Lil Bub for Your Home

December 19, 2013 4:03 PM

Lil Bub in front of a fireplace. For an hour! It's the new Fireplace for Your Home.
posted by cjorgensen (44 comments total)

I knew I bought a Chromecast for a reason.
posted by naju at 4:05 PM on December 19, 2013 [3 favorites]

Hey, do we know that Lil Bub is okay despite mouth breathing? I'm sure it's been discussed someplace, but I can't really watch a tiger kitty mouth breathe without being pretty sure it's on its last legs.
posted by janey47 at 4:06 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod
posted by Pope Guilty at 4:07 PM on December 19, 2013 [2 favorites]

Yeah, the reason Lil Bub looks like that is because she is sickly and messed up. It makes me sad now.
posted by Justinian at 4:08 PM on December 19, 2013 [3 favorites]

But she is also happy so that's okay! I don't mean to be debbie downer!
posted by Justinian at 4:08 PM on December 19, 2013

Those eyes! That tongue! He's too CGI to be real!
posted by mochapickle at 4:08 PM on December 19, 2013

Eraserhead soundtrack, B-side
posted by Beardman at 4:10 PM on December 19, 2013

Kitty purring is basically the best sound.
posted by Pope Guilty at 4:11 PM on December 19, 2013 [4 favorites]

Hey, do we know that Lil Bub is okay despite mouth breathing? I'm sure it's been discussed someplace, but I can't really watch a tiger kitty mouth breathe without being pretty sure it's on its last legs.

The Wikipedia page will fill you in:

Lil Bub is a "perma-kitten," a dwarf and a polydactyl cat. Her tongue always hangs out because of her short lower jaw and toothlessness but her appetite is unaffected.

posted by mykescipark at 4:12 PM on December 19, 2013

She is not "sickly and messed up." She has some health issues, but she is an exceptionally well cared for cat making great strides. She lives a normal life and her owner blogs about her problems. He also donates the money he makes from her to animal charities.
posted by cjorgensen at 4:14 PM on December 19, 2013 [13 favorites]

On the one hand Lil Bub has a range of pretty horrible birth defects. On the other she was rescued and is adored by her owner and, asside from photoshoots, seeks to have a mostly normal, happy cat life.
posted by Artw at 4:17 PM on December 19, 2013 [5 favorites]

Lil Bub bio. Sorry, I made the assumption everyone was familiar with this cat.
posted by cjorgensen at 4:17 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Sounds like she's got some issues, but she's happy and well cared for. So rather than feeling sad, feel happy because a special needs cat was able to find a loving home, and raise awareness for other pets!

also asfjs;la she looks so happy in front of that fire and her weird little noises awwww
posted by insufficient data at 4:19 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Meanwhile, spotted in a store yesterday.
posted by Artw at 4:19 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

I'm also perfectly content to watch Bub spin on a reel-to-reel forever.
posted by naju at 4:21 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Bub is a wonderful little kitty. I got to meet and pet her about a year ago and she was just the sweetest thing. I <3 Bub and I'm so happy she's got a Dude who very plainly loves her and takes good care of her and shares her with the rest of us via her videos.
posted by Pope Guilty at 4:21 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Meanwhile, spotted in a store yesterday.

Yeah, the difference in approach between Grumpy Cat/Tardar Sauce's and Lil BUB's caretakers is pretty clear. I have so much more respect for Bridavsky's modus operandi.
posted by mykescipark at 4:24 PM on December 19, 2013 [2 favorites]

Also, re: Bub's health, I asked after it when Bub did her AMA and got a really thorough reply about it. Raised an eyebrow at the mention of reiki, of course, but it sounds like she's also getting good treatment that's really helping. Bridavsky also recently posted on the Lil'Bub Facebook page (which if you want a daily Bub pic on Facebook is pretty great):

I don't have a video of it, but BUB just jumped on the couch all by herself. First time in over two years, since she was just a few months old. And her motivation was my cup of yogurt.
BEST JOB BUB

He also recently uploaded a video of her running that weird, bouncy run of hers. So I think she's doing pretty well.
posted by Pope Guilty at 4:30 PM on December 19, 2013 [7 favorites]

Yeah, the difference in approach between Grumpy Cat/Tardar Sauce's and Lil BUB's caretakers is pretty clear.

Okay but the best part of that article is the unrelated spammy links scattered throughout, culminating in "See photos: '50 Shades of Grey': 20 of the Internet's Buzziest Casting Choices"

because what if it stars cats now
posted by elizardbits at 4:30 PM on December 19, 2013 [4 favorites]

I am, in fact, planning to have this on our tv in the background at my Christmas party.
posted by skycrashesdown at 4:30 PM on December 19, 2013 [3 favorites]

I lasted 10 seconds. Cute and all, but not one hour cute.
posted by tommasz at 4:33 PM on December 19, 2013 [3 favorites]

The Wikipedia page will fill you in:

Lil Bub's Wikipedia page has 46 references. I love it.
posted by octothorpe at 4:35 PM on December 19, 2013

At 30:50 she gets some pettin's.
posted by Pope Guilty at 4:41 PM on December 19, 2013 [4 favorites]

In related news, Netflix released a trailer for fireplace for your home.
posted by Lutoslawski at 4:54 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

At 30:50 she gets some pettin's.

