There are some things in life that you will never be prepared for -- if you're a cat, that's basically everything.
While felines aren't known for their preparedness, they're certainly known for their reflexes, curiosity and ability to scare easily. Combine those three qualities and you're left with an extremely startled cat, as Reddit would say.
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But for us humans, watching cats freak out over banana peels and other benign objects is wildly entertaining, so here are some GIFs to keep you amused until your own cat loses it again.
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BONUS: Will Your Cat Sit in a Stupid Circle #CatCircles