Humorous ancient Roman chariot race pulled by oversized cats…

By @CaylaCatz · Sep 28, 2026

9 likes · 22 comments

Chariot Race BP challenge 52/57 "Whose bright idea was it to use cats? They go where they want!"

Entry in the Chariot Race challenge.

About this image

This playful surreal digital artwork depicts a silly ancient Roman chariot race, where teams of large domestic cats pull rickety wooden carts down a sunlit rural Mediterranean dirt road. The whimsical comedic scene features panicked charioteers in traditional linen togas, a funny quip from a spectator, and a bold checkered finish line banner under bright cloudy skies. Warm earthy grassy greens, dusty tans, and soft blue sky tones create a lighthearted, meme-worthy twist on classic historical chariot race tropes.

Comments (22)

@CaylaCatz · Sep 28, 2026
it's been happening little by little. First just me. Then one more, usually crabmouse. Now there are several. I'm happy. It's too late for the puppet show but maybe for October, for fun, I'll try to do just supernatural creatures like yokai, ghosts, and ghouls for the season. That would be cool if that spread. I really like that there's getting to be more variety in the challenge
@user_google_961350 · Sep 30, 2026
Let's see how many people end up putting their miniature city in a bottle into the perilous paws of a cat...
@CaylaCatz · Sep 30, 2026
laughing, I went romantic this time. mine is a love letter in a bottle. Are you going to do one?
@user_google_961350 · Sep 28, 2026
Came across so many cats in the chariot race...I wonder whose influence it may have been! 🙂
@panos · Sep 28, 2026
He!! Voted for this one! Had a feeling it was yours! 😉This is a GREAT race!
@legion · Sep 28, 2026
Nah, that's cheating; his cats are bigger than the others.
@DavidP · Sep 28, 2026
Loved the humour and had to pick it.
@user_google_961350 · Sep 29, 2026
The gradual felinization of the BP nation. 🙂
@CaylaCatz · Sep 28, 2026
lol, size matters. Just ask Godzilla
@CaylaCatz · Sep 29, 2026
lol, one challenge at a time