Somehow I missed this until a tipster just sent it with that perfect title. Everything you need to know about Maru, the "Box Cat," in one video. Because Maru isn't just about boxes, he's also about being a "lazybones":
The amusingly translated title cards ("Boy of Scottish fold") are almost as adorable as the puffy-faced cat himself. (Thanks for the tip, Emily!)
Posted by Lindsay at 11:00 AM in Animals On Film, Cute As Balls
Tags: Cat | Cats
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This cat's life is 10x what mine is.
Score = 11
That was amazing. I wish there was some kind of international cat exchange program, so that I can borrow Maru for a while.
Score = 12
This cat's a natural. Somebody get him his own show. And not some second-rate Animal Planet shit, either. I'm talking prime time.
Score = 12
This cat's a natural. Somebody get him his own show. And not some second-rate Animal Planet shit, either. I'm talking prime time.
Score = 0
Maru, you're the best.
Score = 2
It is impossible for me to get sick of this cat.
Score = 8
With God as my witness, I will never get tired of this cat.
Score = 3
scottish fold is the oddball translation for the british shorthair breed.
Score = 0
My cat sucks compared to Maru.
Score = 3
Why can't my cat be you, Maru? She is nothing but a disappointment to me now.
Score = 2
"White socks" Aaaah, he's so cute it kills me.
Score = 2
I love white socked cats. And white socked dogs. *swoon*
Score = 2
Maru is an unusuall looking cat. He looks just like all the cats in Anime. I wish I had Maru.
Score = 3
That video read my mind -- I actually said "a little jocular" aloud with that title as it appeared.
Score = 2
This is like the LOTR of Box Cat videos, and it's spectacular.
Score = 0
I hate cats, but I love Maru. Can we just clone Maru for everyone to enjoy? The world has found its ultimate cat.
Score = 3
I give my wholehearted approval to this cloning thing. I want a Maru!
Let's plan a kidnapping.
Score = 1
zomg lindsay.. you keep that maru stuff coming now..
Score = 2
box sneak attack from unda the couch = premium
Score = 1
if i could be guaranteed that my cats would be as awesomely cuddly chubby silly as maru, i would absolutely be open to becoming a cat lady.
Score = 1
Boxcat HATES mondays.... but loves lasagna.
Score = 0