People Are Only Just Realising Why Cats Knock Things Off Tables

Your cat isn't being evil, there's a genuine reason for the chaos.

Your cat shoving your mug off the counter isn't pure villainy, it's instinct plus a bit of theatre.

Batting objects mimics the paw-testing cats use in the wild to check if prey is alive and worth chasing.

They also learn fast that knocking things over summons you instantly, so it becomes a reliable attention trick.

So the crash isn't spite, it's a hunter's curiosity meeting a very clever demand for your time.