Eleven years ago, there was a generational split where people born between 1977 and 1983, the cusp between Gen X and Millennials, abandoned their generations and rebranded themselves as Xennials. In 2014, writers Sarah Stankorb and Jed Oelbaum referred to them as "a micro-generation that serves as a bridge between the disaffection of Gen X and the blithe optimism of Millennials,” they wrote in GOOD.Now, writer Rachel Janfaza has proposed another split. She believes that Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) should be divided into halves: Gen Z 1.0 and Gen Z 2.0. Janfaza is an associate writer for CNN Politics in Washington, D.C., covering youth political culture and everything related to young voters in the U.S. Her theory is simple: the generation should be divided between those who graduated high school pre-COVID (Gen Z 1.0) and those who graduated after (Gen Z 2.0).Janfaza shared her thoughts on X, highlighting the different attributes of each half-generation in terms of technology, social media, and politics.There really are two Gen Z's pic.twitter.com/2xlaDhOEO2— Rachel Janfaza (@racheljanfaza) February 3, 2025 What’s the difference between Gen Z 1.0 and Gen Z 2.0?According to Janfaza, Gen Z 1.0 had flip phones before iPhones and grew up with Instagram but without TikTok. Politically, they were influenced by liberal political activism, which included the March for Our Lives, Climate Strikes, and Black Lives Matter Protests. The younger half of the generation, Gen Z 2.0, lived a different life heavily influenced by smartphones, TikTok, and the aftermath of the pandemic, in which a right-wing counter-culture developed. The older members of Gen Z explained the split to their younger cohorts citing various factors:I’ve always said there’s a culture divide between young gen z and older gen z. I was born before 9/11, raised on millennial teen pop artists and actors, in grade school during the recession, had a keyboard LG phone, and joined instagram when it first started.— Danielle (@eightieskiwi) February 4, 2025 Okay I’m ‘98 so I definitely resonate with gen z 1.0 but I feel like there’s too much judgment of 2.0. I think biggest difference is development of social skills and superficial relationships (bc social media) but they’ve been thru a lot as well. I don’t think they skew MAGA.— Mekhala (@mekhalamusic) February 4, 2025 As someone born in 2000, I've noticed that older Gen Z (1997-2000) often aligns more with millennial culture and sentiments. We grew up surrounded by millennial influences, creating a distinct experience from "authentic" Zoomers born around 2003 and later.— TJ (@SurgeCastle) February 4, 2025 How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect Gen Z?There was universal agreement that the dividing line was between those who graduated high school pre- and post-COVID. Gen Zers who were still in elementary, middle, or high school during the pandemic suffered from a sharp increase in depression and anxiety. In the aftermath of the pandemic, 84% of schools agreed or strongly agreed that students’ behavioral development had been negatively impacted. This puts the dividing line between Gen Z 1.0 and 2.0 right around those born in 2003.I think 2003 is the dividing line here.— Leon Sit (@politicsmaps) February 4, 2025 Some see the generational split as a time when online behavior jumped into hyper speed with young people gaining access to smartphones and TikTok.Yeah, Gen Z is split in a way that feels almost like two different generations. The early ones remember a world before hyper-digital life took over, while the later ones were fully shaped by TikTok, COVID, and the culture shifts that came with it. It’s wild how just a few years…— positivity moon (@arrtnem) February 4, 2025 1997-2001- Gen Z 1.0- graduated pre covid or maybe right when covid was starting2002-2003: Middle Gen Z- graduated high school during covid 2004-2012: Gen Z 2.0- graduated or will graduate post covid.