Cats have beauty down to an art. Sleek-striped of fluffy-furred, with their eyes of mystery, twitching whiskers, and flicking tails, felines are a study in living masterpieces. It’s no wonder cat photos captivate audiences worldwide. As cat lovers know, no cat photo can ever be a bad cat photo. Even the most unflattering cat pictures are works of art.
The Unflattering Cat Photo Challenge on Twitter proves this to be true! Whether caught on camera mid-yawn or in a sneeze, cats look pretty crazy. And when you wake a feline from their deepest of slumber, have a camera ready because you’re going to get the derpiest of faces. Kitty get spooked? Snap a pic and you’ve got an unflattering cat photo you can cherish for years to come! Enjoy this gallery of cats caught in just the wrong moment.
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Unflattering Cat Photo Challenge Will Make You Laugh
Challenge accepted…
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“I’ve been waiting for this day!”
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Unflattering yes, but that tongue is impressive!
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Pre-sneeze equals unflattering cuteness…
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In this unflattering cat photo submission, “the void hungers…and it wants chicken.”
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“And here’s Rogue’s post-bath submission.”
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“the problem with this challenge is that the unflattering cats photos are also the cutest.” True!
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When you’ve tired yourself out begging for food…
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One cat mom admits, “I enjoy taking unflattering photos of my cat far more than I should.” We’re glad you do!
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Another cat mom shares, “Hobbies include taking unflattering pictures of my cats for laughs!”
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“Neighborhood panther came to chill…She’s so photogenic.”
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“When Mum gets the sweet spot with scritches,” it gets a little unflattering…
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Mr. Howl wants to know, “You promise you definitely won’t post this one?”
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Faith is still unflatteringly cute when all you can see is her nose and pink tongue!
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“So anyways,” here’s a gorgeous grin…
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“That’s just his face tho.”
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“leopold phinehas stars in the #unflatteringcatphotochallenge“
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“Wanna see very unflattering photo of my cat?” Yes, please!
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“Love taking unflattering pictures of the cat.”
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“Some cats are born photogenic, Charlotte is not.”
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And here it is…”The most unflattering picture of my cat.”
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Even big cat Indira had to get in on the unflattering fun!
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“My cat, but from unflattering angles.”
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When life wears you out, your portraits can turn out a bit unflattering, but still purrfectly cute!
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This unflattering cat photo has been three years in the waiting, but now is the time to shine…
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And the winner is…
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Want more cats caught on camera at just the wrong moment? Check out Unflattering Cat Photo Challenge Proves Even The Worst Picture Of A Cat Is Still Pretty Great!
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Feature Image: @TxsanctuaryCats/Twitter & @EllinorGlaser/Twitter