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Warning to Check for Cat Arm Before Closing Fridge

The image captures a humorous domestic scene: an open refrigerator door has a handwritten sign taped to its upper shelf that reads 'CHECK FOR CAT ARM B4 CLOSING'. As if perfectly demonstrating the need for this warning, an orange cat's paw is poking out from the narrow gap between the fridge interior and the door, reaching for a packaged food item stored on an interior fridge shelf. The fridge door shelves are filled with common grocery items including ketchup, original soy milk, various sauces, condiment bottles, and other drinks.
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CHECK FOR CAT ARM B4 CLOSING

Overview

The image captures a humorous domestic scene: an open refrigerator door has a handwritten sign taped to its upper shelf that reads 'CHECK FOR CAT ARM B4 CLOSING'. As if perfectly demonstrating the need for this warning, an orange cat's paw is poking out from the narrow gap between the fridge interior and the door, reaching for a packaged food item stored on an interior fridge shelf. The fridge door shelves are filled with common grocery items including ketchup, original soy milk, various sauces, condiment bottles, and other drinks.

Origin notes

This wholesome pet meme originates from the X (formerly Twitter) account @WholesomeMeme, a popular account that shares lighthearted, heartwarming content. It was accessed via the account's RSS feed, and resonated widely with cat owners who relate to the experience of cats sneaking into refrigerators to steal food, leading to wide circulation across social media platforms.

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