In With the Outtakes (Plus a Few Handy Tips)

My human stumbled in from her MeowWorld weekend to find the house cold and the heater broken. Plus she’s exhausted so I thought I would go easy on her and just ask her to dig up some outtakes to share today. It’s been a month since the last batch and quite a few have piled up! I even have some tips for you, so I think it is a good way to start the week!

As you know, I am always practicing good faces for when I am being judged at a cat show. Here is another no-no — no parlor tricks! Judges are not impressed when you show them you can curl your tongue. Also it’s important to make sure there is no food on your nose… but it’s your human’s job to make sure that does not happen.

One thing that does appeal to everyone, whether they are a judge or a regular human, is the kitten head tilt! But there are times when you can take it too far, like I did here.

I was not being a diva about having to wear last season’s dress. Honest!

When a blogging kitty reviews treats, it is important to show lots of enthusiasm if the treats are good… but you have to be careful not to be too enthusiastic. Being vicious does not make treats look delicious. (Somebody told me that if it rhymes, it is easier to remember!)

Speaking of delicious — I was not planning on eating that toy, no matter what my face says.

Did you know that I am training to be a super hero? I am learning a new power: how to stretch my body into epic proportions!

Lastly, my human brought home some Halloween costumes that she found on sale at PetSmart, and every last one was a fail! This was the only one that even got photographed. Isn’t it the most awkward-looking thing ever? I think those appendages in the back were supposed to be wings. It was really uncomfortable looking. I tried to be game about it, but if you look closely, you can see I think it was a really dumb idea.
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