r/TheoryofCatsInSinks • u/iamSteve_O • Oct 10 '25

Theory of why cats sometimes cover their noses with their paws when they sleep.

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they say it's because of the cold

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u/BlepMaster500 CAT_AMBASSADOR Oct 10 '25

*ALARM BLARING!*

Cat: huh?... good lawd it's 6:30am already?
lemme close my eyes for 5 more minutes.

5 MINUTES LATER

Cat: WTF??? WHY IS IT 11AM??!!!

(based on a true story)

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u/iamSteve_O Oct 10 '25

🤣🤣🤣

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u/a_white_american_guy Oct 10 '25

In case you forget that they're adorable

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u/SaffyPants Oct 10 '25

Cause the lights too strong for their sleepy, sleepy eyes!

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u/AdditionChemical890 Oct 10 '25

It’s because it looks cute. Actually, it’s to protect a vulnerable part of their body

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u/Ksh_667 Oct 11 '25

Mine do it cos I'm an incorrigible nose smoocher. I'd smooch their dear noses off their face given the chance. They need protecting from me.

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u/catpuccin0 Oct 11 '25

It's because their people are stinky and need to shower more often

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u/RevolutionaryGirlie Jul 26 '26

it's the universal sign for "do not disturb my beauty sleep