— Sunrise☀️??️???✝️ (@SunriseEnjoyer) February 3, 2025 It’s safe to say that the saddest members of Gen Z are those who graduated high school in 2020 and saw the senior year that they worked so hard to get to blow up in smoke. Many missed out on graduation ceremonies and proms and getting to give their school a proper send-off. They also entered their careers or college on very uneasy footing.I'm right on the cusp! Mostly 1.0, but graduated hs in 2020, and didn't get to walk for graduation. Biden inaugurated my freshman year of college.— Max (@imisssherrod) February 4, 2025 graduating high school smack dab in 2020 has me feeling like the proverbial middle child here— gene (@ne0ngene) February 4, 2025 hs class of 2020 is neither of these but a secret 3rd thing— wannabe maxine shaw (@celestiaImama) February 4, 2025 Janfaza’s Gen Z 1.0 versus 2.0 breakdown takes into effect a lot of significant technological, cultural, and political developments that helped shape a generation of people. However, Big Ellie's Single Braid on X may have found another, more critical division line between Gen Zers.Which ones ate tide pods, I’m tryna see something ?— Big Ellie’s Single Braid (@KittyTheOthrWay) February 3, 2025

Long before Chappell Roan, there was another badass redhead who knew her way around the stage and owned both her glamorous and campy side. And that gal was, of course, the late, great, Lucille Ball. And while the two sadly shall never actually meet, thanks to the power of the Internet we have a pretty incredible collaboration nonetheless. Before her I Love Lucy days, Ball worked as both a chorus girl in New York and on film, her most prominent film project at the time being The Ziegfeld Follies, shot in 1945. In one of the film’s iconic musical numbers, titled "Bring on The Beautiful Girls,” Ball enters on a white stallion, donning a gorgeous pink showgirl costume (made all the more dazzling in technicolor) then moves about gracefully and even cracks a whip to unleash a gaggle of ensemble dancers dressed as cats. They sure don’t make movies like they used to, right? With all of these details—primarily the horse and the abundance of pink—it’s no wonder that someone thought to pair it with Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club,” which just so happened to also feature a horse (albeit a giant fake one) during her live Grammy performance. What is surprising, however, is just how well the two things mash-up together. Watch the video, shared via Instagram: See on Instagram Wow, just wow, right? This is a perfect blend of great editing know-how (thanks Peter Zachari) and stars aligning to create something magical. It’s kind of hard to watch this and not be instantly infused with joy. “That was literally everything I needed right now!” one person wrote. While another said, “Is it terrible that I have watched this 10 times in a row. Absolutely love this you did amazing.”Besides being amazing ear and eye candy, it reignited some fan love for Ball as well. “Oh my god this is LEGENDARY. I’m old enough to remember Lucille Ball and she absolutely kicked ARSE in so many ways-fully called out misogynists ON CAMERA, was partly responsible for Star Trek becoming a cultural phenomenon & was immensely funny. This is one of the finest collabs to have ever existed. Pure dopamine, thank you…”“RIP Lucy, she would have loved scheming to have Chappell perform at one of Ethel’s benefits.”And in case you’re curious, here’s the original footage of "Bring on The Beautiful Girls,” with even more whip choreography. - YouTube www.youtube.com As well as Chappell Roan’s "Pink Pony Club” at the Grammys, swapping whip choreography for lasso choreography, and rodeo clowns instead of cat dancers. See on Instagram By the way, Zachari actually has all kinds of cool edits on his Instagram page. That’s probably a good palace to start for some fun visual escapes.

