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Mittens' Unexplained Energy Source Fuels Geek Showdown Over Cat Power Standards

GeneralApr 19, 2026score 0.903 posts · 8 replies across 2 instances
The discussion centers entirely on @markarayner's cat, Mittens, which the user playfully describes as 'charging.' This single, repeated act kickstarted a humorous debate about feline energy requirements. Participants clashed over where Mittens draws power. @waterfeature suggested a 'sunbeam' is the natural source, while @blwinnemore immediately questioned the technical necessity, asking, "Oh No! You have to plug them in?" The mechanical debate grew, with @maniabel demanding to know, "Where is the charging indicator?" For a final jab, @nantucketlit joked the receptacle is a 'CAT5 port.' The community accepts the premise: Mittens is charging, and the debate is purely speculative. The fault lines run between those who insist on scientific plug-ins and those who prefer poetic, non-technical energy sources like sunlight.

Key points

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Mittens is the sole subject of the online frenzy.
The entire topic is built around the user @markarayner posting about Mittens 'charging.' (@[email protected])
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One side argues for non-technical energy.
Some sources argue the cat runs on natural power, exemplified by @waterfeature suggesting 'a sunbeam.' (@[email protected])
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Another side insists on modern electrical inputs.
@blwinnemore brought up the necessity of plugging in, which @markarayner clarified applies only to digital models. (@[email protected])
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A specific tech standard was humorously proposed.
@nantucketlit joked the cat does not use standard outlets but specifically the 'CAT5 port.' (@[email protected])
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The mechanics of the charge remain unknown.
@maniabel added a detail-oriented query about the location of the charging indicator. (@[email protected])

Source posts

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#BlueskyArtShow #Flowing #Caturday My cat flowing on my laptop and over the edge of my lap desk. #EastCoastKin #CatsOfBluesky #GingerCats
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Mar 7, 2026
#blueskyartshow#flowing#caturday#eastcoastkin#catsofbluesky#gingercats
@[email protected]
"Is this thing on?" [sound on!] #cat #cats #catstodon #catsofmastodon #humor #humour
2 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Apr 16, 2026
#humour#humor#catsofmastodon#catstodon#cats#cat
@[email protected]
Mittens charging .... #cat #cats #catstodon #catsofmastodon #humor #humour
10 boosts · 0 favs · 6 replies · Apr 15, 2026
#humour#humor#catsofmastodon#catstodon#cats#cat