Parkour cat escapes furious feline gauntlet

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The internet is not a stranger to cat videos nor is it unfamiliar with memes set to Awolnation’s “Run.” So behold, the fated fusion of two iconic internet staples.

The scene opens in a nondescript alleyway. Four cats mill about — two are lounging, two are getting a bit feisty. The familiar build-up tones of “Run” play as the two cats in the back get a little more aggressive.

Then the fated “run” happens, timed at the moment when one cat feels the necessary urge to escape this terrible alley. And so it starts to jump off the walls in a wild display of athleticism.

It’s an excellent blending of two internet legends.  Read more…

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Ultimate ‘Star Wars’ fan runs Darth Vader-shaped route every May the 4th

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Have you ever liked a movie franchise so much you ran multiple miles for it?

Me either.

But every year on May the 4th — aka Star Ward Day — Reddit user runwithpugs runs a 4-mile route in his neighborhood that’s shaped like Darth Vader’s helmet.

If that’s not dedication, I don’t know what is.

I have so many questions. Did they just wake up one May 4 and ask, “How can I honor this great American franchise?” and automatically jump to running a route that’s shaped like one of the iconic characters?

Either way, I’m impressed. I never thought about running in the shape of Samwise Gamgee’s foot because I love Lord of the Rings, but now that seems like a nice thing to aspire to. Read more…

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