it's true. I went to a cat cafe in my area and also ignored them. One went straight into my lap and didn't leave for an hour an a half. My leg fell asleep and it was so painful walking after that, but of course I couldn't' just get up!
Oh that happened to me too!!! Well, minus the leg falling asleep. It was the one cat with some kind of eye problem though, which was pretty nast, but still cool!!
Fr Fr my cat is so jealous if I hold like a other cat and I went there and I had to ignore the cats because my cat is cute and I don’t want my cat to be jealous lol 😅 and it was so hard to ignore them because some of the cats went up to me
It's actually not that cats like you more if you ignore them, it's that they feel less intimidated/threatened. If you are already familiar with a cat, there's no point. You can accomplish similar simply by not looking directly at the cat, and leaving them alone until they approach you.
Although, If I've paid too much attention to one of my cats for a while, they seem to appreciate it when I give them space/ignore them. Which often makes them sit closer to me than they did before. They really teach me about boundaries and balance.
It depends on what cat it is if it’s a shy cat it will definitely like you if your ignoring it or just not playing much attention however if it’s an active cat it likes you paying attention to it
Most cats will mark everything in their house because it’s their territory/domain. If a cat purposely avoids an entire couch, I’d be concerned there was something wrong with it (the couch) imperceptible to my human senses.
Cats are smart. My neighbors cat used to come over and I told her no, she’s not allowed on the couch where me and bunny snuggle and she never climbs on. She’s super smart it was like having a roommate 😆 I miss her tho
I was thinking the same thing, they do put a lot of bromide into new furniture, for the use as a flame retardant. Insects will avoid anything with drier sheets, which has the same chemical. I wouldn't be surprised if some mammals could detect it as well.
Kurt won't touch a toxic couch. Your couch is off gasing toxic fumes into your house. Animals can smell the toxicity, humans can't. Same thing happened with my Siamese. I read the label and immediately threw the new cat beds out. Please check out chemical free living.
I would fail... first, I have been a cat dad to five cats. Second, cats just come up to me. Finally, I just can't help but love them. If I am petting a cat, I am in my happy place.
Sweet Kurt, you are bundle of joy! Your antics with your dad ,Abram, are a lot of fun!😂😂You are so lucky having such a wonderful DAD and now a MOM!🐈🐈🐈♥♥
@@user-kr6gw8bq4o doesn't count, only america. And by america I mean specifically North America, because anything besides the US doesn't count as america
@@Grimnoire ahem. theres north america and south america, the north one contains america the country. when you say 'america' referring to both continents, you mean to say 'the americas" -- the north america and the south. hope this helps
The "righting reflex" was working. You can see it happening in the photos. Problem is it takes a certain height for them to have the time to right themselves properly. Too short of a distance and they don't have the time to orient themselves to land properly if they start out too far from proper landing position at the start of their decent. So from high enough places cats always land on their feet. From a short jump like this it isn't always the case.
I agreed with what others said about cat’s sense is much better than human and might detect the dangerous toxic humans didn’t aware of. Besides, I’d like to add another viewpoint after years of living and observing cats, we often ignored how they were brought up especially cats being outdoor before - camouflage will make them feel safe due to nature instinct. As a result, white cats preferred white, black cats preferred black or dark spots, orange cats love brown/orange settings(like dry fallen leaves in the yard) etc. Hope this helps.
It just doesn't like the couch. There're toxins in their food as well, and some consume coffee/tea/choco/plants which are poison to them. They're not that clever.
I went to my first cat cafe this past month and as a cat person I know not to bother them and follow them round like a lot of other customers were doing. I just sat down got comfy and before I knew it I had two cats trying to settle on my lap. The first cat that claimed my lap had a good wash, fell asleep and stayed there my entire visit. When it came to leaving I had to slowly slide them off in to a cushion, luckily i didn't get the stink eye for doing that lol.
Don't know if you'll see this, but I learned about you from your old teacher Ms. Melanee Barton! She's my professor at my University and she talked about how she knew a famous influencer (you) and how you were determined to be one and you just signed some deal with a cat food company for 4 million. Pretty cool!
That’s because in cat body language, looking at somecat for more than a glance is a sign of hostility. Not looking at cats is less aggressive than looking at them.
