this post was submitted on
3,345 points (55% like it)
16,474 up votes 13,129 down votes

aww

subscribe1,399,395 readers

698 users here now

Things that make you go AWW! -- like puppies, and bunnies, and so on...

Feel free to post pictures, videos and stories of cute things.

Rules

  1. No "sad" content, such as pics of animals that have passed away (try /r/petloss) or sob stories (e.g. found him in a dumpster).

  2. No comics or captioned pictures (try /r/lolcats).

  3. No content linking to personal social sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

  4. No NSFW content.

  5. No posts asking for donations, sponsorship or adoptions (try /r/care or /r/assistance).

  6. No post titles asking for upvotes or approval, such as "any love for...", "what does /r/aww think of...", or "this didn't get much love on...", or "karma machine".

  7. No comments or posts from bots.

We also ask that you abide by the Reddiquette, and that you post original content whenever possible or attribute original content creators.

Related reddits


Please spay and neuter your animals! While your newborn animals are cute, failing to do this allows your little darlings to add to the population of homeless pets. Adopt pets from your local animal rescues, there are plenty of animals just waiting for a home.

a community for

The 24-7 competition for the cutest things on the Internet -- determined by you! Submit a link to a cute photo or video and your fellow cute-lovers will vote on how much it makes them go "Aww." The cutest stuff will rise to the top, so check back often for your serotonin fix.

top 200 commentsshow all 354

[–][deleted] 413 points414 points ago

My God, that's the most relaxed thing I've ever seen that wasn't dead.

[–]Mattisgodly 118 points119 points ago

As far as we know... :(

[–]Roshambo_You[S] 168 points169 points ago

Don't worry she's not dead just warming her belly.

[–]Molcat 17 points18 points ago

One of my cats not only does this exact same thing, but looks just like both of those cats too. It's eerie. http://imgur.com/7CFh6

[–]wolfvision 1 point2 points ago

this picture reminds me of winter. as an Australian, not long to wait :) I love winter

[–]Bethurz 22 points23 points ago

As an Australian, you know nothing about winter.

[–]Gazboolean 1 point2 points ago

Hey! It goes down all the way to 20°C sometimes.. Don't tell me we know nothing about winter!

[–]Licks_eyeballs 1 point2 points ago

They are all Bengal cats. I have one too and he sleep like this as well

[–]urwrngtrll 4 points5 points ago

Very eerie. Who would have thought cats would lie on their backs, stretch out and maybe even sleep. Something must be going on...

[–]BURN_THE_WITCH 5 points6 points ago

I see a lot of people referring to Maru as just some cat. Y'all better act like you know, you feel me?

[–]chris1710 2 points3 points ago

Don't you worry your pretty little head. I'm fully aware of who he is, as far as I'm concerned he is the Internets Cat

[–]Kslo33 1 point2 points ago

I just spent an hour watching that cat play with boxes...

[–]chris1710 1 point2 points ago

And it was the best hour of your weekend

[–]Kslo33 4 points5 points ago

best hour of my life

[–][deleted] ago

[deleted]

[–]srikanth94 25 points26 points ago

holy shit..... is it real?

[–]POSTS_GIFS 101 points102 points ago

[–]RupertDurden 54 points55 points ago

Another great one for your collection.

[–]achievable_chode44 49 points50 points ago

This is awkward to watch

[–]Phd-in-thuganomics 2 points3 points ago

lawlerskates

[–]Numlocks 1 point2 points ago

Thats not the first time I've seen that from TNA.

[–]Buttons_McBoomBoom 8 points9 points ago

Clearly

[–]fuantei 15 points16 points ago

WOLOLO

[–]srikanth94 9 points10 points ago

is not... but the divas are fucking hot

[–]adubjose 18 points19 points ago

If whatever you just said, was posted on youtube, you would probably get a billion likes.

[–]srikanth94 1 point2 points ago

10000 likes not equal to 10 karma also...

[–]SquareRoot 1 point2 points ago

Interestingly, that was also my reaction when the Egyptian did his moves.

[–]JackedIn 1 point2 points ago

dat core strength

[–]Kazekid 1 point2 points ago

"HES USING HYPNOSIS!"

[–]acog 5 points6 points ago

Totally real. This is precisely what they're talking about when they say that tanning salons are not a safe alternative to natural sunlight.

