Ah, cats. The neverending source for internet memes and entertainment for their owners. The adorable critters never cease to amaze humans with their behavior, especially when it comes to making themselves comfortable in the most random of places. Whether it’s a box, a sink, or a spot way more unexpected than that, they often leave their owners with no other choice but to document them curled up in places around the house.

That’s why the gallery of arguably every cat owner is typically filled with ‘If I fits, I sits’ kind of moments and other gems depicting life with a feline. An abundance of such adorable pictures can be found on ‘The Cat Trap Is Working’ subreddit. Owners establish “traps” the kitties can’t resist—everyone knows that no box is left unoccupied when there’s a cat around—and watch them fall for the set up. We have gathered some of their best examples of cats being “trapped”, which you will find on the list below. Scroll down and enjoy the images of these derpy lovable creatures.

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#1 Prison Overcrowding Is Ridiculous

#2 He Used The Full Power Of His One Brain Cell To Sit In The Special Box

#3 Been Working On A Puzzle And Just Finished The Border…. Guess It Also Functions As A Cat Trap 🤷🏼‍♂️

Cats are known for doing all sorts of odd things, one of the main ones of which is chilling in random places. They can be spotted everywhere, from backpacks to cupboards, but for some of them, there is nothing more appealing than an empty box. It makes a lot of people wonder what is so special about that piece of cardboard that they just can’t leave behind.

Well, according to Live Science, being somewhat trapped feels comforting to our feline friends. They cram their little bodies into enclosed spaces as the walls provide cover, which makes them feel safe. Research has shown that they find boxes especially comforting when they’re stressed; however, that in no way means that they would enjoy one any less when they are just fine.

#4 The Power Of The Sun

#5 Mochi Loves To Trap Herself In The Wastebin And Will Happily Stay Put

Live Science also suggested that cats’ love for boxes is likely related to the instinct of ambushing their prey, whether it’s a mouse—a real or a toy one—or their beloved human. Anyone with a cat at home must have seen their critter just about ready to launch at whatever it is that they’re hunting. Using a box or a similar container allows them to hide from the prey until they’re ready for the sudden attack.

#6 Back Off Sharon! This Is Gary’s Cat Trap!

#7 Hmmm, It Appears That Rectangular Traps Lure Standard Issue Cats, And Square Traps Lure Tuxedos! You’re Welcome! :d

#8 Appropriately Labeled Trap

Research into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats revealed that the box doesn’t even have to be real to be appealing to them. An experiment on felines’ visual cognition and perception of borders showed that they would rather sit in a square marked on the floor instead of anywhere else on the same flooring. That proves that cats find “boxes” equally fascinating even if they’re two-dimensional.

#9 I Bought Some Snacks And I Found This

#10 Kitty, This Is Not A Good Idea

#11 Caught A Floof Using Only A Standard Clothes Hanger

Their love for boxes and outlines is likely the reason their owners can trick their cats and “trap” them this easily. A few of the pictures on this list show that for some cats, even the reflection of sunshine in the shape of a square has a strong enough draw. Not to mention all sorts of bags and crates. All of them seem to be good enough to start the operation ‘if I fits, I sits’.

#12 There’s No Keeping This One Off The Counter So We Placed A Decoy Box To Lure Him In

#13 16 Weeks Old And Trapped Already!

#14 Box-Ception

Sitting in random places is far from the only peculiar thing cats do. People who have ever owned one have likely been presented with a “gift” from their beloved pet at one point or another. Whether it’s something that’s alive and still moving (a mouse, for instance) or a less lively object brought from outside, cats often bring whatever it is they find on their adventures. You might find it disgusting, but in reality, it’s a sign of love and affection; it’s them sharing their prize with the rest of the pack, which, in the case of domesticated cats, are their owners.

#15 Missy’s Very Favorite Box

#16 Caught A Void In About 5 Minutes!

#17 Please Do Not

Great Pet Care revealed that pets view us as family—as one of their own—which is why they share things with us, whether it’s the prey itself or knowledge of how to hunt it. That is another reason they often bring dead animals to us, as in their minds, they’re teaching us skills necessary for survival. It can also be their way of storing the “food” for later consumption.

#18 I’m Out Of Ideas

#19 New Year’s Eve Party In A Box

#20 Trap Queen

Great Pet Care emphasized that hunting is a natural instinct, which, even if to a smaller extent, is present in domesticated cats as well. However, they are usually leading a Garfield-like lifestyle and don’t really need to worry about hunting down their dinner, while a wild feline typically hunts 10 to 20 times a day.

#21 Where Does The Rest Of My 18lb Maine Coone Fit In This Box???

#22 Opened A Drawer… Guess I Can Never Shut It Again!

#23 More Old Pics Of My Old Gentleman Isaac Politely Allowing Himself To Be Trapped

Kneading is another example of typical cat behavior, that might catch someone who’s never owned a feline quite off guard. They might be thinking that the kitty’s there for cuddles, when all of the sudden, the little animal starts working those paws and kneading the person as if they were a lump of cookie dough.

According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), kneading is also an instinctive trait. One of the possible explanations for it is the fact that kittens would develop the habit of kneading while nursing, which would continue into adulthood.

#24 Dr. Carl Mangerman Is Ready To Listen

#25 This Meal Prepping Stuff Is Easy

#26 Coat Was On The Floor For Less Than A Minute

Other possible explanations when it comes to kneading, according to AAHA, are conveying comfort, creating a place for rest, or marking their territory. The latter is done with the help of scent glands in the critter’s paws, which they also often use to mark their territory on, you guessed it right, cardboard boxes.