I don't think ignoring the cats works if you don't apologize. Saying, "sorry" and I'm "bad" - they could probably tell you're a cat lover, and I don't think you were giving off enough "cold shoulder" vibes. I like seeing you interact with them. And love seeing you with your cat. Good video!
Pool for Kurt- my cat likes his big water fountain, which is the same size or bigger than the little pool around 7min in. He plays with the water, drinks from it, and uses it in cleaning himself. It’s always fun to see him play with a thread or clear plastic spoon or whatnot that falls in. I bet Kurt would enjoy the running water, if you haven’t done that yet.
My cat went crazy attacked my dog and then me and so in the time when we didn’t know if he would return to normal and I couldn’t see him watching your videos was so nice because I just felt like Kurt was my cat because they act and look the same and it was really nice thx
@Abram Engle, seriously, who could go to a kitty Café & ignore the kitties, that's self-torture, lol. Kurt still looking handsome as ever!🐈^_^ As for his running speed, keep in mind that a velocity of 30mph is equivalent to ~44 feet per second! Kurt being in the house he doesn't have as much room so to be moving at ~25-30 feet per second is impressive! My very old treadmill goes up to 10mph which is about half the speed Kurt ran and yet I used to run it up to 10mph, it's a lot faster than people think especially for those of us with shorter legs! Those with longer legs are able to traverse greater distances with each stride without requiring as much energy. Usain is 6'5", imagine what it'd be like for someone 12" shorter trying to running that same speed.
This same theory works with money. I have been doing it for years now and I'm filthy rich. It took a while at first because I kept letting my emotions get in the way. Goodluck everybody.
@@Seb_1234a I think my last cat sent my current cat to me. It may sound crazy, but the way it worked out was serendipitous. You never know when your next cat will find you. I understand how hard it is to lose a beloved feline.
About the couch, it's possible the prints on the pillows scared him off the first time he jumped off and he's been wary since. My cat got scared off by this green plushie my sis left on it and she refused to go up since. You might want to consider changing that pillow cover temporarily and continue playing with him on the couch.
Supposedly, cats communicate "defensively" in social situations - they aren't gregarious, and avoid eye contact, basically signalling "I am not a threat", rather than "I want to interact". When humans ignore them, they read this the same way.
Try moving blankets that already smell like youyr cat and putting them on the couch. rotate every few days with a fresh kitty smelling towel/blanket/bed. Eventually the couch will smell familiar enough for kitty use.
To a cat being ignored is the same as "we're good fam I'm cool with you." throw in some slow blinks and you made a bestie.
it's true. I went to a cat cafe in my area and also ignored them. One went straight into my lap and didn't leave for an hour an a half. My leg fell asleep and it was so painful walking after that, but of course I couldn't' just get up!
Oh that happened to me too!!! Well, minus the leg falling asleep. It was the one cat with some kind of eye problem though, which was pretty nast, but still cool!!
Fr Fr my cat is so jealous if I hold like a other cat and I went there and I had to ignore the cats because my cat is cute and I don’t want my cat to be jealous lol 😅 and it was so hard to ignore them because some of the cats went up to me
It's actually not that cats like you more if you ignore them, it's that they feel less intimidated/threatened. If you are already familiar with a cat, there's no point. You can accomplish similar simply by not looking directly at the cat, and leaving them alone until they approach you.
Unless you have a traditional Siamese that follows you everywhere, watches you cook dinner, and never shuts up.
@@mjg1544 Siamese are much too intelligent and curious for the usual cat behavior, I agree.
@@stephenallen224nonsense. They're no smarter than any other breed.
Less intimitated = like you more
Although, If I've paid too much attention to one of my cats for a while, they seem to appreciate it when I give them space/ignore them. Which often makes them sit closer to me than they did before. They really teach me about boundaries and balance.
"I got straight to ignoring them" that sounds so wrong 😭
Also its less that cats like when you ignore them, its more that dont like being bothered
Sounds like a punishment for girls
It depends on what cat it is if it’s a shy cat it will definitely like you if your ignoring it or just not playing much attention however if it’s an active cat it likes you paying attention to it
@@ravaplayz5298 yes!! they all have different boundaries and personalities, and ppl tend to forget that fact. it's the same with any other animal.
