The Sleeping Pharaoh: "A Cat Guarding the Spirit of X, Perhaps Also Houses a Wolverine Within?"

When cats sleep peacefully, they often lose all sense of dignity. However, one particular cat from a Japanese household has gained fame for its unique sleeping posture that resembles an ancient pharaoh. This orange cat, named Chashiro, is 9 years old and has a remarkable ability to fall asleep instantly when held, showcasing its affectionate nature.

In a humorous post by its owner, known as コンドリア水戸 (@mitoconcon), it was mentioned that the "Summer Special Project: The Great Egyptian Cat Exhibition - The Sleeping Pharaoh" was canceled due to overwhelming popularity before ticket sales even began. This simple post garnered over 1 million views, highlighting the fascination many have with this regal sleeping position.

地震でちょっと猫があたふたしてたので、抱っこして落ち着かせたら即寝しました。こちらは大丈夫です。皆様ご安全に。 pic.twitter.com/wnwthZQS1i

— コンドリア水戸 (@mitoconcon) August 9, 2024

Community Reactions

Netizens shared their thoughts on Chashiro's adorable sleeping pose:

• "We strongly demand a re-release of tickets!"
• "So cute! Looks like a black chaos magician♡"
• "Wow, what a noble sleeping pose."
• "Okay! I went to buy tickets in advance... probably already canceled."
• "Holding your finger here is a good idea, haha."
• "The pharaoh is so cute; I want to see it!"
• "I found something great! This is the best reward ever given by pharaohs."
• "I hope this gets published as a photo book."
• "The X-shaped arms are irresistibly cute (*´꒳`*)"
• "Isn't the pharaoh adorable? Does each generation have different leg shapes?"
• "The custom of keeping cats began in ancient Egypt; I’m sure there are house cats with such patterns and sleeping postures."

Chashiro's Unique Trait

Chashiro has another special talent: whenever someone holds her, she automatically enters sleep mode without needing any coaxing. This might be related to her age of nine years. Interestingly, some people (including the author) believe that her sleeping pose bears resemblance to the popular Marvel hero Wolverine's signature stance. Do you think they look alike? Personally, I find her crossed arms incredibly charming!