Clever People Who Got Their Way Without Technically Breaking Any Rules

The Counter Is Banned, but She's Technically Still on the Stool

Roxy, this cat, understands she's not meant to be on the counter when her owners are there, but that doesn't stop her from pushing the boundaries. She smartly thinks the barstool is the only appropriate place for a cat to sit. She therefore puts one foot on it, believing it would draw her parents' attention away from the remainder of her body lying on the counter

Does that sound familiar? Roxy is no exception; cats are experts at seeming innocent and testing limits. She tries her hardest, but to be honest, she still violates the house rule. It's just another illustration of how cleverness and appeal help cats to get their way. Who can ignore their shenanigans? From creeping onto prohibited surfaces to pretending they're obeying the rules, cats like Roxy always manage to amuse us—and perhaps slightly annoy us.