What’s even better than a cat on Earth? CATS FROM OUTER SPACE! Or cats in space. Okay, cats anywhere are pretty great, whether they’re Earthlings or from planet Feline-29 where humans are pets, dogs are beasts of burden, and cats are the dominant life form. Wait, I just described Earth, didn’t I?
To celebrate our love for kitties in pop culture, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite alien kitties who can abduct us and probe our hearts any time they like.
Goose (Captain Marvel)
Did you know that Goose wasn’t always named Goose? Nope, in the comics, he’s named Chewie (yes, after a certain giant furball from Star Wars) – but we dig the Top Gun reference, anyway. It fits Captain Marvel’s style. But back to the point! Goose, that gorgeous tabby cat that stole the show in Captain Marvel, is actually a flerken, one of the most dangerous creatures in the galaxy. (Much more dangerous than humans, anyway!) They have hidden tentacles, a disturbing number of mouths, and can eat just about anything. That’s one litter box you DON’T want to clean. It’s great to have one on your side, though.
Lying Cat (Saga)
Lying Cat is a giant, blue Sphynx-looking alien kitty from Bruce Vaughn’s comic book series Saga – and it’s not a stretch to say we all need a little Lying Cat in our lives. Besides being a fierce sidekick, this cat knows exactly when you’re not telling the truth. Lying Cat then calls you out on it in front of everyone by saying one word: “lying.”. (The only word it says, hence its name!) Can you imagine how valuable Lying Cat would be during the upcoming Presidential election? They should be required pets for all politicians and potential dates.
Jonesy (Alien)
Okay, okay, Jonesy isn’t TECHNICALLY an alien cat – but she IS a cat that lives in outer space, and that’s good enough for government work. Her main purpose is eliminating vermin on the ship Nostromo, which she can’t quite pull off, but that’s hardly her fault when said vermin are terrifying, homicidal xenomorphs. Still, she provided plenty of stress relief for the crew and got to be one of the two survivors of the movie. Not bad for a space-bound Earthling feline.
Jake (The Cat from Outer Space)
Anybody remember The Cat from Outer Space from the late 70’s? I may be dating myself a bit, but I do – one of my early schools showed it on the roll-in television A LOT. Jake, the titular cat from outer space, appears to be a beautiful Abyssinian cat wearing a light-up collar. Technically, his name is Zunar-J-5/9 Doric-4-7, but much like Leeloominai Lekatariba Lamiatcha Ebat de Sabat, we’re not going to use that name. (That was a The Fifth Element reference.) Jake crash lands on Earth, befriends an oddball scientist, and saves the day with levitation, gambling, and human friendship.
Matilda (from Real Life)
Alright, Matilda is an Earthling cat too – but she has what are fondly referred to on the Internet as “celestial eyes.” She’s also been called the “alien-eyed cat.” She’s real! You can find her on Instagram and learn more about her genetic eye condition that resulted in her overly large and blind eyes. It’s the blindness that gives that milky, galactic infusion to her eyes. She actually lost her eyes in 2016, but you can still enjoy your adorableness online.
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