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[–]jimii 23 points24 points ago

Go home duckling, that's not even your mom.

[–]mdehevilland[S] 11 points12 points ago

Go home duckling, you're drunk

[–]BlazeOrangeDeer 1 point2 points ago

[–]SkySilver 150 points151 points ago

I hope this "I like cute things but I'm a man" won't become a new title scheme.

[–]solidfake 52 points53 points ago

why become?

they already are

[–]JustinRL_2point0 6 points7 points ago

How many blowjobs would I need to give, to have you sing one of my comments?

[–]BobTehCat 6 points7 points ago

He did one of my comments when he first made the account.

It cost ~3 blowjob depending on execution. I used hands and swallowed.

[–]JustinRL_2point0 6 points7 points ago

Thanks for the tip.

Alright Barbershop, take off your pants. We're doing this today.

[–]Orimos 5 points6 points ago

Thanks for the tip.

Nyahahahaha...

[–]JustinRL_2point0 2 points3 points ago

Just the tip.

[–]solidfake 1 point2 points ago

oh my, I feel honored!

[–]Reddit_is_Unoriginal 30 points31 points ago

Yes. Much like bronies proclaiming "It's a show about ponies, but I'm a man, deal with it!" It's the manchild's answer to girl gamers.

[–]JustinRL_2point0 14 points15 points ago

Some of us do do that, unfortunately... But the majority are quite humble.

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[–]Whoopah 13 points14 points ago

So fucking humble, you wouldn't believe it.

[–]LutetiumJ 1 point2 points ago

I'm not, but then again, I could be lying.

[–]Massuh_Nate 0 points1 point ago

hehehe

do do

[–]JustinRL_2point0 1 point2 points ago

Goddamnit...

[–]Ironfruit 3 points4 points ago

I don't think that was SkySilver or solidfake's point at all. It's got nothing to do with being a "manchild" it's more to do with some Reddit users overuse of title formats (e.g. 'X Level: Y', 'Just...', 'NOPE', etc.)

[–]SunChipsSombrero -1 points0 points ago

I only watch it because I have a pony fetish

[–]WhyPeepa 1 point2 points ago

[–]Runneraz1 2 points3 points ago

It's like his fur is consuming him...

[–]WhyPeepa 0 points1 point ago

thats his fat...

[–]arudeandvulgarname -2 points-1 points ago

Please some one tell me what is so great about being a bronie? Bronies seem like those guys who get friend zoned by those girls who wanna be with korean pop stars.

EDIT: I was slightly joking about the whole kpop thing (going off of things I've witnessed people go though) but I'm really curious about this subculture.

For the most part what I've seen were a lot of males trying to impress the opposite sex. I've never seen or met a guy who was actually into the whole bronie thing unless he was gay, mocking the subculture or a basement dweller.

[–]PalGuy 6 points7 points ago

It's like a concentrated dose of happiness.

Bronies seem like those guys who get friend zoned by those girls who wanna be with korean pop stars.

that's oddly specific...do the guys like the girls because they want to be with the k pop stars?

[–]purpleponyisbestpony 1 point2 points ago

On the contrary, most bronies are straight males, of high school to college age. Most homosexuals I know hate it. This article provides a decent overview of what may appeal to some bronies. Strong, unique personalities with good voice acting; good, colorful animations, and tons of nostalgic references from that age range's childhood are the most common reasons, along with the cuteness.

[–]arudeandvulgarname 1 point2 points ago

Could you give me an example of the kind of things they reference? And could you refer me a good episode?

[–]purpleponyisbestpony 0 points1 point ago

Too many to list, but some of the major references include Q from Star Trek (and Tribbles in an earlier episode), the Looney Tunes style by which Pinkie Pie hops around and penetrates the 4th wall, Spike fantasizing about a Lone Ranger-esque hero scene after Rarity is kidnapped by the Diamond Dogs, Twilight talks to herself in a manner similar to Golum from Lord of the Rings, music and scenes resembling horror films like Psycho, Terminator, and a Powerpuff Girls action scene in the season finale. However, there are also TONS of smaller references that usually pop up, such as James Bond, Alice in Wonderland, Skyrim, LOTS of looney tunes, The Big Lebowski, and Doctor Who. I think I'm missing a bunch, but that should be a decent start.

[–]arudeandvulgarname 0 points1 point ago

Alright so I understand it a little bit more, no one has ever talked about this bronies thing to me before like this btw. Every time I asked it's always been "FUCKING RAINBOW PONY!" I guess I'm just talking to the wrong people because the way your putting it makes total sense.