It can be challenging for people who consider themselves friendly and polite to deal with aggressive salespeople, whether interacting with a guy on a car lot or having someone come to your door to sell a vacuum. Friendly folks tend to avoid conflict and want to get along with everyone harmoniously. So, it’s hard for them to ignore salespeople or stand up to them when they push too hard. This creates a problem in which the nice person feels pressured and sometimes obligated to purchase something from the salesperson, who, in reality, sees them as nothing more than a customer. To avoid these situations, the key for friendly folks is to realize that the salesperson isn’t afraid of being rejected and is inconsiderate by pushing their products and taking up your time. To help people with their social skills in combatting aggressive salespeople, some people on Reddit recently shared their types for avoiding salespeople or how to tell them that you’re not interested. The key is to realize that the customer has all the power in this situation, and the salesperson has no right to push anything on them they don’t need. Here are 15 ways to confidently say “no” to a salesperson.1. Not for me“'Hey, this is not for me and I am not interested.' Then walk away firmly."2. They're taking advantage of you"Salespeople (and religious proselytizers, political canvassers, etc.) are breaking the social contract by weaponizing it against you. They’re taking advantage of your unwillingness to act rude to manipulate you into things you don’t want or meaningfully consent to. It’s fine to be 'rude' by saying 'not interested' and walking away. You actually don’t have to say anything at all, if you walk away they’re unlikely to follow you for more than a few steps."3. You're not hurting them"Do not be afraid to hurt the salesperson by rejecting their offer."4. They're used to rejection"Expert sales consultant here. Just make it clear from the beginning you are not interested, we are used to it, some of my friendliest returning clients are clients who didn't buy the first time. If you liked the product but the price or end policy made you uncomfortable, just say it, and trust me, most salespeople will be happy that you are happy. We meet hundreds of clients a week and some a day, rejection for us is the norm."5. Hard no“'No' is a complete sentence. If they keep pushing you repeat yourself and walk away, you can be firm without being aggressive."6. Be short, clear, absoluteBest move? Short, clear, and absolute. No excuses, no room for rebuttal.• ‘No thanks, have a good day.’ (Keep walking.)• ‘I’m not interested.’ (Said with finality.)• ‘No, but good luck.’ (Acknowledges them, but shuts it down.)The key is no pauses, no lingering eye contact, and keep moving. They get it—it’s their job to push, but it’s your job to walk."7. Keep walking"You literally say a polite, 'No, thank you' and keep walking. That really is all there is to it. They'll just latch onto the next person. If they keep pushing, pull out your phone and pretend you're making or receiving an important call and can't talk. Trust me, they're used to rejection, so they'll brush it off and move on."8. It's ok to be a little rude"Get more comfortable being rude. Remember, they are PREYING on people like you, like a parasite. They're not trying to do you any favors. They know no one would buy whatever they are selling, and they're counting on people being too polite to say 'no' to pushy sales tactics. You dont owe them anything at all."9. The longer you talk, the angrier they'll be"As an ex-salesperson, don't entertain it. I always say I'm in a hurry or I'm late for something. you just gotta get used to doing it, I used to think it was so mean until I learned that the longer you talk to them, the more they think you're gonna buy or sign up or whatever and they're gonna get pissed anyway. Probably even more than if you just said no and kept it moving haha."10. You're the mark"They’re not being polite, they’re pretending to be polite. They see you only as a mark."11. I'm trying to quit"When I get approached by a salesperson at a mall, event, store, etc, I use the same line. They say 'Would you like to try/buy/apply for X' and I respond with 'No thanks. I'm trying to quit.' It works flawlessly and gets a laugh from us both. It even works on wait staff at restaurants too. When you say you're trying to quit after they ask if want a 3rd martini always gets a funny look. Hahaha."12. Just swerve"I legitimately just walk right by them. Some have even moved into my way to try to get my attention, I swerve right around them while pretending I don’t even see them. My favorite was when I swerved, he kept talking, and then I got caught at a crosswalk. He stood right next to me talking to me, trying to get my attention, while I stood there bopping to my music ignoring his existence entirely. You don’t owe anyone anything. You’re on a public street, you’re not at all obligated to talk to this person. It’s not even rude to not talk to them. What’s rude is them expecting you to give them your time."13. Act like they aren't there"I would literally just act as though they aren't there. If it's the free sample people, and if I'm not interested in free samples, I say 'no thank you' without stopping. If I am interested in free samples but don't care for buying, I'll take the sample, say thank you, and keep walking."14. Don't give them a reason"Yup, don't give them any reason. If you give them a reason, they have a script prepared to argue it. 'No thanks. Have a good day!' And keep walking. Or if they're at your door, close the door. You've been polite. You wished them a good day. But the conversation is over, and you don't have to stand there while they take up your time trying to sell you something you have said you don't want."15. Wear sunglasses"Sunglasses. I made it 5 days on Fremont Street without ever needing to talk to a homeless person/street performer/promoter/scam artist because I wore sunglasses anytime I was walking. When you look in their eyes they’ve got you."

