Whether they’re prancing around like dorks or lolling about with their tongues hanging out, both wild animals and housepets alike have the ability to look less-than-regal.
And so do we! So isn’t it nice to know that even the cutest things can sometimes look silly?
The subreddit r/AnimalsBeingDerps has some great photos and videos of animals being…well, derps. And if you don’t know what that means, scroll ahead and it should become clear almost immediately.
1. Learning the hard way
It looks like this kitty is used to a dripping tub and has no idea what that nozzle is capable of.
2. There’s always one
It’s too much to ask for everyone to look normal in a photo, right?
The faces of the two dogs flanking the derpy dog are cracking us up as well.
3. Hooman, let me in!
Well, turns out they want both.
This cat didn’t get home in time but seems to be aware that he or she can make quite a scene using the video doorbell.
It’s tech easy enough for your pets to use!
4. Snow drunk
This pup loves the snow so much that he’s willing to lull himself to sleep while licking ice.
5. True relaxation
But, hey, sometimes you have to just sit back and let go while your loved ones lavish you with attention.
6. Hoarder
This little guy is quite literally stuffing his face, getting as many pieces in there as possible so he can enjoy them one by one later.
7. It’s magic!
It’s ok, sand is confusing.
But we can’t help but laugh at his attempts to relocate the ball.
8. I’ll show you
But Mingus is willing to pretend he does just to prove that it won’t dissuade him from getting up on the counter.
Silly boy.
My dad bought a cactus to discourage Mingus from getting on the counter. Here’s Mingus with the cactus. (Photo by my dad) from r/AnimalsBeingDerps
9. Right in the face
And if you can watch these dogs try to “catch” the water without laughing out loud, then you have more self-control than we do.
10. Meme-worthy
How cute is she with her little toofers and her “pigtails”? She looks like a little old grandma.
I had no idea this sub existed, but I’m so glad someone let me know about it because this photo of Sophie fits here perfectly. 🐶 from r/AnimalsBeingDerps
11. The chairs have eyes
Do you think this cat believes it’s invisible?
You have to admit, that’s a good vantage point for keeping an eye on things while feeling safe.
12. Suns out, tongues out
(Of course, they should always have access to CLEAN water.)
This cutie just happens to lean a bit to the right.
13. Am I beautiful?
How could you not laugh hysterically every time you say your dog like this?
It’s absurd!
My dogs favourite toy. Watching the faces of people who are walking past when my dog is staring out the window with them in his mouth is brilliant from r/AnimalsBeingDerps
14. What are you lookin’ at?
But some cats would just rather give you the stink-eye while pretending they’re neglected.
15. The wise ferret
There’s no escape, so you might as well just relax into the inevitable.
16. Dude, where am I?
He looks like he had quite the trip and is promising himself he’ll never do drugs again.
17. My precious
But is there such love?
The tennis ball can do no wrong.
18. This is not what I signed up for!
Or, well, she is, but that’s only because he’s sitting on her.
My cat Stanley decided to sit on my new cat Harriet. I have only had her for two weeks and they already entertain me daily. from r/AnimalsBeingDerps
19. The gang’s all here
And let’s face it, family photos can be boring. At least people will pay attention to this one.
20. Doing the impossible
We know they can jump with pretty good accuracy, but getting up there takes major commitment.
21. Ergonomic
Consider it emotional support.
22. Beware of dork
And how funny is the dog in the back-right? He’s just looking down like he’s ashamed of the whole situation.
23. Consider the banana
It’s reaction to the empty bowl was approximately what you’d expect.
24. Someone broke the kitty
It seems perplexed as to why someone would play with such a thing.
25. If it quacks like a duck
It saw where the food was going and it went to that place.
His fact looks so hopeful!
26. Regal
We have no idea.
But somehow it’s just funnier that way.
27. Faceplant
But this comment sums up our reaction perfectly:
“I laughed hard, then felt guilty, then looked at it again and laughed harder.”
28. I’m hiding
What can we say? They’re little weirdos.
But they sure are adorable.
29. Oh, hey, happy birthday
Pets really put up with a lot of crap from their owners, don’t they?
Just walked in the door after work on my 29th. Fiancé knows the key to my heart from r/AnimalsBeingDerps
30. Wigglebutt
This little guy has danced his way into our hearts with his little “lemme in” dance.
31. Boing!
We admit we watched it over and over again.
32. Cone of blame
Look at that derpy little frown!
33. Doink
We thought these things knew how to swim.
Not always, apparently!
34. This cat is a hat
That silly dog seems to enjoy wearing his friend as a hat though, so who are we to mock his fun?
35. Ding dong
No doubt these dog owners were grateful he came home though – AND they got some funny video.
36. Anticipation
There’s something mesmerizing about watching him slowly get lowered into the water.
37. Busted
There’s no jury in the world who would believe he didn’t know where all those bones were buried.
Uh-Oh from r/AnimalsBeingDerps
38. Follow me
Or perhaps he just finally caught his tail and isn’t willing to let go.
39. Tasty Twister
Apparently, everyone else’s food looked better than their own.
Somehow, they don’t seem bothered at all by the inconvenience.
40. Take a load off
But you’ll notice their back legs don’t bend, so it’s not a natural position for them.
Still, some derps do it anyway.
41. Chillaxed
But, hey, if you’re going to sleep on the job, you might as well go all-in.
42. Cat-oflauge
And no doubt that’s what happens sometimes.
43. Love me
In fact, they wanted to make her the official mascot of AnimalsBeingDerps!
44. What a view
Still, we’d be hard-pressed to pay attention to anything else if we lived across the street and saw this go down.
45. Just hangin’ out
This guy just seems to enjoy letting his front paws hang down.
It doesn’t look comfortable to us, but what do we know?
46. An unlikely goofball
It appears that all of God’s creatures have it in them to be complete nerds sometimes.
47. Boo on you
We’re a little perplexed about the sitting positions, but pups find all sorts of silly ways to make themselves comfortable.
Blep from r/AnimalsBeingDerps
48. Teeny kitty bikini
But this kitty seems to know just how silly it looks – it just doesn’t care.
49. Close up
Isn’t nature majestic?
At least you know you don’t always need to invest in that telephoto lens.
50. DERP
She’s just derping along, looking for some attention.
And no doubt she got it. How could anyone resist?
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