Sleepy Ragdoll Cat Fails Her Agility Test In The Absolute Cutest Way Possible
If you built an obstacle course for your cat, how do you think it'd do? One TikToker had the same thought. In a now-viral video with over 500,000 views, the results are fascinating (read: hilarious). The one-and-half-minute clip stars two cats, but let's just say one sleepy ragdoll cat named Junie steals the show.
@lyssielooloo I'm genuinely crying watching this
"I made a maze for my cats to see who's more agile. We obviously know who that is, but I think it's still fun to see the difference," said the TikToker, holding her cats Winnie and Junie. In the next moment, Winnie navigates through the agility test made of makeup pieces by ever-so-slightly hitting one piece from the maze before leaping over it entirely. Junie wasn't nearly as skilled. In her first round, she knocked over a whopping 16 pieces despite moving very, very slowly.
The most hilarious part of the video involved little movement at all when adorably sleepy Junie took a nap right in front of the obstacle course to everyone's surprise! Her cat parent had to wake her up for a redo. In the final score after three rounds, Junie knocked down a record 51 pieces, while Winnie only hit one. Viewers fell in love with Junie's approach to the maze, with one commenting, "[Junie] was trying to be careful, and that's all that matters!"
Why is Junie so hilariously bad at agility tests?
We've got to say, falling asleep during an agility test is pretty epic, but it is definitely not the goal. Cat agility tests, or feline agility, is a sport where cats are judged on their ability to navigate various obstacle courses, and some cats warm up to it a lot better than others. Some cat breeds that might be especially good at agility tests include the Abyssinian, Siamese, and Russian blue, all known for fairly lean bodies, strength, intelligence, and trainability.
Oddly enough, though, the ragdoll cat breed is understood to be fairly active and trainable, too. So then, what's up with Junie? Like dogs, cats need to show motivation to prove they're ready for an agility test. Unfortunately, Junie is one very sleepy girl, and sleepiness and motivation don't mix, so it makes sense that she stumbled through her challenge in the video.
Why do some cats sleep so much, anyway? As predators, cats have evolved to need a lot of sleep to conserve energy to hunt. Certain factors, like a cat's age, breed, and overall lifestyle, can affect their sleep, but it's generally okay to have a sleepy cat, unless you've noticed a shift in its usual sleep pattern or other symptoms along with excessive sleep. So, sure, Junie may never be an agility test superstar, but she's most definitely our favorite sleeping cat thanks to that adorable agility test fail!