Scaring Cats with Cucumbers Is the Funniest Thing You'll See Today

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For anyone questioning how we came up with the term "scaredy cat," HuffPost Lifestyle has your answer.  

Some mean (but hilarious!) pet owners are scaring their unsuspecting felines by quietly placing cucumbers behind them as they are eating. Once they acknowledge the vegetable's presence, the frightened kitties literally spring into the air and make a beeline for the nearest exit.

Check out the hilarious video montage below. Who knew that oblong green vegetables could be so terrifying?

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