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Cat Chooses Box Over New Chair

A photograph depicting a domestic scene where a newly purchased grey scalloped pet chair sits empty next to a cardboard box labeled 'PET COLLECTION GREY SCALLOPED PET CHAIR'. Inside the box, a black and white cat is comfortably lying down, ignoring the expensive pet chair. The image is paired with a tweet from Kirsty & Steve (@TwosYourWords) that reads 'Bought the cat a new chair 😐📦', humorously illustrating the common phenomenon of pets preferring simple boxes over designated furniture. The background includes a wooden TV stand, a potted plant, and a fireplace with flowers, creating a cozy home setting.
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@Kirsty & Steve (co-authors) X.com

Bought the cat a new chair 😐📦

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PET COLLECTION GREY SCALLOPED PET CHAIR

Overview

A photograph depicting a domestic scene where a newly purchased grey scalloped pet chair sits empty next to a cardboard box labeled 'PET COLLECTION GREY SCALLOPED PET CHAIR'. Inside the box, a black and white cat is comfortably lying down, ignoring the expensive pet chair. The image is paired with a tweet from Kirsty & Steve (@TwosYourWords) that reads 'Bought the cat a new chair 😐📦', humorously illustrating the common phenomenon of pets preferring simple boxes over designated furniture. The background includes a wooden TV stand, a potted plant, and a fireplace with flowers, creating a cozy home setting.

Origin notes

The image originates from a post on X.com (formerly Twitter) by user Kirsty & Steve (co-authors), with the handle @TwosYourWords. It is categorized under 'WholesomeMeme' as indicated by the source information. The content appears to be an original photograph taken by the authors, capturing their real-life experience with their cat, making it a user-created, authentic moment shared on social media.

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