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What is wrong with people who express their hatred for cats?

Aongus Von Bismarck

I've had a difficult few weeks. My work and personal life have gone in a direction I could never have contemplated. The two things that have provided some semblance of normality are: a collection of books that I've always wanted to read; my two cats - Hopkins and Pluck.

I didn't grow up around cats. We always had a dog. I still love dogs. I was extremely reticent about allowing cats into the apartment in the first place. Now I love Hopkins and Pluck. Cats are extremely loving and affectionate animals. When I arrive into the apartment they greet me. They'll hop on my lap, nudge my chin, touch their noses' off mine. Fall asleep on a cushion beside me as I check out Bloomberg. Those two dudes rock.

Where has this irrational hatred of cats that some people express so vehemently come from? What is it about our feline companions that make people feel such hatred against them? Is it something people take up alongside hating ginger people and FF?

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Jagger Old Doe wrote: »

Dogs sound stupid.

There's no denying it. My own dog at home is incredibly stupid. She always gets some food from her bowl, but waits to get back into her bed before she eats it. Goes to her bowl and runs back to her bed. If you stand in her exact path when she's returning to her bed, she gets so confused for a few seconds and doesn't know what to do.

Chucken wrote: »

We had a pet lamb once called Pepe. He was smart:(

Anyway, I saw Babe. Sheep can be clever when they want to be.

It was only in the past few years that I really understood that they were saying, "Baah-ram-ewe". I thought they were just going bahrhaaammyoouu

ziggy23

Cold War Kid wrote: »

I know numerous people who "hated" cats (without ever actually owning one) then someone else they lived with got a cat, or they started going out with someone who had a cat... and became smitten.

I have some friends who think I should chuck my cats out when they call..eh no they live here not you >:-(
I've had other friends who've said they hate cats but then been in my house (usually drunk) and decided my cat is lovely when I explained he is actually really friendly and won't claw their face off!

Chucken

Arsemageddon wrote: »

No they're not, sheep are annoyingly fvckwitted.

We had a pet lamb once called Pepe. He was smart:(

Anyway, I saw Babe. Sheep can be clever when they want to be.

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Deleted User wrote: »

A dog never would. They'd die before they'd even consider it. That's why dogs are awesome, because they're loyal, even after death.

Dogs sound stupid.

The Backwards Man

Tony Beetroot wrote: »

And same goes for dogs.

I have a lot more time for dogs than feng shui shysters though.:)

anncoates

Deleted User wrote: »

A dog never would. They'd die before they'd even consider it. That's why dogs are awesome, because they're loyal, even after death.

Points to a possible God that the dumb mutts survived the eddys of evolution.

katydid

Cold War Kid wrote: »

Well that's different to what the thread is about, which is this "badge of honour" aggressive attitude some people have towards cats. Your mother's case seems like a phobia.

True enough.

Tony Beetroot

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Cats are grand if you treat them like interior designers.

Shouldn't be let anywhere near a house.

And same goes for dogs.

[Deleted User]

anncoates wrote: »

What kind of dumbass animal would starve to death rather than eat a 140 pound lump of meat rotting in the same room?

My cats always had my implicit permission to eat me in this scenario.

A dog never would. They'd die before they'd even consider it. That's why dogs are awesome, because they're loyal, even after death.

A cat would eat you and steal your wallet.

Arsemageddon wrote: »

No they're not, sheep are annoyingly fvckwitted.

Lambs are cute. But then I feel bad because I go from, "aw, that's cute" to "and unbelievably delicious" in about ten seconds flat.

Arsemageddon

Chucken wrote: »

All animals are brilliant.

No they're not, sheep are annoyingly fvckwitted.

Wang King

anncoates wrote: »

What kind of dumbass animal would starve to death rather than eat a 140 pound lump of meat rotting in the same room?

My cats always had my implicit permission to eat me in this scenario.

Yeah, but cats are such bastards they won't even wait until you're dead to start eating you......why do you think they're not allowed in old folks homes?!

Cold War Kid

katydid wrote: »

My mother hated cats so much that if she even saw one on the television she would break out into a cold sweat and start shaking.

Well that's different to what the thread is about, which is this "badge of honour" aggressive attitude some people have towards cats. Your mother's case seems like a phobia.