It's been a rough year for egg lovers and bakers alike, as the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025 have not been kind to our pocketbooks. The price of eggs has always fluctuated, but rarely this much. Thanks in part to the highly infectious H5N1 bird flu wiping out entire flocks of hens, the average retail cost of a dozen eggs was $5.29 in mid-January 2025 compared to $3.50 in February of 2024, according to data from the NIQ consumer research group. Skyrocketing egg prices have even caused Waffle House, a breakfast staple across the American South, to raise their prices by 50 cents per egg. With no end to rising egg prices in sight, people are looking for alternatives to the kitchen staple, and who better to tap than our vegan and plant-based friends who have mastered the art of egg-free cooking? While it's hard to replace an over-easy or poached egg experience if that's your thing, there are ways to swap out eggs in baking without sacrificing taste or texture, and there are even ways to recreate scrambled eggs with just a few key ingredients.Upworthy asked nutritionist and plant-based food blogger Rae Aflatooni from Raepublic to share some cost-wise tips for substituting eggs in cooking in baking. See on Instagram Egg-free substitute for scrambled eggsLet's start with the toughest thing to substitute—just straight-up cooked eggs. Rae explains how a tofu scramble recipe mimics the look and taste of eggs, as long as you have the right spices."Turmeric gives these plant-based scrambles their color," she says. "It's really for aesthetics, so you can 100% skip this ingredient to save money." And the key to getting a real egg-like flavor? Black salt (kala namik), as it contains sulfur compounds."If you are making the switch from chicken eggs to an alternative option for the long term, and you like the taste of traditional eggs, then investing in black salt makes sense," Rae says. "This will get you as close in taste as possible." If you can't stand tofu or don't eat soy, Rae recommends a chickpea scramble as well.But what about alternatives to eggs in baked goods? Here's what works best for cooking and baking. See on Instagram Alternatives to eggs in cooked and baked goodsEggs act as a binder, adding moisture and structure to baked goods. Rae shared with us her favorite egg substitutes for cooking and baking, as well as a cost breakdown per "egg," based on current prices at Safeway. The average single egg costs $0.44 as of mid-January, and likely much more if you're buying cage-free or organic eggs, so compare accordingly.Flax Egg (Best in brownies, cookies, pancakes, pies, and muffins.)One egg = 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal (aka ground flaxseed) and 3 Tbsp water. Whisk together, then let sit for 3-5 minutes. Cost: Around $0.14 centsChia Egg (Best in muffins, brownies, and quick breads.) One egg = 1 Tbsp chia seeds and 3 Tbsp water. Mix and let sit for 5-10 minutes.Cost: Around $0.28 See on Instagram Other egg substitutes for muffins, quick breads, and pancakes Substitute any of the following in muffins, quick breads and pancakes:One egg = 1/4 cup of mashed banana, which is about 1/2 a banana (Cost: $0.12 cents)One egg = 1/4 cup applesauce (Cost: $0.33 cents)Egg substitute for cakesThis one works well in cakes, but can also be used in muffins, quick breads, and pancakes. One egg = 3 Tbsp aquafaba (the liquid from a can of garbanzo beans, aka chickpeas)(Cost varies on this one, but considering most people just drain and toss the aquafaba from a can of beans anyway, this could be seen as basically costing nothing.) See on Instagram For cheesecakes, pies and custardsOne egg = 1/4 cup of silken tofuCost: Around $.75 (This is the only baking substitute that tends to be more expensive than eggs at current prices.)Rae also shared some egg substitutes for pumpkin pie, which includes various starches and cashew cream in addition to the alternatives above. What about ready-made egg substitutes?For a quick and easy store-bought egg substitute, Rae recommends Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer. "When it comes to a premade, ready-to-use egg replacement, this is the most cost-effective option," she says. "When it comes to other premade options, they're going to be more expensive than just buying traditional eggs. This one 12 oz bag of egg replacer equates to roughly 24 eggs for $6.49, which is about $.27 per egg."Hopefully egg prices will start to come down sometime this year, but unless or until they do, it might be financially wise to replace eggs at least in some baked goods if nothing else. Vegan recipes have come a long way over the years, and maybe now is a prime opportunity to experiment with some plant-based cooking and baking. Find plant-based recipes and more at raepublic.com and follow Rae on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube.

