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Ever want to pretend to be a cat? Lets do it!

Cats are agile and mysterious creatures with a long history, unlike most animals which were invented in the past 200 years. Cats were first domesticated about 4,000 years ago. They were used for catching pests and were considered sacred by some cultures. So sacred that killing a cat would mean death to the culprit. This How-To article will help to bring out the inner cat in you.



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    Do a little research: There are many different types of cats out there. Some with very shy personalities and others that rule their domain with the swipe of a paw. Don't restrict your self to domesticated cats; lions, tigers, and cheetahs are cats too.
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    Pick a cat that best fits your inner cat: If you're not sure about your cat personality, think about your human personality. Are you silly and playful? Quiet and pensive? Outspoken and feared? Examining your human personality will help you figure out, or at least give you a starting point for, your cat personality.
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    Once you've figure out the cat you are, you must get the vocals just right! Practice makes perfect. Some of my favorite MEOW variations are: Maaaaaoooww; ME-OW; ooooowwwww, maow maow maow, mawi maow, meeeee-OW. Don't forget to "purr" and screech, this let's the humans know to keep on petting or stay away! Cats are temperamental like that.
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    To get into character it helps to have some cat ears on head. You usually find them in large discount stores, thrift stores, specialty stores that sell fetish attire, or you can make them yourself. All your need are: Two pieces of felt in different colors, a head band, scissors and a hot glue gun. Cut the felt into triangles, one smaller than the other. Glue the two pieces together, with the smaller piece in the middle of the larger one. Then glue the felt, pointed side up to the head band; and VIOLA, you've got homemade kitty ears! Or you could use furry fabric for extra furry ears!
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    Now you must learn to move like a cat. Cats are agile, fast and flexible. Stretching will help you become more flexible. Make your movements deliberate and smooth. When walking around someone you like, flex your body around them. When close to a humans face use your paws to get their attention. Cats are attention whores, so take advantage of the situation; Kitty gets what Kitty wants! By the way - when I say PAWS I mean, IMAGINE! IMAGINE your paws and soft, furry coat. IMAGINE your tail swishing around - basically, step into the body of a cat.
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    Put together the personality, vocals, ears and movements and you have now unleashed your inner cat. You have become the cat you always knew you were.
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    Buy eyeliner and accentuate your eyes. Squint your eyes a little bit so you look mysterious.
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    Have fun!

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  • A very important tip, is to blink slowly at someone you love - this is what all cats do, to show they love someone.
  • Having a dish for milk or water near by is really helpful, when cat it is important to keep hydrated. Roll your tongue slightly and scoop up the water.
  • Don't kill birds. This will scare people.
  • If you are vegetarian or vegan, DON'T go back to meat eating, just because you are a cat. You could eat a lot of faux meat, vegan sushi, etc.
  • Enjoy being a cat!


  • You may not be allowed to talk cat, or wear cat ears in a class.
  • Don't get TOO into it. You may start to scare people. But never give up.

Things You'll Need

  • Cat Ears, homemade or store bought work.
  • Knee pads if crawling for extended periods.
  • Eyeliner, preferably black.

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Categories: Cosplay and Role Playing

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Español: Cómo pretender ser un gato, Italiano: Come Pretendere di Essere un Gatto, Português: Como Fingir Ser Um Gato

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