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  • #32
    chucken1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭chucken1


    tvercetti wrote: »
    Supposedly if you were to drop dead in your house alone with your dog he would lay by your side until he dies while cat in the same situation will eat your eyes.

    A hungry animal will eat what it can.. whether the pet is Cat, Dog or lizard.


  • #33
    Da Shins Kelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Da Shins Kelly


    DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »
    A cat will show you genuine affection aswell, it just takes alot longer to earn their trust and respect.

    Agreed. People think that cats have absolutely no love at all for their owners, but in my experience that isn't true at all. It really does take longer to get to know a cat than it does a dog, and cats are not as eager to please as dogs are. However, cats really do show a lot of affection once they've been living with you for a while. They are genuinely affectionate, people just don't want to or don't bother giving them a chance, especially given the rep that dogs have.


  • #34
    chucken1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭chucken1


    later10 wrote: »
    Am I the only one who finds the opening story pathetic?

    Maybe the dog lay down with a sigh because Indiana can be uncomfortably warm and humid in Summer, and the family of the deceased man took him from the air conditioned home he was used to, to a graveyard. Do you guys actually believe this dog understands a funeral ceremony?

    Also, it never ceases to amaze me how many people appear to find there to be something so horribly tragic to die in fighting for an idea as silly as patriotism, or find honour in a flag. They deserve a Darwin award more than strangers' tears.

    I did think about that..why would you let the dog be out and about?
    And of course he understood the funeral ceremony..its Iowa ;)


    Last paragraph is for a different conversation I think :)


  • #35
    J. Marston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,408 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    LiamN wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjNw75bJyuM

    (Turns out it was based on a true story, and there was actually a film made on it; didn't know that.)

    Fecking hate that part. A cartoon comedy really shouldn't make you feel that way :(.


  • #36
    Daemos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭Daemos


    Larianne wrote: »
    Anyone else get confused between < and > ?? :o

    Just me then, okay. :cool:
    The way we were thought in school is that it's a mouth that eats the bigger number, e.g. 7 > 4 [> is greater than], and 2 < 5 [< is less than]. So the 'mouth' is facing towards the better one.


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  • #37
    Spread
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭Spread


    To understand this scenario ......... you've got to first understand the American psyche. They love their dogs, shoot wild turkey and deer, then skin and eat them, shoot critters for fun. Whether soldier, farmer, scientist or Sarah Palin ......... they still have the pioneering spirit. Man, dog and gun against the wilderness/evil.


  • #38
    Pretty_Pistol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭Pretty_Pistol


    Cats are like humans - they suit themselves.

    Sad picture.


  • #39
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,315 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    LiamN wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjNw75bJyuM

    I'm fine!


  • #40
    OneArt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,910 ✭✭✭OneArt


    tvercetti wrote: »
    Supposedly if you were to drop dead in your house alone with your dog he would lay by your side until he dies while cat in the same situation will eat your eyes.

    Then the dog's an idiot and the cat's being practical. If I'm dead I don't need my eyes anymore let the kitty have them!


  • #41
    Killer Pigeon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭Killer Pigeon


    This thread is just one step away from discussing bestiality.


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  • #42
    later12
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,298 ✭✭✭✭later12


    Now there's something to bring a tear to your cock eye.


  • #43
    SheFiend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭SheFiend


    tvercetti wrote: »
    Supposedly if you were to drop dead in your house alone with your dog he would lay by your side until he dies while cat in the same situation will eat your eyes.
    A mad woman used to live in Waterford with her 3 dogs. She died in her home and was found almost two weeks later. The front door was open, two of her dogs lay dead at her side, and one was still alive but starved and dehydrated.

    My brother's dog pined so bad when he was away that he wouldn't eat or drink or leave my brother's room. His nose was hot and dry, and we thought he'd die. As soon as my brother walked into the house the dog legged it to him. After an hour or so of adoration and celebration, he went and stuffed his face :)


  • #44
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    CoalBucket wrote: »
    I find my dog lies around my bin too when i leave meat in it

    Most disgusting comment I've seen ever.:mad:


  • #45
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    later10 wrote: »
    Am I the only one who finds the opening story pathetic?

    Maybe the dog lay down with a sigh because Indiana can be uncomfortably warm and humid in Summer, and the family of the deceased man took him from the air conditioned home he was used to, to a graveyard. Do you guys actually believe this dog understands a funeral ceremony?

    Also, it never ceases to amaze me how many people appear to find there to be something so horribly tragic to die in fighting for an idea as silly as patriotism, or find honour in a flag. They deserve a Darwin award more than strangers' tears.

    1. Dogs are HIGHLY intelligent. There is a bond between them and (very kind) owners. He may not have understood the funeral, but he knew where to find his owner and friend.

    2. Regarding your Darwin comment, well, just spare a thought - for one instant - that such drivel could not be posted were it not for this man, and thousands like him, who fought to present people like you with the freedoms you now enjoy - such as this message board.

    May he Rest In Peace.


  • #46
    Ozziej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭Ozziej


    IMO People who think Dogs>Children=emotionally stunted individuals

    And for those who think rover will lie faithfully by your side

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-409885/Dog-eats-dead-master-wife.html


  • #47
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,496 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    SheFiend wrote: »
    A mad woman used to live in Waterford with her 3 dogs. She died in her home and was found almost two weeks later. The front door was open, two of her dogs lay dead at her side, and one was still alive but starved and dehydrated.

