The world is a very dark place right now. There seems to be a new terrorist attack, mass shooting or police brutality video on our news feeds every day. This presidential election is vitriolic, hateful and marred with infighting. Our environment is collapsing and it’s questionable that we have the will or ability to save it. Prince died. It feels like we’re looking down into a black empty tunnel, wondering if there’s a light at the end of it or if there even is an end.

Here are some videos of animals being silly to make you feel better.

1. Cat barks like a dog, only to stop when found out.

Why are you doing that, cat?

2. Bird yells into cup.

Look at that bird being silly. I feel like screaming into cups sometimes.

3. Puppy tries to catch ball.

That puppy tried to catch the ball but didn’t have the coordination to succeed. I think that’s pretty funny.

4. Corgi tries to reach ball.

That corgi is trying his best, but he just can’t do what he wants. It’s funny that he’s getting frustrated at something he can’t change about himself.

5. Dog tries to get stick into house.

Another dog trying his best. I’m starting to realize that these videos are laughing at dogs who can’t comprehend why things are going so poorly for them. Now I’m starting to feel bad again.

6. Dog hits guy in face.

Yeah. Hit that guy in the face. I feel like hitting people in the face a lot these days.

7. Dog kicks sand onto annoying girl.

Yeah! It’s gratifying to watch someone reap what they sow, even if it’s something as petty as sand being thrown on an annoying child. At least karma exists on some small scale.

8. Parrot is surprised.

Even though it’s just a parrot with the cognitive ability of a toddler, it possess the vocabulary and self-awareness to express shock. The bird is just as confused as we are. But while we know what the bird doesn’t, that the loud noise came from the toy, we find ourselves asking the same question: What the hell was that? After everything we see in the news: What the hell was that? What the hell is going on?

Much like the bird, we don’t know.

I don’t feel any better. I think I did this wrong.