Oscar the Master Manipulator

Cats aren't just pets, they're professional manipulators training us daily.

My cat Oscar literally woke me up at 3 AM by screaming at my face until I followed him to

his bowl. The bowl was half full. He just wanted me to rearrange the

kibble so it looked fuller. Then this morning I caught him sitting on my laptop during

my meeting, staring directly into the camera like he owns the place.

He does this thing where he pretends he's starving, does the sad meow, gets me to feed

him, then walks away after one bite. Yesterday he knocked my coffee off the

counter while maintaining direct eye contact. Not an accident. A statement. He's training me