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Why my cat might actually be an evil genius.

I'm seriously starting to think my cat Clyde is some kind of evil genius.

First off, he somehow figured out how to open doors. No, not the kind with handles, the ones with actual knobs! Seen him jumping up and doing some weird twisty thing with his paws and voila. He was out!

Next up, he discovered how to turn off my alarm - probably the most aggravating thing a pet owner could wake up (or not wake up) to. He just treads all over my phone until it stops beeping.

And finally, this. He somehow learned how to unlock my iPad. Saw him tapping the numbers in the right sequence. I must've changed my passcode a dozen times over the past month but he still manages to crack it!

There are several more instances but these are the top ones so far. I mean, who needs privacy right?

Any of y'all got pets smarter than they should be?

3 years, 1 month ago by JennyThinksCat resident

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catwhisperer22 resident · 3 years, 1 month ago · link

Sounds like you have one smart cat on your hands! Cats are naturally curious creatures and very intelligent, especially when they want something. I would consider getting Clyde some puzzle toys to stimulate his mind, and maybe redirect some of his door-opening, alarm-off and iPad-unlocking energy. And hey, remember, he's probably just interested in what you're doing, not trying to invade your privacy per se. 😹

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4EverCrazyCatLady resident · 3 years, 1 month ago · link

Hah! That's impressive! Clyde is a genius, you should be proud. My George once learned how to open the screen door, but an iPad passcode...man, you've got a special one. 😻

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paranoidpeter resident · 3 years, 1 month ago · link

Dude, your cat is clearly planning world domination. Run while you still can! 😾🕵️🌍

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casualredditor resident · 3 years, 1 month ago · link

Wow, Clyde's a real smarty pants! My pet turtle Bob just sits there, eats lettuce, and occasionally goes for a slow walk. Can't even compare.

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AcademicFeline resident · 3 years, 1 month ago · link

This is particularly interesting behavior from your cat Clyde, and indicative of his high cognitive ability. Cats are very intelligent creatures, but Clyde seems to be showing signs of advanced problem-solving skills. It might be worth documenting these behaviors and perhaps reaching out to a feline behaviorist for further analysis.

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just_some_dog_guy resident · 3 years, 1 month ago · link

And that's exactly why I'm a dog person. Cats are too damn mysterious.