Is there any creature on this earth that manages to simultaneously be as contemptuous and beloved as the domesticated cat? It’s no secret that our feline friends have a tendency to treat us as their personal servants, and in return, we lavish all the attention and money on them that we can muster. They’re basically the sprinkle sprinkle devotees of the animal kingdom.

It comes as no surprise that the thousands of memes they inspire frequently reflect that. Ultimately, sharing your life with a cat or several will always make your life more difficult—but they’re so cute that they are always worth it. It also makes them worth celebrating in the form of funny internet pictures, like the ones you can see below. Many of them could care less about our existence, but they still provide so much entertainment value. That’s the kind of talent that isn’t easily replicated.