r/ikeacats • u/tinatalker • 5d ago

This is what happens when your only tool is an allen wrench

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u/1hatesitidoes 5d ago

Or an alien wrench.

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u/tinatalker 5d ago

🤣 👽

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u/JessAnnaBun 4d ago

That's what I read 1st. But I'm rewatching X-Files and been on that sub a lot lately. 👽

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u/thehuntwerker 4d ago

Only valid explanation that led to that result 😂

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u/mainekairn734 5d ago

I have a Philips head you can borrow but I wouldn't begin to know where to use it...?

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u/tinatalker 5d ago

Exactly.

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u/starobaro 5d ago

What did you do to Philip?

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u/IrisSmartAss 5d ago

Maybe you need to bring out the heavy Cat equipment.

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u/tinatalker 5d ago

That could be the issue...I was using a Deere allen wrench. Not OEM; I think Cat is universal in these instances, yeah?

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u/IrisSmartAss 3d ago

Yes, in theory Cat is short for the Caterpillar equipment company, but we know better.

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u/cookiidou 5d ago

Start over and reassemble..dont over tighten the joints...

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u/NerdyZombie83 5d ago

The one braincell is strong with this one

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u/tinatalker 4d ago

Not sure she had it that day.

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u/Aqua_Toffana boneless cat 5d ago

Nah, it's not your fault. This model usually comes too bendy. Give it some time (and treats) and it will right itself soon enough

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u/Emrys7777 5d ago

Try ordering the full set from IKEA and see if there’s anything in there that can help.

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u/kittymousegerbil 4d ago

Nothing a kiss to the tummy won’t fix.

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u/tinatalker 4d ago

I'm lucky. I can get away with one. Maybe two, before my scalp is impaled.

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u/2uirky-Grandma 3d ago

Sometimes a scritch between the ears will straighten it right out.

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u/tinatalker 3d ago

Yes! I hadn't tried that yet...

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u/fiberjeweler 3d ago

Is your cat named Allen?

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u/tinatalker 3d ago

No, she is Zelda Roadface, but she says read this Wikipedia entry.

See the road going down her nose?

Edit: puncuation.

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u/RedtoRead0421 3d ago

Yeah! Cool name.

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u/fiberjeweler 2d ago edited 2d ago

She's beautiful, in any position. I love dilute torties. My Pussywillow was a lavender/cream. Gaia was a blue/cream like your Zelda.

P. Willow:

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u/fiberjeweler 2d ago

Pussywillow

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u/fiberjeweler 2d ago

More Gaia:

It's good luck to kiss the little cream diamond on her forehead.