Author: Pudgy Cat

Westminster Heads to Netflix in 2027—and the Cats Would Like an Invitation

Westminster’s 2027 Netflix dates, live versus recorded coverage, and a thoroughly feline pitch for the next big pet broadcast.

The Mandalorian and Grogu First Reactions Are Divided—and Cuteness Is Only Part of It

Early viewers disagree on The Mandalorian and Grogu. Here is what the reactions tell us before release, and why the 25-minute previews are a separate matter.

Pet Psychics Will Now Tell You Where Your Cat Wants to Vacation, and the Cat Says Nowhere

Pet psychics offer remote holiday check-ins. A sceptical look at the claims, the appeal of reassurance, and practical ways to plan your cat’s care.

Eurovision Cats and Weird Stage Acts: Pudgy Cat’s Hall of Fame From Lordi to Vienna 2026

Eurovision’s memorable monsters, puppets, grannies and feline connections, plus Vienna 2026’s live violin and a look ahead to the second semifinal.

Six Acts to Watch in Vienna Tonight: Synths, Bandura and a Zoetrope

Six Eurovision second-semifinal picks for May 14: synths, bandura, office escapes and Malta’s optical illusion, with Pudgy Cat’s rehearsal-based ratings.

Cassava Republic Wins a British Book Award With Marcia Hutchinson’s Much-Rejected Debut

The Mercy Step wins the Discover award after more than fifty rejections. Marcia Hutchinson’s solo debut and Cassava Republic’s role in its success.

Thousands of Pill Bugs Circle Beneath Artificial Lights—and Researchers Have Filmed It

A study records thousands of woodlice circling beneath artificial light. What the experiments show, and why “death spiral” goes beyond the evidence.

Eurovision 2026 Liminal Songs: Pudgy Cat Picks That Sound Like a Hallway at 3am

Six Eurovision 2026 songs for an imaginary late-night soundtrack: synths, icy electro-pop, theatrical vocals and Pudgy Cat’s liminal listening picks.

Eurovision 2026 Semifinal 1: Live Violins, Collapsing Sculptures and Meme Material

Tuesday’s Eurovision spectacle, its confirmed qualifiers and a few affectionate caption ideas. Plus the correct running order and times for what comes next.

A South Philly Beekeeper Is Coaxing Thousands of Bees Out of a Sewer—with Honey Promised for the Neighbors

A Lambert Street sewer became a home for honeybees. A beekeeper’s funnel trap and a patient neighborhood offered a plan for moving them.