It might seem reckless to base major life decisions off of kitschy little thought experiments, but there is something to be said for finding simple ways to get out of mental analysis and really tune into what our gut is telling us. This seems especially true when it comes to relationships. People swear by things like “the bird test” and the “two beers and a puppy test,” and even the less cutesy “TSA pre-check test” for determining whether or not a partnership is really meant to last. While all of these are different in their own way, the commonality is that they encourage the querent to get real about whether a potential significant other will share their common interests and values in the long run. Perhaps it's just my love of fashion, but as far as relationship litmus tests go, I’m a particular fan of the “Wardrobe Test,” which was recently presented by relationship expert and author of How To Not Die Alone Logan Ury. And actually, it’s not so much that it involves clothes, but that it’s instantly enlightening. As Ury explains, the Wardrobe Test has you ask yourself: “If my partner were a piece of clothing in my closet, what would they be?” “Sometimes people tell me ‘My partner is an old sweater that I used to wear but now itches me,’” Ury says in the clip. “Or ‘My partner is a raggedy t-shirt that I wear to the gym but I don’t want to be seen in.’ Obviously those are not good signs for the relationship.” On the flip side, Ury says that people have also responded with “my partner is my favorite pair of pants that I wouldn’t have bought for myself, but I wear to music festivals and I love them,” which is undoubtedly a much better sign. See on Instagram Ury assured that this method works because “Sometimes I think people get so in their head about should I be in the relationship, should I not be, and sometimes a question like that just gets them into their gut and when they say it they know what they need to do.” Thinking about my own relationship, my answer was “a comfy hoodie that instantly makes me feel at home.” Turns out, several folks had similar answers in the comments. “I immediately thought ‘a really cozy warm and thick sweater’ I think that’s a good sign lol” “My partner would be the coziest, softest hoodie that’s two sizes too big for me but fits like a hug that I wear every day right after work.” “Right away I thought ‘a warm pair of fuzzy winter socks’ — the ones you wear unashamedly even though they’re a little dorky bc they make you feel cozy and you couldn’t make it thru a season without them.” "My partner is my favorite hoodie that I keep adding patches to with each new adventure. I love to show it off and wear it whenever I can, otherwise I still and admire it when I can’t wear it due to the weather." "He's a cozy sweater that i never want to take off" There were also plenty of equally lovely, not hoodie/sweater related ones as well. “I’m currently six months pregnant and don’t have many things left that fit me but when she said this I thought straight to this one dress that fits perfectly. It’s comfortable I can wear it anywhere. It’s the kind of thing I would’ve worn before getting pregnant and I’m so happy that it still looks good while pregnant and there’s no negatives about it. I don’t ever seeing myself get ride of it, even when it starts to fall apart.” “My favourite yellow sweater . Brightens my day, makes me feel confident and cozy all day all the time without fail?" Photo credit: Canva “I said my belt that I swear everyday that I get a lot of compliments on. Like that was my first thought and I have no idea what that means but I love my belt.” “My first thought was a light jacket. I never forget it, I’ll always bring it with me “just in case”, and it’s sincerely a staple that I always appreciate. I never wanna get it dirty either because I picked it due to signs of longevity. After thinking about, this also describes my partner in a way. Very reliable and I picked him because he had good signs that our relationship would last long. I also wanna protect our relationship more and more.” "I thought of my favorite band shirt which I wear out of the house, to sleep, around the house, basically any time it's clean I wear it. If I can get away with tucking it into a skirt for a semi dressy dinner I will. And when it goes in the laundry I know it's time to do laundry." “I said bra because he lifts me up and supports me.” Photo credit: Canva A clear common denominator is that these “clothing items,” i.e. patents, offer a sense of comfort no matter what occasion, upliftment, support, and something that only becomes more cherished over time, despite any wear and tear. Which honestly makes a lot of sense. Alternatively, there were some…not so great responses. “My Alo yoga sweatpants bc they weigh me down.” “My therapist did this with me but instead we used furniture! If your partner was a piece of furniture in your house, what would they be? Mine was the acrylic chair I never sat in. It’s very uncomfortable and painful to sit in after a while” While this fun little question won’t provide all the answers, it might be a good place to start if your current relationship feels murky.