Kurt's meow is absolutely priceless. 😍
They're all like... "what is this sorcery!?!? Arnt I cute!?!?"
Reality: They are all like.. "A normal human? Wow"
Most cats will mark everything in their house because it’s their territory/domain. If a cat purposely avoids an entire couch, I’d be concerned there was something wrong with it (the couch) imperceptible to my human senses.
Cats are smart. My neighbors cat used to come over and I told her no, she’s not allowed on the couch where me and bunny snuggle and she never climbs on. She’s super smart it was like having a roommate 😆 I miss her tho
@@Bunny11344that's so mean so u bunny loving on each other an cat like chop liver lol
I was thinking the same thing, they do put a lot of bromide into new furniture, for the use as a flame retardant. Insects will avoid anything with drier sheets, which has the same chemical. I wouldn't be surprised if some mammals could detect it as well.
Kurt won't touch a toxic couch. Your couch is off gasing toxic fumes into your house. Animals can smell the toxicity, humans can't. Same thing happened with my Siamese. I read the label and immediately threw the new cat beds out. Please check out chemical free living.
thank you so much I have Siamese
Fake
@@Maddox-yk9xishut yo corny ahh bro u know nothing 😭😭😭
@@Maddox-yk9xibro you dont even have a catXD I have two an I can relate
@@Germanballasacountryball lmao I do in fact have a cat
Don't know what I like more - Kurt or Abram's quirky sense of humor 😹
I would fail... first, I have been a cat dad to five cats. Second, cats just come up to me. Finally, I just can't help but love them. If I am petting a cat, I am in my happy place.
8:11 "He started off by ignoring them both and leaving the room"
XD That's one of the most cat things I've heard.
Sweet Kurt, you are bundle of joy! Your antics with your dad ,Abram, are a lot of fun!😂😂You are so lucky having such a wonderful DAD and now a MOM!🐈🐈🐈♥♥
0:20 THAT GRAY CAT LOOKS LIKE ME!!??
American houses. They're so big that the furniture looks like discarded dollhouse paraphernalia...
America, the only place on the planet where big houses exist
@@GrimnoireDubai?
@@user-kr6gw8bq4o doesn't count, only america. And by america I mean specifically North America, because anything besides the US doesn't count as america
@@Grimnoire ahem. theres north america and south america, the north one contains america the country. when you say 'america' referring to both continents, you mean to say 'the americas" -- the north america and the south. hope this helps
@alrightyeahuhhuh Perhaps, but these are just cat people...
The black cat in the thumbnail is looking at the camera like, "Can you believe this guy?"
The "righting reflex" was working. You can see it happening in the photos. Problem is it takes a certain height for them to have the time to right themselves properly. Too short of a distance and they don't have the time to orient themselves to land properly if they start out too far from proper landing position at the start of their decent. So from high enough places cats always land on their feet. From a short jump like this it isn't always the case.
my FAVORITE thing about cats is that no matter how mundane, they are still the biggest treasures!
I agreed with what others said about cat’s sense is much better than human and might detect the dangerous toxic humans didn’t aware of. Besides, I’d like to add another viewpoint after years of living and observing cats, we often ignored how they were brought up especially cats being outdoor before - camouflage will make them feel safe due to nature instinct. As a result, white cats preferred white, black cats preferred black or dark spots, orange cats love brown/orange settings(like dry fallen leaves in the yard) etc. Hope this helps.
My black cat absolutely loves dark places, so I can confirm that.
It just doesn't like the couch. There're toxins in their food as well, and some consume coffee/tea/choco/plants which are poison to them. They're not that clever.
I love Kurt ❤ he’s an absolute legend
agreed
You menacingly standing there at 6:07 paired with the commentary was hilarious.
Cats are too soft and fluffy to ignore for too long
The way he just falls is so adorable 😭 2:20
I love ur profile pic
I swear Kurt is so loved. 🥰🥰🥰
I went to my first cat cafe this past month and as a cat person I know not to bother them and follow them round like a lot of other customers were doing. I just sat down got comfy and before I knew it I had two cats trying to settle on my lap. The first cat that claimed my lap had a good wash, fell asleep and stayed there my entire visit. When it came to leaving I had to slowly slide them off in to a cushion, luckily i didn't get the stink eye for doing that lol.
