Cats, it has been said, are the hipsters of the animal world. Experts point to cat markings resembling thick-rimmed glasses and long whiskers like ironic mustaches as evidence for the cat/hipster hypothesis. Condescending, distrustful, and fond of listening to themselves shriek in the middle of the night, traits present in all hipsters, they can be tiresome housemates. Therefore, we at Cat Texts became dubious when our Real Life Lady informed us she had adopted another cat. Surely the new addition to her family would rebel and the house would lie in shambles. But, we were pleased to find out, this was not the case! How, then, can the owner of a cat quickly and effectively establish a status quo with his or her new hipster housemate? A difficult question, but one that our Real Life Lady has solved.

The answer is simple. Placate the cat with jeans. Cats and hipsters take an innate pleasure in fashion, especially a good pair of skinny jeans. By placing her feline companion next to her pair of jeans, our Real Life Lady let the cat know that this home is one where the cat’s fashion needs will be addressed. The presence of the quirky purple and pink handbag also eased the cat in, saying “Fear not! Your questionable and sometimes clashing stylistic needs will not go without notice. You will be safe here!” And, in the end, isn’t that the thing we all really want?