[–]purpleponyisbestpony 0 points1 point ago

Check out /r/mylittlepony and you'll get some good explanations to whatever you come up with. We're pretty welcoming of newcomers and outsiders. The ones who answered in a way you described are trolls, and probably don't even watch it. My Little Pony is very effective trolling material.

Also, in my previous post I forgot to recommend an episode for you. It depends on your personality, but usually Lesson Zero is a winner. Return of Harmony is good if you're a trekie.

[–]SadlyIamJustaHead 2 points3 points ago

Visions of an aged guru, bedecked in full beard and loincloth, spreading his arms in pontification as his student humbly grovels at his sandal laden feet in some staunch stone room spring to mind.

"Why become, child?

For they already ARE"

[–]no-game 1 point2 points ago

Proclaiming your "security as a man despite showing a feminine side" just reveals your actual insecurity as a man.

[–]kiptinquirk 6 points7 points ago

welcome to reddit, where multiple forms of "pussy" flourish.

[–]Ravanas 10 points11 points ago

As do multiple forms of internet tough guys.

[–]SadlyIamJustaHead 4 points5 points ago

Whoa, you can't just call people out, Bro. You some sort of tough guy or something?

[–]WhyPeepa 0 points1 point ago

[–]SkySilver -1 points0 points ago

Is FAT some sort of abbreviation?

[–]himaggery 12 points13 points ago

To quote my coworker: "Oh my god, I just want to punch it in the face. It's so cute!"

[–]Martyn3024 19 points20 points ago

Looks like someone already did.

[–]wasabiipeas 11 points12 points ago

http://goteam.blog36.fc2.com/

kitty isnt a babby anymore. ...also repost..

[–]wha7thmah -1 points0 points ago

Why the fuck can't anyone on Reddit spell baby?! bAby. Long a.

[–]wasabiipeas 0 points1 point ago

Whoa I never knew. Thanks for the revelation.

[–]Ayavaron 29 points30 points ago

You positioned him with tiny toy animals. The cute li'l wobbly kitten gets to play Godzilla!

[–]no-game 3 points4 points ago

Kittenzilla. I would pay to see that.

[–]Campbellsoup007 2 points3 points ago

Catzilla is a book.

[–]no-game 0 points1 point ago

[–]MisSigsFan 8 points9 points ago

You should be ashamed for posting one of the most popular kitten pictures on the internet.

[–]EllieJellyNelly 26 points27 points ago

Am I the only one that dosen't find them that cute? Their poor little faces are all smushed up :( I can't imagine it's good for them.

[–]TheSTEF 5 points6 points ago

It's the type of breed she is. Her name is Memebon, she is from Japan and has been an internet sensation for years! She is an exotic shorthair, which is a breed that is a mix of domestic shorthair and persian. Persians are brachycephalic, which is where Memebon gets the smushed face. Also, since her ears are folded down and the round cheeks/face there might be a Scottish Fold cat in the family as well. Memebon is adorable and perfectly healthy!

http://www.memebon.jp/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exotic_Shorthair

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_(cat)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Fold

[–]angryfirelord 13 points14 points ago

It's not. For a website that consistently rails against corporate greed and other corrupt business practices, Reddit certainly seems tolerant of what I would call animal cruelty in this instance. Flat-faced cats aren't exactly natural survivalists due to breathing, eating, heart, and other problems, so breeders deliberately create these cats for the "cute" effect. In my opinion, this breed should be banned due to the fact that it's causing the animal unnecessary suffering for nothing more than an aesthetic effect.

[–]Sicarius92 -1 points0 points ago

You need to have a talk with this guy, because you contradict each other.

[–]googly_eyes_on_stuff 2 points3 points ago

[–]transeunte 0 points1 point ago

YES YOU ARE

[–]hungry_squirrel 0 points1 point ago

Not meaning to be mean, but it looks little downsy...

[–]0xeedfade 157 points158 points ago

Am I the only one finding this cat really ugly ?

[–]lolsail 89 points90 points ago

Sorta, but then I still squealed because.. I duno. Babby cats.

[–]killyourego 7 points8 points ago

it's a babby tabby

[–]piphthesauriss 0 points1 point ago

I thought that shit was funny.

[–]suprastang 37 points38 points ago

How is babby formed?

[–]White_Luigi 20 points21 points ago

how girl get pragnent

[–]MozzarellaSquirrel 38 points39 points ago

dada do pew pew to mama

[–]ComradeButterfly 9 points10 points ago

I'm stealing that explanation. From now on this is how I will refer to sex as.

[–]Stensin 7 points8 points ago

They need do way instain mother

[–]BigBassBone 7 points8 points ago

I am so sorry for your lots.

