Trash pandas may not be as cute and fluffy as their bigger cousins in China, but they more than make up for their lack of traditional good looks with their adorable shenanigans and mischief.
That’s not all that raccoons have going for them! They’re also smart AF, and can climb walls better than stuntmen in a Mission Impossible flick. Plus, any animal that can hop onto the back of a javelina and go for a midnight joy ride is definitely someone who is fun to be around!
If you something to lift you up out of this pandemic funk, then check out these 50 sneaky raccoons getting into trouble for some hilarious #lifegoals you can aim for. And don’t forget to take out the trash!
1. “Raccoons like my post, you should too!”
Stealing upvotes with these adorable masked bandits never got easier. High “five” to these little guys!
2. “My coworkers dog Taco and his pet raccoon”
As if we needed a better reason to love tacos and trash pandas. Now we can have them both in the same meme at the same time.
@jlou129:
“It appears The Raccoon has a pet dog.”
3. “Once in a lifetime …. albino raccoon found on our vacation in Texas”
So, I’m just gonna go ahead and say it. Does that make this little guy a white trash panda?
4. “Just in case you were having a bad day look how happy this raccoon is with his stuffed raccoon.”
A friend? For me? Awww, I’m going to get some cuddles in right now!
@ImSoConFuZEdeDed:
“I thought the human hand was holding a mic waiting to get a statement from the happy racoon but then I realized I’m dumb.”
5. “So I set my deer feeder high off the ground so the raccoons couldn’t reach it…”
Raccoons have a way of making you feel pretty dumb with their ridiculously smart ass ways. But look at how much fun they’re having at your expense!
6. “Trash pandas found at work”
In case you thought trash pandas were lazy, here’s proof that they like to keep busy. In fact, maybe they’ve been a wee little bit too busy!
7. “I feel you, little trash panda”
Awww, we’ve all been there before, little buddy. Particularly on Monday’s when we don’t want to get out of bed and face the world.
@krem50:
“Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
8. “Our 93 year old neighbor passed away on Sunday. Apparently he was feeding these little sweeties. Now they come to our door. My husband is the new proud father of these 4 trash pandas.”
They look like the most polite trash pandas ever. They don’t have their hands out begging for more, and they’re even chewing with their mouths closed!
@pumper911:
“Did they line up in height order?”
@empteeone:
“I think so. That old man trained them well.”
9. “You forgot to pick me up from practice!”
Here’s a rare peek into Rocket’s life before Guardians of the Galaxy. Growing up with an absentee soccer mom must have been the thing that really pushed him over the edge!
10. “For me??
Awwww, you shouldn’t have! No really, you shouldn’t have. ‘Cause now he’ll be back every day demanding more of the same.
11. “On his way to the promised land.”
And he almost made it, too! But then someone alerted the driver to the fact that this almost-lucky little guy was hitching a ride to foodie heaven.
@Eagle Girl:
“Show a raccoon a trash can & he eats for a day. Take him to the dump & he’s fed for life.”
12. “The Cookie Jar Bandit!”
Clever disguise. You know those Russian nesting dolls? He just turned himself into a real-life example!
13. “Found a raccoon in this exact position”
When when Moses the Raccoon parted the Red Sea of Trees, he looked back towards his trash panda followers and said, “Look ma, four hands!”
@MattGu:
“What you see is a body crafted to perfection. Legs engineered to defy gravity. And a mindset to master the most epic of splits.”
14. “The situation at my friends apartment right now.”
Sliding down the banister is all fun and games at first! But then he felt the razor burn spreading over his private bits.
15. “My sister sent me this pic of a trash panda hanging out in her neighbor’s gutter.”
This is what happens when trash pandas hit rock bottom. They hang out in strange people’s gutters and ask for handouts.
@Theeflinch:
“He looks like a painting on driftwood that would have a Jimmy Buffett song lyrics on it. Maybe a palm tree and flamingo.”
16. “This guilty raccoon”
I admit no guilt. But is it okay if I ask for forgiveness anyway?
@TrailsAndTourniquets:
“I don’t know what he did wrong but I’ve already forgiven him.”
17. “While taking wedding photos in the park, we were visited by a friendly family of trash pandas! They checked us out for a few minutes, then went on their way.”
That was their version of watching Animal Planet with their kids. “And here you can see how the male and female of the species commit to having exclusive playdates for the rest of their lives!”
18. It’s game over!
Their takeover of the world is nearing completion. All it needs is the Mission Impossible theme playing in the background to make it even more legit.
19. “A raccoon introduces his shy and hairless brother to his friends”
You know how it feels when your gorgeous best friend introduces you to people at the club? It’s like that, only instead of just being your average plain Jane, you’re also naked and in desperate need of a sweater!
20. “Inviting a few friends over…”
When Bambi is facing off against 4 evil raccoons at the after-party, you know something wild is about to go down! The only thing missing from this scene is a drunk Disney Princess mumbling something poisoned apples.
21. “Piper is an up-and-coming artist. What do you think of her first pieces?”
Awww, she looks so proud of her “handy” work. Now, all we need to know is who the mystery artist is behind that mask!
22. “One of these things is not like the others.”
Could it possibly be that chocolate fluff on the far left? He belongs in the center with the other piece of filling that’s chillin’ between the vanilla wafers.
