Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Tortie Tuesday

This week's Tortie Tuesday lesson is how to do the cute face.

Last week I showed all you Torties and non-torties how to be scary and intimidating. As Torties are aware, the scary face works very well in most circumstances but the often over-looked cute face can be just as effective to get your way. It is recommended to balance out the cute and intimidating faces so that your victim doesn't know what to expect. One important thing to remember about the cute face is to only use these moves on humans. If you use it on prey or your pesky brother, the hunter will quickly become the hunted because they'll think you're weak and submissive.

Here is a great one for when you want a treat. Squish your face up against something inanimate and make sure your pupils are wide and dilated to give you a soft, cute appearance.



Pretend you're asleep with your nose against something. (I have no idea why this one works but it does!)



This cute face is commonly known as the 'I'm sideways and sleepy but reaching out cutely to touch you' face. It requires a bit of practice but don't be discouraged! You can do it too!



This is the 'Look into your eyes and hypnotize you with my cuteness' look.



A combination of upside down, fluffy tummy and cute face will send them running for the treat cupboard! You'll get almost anything you want with this move.



The last example for today is the 'Classic Cute' face. Make sure you're looking up at them to appear helpless (ha!), small and in awe of them and say with your eyes 'Oh big and strong human in my life, please give me a treat as fast as possible'. It's a guaranteed move that will touch even the stingiest of humans.



Enjoy your treats!

Congratulations to Tortie-extraordinaire, Tasha for winning the prize for Romeo's contest! I think it's perfect timing to win it on your Mom's birthday and just in time for Tortie Tuesday!



Delilah
xoxo

17 comments:

Martin Hooper said...

hello Delilah what a beautiful lady torbie you are...

Your poses would certainly work with me!!

Pinky Ash and Boo said...

That is a great lesson.We loved seeing all of your cute and adorable poses.

Misha said...

You are a Master of Cute, Delilah! You'll Have to enter Kitty Fight Club next year!

Cheyenne -Millie said...

You are so beautiful in all those pictures! Really good poses! Good lesson!

The Creek Cats said...

You are such a wonderful teacher, Delilah! We will definitely practice these moves on our humans.

With all those cute faces, you must get lots and lots of treats!

CCL Wendy said...

Delilah, you has it all figured out! I think the "eyes" have it -- you certainly have very large and expurresive ones. You are irrestible. But all those other tricks are good to know, too! You has "cute" all sewed up.

The Island Cats said...

Thanks for that lesson! We think the cute face will get you more treats than the scary face every time!!

Anonymous said...

Those last two shots are da bomb, Delilah! Cute, cute, cute!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Thanks for the cute face lessons! We are learning a few from our cousin Illyana

Goldie, Shade and Banshee said...

That was a great lesson!! I wonder if it would work on my calico face?
Purrs Banshee

Mishkat said...

Tasha says thanks so much, Deli! She thinks your tortie face lessons are great - and says to tell you that she is particularly good at the Classic Cute!

Big purrs! And Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Anonymous said...

It's clear that you're an expert, Delilah. We'll have to practice real hard!

Reese =^..^= said...

All very cute poses!

Anya said...

Delilahhhhhhh you are Cuter as CUTE
Lovely great shot ^__^

BeadedTail said...

Delilah, you have certainly mastered the cute face! You should get lots and lots of treats for those looks!

Amy & the house of cats said...

You have so many cute looks I can't even pick which is the cutest!

Quill and Greyson said...

Excellent work!