[–]Jorgemeister 0 points1 point ago

squealed

and I was thinking it looks like a pig with a fur coat

[–]lucidnightmares 29 points30 points ago

It is. Many of these cats can't even feed themselves.

[–]AnteFjjante 9 points10 points ago

Oh for fuck sake. Not this again.

[–]RMcD94 7 points8 points ago

Source?

[–]edwin_on_reddit 8 points9 points ago

guy in that other thread said it.

[–]transeunte 4 points5 points ago

so you know it's true

[–]soup2nuts 1 point2 points ago

This is a Persian from Japan named Mimibon. I can't find the source but I first saw it on cuteoverload.com. It grew up to be just fine and healthy. I have two Persian myself and they have no trouble feeding themselves.

[–]lucidnightmares 1 point2 points ago

It is a American Shorthair x Persian cross.

[–]soup2nuts 0 points1 point ago

Yes. Looking at it again I thought it might have been an Exotic Shorthair.

[–]lucidnightmares 0 points1 point ago

Yes, every bit as sad.

[–]soup2nuts 0 points1 point ago

I certainly don't agree with their breeding practices. But they do deserve a home. That's why I only rescue Persians and other brachiocephalic cats. But Persians were not originally bred to be like that.

[–]avantgardeaclue 14 points15 points ago

I think she's exceptionally cute becauseshe's a little moosh-faced derp-monster.

[–]AintGettinDatKarma 13 points14 points ago

It's ugly, but in an adorable cuddly kitten way.

Plus, it has droopy whiskers and tiny farm animals.

[–]ajw827 3 points4 points ago

But it's a baby.

That means it's cute even if it's ugly.

It's fucking tiny.

[–]nickmarch39 7 points8 points ago

some kind of freak kitten bro

[–]INQDPO 6 points7 points ago

its a butterface cat

not a particularly cute face, but you've still got to give it props because it is so adorably tiny.

LOOK AT ITS TINY LITTLE PAWWWWWWWWS

[–]Thyrotoxic 10 points11 points ago

It looks like it's got downs.

[–]nickpeterson92 6 points7 points ago

It's hideous.

[–]UnicornOfHate 2 points3 points ago

The first thing I thought of when I saw that picture was this chorus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3zpT502CEs&feature=player_detailpage#t=57s

[–]Imperialistic-Wolf 2 points3 points ago

God damn it Im never first to anything I came here to post the same thing. This is me.http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7xonp2Awo1r2fq2r.gif

[–]TheSTEF 1 point2 points ago

Welcome to Reddit!

[–]Imperialistic-Wolf 0 points1 point ago

Its taller than I thought it would be .

[–]Herp_Dee_Derp 1 point2 points ago

I'm sitting here trying to figure out how this adorable animal is in any way 'ugly' or 'hideous' but I just simply can't!

[–]horseshorseshorsesho -1 points0 points ago

I thought it was a Siamese cat (as in conjoined twin cat) at first.

[–]CircleOfNoms 0 points1 point ago

Well, that kitten is VERY VERY young, same way with humans. Babies are cute, but not newborns. Give the cat a few weeks and it'll be squee worthy just like the rest.

[–]orthag -3 points-2 points ago

It's so ugly its cute.

[–]Robby5566 8 points9 points ago

Was that unmanly noise a scream of terror?

[–]sea_bastard 1 point2 points ago

What kind of cat is this?

[–]jeo221 5 points6 points ago

Exotic shorthair

[–]Google_vs_Bing 17 points18 points ago

That's an ugly motherfucker

[–]4W350M3 7 points8 points ago

Here's another pic of the same cat:

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[–]4W350M3 0 points1 point ago

I didn't use Google. I had a pic of this exact cat on my phone already O_o

I think I got it from a podcast or something, and took a screenshot because I thought the cat was cute.

[–]Ramartin95 7 points8 points ago

Was the noise "n'yawwwww" because that's what i said.

[–]KatieNeedsAnAdult 0 points1 point ago

Wag.

[–]El_Rey_de_Reyes 1 point2 points ago

He's a little cutie c:

[–]Lumepall 0 points1 point ago

Or she's.

[–]rocketsurgery 2 points3 points ago

That's Memebon. She's grown up now.

[–]ChronicJaywalker 0 points1 point ago

Wouldn't Memebon have to be female because of the tri-color fur? I thought only females could be tri-color. Is that correct?

[–]jaundicedchicken 2 points3 points ago

Calico fur patterning is caused by X-chromosome deactivation... so it's only really possible in females and male cats who have kitty Klinefelter syndrome

[–]rocketsurgery 0 points1 point ago

I've never heard that but I don't know much about cats. After googling it, it appears that Memebon is female.