I once had tickets to see the late, great Mitch Hedberg at a comedy club in Baltimore. I was unimaginably excited about seeing my hero live. A few days before the show, Mitch sadly passed away. The venue got another comic to fill in and my friends and I went anyway, not really knowing what else to do. The new comic was... a lot different from Mitch. We unwisely sat in the very front and that led to me getting brutally roasted for a good portion of the show. I understood even then that that's how comedy works sometimes, but I admit, it did feel a little mean-spirited at times, and I can't say it was the greatest experience. Comedians, especially in smaller clubs, are known to dish out some good-natured abuse. Sometimes the abuse isn't so good natured. But one of the big questions when it comes to "crowd work" is — if they dish it out, they should be able to take it, right? A viral encounter between a comedian and a heckler is raising questions about proper etiquette at a comedy show — both from the performer and people in the crowd. Giphy Comedian Natalie Cuomo was doing crowd work during her set at the DC Comedy Loft when she began interacting with a guy who wasn't willing to play along. Heckling is part of the life of a comedian, especially when they start ribbing the audience. After all, the spectators are real live people -- you never can be sure how they'll react or what they might say back!But this guy seemed to get genuinely offended at a little jab, and Cuomo called him out on being a little overly sensitive."It's not my fault you don't have material," the man shot back. "I can roast you, too. You can't just roast all of us and get nothing." Shortly after, he offered, or maybe threatened, to take the mic from her.And that's when, in the clip posted by Cuomo to her TikTok page, she went off:"It's such a hard time in this world right now. There's so many people that came together to be supportive and fucking amazing, and you're putting..." She then knealt down to the guy's eye level. "Look me in the eyes!" she screamed at him. "you're putting negative freaking energy out here! ... You wanna say mean shit to me? OK, so don't fucking do that."Not long after that interaction, the guy was removed by security, and Cuomo's set continued on. @nataliecuomo Right after I said how grateful I was for everyone being there and selling out the show, this little man in the front row decided to let his true colors shine ✨ Always stand up for yourself!! And if you’re going to be rude, at least have the decency to LOOK ME IN THE EYES ? ❤️ Generally, comedians are expected to keep their cool and win these battles with wit and not rage. But not always.Female comics have to put up with an awful lot just to get on stage. There's the being expected to work for free or less pay than male peers, being harassed by other comics and audience members, and being cat-called by people in the crowd. They're judged by their looks in bizarre ways. They have to be pretty but not too pretty so as not to be funny. Guys like the heckler in question sometimes go out of their way to give women comics a rough time.Maybe Natalie Cuomo had just had enough that night and didn't have the energy to hide her anger with whip-smart jokes — who knows?"i worked in comedy clubs for two years and saw so many female comics in this position who felt like they had to be funny and not angry. endorse this," one commenter wrote. Others applauded Cuomo's "female rage" and the way she stood up for herself. The live audience was also on her side, chanting her name after the awkward encounter.But some folks weren't so thrilled with Cuomo's response. "She literally chucked a tantrum on stage," one user wrote under the video."a [comedian's] one job is to be funny, so crashing out at your own show over a bad interaction really rubs me the wrong way," said another.It begs the question: Was the guy's heckling fair game for a comedy show, or was he really out of line? There might be a clue in the conclusion to Cuomo's video: After the heckler was tossed out of the venue, Cuomo noticed that the man's friend was sending texts... so she grabbed his phone."Lol, what a fucking clown, I did warn you I would get kicked out," the heckler's had told his friend in a text — which Cuomo kindly shared with the live audience. "Man, she is sensitive, especially for a comedian." Then she texted him back a selfie of her holding up the middle finger.Sounds like maybe he came prepared to raise a stink with whatever comic was on stage. Whether Cuomo handled the situation perfectly or not, I think we can all agree that's in pretty poor taste.

