30 Cats Sitting on Santa's Lap That May or May Not Be Poised to Attack

If you're a cat owner, you know that most cats only like to be snuggled on their own terms, and even then, there's a very delicate balance between "I'm going to lie here forever" and "Peace out, homie!" That simple fact is what makes these photos of cats sitting on Santa's lap 100 million times funnier, because as cute as these felines all are (SO. DAMN. CUTE.), you just know that they've all got to be mentally poised to attack at any given moment.

Please, stop whatever you're doing and LOL with me over these hilarious cat photos. (And godspeed, Santa.)

Watch your back, Santa!

Kitty is definitely NOT happy.

Once the eyes dart elsewhere, you're in trouble.

This cat doesn't care if it's on the naughty list.

"Oh god, oh god, oh god."

This little guy is wondering why humans do things like this.

Daggers for eyes, I'm tellin' ya.

At least Santa looks jolly.

Santa knows he's on thin ice with this kitten.

"Take this sh*t off me."

This cat's face says it all.

Bowtie looks like he's about to freak the f*ck out.

Mini roar of disapproval, comin' at ya.

"This must be a mistake."

Double trouble right here.

This cat has identified its nearest exit.

Definitely keep those paws held down, Kris.

Snuggle by way of smothering was smart here.

You can sense Santa's apprehension.

Tiny yet ferocious.

World domination is going to have to wait, kitties.

He's probably scoping out the air vents for a quick escape.

You might not be laughing in a few minutes, Santa.

"Who the hell thought sweaters for cats were a good idea?"

You might want to rethink sneaking up on this kitty, Santa.

This fluffball looks about ready to wiggle out of this hold.