[–]shayfoxx 0 points1 point ago

Calicos are all female

[–]Skittletoff 2 points3 points ago

It's just not even fair. I'd say to hug it, but it looks too fragile for that!

[–]pocket77s 2 points3 points ago

Is that kitten about to sell me diabeetus medication?

[–]overused-meme-alert -1 points0 points ago

diabeetus

beep

.

[–]overused-meme-alert -1 points0 points ago

diabeetus

beep

.

[–]SoThenISays 0 points1 point ago

What is that

[–]wheresmysmokes -1 points0 points ago

It's a person taking advantage of r/aww by posting a pic of a really popular internet cat. http://www.tineye.com/search/a11105268fe9060a99160a47730df58f5914c00a/

[–]Archaeopterygidae 2 points3 points ago

Are people supposed to be ashamed for not being manly?

[–]Maeby78 2 points3 points ago

This kitten's name is Memebon. It has it's own website. It turned into kind of a funny looking cat.

[–]H2lo 0 points1 point ago

How did i spend 10 min on a website that I can't even understand?? that stupid cat is adorable...

[–]throwaway3m3v2x 0 points1 point ago

WHY YES, THIS CAT WAS JUST BORN

ALLOW ME TO TAKE IT FROM IT'S MOTHER AND PLACE IT BY THESE PROPS

OH, SWEET SWEET KARMA

[–]Jbaart1223 2 points3 points ago

On the purrrrrrowl....

[–]rionhunter 2 points3 points ago

I've decided to believe it's a giant kitten, instead of smaller farm animals.

[–]budsdud 2 points3 points ago

It's not cute, that head is deformed. Does anyone else think these flat-faced breeds of cats and dogs is wrong? they can't even breath right!

[–]jspt03 0 points1 point ago

They are so fucking cute, but at the cost of some really crappy health issues. Humans are so selfish to keep breeding such health issue-proned animals. Poor things. 4 legs good. 2 legs bad.

[–]FetusKiller 1 point2 points ago

Punch a wall to get your manliness back

[–]Techdestro 1 point2 points ago

Ugly...

[–]godzilla9218 1 point2 points ago

Why do kittens always look so frightened?

[–]christshippie 0 points1 point ago

Scottish Fold?

[–]jeo221 1 point2 points ago

Exotic shorthair

[–]meltdownup 0 points1 point ago

It's so cute I want to eat it so it can be a part of me.

[–]xCassiopeiAx 1 point2 points ago

I hope this kitten comes with a disclaimer: not for children under 3 due to small parts. Risk of choking.

[–]UrCreepyUncle 0 points1 point ago

did the noise go something like "squeeeee!!"

[–]fluntcap -1 points0 points ago

I love cats like that. You wanna squeeze them till they pop then gum their faces.

[–]flashbackburger 0 points1 point ago

What kind of kitty is this?

[–]GeneralTry 0 points1 point ago

That thing cannot possibly be real.

[–]twominitsturkish 0 points1 point ago

Not a single mew mew mew

[–]digitalraindrop 0 points1 point ago

adorbz

[–]pile_of_shazbots 1 point2 points ago

I squee'd hard. I feel no shame.

[–]SpecterSam 1 point2 points ago

Wait... isn't this a calico cat? I thought they were almost always female..?

[–]VegetableTowelling 1 point2 points ago

Often, but not always. I have a friend with a male tortoiseshell/calico cat and a female ginger cat.

[–]Nicole1379 1 point2 points ago

Does the male have klinefelters?

[–]VegetableTowelling 0 points1 point ago

I don't know. I didn't know non-humans can have that but I guess why not as kitties are mammals too.

[–]Nicole1379 0 points1 point ago

That was the only possible explanation I came up with for why he is tri-colored...I could very well be wrong though.

[–]lalo4shalo 0 points1 point ago

pretty freaking adorable lol

[–]Stunningham2 1 point2 points ago

Old man McGumbus!

[–]WhyPeepa 1 point2 points ago

[–]Rhegedor 0 points1 point ago

It looks like an oval shaped ball was shoved into its face...

[–]kellyannmaguire 0 points1 point ago

gasp

[–]Irrelevant-Statement 1 point2 points ago

Dammit! I had this picture on my iPad! I can't believe I just lost 2000 karma points!

[–]WhyPeepa 0 points1 point ago

[–]WhyPeepa 1 point2 points ago

[–]2hearts 0 points1 point ago

[–]littlesteviebrule -1 points0 points ago

This same exact post that was uploaded yesterday, only its the cat version.