Kurt is so cute I CAN'T
They're ignoring the dawgs, they're ignoring the cats, they're ignoring the pets 🎶of the people that live there🎶
💙💙💙🌊🐬🌊💙💙💙
Only OGs know this is re-posted
I liked Kurt. He does looked liked my 1st cat that was named Morris. Even looks liked my sister’s cat Gizmo,too.
The podcast part was so adorable😂😂😂
I have not seen any one do this test before! so cool!❤
It's not an easy test...
They just feel that you are sre chilling and are one of their own
I love when he just WATCHES the tennis ball launcher launch balls lol.
Don't know if you'll see this, but I learned about you from your old teacher Ms. Melanee Barton! She's my professor at my University and she talked about how she knew a famous influencer (you) and how you were determined to be one and you just signed some deal with a cat food company for 4 million. Pretty cool!
hey Abram and Kurt! Love you both!!! this video is really good
You know women and cats have a lot things in common.
Yuuup. How long did it take you to figure this out?
Yo I’m a great fan! Your cat is way too cute and I love cats just as much as you do!
Dogs: "Yes! More pets, please! Tell me I'm a good boy."
Cats: "Just feed me and pretend I'm not here."
I wish I had a piece of furniture my cat didn't like. TO CLAW ON.
When we ignore our cat, that is absolutely when she will come up to us to lay or play!
your the best cat owner, but i cant say your cat is the best only because i have my own lol 😂
Ooo
Love seeing a cat owner leash their cat when they go outside! It's responsible!!
My cat hates me, it must be because I can't ignore him. He's my favorite flavor of cat, so radiant and gorgeous...
The idea of this video is so cool I love it!
KURT IS SUCH A SILLY LITTLE GUY 😭😭
That would be like ignoring the hundreds in a wind tunnel with money blowing around
That’s because in cat body language, looking at somecat for more than a glance is a sign of hostility. Not looking at cats is less aggressive than looking at them.
I don't think ignoring the cats works if you don't apologize. Saying, "sorry" and I'm "bad" - they could probably tell you're a cat lover, and I don't think you were giving off enough "cold shoulder" vibes. I like seeing you interact with them. And love seeing you with your cat. Good video!
Pool for Kurt- my cat likes his big water fountain, which is the same size or bigger than the little pool around 7min in. He plays with the water, drinks from it, and uses it in cleaning himself. It’s always fun to see him play with a thread or clear plastic spoon or whatnot that falls in. I bet Kurt would enjoy the running water, if you haven’t done that yet.
He can run way faster in a bigger space ! ❤❤❤
Maybe the couch is off-gassing. Is it the same stuffing as the other new furniture?
My cat went crazy attacked my dog and then me and so in the time when we didn’t know if he would return to normal and I couldn’t see him watching your videos was so nice because I just felt like Kurt was my cat because they act and look the same and it was really nice thx
Taking an English class I see.
I’m sorry your car did that to you and your dog! I hope you’re both all right and that the cat learns to be gentle.
@Abram Engle, seriously, who could go to a kitty Café & ignore the kitties, that's self-torture, lol. Kurt still looking handsome as ever!🐈^_^ As for his running speed, keep in mind that a velocity of 30mph is equivalent to ~44 feet per second! Kurt being in the house he doesn't have as much room so to be moving at ~25-30 feet per second is impressive! My very old treadmill goes up to 10mph which is about half the speed Kurt ran and yet I used to run it up to 10mph, it's a lot faster than people think especially for those of us with shorter legs! Those with longer legs are able to traverse greater distances with each stride without requiring as much energy. Usain is 6'5", imagine what it'd be like for someone 12" shorter trying to running that same speed.
"roar Kurt!"
*_"mrreoww"_*
I think cats feel safer with quiet people. If you move or talk too much, they will not approach.
Kurt looks a lot like my Pumpkin! I just had your video pop up on my dash & I subscribed!
You should have a cat parkour corse for Kurt and see how fast he can do it
What an absolute sweetheart, just found your channel for the first time. Thumbs up.