Chucken

Deleted User wrote: »

If you are in a locked room with a cat and die, that cat will eat you. And, because cats are evil bastards, it'll likely have been the one that killed you, just to eat you.

Ya. And how often would that happen? Once. :mad:

Cats are brilliant

All animals are brilliant.

The Backwards Man

Cats are grand if you treat them like interior designers.

Shouldn't be let anywhere near a house.

katydid

Cold War Kid wrote: »

I know numerous people who "hated" cats (without ever actually owning one) then someone else they lived with got a cat, or they started going out with someone who had a cat... and became smitten.

My mother hated cats so much that if she even saw one on the television she would break out into a cold sweat and start shaking.

anncoates

Deleted User wrote: »

If you are in a locked room with a cat and die, that cat will eat you. And, because cats are evil bastards, it'll likely have been the one that killed you, just to eat you.

What kind of dumbass animal would starve to death rather than eat a 140 pound lump of meat rotting in the same room?

My cats always had my implicit permission to eat me in this scenario.

Cold War Kid

ziggy23 wrote: »

I guarantee you most people who don't like cats have never actually owned one! They are so misunderstood :-)

I know numerous people who "hated" cats (without ever actually owning one) then someone else they lived with got a cat, or they started going out with someone who had a cat... and became smitten.

[Deleted User]

If you are in a locked room with a cat and die, that cat will eat you. And, because cats are evil bastards, it'll likely have been the one that killed you, just to eat you.

anncoates

I kinda liked the idea that my cats (when alive) would easily piss off with anther owner if I died.

They were affectionate but retained an independent personality.

They didn't negate their essential personality as animals to become a craven extension of me.

It's like cohabitation really.

It was also mordantly amusing to think that if they were the same size as a large dog, they'd probably have attacked and eaten some of the children on my estate rather than regarding them with lazy contempt.

ziggy23

I guarantee you most people who don't like cats have never actually owned one! They are so misunderstood :-)

ThinkProgress

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Where has this irrational hatred of cats that some people express so vehemently come from? What is it about our feline companions that make people feel such hatred against them? Is it something people take up alongside hating ginger people and FF?

I think it has something to do with the fact that, if you were burning to death in a horrendous fire... your cat would probably just lick it's ar*e and then go next door to beg for some food off your neighbor! :pac:

Dogs form strong emotional bonds with their owners. They've been known to sacrifice their lives for them! (not like those selfish evil felines)

xhoundx

Never seen a dog play gotcha like a cat, had a cat that would hide behind stuff in wait of an opportunity to jump out with fore paws raised in a BOO I scared ya type stance, then run away with an expectation of a chase.
Intelligent and playful creatures are cats. I love dogs too but imo cats when treated right from kittenhood make more entertaining pets.

For the cat haters, If I catch you hurting a cat I will hurt you worser.

katydid

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I've had a difficult few weeks. My work and personal life have gone in a direction I could never have contemplated. The two things that have provided some semblance of normality are: a collection of books that I've always wanted to read; my two cats - Hopkins and Pluck.

I didn't grow up around cats. We always had a dog. I still love dogs. I was extremely reticent about allowing cats into the apartment in the first place. Now I love Hopkins and Pluck. Cats are extremely loving and affectionate animals. When I arrive into the apartment they greet me. They'll hop on my lap, nudge my chin, touch their noses' off mine. Fall asleep on a cushion beside me as I check out Bloomberg. Those two dudes rock.

Where has this irrational hatred of cats that some people express so vehemently come from? What is it about our feline companions that make people feel such hatred against them? Is it something people take up alongside hating ginger people and FF?

Ginger people don't jump on your lap and dig your claws into you, like those horrible cats do.

As for FF...

SEPT 23 1989

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Screw the cats, Who watches the Bloomberg channel?

money crazed psychopaths

tomwaterford

They always look at you as if they are half sizing you up to attack ya....sneaky horrible animals

The_Valeyard

Screw the cats, Who watches the Bloomberg channel?

Tony Beetroot

The Magnificent Falcowboys wrote: »

They eat Dogs in Dungarvan

And ride them too

efb

cats aren't needy, people like to feel wanted

king size mars bar

They **** all over my garden and I don't even own a cat!

The Magnificent Falcowboys

catallus wrote: »

They eat cats in Asia.

They eat Dogs in Dungarvan