[–]MimikOctopus 0 points1 point ago

Calico kittens are my kyptonite.

[–]jackovasaurusrex 0 points1 point ago

I squealed and started to use baby speech to my monitor.

"A goo goo la la goo!! Yew so cute you wittle catty watty!"

[–]Looks_good_yum 0 points1 point ago

Looks good, but it's a little small don't you think.

[–]destructosexual 0 points1 point ago

Spoiler: OP is not a man.

[–]LutetiumJ 0 points1 point ago

I look at you and I see such a puny creature, but then I hear your mighty mew and I decide you have potential.

[–]whoamihere87 0 points1 point ago

Extreme cuteness alert

[–]twizzalsticks -1 points0 points ago

This is so not your cat.

[–]MmorpgESP 0 points1 point ago

I'm a man and i love this things :)

[–]cero2k 0 points1 point ago

Upvote for the title "least manly noise possible". Pic is ok

[–]LeeLee0123 0 points1 point ago

So very sweet~!

[–]neef -1 points0 points ago

Meme is totes famous, with 29k followers on her instagram.

[–]Lucho420 -1 points0 points ago

I can see your vagina from over here!

[–]Vanderrr -1 points0 points ago

Am I the only one that thinks that kitten is beyond ugly?

[–]ThatGuyRememberMe -1 points0 points ago

Yeah, you are no man.

[–]TheSTEF 0 points1 point ago

Memebon is the cutest!!!

http://www.memebon.jp/

[–]smartalec98 -1 points0 points ago

This pic is so old that it was hanging up in my 8th grade history class.

[–]ProfessorManly 0 points1 point ago

Having taught manliness at the graduate level for some years, I am qualified to say that your loud squee-ing noise was an appropriately manly reaction.

[–]baby_cakes12 0 points1 point ago

MEMEBON!!

[–]dell_icious 0 points1 point ago

based on the duck, that is a horse-sized kitten

[–]llcbdavis 0 points1 point ago

awwwwwwwwwwwww the cutest kitten i ever saw

[–]Tom_From_Marketing -1 points0 points ago

Just made the least manly noise possible, not even ashamed

[–]Bogey_Kingston 1 point2 points ago

I make some very non-manly noises about everyday because my dog is cute and hilarious, and sometimes when I make these sounds I picture Ron Swanson standing behind me shaking his head. Then I chop wood and practice replacing all 4 tires with the spare.

[–]charlysmyth 0 points1 point ago

a MALE calico? truly?? :3

[–]Chainsaw_weightloss 0 points1 point ago

I had to punch a wall just to feel manly again

[–]steiner76 0 points1 point ago

video slideshow. Also that cat is now full-grown.

[–]I_love_pugs_dammit 0 points1 point ago

What type of cat is this? I...I...must have one.

[–]nofatchicksever 0 points1 point ago

I want deh Kitteh!!!!

[–]watchagonnado 0 points1 point ago

That is a very cylindrical cat.

[–]_TheFifth_ 0 points1 point ago

Could you imagine if it DID make a manly noise?! Demon kitten!

[–]RSV 0 points1 point ago

It really reminds me of the brain bug out of starship troopers http://www.stampede-entertainment.com/monstermakers/a-bug-6-l.jpg

[–]DevinKills 0 points1 point ago

[–]hiddenNinja 0 points1 point ago

Same cat? http://i.imgur.com/tM0zb.jpg (Sorry, my "link" button isn't working.)

[–]IAM_megatron -4 points-3 points ago

This cat is fucking ugly, go ahead take my karma

[–]iarrivedlate -1 points0 points ago

im probably the only person here who doesnt think cats are cute

[–]LittleShogun 2 points3 points ago

You would have to surf the net with your eyes closed to have not already seen this.

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[–]JoMa4 1 point2 points ago

That cat is gigantic! That poor duck will be crushed!

[–]WhyPeepa 0 points1 point ago

This cat is gigantic...http://imgur.com/X4cMb

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

I hope that cat is still living with its mother because it is far to young to be re-homed.

[–]wheresmysmokes -1 points0 points ago

Dont' worry. It isn't the OP's cat. The image is copied and the cat is an adult now. http://goteam.blog36.fc2.com/

[–]IRcitizen 1 point2 points ago

that is one inbred kitty

[–]Blazeron 0 points1 point ago

I have a cat named kitten

he is 22 pounds of pure muscle at the age of 6. His squeal (meow?) can break glass. He doesn't talk much

[–]thebballer25 5 points6 points ago

The Greybeards of the cat world?

[–]weeman2434 1 point2 points ago

Master Wulfpurr

[–]WhyPeepa 1 point2 points ago