There are a whole host of reasons why people love cats. For many, it’s that they are so darn cute and cuddly (well, some of them are). Others see them in a more practical light, as an efficient form of pest control. Others still find that kitties are their favorite form of domesticated animal that shows them the attention they so desperately crave. Yep, fans of cats are certainly a diverse bunch.

Perhaps one of the most common reasons for appreciating all creatures of the feline persuasion is how goofy they are. Although they’re often proud, at heart most cats are just silly little guys. It’s one of the reasons that they have flourished over the years as a subcategory of memes, and they show no sign of slowing down now. The cat memes below are the product of many years of meme creators honing the craft. They are effortless.