10. 'No, Take It Like This Human'
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This kitty is going to severely scratch that screen. Still, the right shot will make all the effort worthwhile. You could wonder why a cat would be inclined to snap a selfie. For several reasons among others. Perhaps it wants to post something on social media or perhaps it needs a fresh Tinder picture. Either way, we're fine for it so long as someone takes a picture and shares it online.
The scenario wonderfully captures the present era in which even our dogs seem to be enmeshed in the selfie culture. The kitten's deliberate posture and focused attitude imply it is approaching this photo session extremely seriously, as if it has been seeing human behaviour and decided to try its paw at social media stardom. Its posture, extending out towards the screen, produces a funny analogy to how people sometimes twist themselves to attain the ideal angle for their selfies. This specific moment catches the playful spirit of kittens as well as their amazing ability to, even inadvertently, copy human actions.
If you look closely, it also appears as though the cat turned around totally while curled on the couch. It must have realised someone was photographing, proving that natural feline skill to precisely time their capture and how to take front stage. The moment's spontaneity accentuates its beauty and helps to explain why cat pictures still rule social media.
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