Aw, happy kitty.
posted by Artw at 4:55 PM on December 19, 2013

I lasted 10 seconds. Cute and all, but not one hour cute.

I don't even like cats that much (I know, I know... the blame is mine) but I haven't turned it off. Lil Bub is wonderful!
posted by mochapickle at 4:56 PM on December 19, 2013

I literally just learned about this cat last night when my spouse showed me the Steve Albini episode of her show.
posted by rabbitrabbit at 5:00 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

This is like... ASMR for cats?
posted by ottereroticist at 5:18 PM on December 19, 2013

I'm amused to see that Fireplace for Your Home includes subtitles.
posted by jamincan at 5:22 PM on December 19, 2013

For a moment I thought the Li'l Bub video had subtitles and got really excited.


I should make some.


PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR *chirp* HONK squeak PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURRPURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR *whurfle* PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR
posted by louche mustachio at 5:37 PM on December 19, 2013 [9 favorites]

Kitty purring is basically the best sound.

It is the best sound EVER and I will fight anyone who says otherwise with my hobo knife.
posted by Mr. Bad Example at 5:42 PM on December 19, 2013 [5 favorites]

what if my favourite sound is the sound of a person with the wrong opinion getting stabbed by a hobo knife

WHAT THEN
posted by elizardbits at 5:54 PM on December 19, 2013 [7 favorites]

I lasted 10 seconds. Cute and all, but not one hour cute.

That's how I watch porn (but for different reasons).
posted by cjorgensen at 5:59 PM on December 19, 2013 [3 favorites]

THEN...

as you don't die from the dull blade, the sound of amazing purrs ring through your ears, and you contemplate... Yes! Lil' Bub is an awesome addition to this holiday.

I am going to play this as we sip our traditional Mexican hot cocoa Christmas morning. It will be amazing. (and will likely freak out my cat and dogs). Love it.
posted by Benway at 6:00 PM on December 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

My cat keeps pausing his grooming to stare at Lil Bub whenever she makes those snorty noises. Seriously, his paw is like in mid-air and he is transfixed. A new fan!
posted by leesh at 6:50 PM on December 19, 2013 [3 favorites]

Then there was the day Lil Bub and Grumpy Cat met, and lo, the internet collapsed in on itself.
posted by KingEdRa at 7:37 PM on December 19, 2013

Bub's owner is awesome and I already pointed out she seems happy and cared for. I don't see how that doesn't make her sickly, though.
posted by Justinian at 8:45 PM on December 19, 2013

Well, you look at this cat and you see something that is "sickly and messed up" that makes you sad. That's fine. You don't need my permission or validation. Be aware though the vast majority of the world looks at this same cat and sees something of joy, an obviously happy cat in no visible pain or distress, a rescue cat most people would not have taken home or put in the effort and money to give her a quality life, and a man who loves her and insures she has the veterinary care she needs. Bub plays, and eats, and does all the normal cat things. The man got a tattoo of his freaking cat! I see a bonded pair. I don't see a sickly cat at all.

Sickly to me means diseased and ill. It doesn't mean genetic deformities that make her a bit odd looking. Sure, she needs some specialized and ongoing care, but at best I would consider her disabled. But she manages. She also manages to make a lot of people happy. I guess you just don't happen to be one.
posted by cjorgensen at 6:15 AM on December 20, 2013 [5 favorites]

Being allergic to cats, the sound of a cat's purr sounds like dander, sneezing, and itchy eyes to me.
posted by rabbitrabbit at 7:18 AM on December 20, 2013

Hey Lutoslawski!
I edited that Netflix piece!
posted by matt_od at 3:40 PM on December 20, 2013 [2 favorites]

I edited that Netflix piece!

Really?? Whoa! Awesome! Seriously great job. I was just talking about that trailer again today. Really clever and well done!
posted by Lutoslawski at 6:36 PM on December 21, 2013 [1 favorite]

Bub climbs 15 steps like a champ.
posted by maudlin at 9:00 AM on December 27, 2013 [3 favorites]

Oh my god, great job, Bub! :3
posted by Pope Guilty at 11:11 AM on December 27, 2013

I have been putting Lil Bub on the Internet enabled TV anytime nobody is looking this Christmas.
posted by Artw at 11:14 AM on December 27, 2013 [2 favorites]