This was a good laugh! Thank you! 🤣🙏
This same theory works with money. I have been doing it for years now and I'm filthy rich. It took a while at first because I kept letting my emotions get in the way. Goodluck everybody.
I love how they were " like bro why are you in here if you gonna ignore us...."
Eye contact is the key....it is aggressive to stare apparently ....so lots of blinking and not a lot of eye contact
Im sure kurt would be a top 1 chef 🐈🔛🔝
Agreed!
You need 2 more tests: the laser dot test and the cardboard box test on the couch.
What a cute kitten.
I got it set for my cats to have it as a movie on the wall..❤
Cats hate being pestered and like simply relaxing it seems.
Subbing because you seem like a really cool dude with a cat😁😎
Wow, I should do that to my cat, but I think he loves me and plus we don’t even have a cat café here
The cat paying attention to you while you ignore them is not a reliable theory.
Your couch is haunted. 😂
The couch needs a fuzzy warn blankey.
“I ignored the cats at the cat cafe.”
Cats: “Challenge accepted.”
At 0:29 the black cat looks like my cat, he was called Sid D:
The pet cafe kidnapped your cat…..
@@Drastic644 My cat is dead... :(
@@Seb_1234a 🫂
Kurt's pur is sooo cute
I have a cat café near me but sadly my cat died so its sad for me when I go there :(
Sorry for your loss
@@milliesghosted Thanks... He is gone for a few months but it still hurts the same
@@Seb_1234a I feel you, one of my kittens got run over. Maybe they are just chilling in like cat heaven or something lol. I hope you can cope well
@@milliesghosted I'm so sorry about your kitten and yes, they are chillin there lol
@@Seb_1234a I think my last cat sent my current cat to me. It may sound crazy, but the way it worked out was serendipitous. You never know when your next cat will find you. I understand how hard it is to lose a beloved feline.
I need to get over to visit there soon. I live close. I could never ignore the kitties not even for an experiment.😂
i can't ignore cats either
cat: "This guy's chill"
I love animals, these are good ideas
8:01 he is giving the airplane ears.
Kurt is adorable.
Lol now i want to go to a cat cafe to ignore cats 😹
1:26 That sideeye to the camera lmfao
thats not a sideeye
@@wiljagerhardt1219 Okay, good for you? Call it whatever you want?
@@catsatdusk6710 why would u call it whatever you want
Did you ever think to yourself, did I love cats this much before Kurt lol
I could never do this! 😩🥺😭
Dude his taking his cat outside on a leash 😂
Because I think cats feels more safe when u are a calm human.. If u chase them they will feel threaten..
I love kert
Kittyssssssss
You love garden
7:57 that was on his legs YOU DINGUS!!! he didnt stick the landing but that was on his legs
Kurt is so cute!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
You should record horizontally so we can see better 😊 i had a gal actually make me toys made from yarn my cats just love them
as someone who is allergic to cats (but still owns them) id cry when i have to ignore them cause i cant eat food and pet cats at the same time
I’m allergic to cats. I have 2.
Some days allergies off the charts.
I keep Peritize in business 😀😀😀
Great video as always! . 💖
My sisters cat ignored her but follow my other sister that doesnt like animals
Kurt say I love talking to you and everyone 😂😂🎉🎉❤
This was great, I am very pleased with this 😹
About the couch, it's possible the prints on the pillows scared him off the first time he jumped off and he's been wary since. My cat got scared off by this green plushie my sis left on it and she refused to go up since. You might want to consider changing that pillow cover temporarily and continue playing with him on the couch.
Hey, if I stuck my hands on a mirror and it left hand prints didn't go away I'd be freaked out too.
Im severely allergic to cats, and this actually explains a lot.
YOU CHEATED ON KURT!! 😭😭😭😭
Supposedly, cats communicate "defensively" in social situations - they aren't gregarious, and avoid eye contact, basically signalling "I am not a threat", rather than "I want to interact".
When humans ignore them, they read this the same way.
Try moving blankets that already smell like youyr cat and putting them on the couch. rotate every few days with a fresh kitty smelling towel/blanket/bed. Eventually the couch will smell familiar enough for kitty use.
Try putting cat trees around the pond and using fish toys that move on their own :) cat tv