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[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 23 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

One thing I really miss about the old place is the very specific cat pic communities. R/thecatisastapler was a favorite.

[–] TrojanRoomCoffeePot@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago

We'll just have to curate a new cat picture community, with blackjack, and hookers.

[–] Inaminate_Carbon_Rod@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

I feel ya buddy but we need to stay strong!

Our cats eating boxes addiction will fade soon!

Maybe

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago

I have a little paper shedder. He's alotted one paper bag (1) per shop.

[–] notabot@lemm.ee 15 points 3 weeks ago

The fixed eye contact makes me think the cat is sending a message, "I require snacks, or else".

[–] shadowedcross@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Why do so many cats like doing this?

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think there are several different motivations.

First, I've seen cats chew up cardboard boxes in order to shape them. This side is in my way, I'm gonna saw it off, and the only saw I have is my face. ergo: cronch.

Second, humans like chewing on things like crunchy potato chips. Imagine if you had long pointy fangs, wouldn't it be satisfying to sink your teeth into something like cardboard?

[–] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe it's also like brushing their teeth?

[–] myrrh@ttrpg.network 4 points 2 weeks ago

...my cat loved to do this with the styrofoam inserts from my original transformers boxes...

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Maybe it's like chewing gum to them, idk.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 weeks ago

The little nose wrinkle as the teeth get punched in always slays me.

[–] metoosalem@feddit.org 10 points 3 weeks ago

Love the perfectly spaced row of teef marks. Truly a master of their craft.

[–] milkisklim@lemm.ee 9 points 3 weeks ago

Is this Loss?!

[–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

lick - chomp - ch-OMP - CHOMP

[–] Bienenvolk@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

toothless_irl

[–] hnnhmn7@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

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