kitty bear rug

A cat that flattens itself on the floor in such an extreme way that it looks like a limp, lifeless rug. Typically displayed when the cat is either avoiding work, playing dead, or simply indulging in maximum relaxation. Often an act of pure defiance or passive resistance, usually at the most inconvenient times.

In meme culture, kitty bear rug also refers to a moment of sabotage, especially in financial markets or social settings. When someone or something unexpectedly “pulls the rug” out from under a situation, often causing a crash or immediate downfall, much like the unpredictability of a cat going full rug-mode without warning.

"I tried to clean the living room, but my cat went full Kitty Bear Rug and now I can't move her."
"The token was looking good, then that one whale I trusted did a kitty bear rug and now everything’s in the red."