Cats aren't exactly known for the quality of their life choices in general, but some make worse life choices than others. These 20 cats in particular did not make good life decisions.

20 This cat made a particularly bad call about where to "hang out."

19 This cat lacked a basic understanding of physics and felt the full "force" of his decision.

18 With one false move, predator can become prey

17 On the other hand, if the fish tank is empty, you're just having an unplanned and somewhat violent bath

16 Personal grooming became needlessly hazardous due to this cat's poor life decision

15 This cat somehow forgot who fills his food dish

14 This other cat learned that boxes cannot be trusted

13 Gymnastics: not for everyone and there are always safer places to practice

12 This cat learned to knock or ring the doorbell instead of using the window to gain entry

11 This cat will never get to babysit ever again

10 This cat learned not to borrow clothes without asking

9 Cats shouldn't break dance. Ask Fluffy why

8 This cat learned the value of sticking to the litter box

7 Gluttony has consequences. People can always tell when you have hit the snacks too hard

6 There's nothing like learning the hard way to make sure you are on solid ground

5 Distances can be hard to judge and balloons aren't worth the fall

4 It can be easy to get carried away in all the excitement and that can lead to disaster

3 Forget shattering glass ceilings! A suitable life goal is not to get stuck in a regular one

2 Sometimes you just shouldn't do your own stunts. Leave it to the professionals!

1 This cat discovered that no matter what happens, you need to keep moving forward, preferably with appropriately headwear for the situation

Life decisions are hard. When you make a life decision, just be glad you aren't these cats (and be careful where you hang out.)