A cat doesn't need to perform a trick or do anything particularly impressive. Sometimes just sitting in the wrong place is enough.

This collection captures some of those everyday moments. Some are being playful, some are looking unusually adorable and others appear to have gotten themselves into situations they probably didn't anticipate. None of them seem particularly concerned about how they come across.

They might spend an entire afternoon curled up peacefully, only to suddenly become fascinated by a piece of paper or decide that a cardboard box is the best place to sit. Their priorities can change almost instantly, and there's rarely any explanation for it.

Cats also have an impressive ability to make themselves comfortable almost anywhere. A proper cat bed might be sitting a few feet away, but that doesn't mean it will be used. Instead, a blanket, laundry basket, windowsill or even an empty package can become the preferred spot.

Every cat seems to have its own particular brand of funny. Some are goofy and energetic, while others are quietly strange. Some are constantly getting into things, while others seem perfectly happy to sit around and observe everyone else.

These 21 cats may not have intended to be entertaining, but they managed it anyway. Between the funny expressions, adorable poses, and questionable decisions, there's plenty here to appreciate.

Sometimes the best cat photos are simply the ones that catch a cat being a cat at exactly the right moment.