[–]urwrngtrll 1 point2 points ago

Her tits aren't.

[–]YAOMTC 1 point2 points ago

Nope. Source video, it's a Danish commercial about cancer.

[–]DrakeDealer 2 points3 points ago

That looks so fake. They didn't take account of the organs and fat. You know you can tell because I don't know shit about that; I think it would splat more.

[–]fuantei 1 point2 points ago

holy shit..... is that a nipple?

[–]pawnzz 3 points4 points ago

Turn into a spider?

[–]Ixtinguish 3 points4 points ago

Finally! I can masturbate.

[–]FolloweroftheAtom 1 point2 points ago

ITS A TRAP!

[–]itsjustallgone 1 point2 points ago

Classy cat in repose. Chilling (or warming rather) by the fireplace.

[–]Roshambo_You[S] 7 points8 points ago

I was going to put "chilling" in the title, then I realized I'd look foolish.

[–]SpectrumFactory 1 point2 points ago

That's pawsome

[–]fangbanger04 1 point2 points ago

Am I the only one that wants to rub that belly?

[–]misnamed 1 point2 points ago

[–]Se7en_Sinner 1 point2 points ago

She should find a laptop for that.

[–]APSrinivasan 1 point2 points ago

Just when I thought I was tired of cats on reddit this comes along.

[–]duskote 19 points20 points ago

Most dead things aren't that relaxed

[–]medicineboy 17 points18 points ago

This is true. As a med student, I can confirm.

[–][deleted] ago

[deleted]

[–]medicineboy 11 points12 points ago

They are still pretty stiff even after rigor mortis wears off. I remember during anatomy, dissecting the perineum was a huge hassle because the cadaver's legs won't stay spread. They had to be tied to stirrups with one person holding each leg in place while the third person worked on the dissection as quickly as he could. Cadavers are prepared and used months after death so there was no rigor mortis for the lady we worked on.

[–]hardonforhistory 30 points31 points ago

TIL med students dissect dead lady taint

[–]OzW 7 points8 points ago

TIL med school is the perfect setting for a dark comedy. Someone make this movie now please.

[–]IV-XI 1 point2 points ago

Watch Pathology.

[–]speedfreek16 1 point2 points ago

Have to ask, was the face covered up?

[–][deleted] ago

[deleted]

[–]hateit545 6 points7 points ago

IT'S SO FLUFFY I'M GONNA DIE!!!

[–]factoid_ 6 points7 points ago

Necrophiliac AMA was yesterday.

[–]cerzi 43 points44 points ago

best rug ever

[–]sillylilQuestion 27 points28 points ago

they said I could be anything so I became a rug

[–]freudian_nipple_slip 2 points3 points ago

It really ties the room together

[–]PriscillaPresley 68 points69 points ago

It's a trap. All 20 claws and his teeth are ready to attack anyone who goes near him.

[–]midwestredditor 88 points89 points ago

[–]starphish 27 points28 points ago*

"Relevant_Calvin" is an unused novelty account.

[–]DraugrMurderboss 1 point2 points ago

You're almost at your six year mark. I think YOU are the unused account here.

[–]starphish 15 points16 points ago

I think YOU are the unused account here.

If you look at my history, I am very active on reddit, and have been for a long time. I'm just not a karma-whore.

[–]PriscillaPresley 4 points5 points ago

That's exactly what I was thinking of :)

[–]Z-Train 1 point2 points ago

:D ... OMG i have never seen this comic!

you should definitely post this in /r/calvinandhobbes !!!

[–]theviking10 14 points15 points ago

18 claws?

[–]PriscillaPresley 8 points9 points ago

My cats never let me count, but don't they have thumb like appendages?

[–]Se7en_Sinner 30 points31 points ago

Yes, and a stinger at the end of their tail.

[–]WronglyCorrectsYou 22 points23 points ago

Actually Most cat's hairs were once stingers if you go back in their evolutionary line. Cats evolved from hedgehogs.

[–]chromiumsword 8 points9 points ago

Actually... oh. Damn.

[–]DLBob 9 points10 points ago

You mean they evolved from the rib of a hedgehog

[–]theviking10 15 points16 points ago

They have little "thumbs" on their front paws, but not the back ones.

5+5+4+4=18.

