Although cats can’t speak human language, they certainly have their ways of communicating with us. Whether it’s through their “feed me” faces, their persistent demands for attention, or the disdainful side-eye when they feel ignored, we all recognize these feline behaviors. They’re also known for sleeping in the most unusual places, only to wake you up at 2 a.m. with loud paws running through the house, and they often act aloof when in public.
But what if cats could speak English? British comedian Jake Lambert recently shared a hilarious video imagining what cats would say if they could talk, and it’s hilariously accurate.
In the video, Jake captures the essence of a cat’s day, starting with their wake-up call: “Wake up! I'm hungry, bored, and want attention! Hellooooo!” He then describes the cat’s typical cycle: “I am shattered,” followed by a nap in an “impractical spot” for hours.
Cat owners immediately recognized these scenarios as spot-on, with one commenter joking, “My cats are demanding royalties for the script.” Another added, “The zero-second warning between happy and absolutely raging is too real.”
People even chimed in with their own interpretations of their cats' behavior:
- “I really like this food, you should buy it again,” followed immediately by, “I hate this food, why would you ever buy it?”
- “My cat always does this: ‘Just did a dump in the litter box, can you clean it ASAP so I can do another in five minutes?'”
- “Also, ‘Please change my menu three times per feeding, I never know what I want.'”
These quirky, relatable moments show how cat humor transcends borders. Whether in the U.K. or elsewhere, the antics of our feline friends are truly universal.