Someone decided to create a holiday that revolves around hugging a pet that is notoriously known for not being big believers in PDA. Some would call that kind of stupid, but we like to think it's a brilliant idea, because who doesn't love to look at photo after photo of cats outwardly loathing their owners?
What a glorious holiday.
Today is Hug Your Cat Day, and while our feline overlords certainly show how much they love us in different ways, we can all agree that on average, a cat doesn't want to be hugged tightly and certainly not long enough for a selfie.
The evidence? The hundreds and hundreds of pictures on social media tagged #hugyourcatday that feature people with their pets either struggling to get away or giving more side-eye than Prince did at the 2015 Grammys.
For every photo of a cuddly kitten sleeping peacefully in its owners arms there are at least 20 Instagram shots that depict the exact opposite of that. Let's face it, cats would hate this holiday if they knew it existed.
"Release me, human."
"The hell do you think you're doing?!"
"This ends immediately."
"This is my nightmare."
"I will not be a prop for your mirror selfies, minion."
"You should know I'm plotting your death right now."
"Nope."
"I've never loathed you more, human."
"How do I make sure this never happens again?"
"Ignoring you forever."
"The hate burning in my heart for you right now is fierce."
"I hope my lack of eye contact with the camera ruins your entire photo."
"What made you think this was something I wanted? Tell me so I never give you that vibe again."
"Later I will return the favor and cut off your air supply...while you sleep."
"You are dead to me until it's time to feed me."
"Bring me the head of the person who came up with this holiday."
"I hope you feel the shade I'm throwing you right now and I hope it scorches your soul."
"Never again, human. Never again."
"I'm reporting you to the authorities."
"I hope this gets negative likes."
"Stop this."
"Can't take the hint, huh?"
"I promise to miss the litter box for the next four days because of this."
"I'm going to throw up a hairball on everything and everyone you love."
"Death would be a sweet release right now."
"Notice the ears, imbecile."
"You're now at the top of my hit list."
"This is why we can't have nice things."
"Your death will be swift, yet painful."
"Just let me live."
"You don't have to do everything the Internet tells you to do."
"I hope your Instagram followers can see the cry for help in my eyes."
"Please. You're embarrassing yourself."
"Girl, bye."
"I hate you with the fires of a thousand burning suns."
Now go give your cat a big, squeeze because even though they think they hate it and want us dead immediately after the hug ends, deep down they really love that we took the time to remind them how much we love them.
(Just kidding. Deep down they still hate it. But too bad. We're going to hug them anyway.)
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