Of course, this all goes to hell if the cat is polydactyl.

[–]joetromboni 15 points16 points ago

TIL some cats are dinosaurs

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

The 'thumb' is called a dewclaw.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago*

It might be considered a dewclaw since it doesn't touch the ground, but on domestic cats it's actually pretty well developed and grips like an opposable thumb. They only have them on the front feet, not the rear.

[–]note_2_self 1 point2 points ago

Kind of. More so if they're polydactyly. But cats only have 4 claws on each back foot, so 18 total is correct.

[–]PretendCasual 1 point2 points ago

could be double pawed. my cat is.. at least the front paws are doubled

[–]sarcastic_clapper 2 points3 points ago

Totally thought of The Oatmeal: How to pet a kitty

[–]bebesee 1 point2 points ago

Admiral Ackbar agrees with you.

[–]c0horst 36 points37 points ago

My parents have a fat cat as well, and she loves to lie down like that too. I think they just like to stretch their back out like that.

God help you if you try to pet their tummies though while they are stretched like that...

[–]sdfaq23faw 23 points24 points ago

The responsible cat owner has a pair of thick leather cat gloves

[–]Brittsmac 22 points23 points ago

pffft...my cat is a fat one and loves a tummy rub. They would not show your their tummy if they didn't trust you.

[–]FunktasticLucky 10 points11 points ago

when I was house sitting for one of my deployed friends their cat would come over to be petted and then flop over and roll over on their back so you could rub her belly. I would rub it for a little bit then kinda shake her to get her all riled up. That cat was NUTS!!! She pounced on me once as I came through the front door.

[–]kimikat 6 points7 points ago

Yeah, me too. I have one I can actually nuzzle my face on and use as a pillow. She's very chill.

[–]Detry 14 points15 points ago

My kitty likes her tummy rubbed. She will collapse at your feed and demand it.

[–]lutheranian 6 points7 points ago

My new kitten loves them, too. I'm so glad, because neither my husband nor I were big cat people. Walter acts so much like a dog that it's great. He gives no fucks.

[–][deleted] ago

[deleted]

[–]lutheranian 2 points3 points ago

Oh believe me, I do. He gets a thorough rub-down for literally about 2 hours on and off every day. He has it made pretty good. He's an older kitten, we got him at 5 months so his temperament was pretty much formed, but one reason we got him is because he's just so relaxed, but is super playful too. He doesn't really have much he doesn't like, except getting hit by the spray bottle when he scratches the couch (even though he has 4 other implements to scratch on)

[–]Vlacid 1 point2 points ago

Yeah, same with all of my cats. They LOVE belly rubs.

[–]delvolta 7 points8 points ago

Looks like he is about to get quartered

FREEEEDOOOMMMM!

[–]mamamiabell 9 points10 points ago

That looks like total abandon... This is mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10206804@N05/847235419/in/photostream/

[–]Harry_Tuttle 16 points17 points ago

Inverse Superman Mode: ACTIVATE.

[–]smidge 6 points7 points ago

Mine does similar stuff to relax http://imgur.com/xtUxj

[–]SpaceFinger 2 points3 points ago

so jealous

[–]kabobulate 4 points5 points ago

This is very common in overweight cats... which is why they are the cutest of all cat varieties.

[–][deleted] ago

[deleted]

[–]Ayatrollah_Khomatmei 17 points18 points ago

He needs a gentle belly rub rub.

[–]budperson 2 points3 points ago

That's how I relax.

[–]saintpetershere 2 points3 points ago

I would love to lay out on the driveway under the warm sun with my beagle, but I'm afraid my neighbors would think I was dead.

[–]Kreigsschildkroete 2 points3 points ago

A wild Snorlax appeared!

[–]phab3k 10 points11 points ago

this almost deserves to be in /r/funny

[–]Wakasaki_Rocky 1 point2 points ago

Damn straight it is.

[–]wra1th42 1 point2 points ago

LIES. that is obviously a throw pillow

[–]butnugtt 1 point2 points ago

Your grandparent's cat relaxing = definition of "doing it right."

[–]haiku_robot 1 point2 points ago

Your grandparent's cat 
relaxing = definition 
of "doing it right."

[–]MonkeyNacho 1 point2 points ago

That's really cute. I actually LOLed. I'm not just saying that :P You should get a crowd of people to lie around him doing the same thing.

