the kitten face syndrome / shock and awe phenomenon.

I love cats of all ages, but one thing that I find exquisitely cute about kittens is how they often look so shocked, worried and concerned.  They're just in awe of everything because it is so new and they are so little, and it shows on their beautiful tiny faces!

Check out some examples of the kitten face phenomenon, lifted from the lovely kitten collection, available for adoption at Toronto Cat Rescue:

"Bed Head" after Rob Ford was elected. So not impressed.

Coco after she saw those Nazi pin-ups of Jesse James' mistress.

Edward when Larry King announced his retirement. Where will Dad get his political opinions?

Fergie when Justin Beiber said that he's his generation's Kurt Cobain.  Notice that she's surprised but considering his statement.

Hannah and Her Sisters after Woody Allen married his Azn daughter.

Jammies reacts to the BP oil spill. :(

Jammies (middle) is diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. :(

Pansy reeling from the news that Tony Parker cheated on Eva Longoria. whaaaaaaaat!!