A constant source of inspiration, this cat is.
(And I have no idea why he loves that bowl so much. Maybe because we used to keep bananas in it; maybe because he thinks it's a one-man spacecraft. And before you get all upset about my filthy lifestyle: relax. We don't keep anything in that bowl anymore except the cat. He's claimed it.)
Awwwwww... Winston is such a cutie! And so very awesome of you to include Sifl & Olly in the mix. It adds a nice touch to the bizarre yet undeniable lovableness that is Winston.
Oh and I need to say this: First!
Posted by: Tati | February 22, 2010 at 12:19 PM
For whatever reason, the video keeps pausing to buffer right as Winston's tongue gets caught in his fur, so it's this constant freeze-frame of "Ptuey!" Of course, that makes it even funnier.
Posted by: Lisa | February 22, 2010 at 01:03 PM
I am totally mesmerized by this video! Your cat is truly magical...
Posted by: Jill | February 22, 2010 at 01:33 PM
WIIIIIINNNNSTOOOOON!
Posted by: Jane | February 22, 2010 at 01:48 PM
"We"? I didn't know you had a lover! I wanted you to wait for me...oh well...
Posted by: poo | February 22, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Cats have a thing about olive wood. Mine won't leave my olive wood cutting board alone!
Posted by: Kate | February 22, 2010 at 03:06 PM
LOVE it! And I thought my cat was weird for taking my bath robe hostage...
Posted by: Kristen | February 22, 2010 at 03:46 PM
I live in my cats' apartment. It isn't mine. I've learned this.
Posted by: chris | February 22, 2010 at 05:59 PM
How did the bowl make it to the bed???? Gotta love Winston!
Posted by: Nancy | February 22, 2010 at 06:06 PM
I have a "special needs" Persian that reminds me of Winston. This video makes me smile that much more...
Smush-face kitties are the BEST!!!
Posted by: Martha | February 22, 2010 at 06:43 PM
Now that's fluff! Looks like it was an excellent day. Lovely.
Posted by: Jess | February 22, 2010 at 06:44 PM
The end shot is awesome, that little round face is priceless...take care!
Posted by: CP | February 22, 2010 at 06:57 PM
i would totally reuse the bowl for food later. is that so wrong?
Posted by: elly | February 22, 2010 at 09:14 PM
I didn't think it was possible for Winston to get cuter, but him licking his paw is about the most adorable thing I've ever seen.
Posted by: anna d. | February 22, 2010 at 09:32 PM
That sifl and olly song has been stuck in my head all day because of this video -- but thats ok because it's my favorite song that they did. Oh winston and your weird ways.
Posted by: A.P. | February 22, 2010 at 11:01 PM
I had this cat, Spot, she was a half-Manx and a whole-neurotic. She always wanted to be "in" things. Pot plants, suitcases, bowls, bags--you name it. Even if they really weren't big enough to fit in, she would mush as much of herself in as possible. Thank you, Winston, for giving me a fond, Spot memory today!
Posted by: L.Duhon | February 23, 2010 at 01:13 AM
My day has been crap, and then I saw this video. :)
Posted by: Elissa | February 23, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Rich, for leaving in the licking and snurfling sound effects. TEAM WINSTON FTW!
Posted by: BonzoGal | February 23, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Aww, Winston.
One of our old cats used to love sitting in bowls too. He liked being in any sort of container, but mostly one bowl that fit him perfectly. Our new kitten seems to like it too - I wonder why?
Posted by: Elisen | February 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM
I don't think he opened his eyes once.
Posted by: trick please | February 23, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Perfect soundtrack for the weird act!
(Rich- you're a man in the network-know, will Sifl & Olly EVER be realeased on DVD??)
Posted by: that's Mrs. Nigel Barker to you | February 23, 2010 at 12:51 PM
I love how ineffective his self-licking technique is. Poor little bugger; no wonder you have to give him baths.
Winston is lucky to have such a kind and indulgent papa.
Posted by: Sarah | February 23, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Animal tongues are a constant source of amusement for me.
So obviously this video blew my mind. Also, Winston. In a bowl... YES.
Posted by: Trang | February 23, 2010 at 06:02 PM
That is one grumpy looking cat. Adorable, but very grumpy. Great name, though.
Posted by: Mary | February 23, 2010 at 11:03 PM
I read the title as "Everybody has a lick-yourself-in-the-bed-on-a-bowel day." I think my way would be far more entertaining/disturbing.
Posted by: Dana | February 24, 2010 at 01:01 AM