Fast Friday 4: Furry Funtimes for Fantastic Felines (3/13/15)

Cats seek out fun. And, due to their resourceful natures, they can often find it in even the unlikeliest of places. As we saw in The Pounce Heard 'Round the World Emily is a big fan of boxes. In this edition of Fast Friday, Emily demonstrates some of the many enjoyable activities she can engage in with just a box. She does all four in turn in an attempt to see if one is more fun than the others. Here are her full unedited descriptions of the activities, video coverage of the entire investigation included.

1. Sitting in the Box.
Emily's Notes: I know it doesn't sound that exciting, but sitting in a box is a rare joy. The cardboard provides a slight cushion and the vantage point is unbeatable. You can be peeking out over the edge of the box while still sitting all the way upright. I mean, how many places in the world can you sit and have your body mostly hidden from view? Unless you are a TV News anchor, not many. I guess it also helps that I'm, like, a foot and a half tall. Whatever. Point is, it's great and you should try it.
Verdict: Lots of fun.

2. Rubbing on the Box-Flaps.
Emily's Notes: Oh. My. God. Have you ever done this? Because if you haven't you basically haven't lived. It is the perfect combination of face-scratching and scent application. The texture of the box flaps is just rouch enough to be a pleasant scratch but not so rough that it is uncomfortable and, as an added benefit, by the time I am done, the whole box smells like me. Which makes sense, since it is my box. Sense. Since. Scents? Hmmm........
Verdict: Lots of fun with the added bonus of getting a "scent task" (as I call them) accomplished.

3. Looking at a Box Flap.
Emily's Notes: These. Things. Are. Fascinating. Have you ever looked at one of them? I mean, really looked at one. No, I have not been "getting into the catnip" please, if I wanted to toss the devil's lettuce, I would do that and not be here talking to you. I would be all like, "MEEEEOOOOWWWWWW, EFFING MEOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!" Anyway, getting back to the point. Looking at the box flaps is unexpectedly rewarding. The neutral color is very calming and easy to zone out to. A good way to decompress. This activity can also be coupled with #1 "Sitting in the Box" for a doubly enjoyable experience.
Verdict: Calming. Multi-functional.

4. Crouching Down Low so No One Knows You are In the Box.
Emily's Notes: This is so much fun. I can't even begin to tell you how fun this is. It is like you know a secret no one else knows and that secret is that you are in the box. People will walk by and be like "Emily, beautiful girl, where are you?" and they will just keep on walking and you'll be all like "I know exactly where I am!" but obviously don't say that or they'll know where you are. Being crouched low also is the perfect position to turn into a big jump so you can either leave the box at a moment's notice or spring out an an unsuspecting passerby. The perfect combination of restful, devious, and secretive.
Verdict: This one. Definitely this one.

Full video of all four activities. Don't blink or you might miss one!