If I fits, I sits: 18 photos that prove cats can get comfortable anywhere

MNN ^ | Jun 24, 2014 | Laura Moss

[Slings and Arrows]

Cats have a knack for squeezing themselves into tiny spaces and curling up for what can often appear to be an uncomfortable nap. It's the well-known cat philosophy of "If I fits, I sits."

From boxes and baskets to cups and cartons, here are 18 photos of kitties getting comfy in curious spots.

[BenLurkin]

Adorable!

[TexasCajun]

[Slings and Arrows]

Food coma!

[mikrofon]

Considering that one meaning of Maru in Japanese is ‘circle’, somewhat like fitting a round cat in a square hole…

[Slings and Arrows]

I thought that “Maru” meant “ship.”

[Monkey Face]

Awww....I needed that! Fangs!

[Monkey Face]

My favorite kitteh piccie!

[Celtic Conservative]

Bigger on the inside, eh?

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[Celtic Conservative]

Technically it means “round”. But just like in english “round” has a connotation for “chubby” or “jolly” in Japanese. “maru” is a traditional name tacked onto ships, usually commercial vessels like freighters and fishing boats. Perhaps to the Japanese, these ships look “chubby” or round.

[miss marmelstein]

If that was my cat, I’d name her Barbra Streisand - blue, crossed eyes! Amazing.

[RJS1950]

I’ve seen my cats in almost all of those poses. My orange cat loves any box, bag or tight place to curl up. He’s also my permanent attachment and roots in next to me at night just like the one in your picture.

[Oatka]

Reminds me of a still for a “sexy couples” sitcom.

[Daffynition]

Hats off to SWEET kittahs ALERT!

[mikrofon]

I figured I'd check my source again ... One usage is listed as the suffix for a ship's name, which is what you're referring to – I'm no expert in the language.

[Slings and Arrows]

Makes sense. Thanks!

[Slings and Arrows]

Dimensionally transcendent, yes indeed.

[Slings and Arrows]

Mew’re very welcome.

[Slings and Arrows]

They get in everywhere!

[Jacquerie]

After 40 years of owning cats, I thought I had seen it all.

[Ezekiel]

Technically it means “round”. But just like in english “round” has a connotation for “chubby” or “jolly” in Japanese. “maru” is a traditional name tacked onto ships, usually commercial vessels like freighters and fishing boats. Perhaps to the Japanese, these ships look “chubby” or round.

Well see, there you go. Neccos are round.