[–]1337Scott 1 point2 points ago

Cat-a-mon digivolve to!!!! RUG-A-MON

[–]AngryPleb 1 point2 points ago

I wish I was that cat.

[–]ROFLCRISPS 1 point2 points ago

I would give that cat the biggest raspberry in history..

[–]JusticeBlood 1 point2 points ago

cat life: eat/shit/sleep/reddit frontpage/eat/shit/sleep

[–]therunningcon 1 point2 points ago

I assume the cat works like a venus fly trap? As soon someone tries to give him a tummy rub... SNAP. DEM CLAWS BE ALL OVER YOU.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

My rabbit does something similar... But behind the wood stove.

[–]joetromboni 1 point2 points ago

Step 1. Rub Belly

Step 2. ?

Step 3. Hospital Profits

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

That's how I relax too...

[–]ArsenicSulphur 1 point2 points ago

Dude... you can't just shoot a cat for karma. Not cool.

[–]imasmittenkitten 1 point2 points ago

Ahhhhh suuuusssssssss!

[–]GingerFire15 1 point2 points ago

Hey Garfield!

[–]DrBackFat 1 point2 points ago

I cannot spot a single fuck in that photograph.

[–]thupermagicman 1 point2 points ago

That is one fat cat.

[–]Triassic_Bark 1 point2 points ago

This is how my Grandparents relax.

[–]sakkask 1 point2 points ago

But does it make memes?

[–]FrankZappasNose 1 point2 points ago

Aww what a slob. Reminds me of me.

[–]SoftKittySong 1 point2 points ago

Soft kitty,

Warm kitty,

Little ball of fur.

Happy kitty,

Sleepy kitty,

Purr Purr Purr.

[–]cannotlogon 1 point2 points ago

Well, he does look relaxed.

[–]firesite78 1 point2 points ago

BEEEEEFFCAAAKKKKEE!!!!

[–]Apostle_1882 0 points1 point ago

Pawesome cat.

[–]shojohime 0 points1 point ago

Reminds me of Miyazaki's Muta.

[–]PandemoniumX101 0 points1 point ago

Hysterical. No such thing as an sad fat cat.

[–]Brittsmac 0 points1 point ago

omg, I looked at that for about 2 min and then relooked lmao. Totally made my morning!!

[–]crushedcandy 0 points1 point ago

It's like a fuzzy pillow!

[–]mochenmat 0 points1 point ago

that kitty wants to be a rug when he grows up

[–]ty6486 0 points1 point ago

Well if he likes to relax then he should listen to this. http://youtu.be/thp5JMfGjyU

[–]waeva 0 points1 point ago

turn him around and u get a great rug

[–]Smartest_one_hear 0 points1 point ago

This makes life look so simple. Sigh, if only everyone could be a cat.

[–]mastershake04 0 points1 point ago

I literally am crying because I'm laughing so hard. I dunno what I was expecting, but that is the funniest damn picture I've seen in a long time.

[–]sixstringzen 0 points1 point ago

Picture of Cat = Front Page in 2 hours!

[–]komie_ 0 points1 point ago

this cat is doing it right.

[–]starphish 0 points1 point ago

She's not relaxing. She's pretending to fly.

[–]FUCK_THESE_USERNAMES 0 points1 point ago

Are cats perpetually cold or something? You'd think that a thick coat of fur would kind of remedy that.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

That cat is basted.

[–]honorhealnurture 0 points1 point ago

I love how relaxed and completely trusting the cat is. Not suspecting in the least that you are going to come up and tickle that exposed belly.

[–]MrFluff 0 points1 point ago

Our dog sleeps the same way.. it's quite funny.

[–]weasleyes 0 points1 point ago

This is the best thing i could have seen first thing in the morning

[–]SimonSays_ 0 points1 point ago

That cat looks almost just like mine!

[–]cunttastic 0 points1 point ago

My body is ready.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

like an human

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

is it died?

[–]agumonkey 0 points1 point ago

  • dreaming : weeee are the champiooonns *

[–]Astralize 0 points1 point ago

My cat use to lie down under the radiator just like that. He loves the warmth, especially during winter! He also finds the christmas tree the most interesting thing ever. He has broken quite a lot of tree ornaments.