23. “A rare shot of Guardians of the Galaxy 3 casting call.”
Pretty sure they’ve already won the role of a lifetime. Some people aim high and go for the moon, these guys are happy to be given their very own trash pile to play with.
24. “Draw me like one of your French trash pandas.”
The only thing missing is some red polish on her toes. Then we can finally say we’ve seen everything.
25. “Happy Halloween, everyone”
Give him as much treats as that little bucket will hold! He’s more than earned it with cuteness overload.
26. “This fat fool had to be rescued by animal control”
Foolish little beast didn’t even get himself stuck in the right bin. There’s no such thing as a “recycle” panda!
27. “Found this picture of me and my pet raccoon fishing together. He’d wait for me to catch and reel in a fish so he could grab it and eat it.”
That’s how all good friendships with pet raccoons start. Before you know it you’ll be gone fishin’ with your buddy every day!
28. “What taking care of 4 trash pandas is really like.”
Bet the little buggers won’t even let go long enough for you to poop alone. It’s exactly like taking care of kids!
@p1um5mu991er:
“I guess you never have to worry about having an itch of any sort.”
29. “That is a raccoon riding a javelina”
Of course it is! That’s how those cowboy trash pandas in Texas order their drive-thru meal to go.
30. “He was so ashamed of needing human help”
Oh the embarrassment! To be caught in the arms of a human after getting drunk on fermented trash juice with his friends the night before.
31. “In 200ft, turn right at the intersection”
No, Martha, we’re not going to stop and ask for directions. I’m telling you, these things are never wrong!
@Funsizepopcornballs:
“In order to finish calculating our destination. . . I’m going to need that guy’s leg.”
32. “If you’re having a bad day just go outside, maybe you’ll stumble upon some adorable trash pandas.”
Awww, bad day averted! Thanks for the adorable save.
33. “He snack and get fat. But most importantly – don’t fit down crack.”
It’s just like having too-tight pants right after Christmas dinner. Only, this poor little fella couldn’t unzip his proverbial pants before laying down for a nap.
34. “Baby raccoon hiding from me”
Stars – they’re just like us! Before Rocket and Groot became famous, they were just ordinary blokes playing hide-and-seek in the woods.
35. “Hello Reddit, I’m listening.”
Well, it makes total sense. They go through our trash so they must know everything there is to know ’bout us!
@TriceratopsHunter:
“It’s rabies… the diagnosis is always rabies…”
36. Praise Chester Cheetah!
The siren call of Cheetos is something that not even our wild animal friends can ignore. And it sings even louder for critters that are known for loving trashy food!
37. “Instead of gold at the end of this rainbow, I found something a little more cuter.”
These little guys probably don’t think it’s so cute. They’ve probably spent all night trying to avoid the hot lava and Graboids in their quest for the elusive Lucky Charms marshmallows.
38. “I came home last night to find this thief just standing there menacingly.”
Little thieves like him are actually contributing members of society. If you let him take out the trash, your chores are done!
39. “The raccoons are returning to the libraries. Nature is healing.”
He’s probably looking to check out the best-selling cookbook “Trash for Dummies.” You know, to impress his lady and all that.
40. “Trying to hydrate, nothing to see here.”
This is what Gene Simmons from Kiss would look like if he were a trash panda. Are we sure he doesn’t have a twin brother running around?
41. “Trash panda so cute”
Sure, he looks cute now with his little tongue sticking out. But, he’s just one opposable thumb away from ruling the world!
42. “Would you just LOOK at my father?”
He probably couldn’t wait for you to pop out grandbabies. So he adopted a pair that look and act just like little humans!
43. “Sorry, Amazon. I didn’t order a raccoon.”
Probably just another drunk party animal who forgot where he lived. Either that or he’s just patiently waiting for you to take out the trash!
44. “This weird cat wanted to float today, I couldn’t say no.”
She also looks like she wants to give this guy a kiss. He must have really trashy-smelling breath!
45. “An actual picture taken off my fiancee and her sister in 2001.”
So…you must be the raccoon? Does your fiance still react that way to your grabby little advances?
46. “Yes ma’am, I’m sure it’s raccoons in your attic.”
Silly little rascals. In an ironic twist of fate, it was actually their masks that gave them away!
47. Did you know mushrooms look like this?
What a strange-looking fungus. But, a quick shot of penicillin will fix this tree right up!
48. “Pure, cozy bliss.”
Trash pandas are so lucky. Why can’t we all get to live like this?
49. “Sharing Cheetos with the underground”
Ah yes, Cheetos is the gateway drug to lasting peace between our kind. When his paws take on that familiar orange stain, you’ll know that you’ve finally done some good.
50. “When you hear a wild bit of gossip.”
She did what with him in the trash bin? Oh, bless her heart, no wonder she always smells that way.
Trash pandas may not be as cute and fluffy as their bigger cousins in China, but they more than make up for their lack of traditional good looks with their adorable shenanigans and mischief.
That’s not all that raccoons have going for them! They’re also smart AF, and can climb walls better than stuntmen in a Mission Impossible flick. Plus, any animal that can hop onto the back of a javelina and go for a midnight joy ride is definitely someone who is fun to be around!
If you something to lift you up out of this pandemic funk, then check out these 50 sneaky raccoons getting into trouble for some hilarious #lifegoals you can aim for. And don’t forget to take out the trash!