    My brother's dog pined so bad when he was away that he wouldn't eat or drink or leave my brother's room. His nose was hot and dry, and we thought he'd die. As soon as my brother walked into the house the dog legged it to him. After an hour or so of adoration and celebration, he went and stuffed his face :)

    I don't think I could live with an animal that fundamentally stupid.
    2. Regarding your Darwin comment, well, just spare a thought - for one instant - that such drivel could not be posted were it not for this man, and thousands like him, who fought to present people like you with the freedoms you now enjoy - such as this message board.

    I don't think my brain can cope with a post this fundamentally stupid.


  • #48
    almighty1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭almighty1


    Ozziej wrote: »
    IMO People who think Dogs>Children=emotionally stunted individuals

    I agree
    Ozziej wrote: »


    And for those who think rover will lie faithfully by your side

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-409885/Dog-eats-dead-master-wife.html

    The dog was starving to death. :rolleyes:


  • #49
    TheZohanS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,581 ✭✭✭✭TheZohanS


    chin_grin wrote: »
    Cats > Dogs > Children.

    Cats are vermin.
    DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »
    A cat will show you genuine affection aswell, it just takes alot longer to earn their trust and respect.

    Cats are just looking for their next meal ticket.
    chucken1 wrote: »
    A hungry animal will eat what it can.. whether the pet is Cat, Dog or lizard.

    Dogs won't.


  • #50
    --Kaiser--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭--Kaiser--


    chin_grin wrote: »
    Cats > Dogs > Children.

    I refer you to this post, which pretty much sums up my views on the matter

    Dogs vs Cats


  • #51
    Fukuyama
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,023 ✭✭✭Fukuyama


    Freddie59 wrote: »

    2. Regarding your Darwin comment, well, just spare a thought - for one instant - that such drivel could not be posted were it not for this man, and thousands like him, who fought to present people like you with the freedoms you now enjoy - such as this message board.

    May he Rest In Peace.

    Not to derail the thread, but I hate when people spew this sentamental bull****. Sure the guy died and that's bad. He has a family. But I feel just as bad when a Taliban insurgent dies in an airstrike or blows himself up. He has a family too.

    Don't shove this crap at me about 'fighting for freedom'. They're fighting to keep an eye on the world and for their own interests (oil mostly). Don't believe this star spangled bs. I'm no conspiracy nut or anti-american in the slightest, but let's call a spade a spade here.

    Back on topic: Dogs are the best companion a man can have. I seen a story similar to this a few months back. A Libyan rebel was fighting in the desert and his dog was with him in the pickup truck. Anyway he got shot and because Ghadaffi's troops were advancing the rebels had to abandon his body.

    A few days later when they advanced again a few rebels went to collect his body and bury him. They found his dog lying beside him dead having dehydrated, refusing to leave his friends side. :(


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  • #52
    Dacelonid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭Dacelonid


    Dogs are friends, cats are pets (or as I like to call them vermin)


  • #53
    l.m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭l.m


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%C5%8D
    True story, :''(


  • #54
    cosmicfart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭cosmicfart


    Freddie59 wrote: »
    1. Dogs are HIGHLY intelligent. There is a bond between them and (very kind) owners. He may not have understood the funeral, but he knew where to find his owner and friend.

    2. Regarding your Darwin comment, well, just spare a thought - for one instant - that such drivel could not be posted were it not for this man, and thousands like him, who fought to present people like you with the freedoms you now enjoy - such as this message board.

    May he Rest In Peace.

    WTF? sad story all right but lets face he wasnt fighting for freedom, he was just another paid mercenary of the American army fighting wars and invading countries that they have no right in been in, in the first place.


  • #55
    kowloon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,188 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    I like both dogs and cats and grew up with both. It's the people who don't like any animals that you have to keep an eye on.


  • #56
    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,291 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    Must have glass eyes......no tears here.


  • #57
    Chuck Stone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,029 ✭✭✭✭Chuck Stone


    Cats rock.


    Dogs are needy.


  • #58
    neil_hosey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭neil_hosey


    Ozziej wrote: »
    IMO People who think Dogs>Children=emotionally stunted individuals

    And for those who think rover will lie faithfully by your side

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-409885/Dog-eats-dead-master-wife.html

    wats your point??? some humans resort to cannabalism when their life is put in danger..


  • #59
    Tesco Massacre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭Tesco Massacre


    Freddie59 wrote: »

    2. Regarding your Darwin comment, well, just spare a thought - for one instant - that such drivel could not be posted were it not for this man, and thousands like him, who fought to present people like you with the freedoms you now enjoy - such as this message board.

    May he Rest In Peace.

    First time I've actually burst out laughing whilst reading this board.

    What a load of absolute fuc*ing guff.


  • #60
    Eggy Baby!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭Eggy Baby!


    2. Regarding your Darwin comment, well, just spare a thought - for one instant - that such drivel could not be posted were it not for this man, and thousands like him, who fought to present people like you with the freedoms you now enjoy - such as this message board.

    He died so that I could go on Boards? Sound.


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  • #61
    WindSock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,239 ✭✭✭✭WindSock


    CoalBucket wrote: »
    I find my dog lies around my bin too when i leave meat in it

    Thanks for that. I was starting to get all sentimental and blubbery, then a lol lifted me out.


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