[–]twilightcatlady 0 points1 point ago

Um, I don't know how to tell you this... Your cat's dead.

[–]bubbles0luv 0 points1 point ago

Despite Theodore's comfortable life as an indoor cat, his true ambition was to one day become a handsome hearth rug.

[–]IncoherentScreaming 0 points1 point ago

ARRRGLEGRAGHLEAAAGH

[–]sinotized 0 points1 point ago

I really want that cool old gas stove

[–]Dekoe 0 points1 point ago

Photosynthesis!

[–]rya11111 0 points1 point ago

you should post this in /r/funny :D

[–]pwordishamster 0 points1 point ago

it is so cute :) you have to post a video on youtube that is for sure :) you will get a million and five likes :)

[–]Protocol2319 0 points1 point ago

Karma magnet.

[–]nikobruchev 0 points1 point ago

That's exactly what my cat does!! lol

[–]darkercheese 0 points1 point ago

I wish I was a cat.

[–]Coffee_plus_oldmovie 0 points1 point ago

What a boss.

[–]JoeMomma8008 0 points1 point ago

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.... Silly Kitty :)

[–]itsprobablytrue 0 points1 point ago

Shit dude, it's sunday. LETS ALL DO THAT

[–]UsernameCommenter 0 points1 point ago

let me Roshambo_You for that cat

[–]PrincessCare 0 points1 point ago

grandparents' (not proper, plural possessive form)

[–]Timmmber 0 points1 point ago

Paint me like one of your...

[–]Sazimx 0 points1 point ago

BEST CAT EVER!!

[–]Tinbuster00 0 points1 point ago

Hobbes from Bill Watson :)

[–]yoshieatsnick 0 points1 point ago

OMG, thats how i relax =O we must be brothers

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Scumbag redditor: Kills cat and spreads his body out for karma

[–]srikanth94 0 points1 point ago

i sleep like that cat as well

[–]UhCrunch 0 points1 point ago

OHHHH LONG JOHNSON

[–]Kazz1212 0 points1 point ago

Yeah buddy

[–]TopangaButLessBoobs 0 points1 point ago

That looks like grandparents carpet.

[–]MMurkle 0 points1 point ago

What a champ.

[–]LetsGetRamblin 0 points1 point ago

What's that star-on-a-stick on the left?

[–]Max_Beezly 0 points1 point ago

thats a big ass friggin cat.

[–]chadamn 0 points1 point ago

spinal pressure

[–]LemonTreees 0 points1 point ago

I. Need. That. Cat.

[–]FakeScientificStory 0 points1 point ago

Funny enough, this is an efficient way to dissipate heat and slow the heartbeat. The cat here is showing its stomach, which has a large surface area, to cool off. The large surface area is perfect for heat to exchange efficiently because of the vast amount of blood vessels present. Additionally, since the capillaries in the stomach are stretched, blood pressure goes up and the body compensates by slowing its pulse. A great way to relax indeed!

[–]xiregulatorix 0 points1 point ago

I only regret that I have but one upvote to give for this kitty

[–]guitboy85 0 points1 point ago

It looks like it's doing it's best imitation of a bearskin rug!

[–]Argy 0 points1 point ago

My kitty lays like this too. :)

[–]BackpackGotJets 0 points1 point ago

reminds me of that nyquil commercial with drew brees lol

[–]hickboy85 0 points1 point ago

Garfield?

[–]Kickapps 0 points1 point ago

like a boss! \m/

[–]schism72 0 points1 point ago

:o my kitty looks like that!

[–]BronieSwag 0 points1 point ago

That's amazing.

[–]Megak 0 points1 point ago

Pets usually take habits after their owners. Hmmm.....

[–]99thomas 0 points1 point ago

lollllllllllllllllllllllllll

[–]cullingsong5882 0 points1 point ago

"this fire thing... so good!"

[–]burpinator 0 points1 point ago

What a graceful creature!

[–]Jaime17_16 0 points1 point ago

Omg! What a cute kitty!

[–]Pinkxie 0 points1 point ago

haha

[–]Gothbot6k 0 points1 point ago

What kind of breed is that because it looks similar to my cat...

[–]4W350M3 0 points1 point ago

Am I the only one who looked at the thumbnail and thought it was a typewriter?