Himes’ Haw Haw

Got something to express about yourself — be it your disdain for Mondays, inner diva-like attitude or steadfast determination to look on the bright side? One time-tested way is through the classic anthropomorphized animal poster. Something about the spectacle of these inarticulate creatures acting like us brings a smile to the lips even as they promote their agendas of simpleminded optimism, proud incompetence and near-pathological narcissism. Anyone remember this classic?

or this?

 or this?

Time was you had to special order these things from companies with access to professional models and high-tech printing equipment. Not any more. With a basic digital camera, some rudimentary photoshop and some homegrown feline talent, we're in business:

How's that for cat-titude?