No one would get a dog expecting it to not bark, try to eat human food or need daily walks. And yet people regularly get flummoxed when their just-as-loveable cat exhibits completely natural behaviors like climbing tabletops or scratching at furniture. Of course, cat people, who delight in adapting their life to make it as enriching as possible for their feline fur babies, know the flaws of this logic. After all, most cats spend more time in the house than their human counterparts. So shouldn’t the house belong just as much to them? If you answered yes—then this clapback video (from a vet, no less), should have you feeling pretty vindicated. And if you answered no—prepare to see the error of your ways. Dr. Matt McGlasson is a veterinarian in Kentucky, who also happens to be the proud dad of a 5-year-old special needs cat named Rupaul. McGlasson recently was told by a viewer that it’s "disgusting" that he allows Rupaul on his furniture (as opposed to human butts only, which are okay, I guess?).McGlasson’s response to this comment recently racked up over 11.8 million views, with good reason. In a clip posted to his Instagram, McGlasson holds up Rupaul, who can’t use her hind legs, and shamelessly lists off all the other things he would allow for his kitty, including:-Cosigning a loan for Rupaul-Letting Rupaul do his taxes-Giving Rupaul the passwords to all of his accounts.-Capital Punishment, which he’s not normally a support of. But if someone hurts Rupaul, “that’s another story."-Going into a business with Rupaul-Giving Rupaul $20,000 for bringing him a dead mouse-Making Rupaul the beneficiary on my life insurance policy.And last, but certainly not least…letting Rupaul on the furniture. Put simply: “My cat can do whatever she wants. It's her world. I'm just living in it.” See on Instagram Down in the comments, fellow cat owners couldn’t agree more with McGlasson’s sentiment. “My husband picked his new chair based on the cat , the arm had to be wide enough for her to sit whenever she chooses to have quality time with him.”“I would donate my kidneys to Square if she needed them. Yes… I mean both ?”“‘You let your cat sleep with you?’ Ma’am, I’d let him represent me in court.”“I bought my house for my senior kitties. I wanted to get out of our apartment so they could feel grass beneath their paws again before their time was up.”Others reiterated how it’s a gift to be able to create a healthy, happy life for a pet, and freaking out about furniture is kind of missing the joint. “Like I don't understand ppl who r so against cats on furniture. If ur against pets on furniture probably don't have them. Treat your pets with love and respect. When you take an animal into ur home it becomes their home and safe place. All of the things in ur house become a part of their world and cats like to naturally be elevated. My cats do what they want because they aren't pets they are family. They own the place I just live here. Lol,” wrote one person. Bottom line: climbing is part of a cat’s inherent programming. And if cat owners truly want their home to be a safe space for their kitty, then this should be taken into consideration. The good news is, there are plenty of cat-friendly ways you can coax them off of furniture, like making sure there are plenty of dedicated cat trees to climb and scratching posts to sink their claws into, or opting for furniture with fabrics that cats don’t love as much, like microfiber. And as a general rule, cats respond to positive reinforcement, rather than punishment. Contrary to outdated, yet still popular belief, cats don’t “know” when they're being bad. And they will learn to associate their own with negative attention. That’s not fun for anyone. As McGlasson, or any other pet owner can attest, having their presence in our homes provides so much fulfillment and connection, that small compromises—or large bank loans—are well worth it.By the way, McGlasson’s TikTok and Instagram are full of hilarious cat content, so be sure to give him a follow.This article originally appeared last year.