Max The Cat Was Banned From The Library And The Internet Hilariously Demands Answers
You've probably seen the photo floating around all over Facebook, Reddit, Imgur, you name it. It went full-blown viral on levels we don't always see anymore.
Max, a local cat, has been banned from the library. The sign begs library visitors to NOT let Max inside the library. It says Max wants in, but the library and Max's owner are in agreement that Max should not be allowed into the library. It appears to be quite the conundrum that apparently has begged an eruption of questions from the Internet.
Cats love to be in all sorts of spaces. So why isn't Max allowed into the library? What heinous behavior could have barred the sweet cat from prowling the books and lounging in the rays of sunshine? We need to know.
We need to know!
The post stat started it all...
Mischievous Max sparks an Internet uproar!
As it turns out there is a WILD story behind Max and we are just chomping up the details.
This is Max.
Isn't her adorable? We think so.
Max enjoys his outdoor freedom.
He roams free and wild enjoying the spoils of the neighborhood. He's a bit of a rebel though, not tamed solely by the ability to roll in the grass and bath in direct sunlight. Max seeks the comfort of the local library.
But his entertainment time in the Minnesota library was apparently not welcome.
He has wandered in multiple times and even been CAUGHT on camera and was subsequently publicly banned!
However, this hasn't stunted Max.
Now, he has found fame like many rebels before him.
And it all began with a tweet.
Like many other instances of Internet fame, a single tweet began the rolling ball that gained momentum as the photo spread far and wide.
This is basically halfway to being a children's book pic.twitter.com/DjwUPHy9Wz
— Erin McGuire (@e_mcguire_) November 29, 2017
Naturally, someone responded.
By beginning Max's story with an eloquent poem on Twitter.
“Please do not let in the cat,”
— Finn, a Human (@relsqui) November 29, 2017
the sign said. By the door he sat.
His name was Max, I read and learned.
“He’s nice,” but this cat hadn’t earned
the right to come inside and read.
Why could it be? What did he need?
Part 2 of 3
Every time Max went inside,
— Finn, a Human (@relsqui) November 29, 2017
librarians from far and wide
would chase him out and whisper “Shoo!”
His owner had forbade him too.
Poor cat. No human thought that he
belonged inside the library.
Part 3 of 3
It seemed unjust to me that Max
— Finn, a Human (@relsqui) November 29, 2017
was not allowed to browse the stacks!
So I set out to make it right,
with pen and paper, desk and light.
I filed the forms. It wasn’t hard.
And now Max has a library card.
This was not enough.
The Internet began to demand answers.
I need to know more to this story. What shenanigans does Max get up to?
— Jen DW (@jendaviswilson) November 29, 2017
And photos.
First of all, because cats. Second of all, Max the cat.
Photo of Max please. How to distinguish him from the other #librarycats ? @jessamyn
— E. T. R. Soles (@EaterofSoles) November 29, 2017
The people demand answers!
In the name of Max!
I feel like a journalist needs to contact Max for his side of the story.
— Mo Ryan (@moryan) November 30, 2017
Macalester College Library employees tried desperately to satiate the cries from the public and to respond as eloquently as possible.
They provided a glimpse at him.
I work at this library and this is Max, via his owner’s IG pic.twitter.com/6WP6z6ZkmT
— Alexis Logsdon (@librarianrover) November 29, 2017
The explained what he does at the library.
Well, mostly he just blocks the door to the library and tries to run in as soon as someone opens the door. The legend of Max might end up being a LOT more fun than the real Max. ;)
— Alexis Logsdon (@librarianrover) November 29, 2017
And they hilariously answered the age old question:
Does Max have a library card?!
It would be a violation of patron privacy for me to tell you that. 🤓
— Alexis Logsdon (@librarianrover) November 29, 2017
As to be expected from Internet levels of enthusiasm, Max's fan base got to work trying to figure out how to help Max get inside the library.
Someone made him a library card.
Which, by the way, cutest thing ever.
In fact, more than one person tried to help Max with a library card.
How could they say no to this!?
Others tried more nefarious plots
Like bribing.
Oh ethics!! Can you be bribed?
— booh - The Walk Home (@mikes_booh) November 30, 2017
The way most advocacy gets started:
Petitions.
Let’s start an online petition to get Max into the library #MaxInTheLibrary 😂
— Zoë the Jinja Ninja (@ZoeJinjaNinja) November 30, 2017
And my personal favorite:
An entire Max section.
Would it be THAT hard to just build a Max Section?
— Erin McGuire (@e_mcguire_) November 29, 2017
And others yet decided they would be the rebels Max inspired them to be.
They had one plan
A solid plan, technically.
The only I know for sure is that I'm letting Max in the library.
— Adam Mills (@ad_the_bad52) November 30, 2017
It is like a compulsive need at this point.
all this does is make me want to let Max in the library even harder
— jimmgle bells pegan (@jpegan) November 29, 2017
"You can't STOP me!"
Roberto has a point.
If I find this library, I'm letting Max in... try and stop me.
— Roberto Vargas (@ReBoRN_616) November 30, 2017
Oh, Max.
The days are long without the library aren't they?
If you ask me one of the best parts is how many public figures began to get invovled.
Like Senator Jack Reed
He's got the support of the government.
I’ve read the sign, but I am still pro- letting #MaxTheCat in the #library. He’s like a real life #LibraryLion. #RIReads #LetMaxInhttps://t.co/fJdSS1iM9I
— Senator Jack Reed (@SenJackReed) November 30, 2017
And Gypsy is a huge fan.
We love this.
I need to let max in now. I’m gonna get him a litter box and food ... and toys and set him up in the Cat section. . . I need to know max will get in this library. I need closure. https://t.co/p302Eix35h
— 🎉🦄Gypsy Beech🦄🎉 (@DGB_JAIID) November 29, 2017
And we were left wondering what is next for dear old Max?
Because clearly Max has a fanbase.
And there's a lot of talented artists in his fan base...
And obviously Max's owner is trying to find ways to make it work.
And in lieu of the library, a local book store wants to let Max in.
So his owner is leash training him so they can go on adventures together!
And one thing is for sure:
Max is one loved cat, worldwide!
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