyfriend Sends My Updates Daily. This Is My Amazing Derp Today

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#67 Mood

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#68 He Has A Very Handsome Smile

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#69 Our Cat Taking Three Stairs

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#70 He Prefers This To His Cat Tree

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#71 Please Help Me Hooman

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#72 Simon.exe Has “Given Up”

#73 That Joke Must Have Been A Slap!

#74 This Cat Is Named Crazy Eyes Olive

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#75 "The Other Cats Are Very Strange"

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#76 On A Glass Table...

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#77 That Cat Is Handsome

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#78 I Looked Over And He Was Asleep Like This

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#79 Monkey Cat Gonna Monkey Cat

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#80 I Was Told He Belonged Here. He Was Mad At Me For Being Away For Long(I Couldn’t See Him For 2 Months Because Of Lockdowns) This Is After A Few Belly Rubs. Am I Forgiven ?

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#81 Look At My Chicken Legs, Human

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#82 How Is She Real??

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#83 One More Please

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#84 Paused In The Middle Of Cleaning Herself To Stare Into The Abyss For 5-10 Minutes

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#85 Owner’s Cat At A Remodel Job I Was Working At. Just Turned Around And There It Was, Chillin On My Ladder

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#86 The Ab Work Out Clearly Isn't Working Out For My Boy

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#87 Enlightened Cat

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#88 He Sleeps Like This 90% Of The Time

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#89 My Cat's Derp Face When He Demands Attention

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#90 She Zones Out Like This Frequently

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#91 This Is Goose

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#92 Suns Out, Tongues Out

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#93 He's Not The Sharpest Tool In The Shed...

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#94 My Tux Rests In Her Hammock Like It's A Recliner

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#95 Pickles Is A Very Regal Cat

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#96 Such Cutes, Much Derps

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#97 How The Turntables

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#98 Velma Thinks We Can't See Her Behind The Curtain

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#99 My Cat Got Itself Stuck

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#100 The Captain's Been Living Rough For Five Years And Has No Idea How To Receive Belly Rubs, But He Loves Them.

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