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The St. Paul Saints hosted a cat video festival, and it was exactly what you're thinking

Independent League team hosts cat video festival

The St. Paul Saints of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball opened brand spankin'-new CHS Field this past May. Was it to provide an area on which the team could play baseball? Perhaps. But, no.

Lo, on Wednesday, the true purpose for this shimmering temple of grass and quintuple-patty burgers was revealed unto the world, a testament to the depth and thoughtfulness of our time: The Internet Cat Video Festival. 

Two things: 1) Yes, it is exactly what you're thinking, and 2) it comes bearing giant green cat statues:

 

King Kong Kitty #catvidfest

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You're probably thinking: But how large of a demand could there possibly be for a festival in which everyone dresses up like their favorite cat videos? Answer: Very, very large.

The cat costumes came in all shapes and sizes, as cat costumes are wont to do. In pieces of bread ...

... and in disco murals ...

... and, of course, in Cheshire form: 

So this was pretty exciting! And she won the costume contest! #catvidfest

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Remember this moment, when you're asked: "Where were you when the Internet finally ruled over us all?"