#14: The Pain Training Program
At first glance, the tattoo artist assumes his client must have a naturally high tolerance for pain. The reveal, however, is genius: he trained for it by enduring the relentless kneading claws of his cat. Anyone with a feline knows that “making biscuits” feels more like tiny daggers.

The humor works because it flips the idea of preparation. Instead of tough workouts or meditation, his resilience comes from surviving endless cat cuddles that double as torture. It’s a clever exaggeration of everyday pet ownership—those sharp little paws turn even the coziest moments into unexpected endurance training.
