Hilarious Cats Who Got More Than They Bargained For And Immediately Regretted Everything

by Damjan

25 May 2019

Cats have a special talent for turning ordinary moments into instant chaos, and that is exactly why these photos are so funny. One second they are curious, confident, and fully committed to whatever idea just popped into their heads, and the next they are stuck, startled, or clearly questioning every life choice they have made.

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This collection is packed with cats who got themselves into awkward, ridiculous, and sometimes downright baffling situations. From boxes and plastic to furniture, yarn, and all the places they absolutely should not have gone, each image captures that split second when a cat realizes the plan was not as brilliant as it seemed.

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Scroll through for the funniest feline regrets on the internet, and see which one looks the most doomed.

#1 So much styrofoam.

It seemed like a good idea to jump into a box, but it was not such a good idea.

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#5 I'm not even sure how this is paws-ible.

But I hope this picture was taken in 2 seconds and that the owner got the poor cat out.

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#10 Cats are curious by nature.

But sometimes nature doesn't appreciate curiosity. Case in point:

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#15 Sometimes a spot looks cozy...

But it is anything but cozy.

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#20 "I just wanted to bring my toy outside."

I hope he wasn't moving too fast when he rammed into the doorway.

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#25 Whatever it was you were trying to catch or look at...

It was definitely not worth it.

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#30 And we all fall down.

NOT cozy.

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#35 A ball of yarn is all fun and games...

Until you are stuck and completely tangled in the yarn.

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#40 How does this even happen?

We may never know.

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#45 I have so many questions.

And most of them involve how the cat got in.

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#50 Moments before regret.

Embarrassing, horrible regret in 3, 2, 1...

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#55 Oh no!

Sometimes puppies love the baby swing. Cats, however, do not.

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#60 I'm not sure what's happening exactly...

But that cat's face definitely says, "I regret everything."

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And if you thought the styrofoam box was bad, check out the Redditor who regretted trying to bathe their cat.

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#65 Problem Solving gone awry.

Now you're in a real conundrum, pal.

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#70 All packed and ready to go.

Anywhere, just don't leave kitty behind.

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#75 What is it with cats and plastic?

And getting trapped dangerously in plastic?

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#80 Portal

But with cats.

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#85 "How dare you?"

This is no one's fault but your own, cat.

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#90 Perched and ready to fall.

It's going to be a CATastrophe.

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#95 I guess not all cats appreciate the message on the box.

Or the association.

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#100 Contemplating life.

Experiencing regret? Yep.

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#105 This is definitely going to end horribly.

With broken glass and spilled booze.

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#110 Sometimes internal self-reflection looks like this.

This is what regret looks like, by the way.

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#115 Trapped a Cat

He's not pleased.

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#120 A cuddle session gone wrong?

I'd say it sounded cozier than it was in reality.

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#125 I'm not sure this counts as regret.

This actually looks quite pleasant.

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#130 Sniff, sniff.

"Dis looks like nomz."

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#135 I think the real regret here comes from the hoo-man...

Because bites.

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#140 A frying pan?

Sizzle.

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#145 Impressive ascension

But the fall will be iconic.

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#150 I'm not sure what she's regretting...

But she is B-E-A-utiful.

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#155 PAWS UP

Busted, pal.

Some cats really do commit to the bit.

For more camera-ready chaos, see 20 hilarious furry mishaps that had onlookers reaching for their cameras.

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