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team47b

WTF shortcuts, cats are smart they know where you live

team47b

double post, cat walked on the keyboard :roll:

rjsterry

team47b wrote:

WTF shortcuts, cats are smart they know where you live

Oh indeed. Watch this right to the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9675nvyses

BigLights

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

rjsterry

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Who says the farm animals have a pretty miserable life? Sure some do, but many have a pretty comfortable life. Living as a wild animal ain't like Peter Rabbit by the way either; wild animals do not die peacefully in their beds.

Farm animals are also stunned before they are killed, so I'd argue that that is much less painful than being run over while conscious.

greg66_tri_v2.0

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Because someone, possibly more than one person, will have had a strong emotional attachment to the cat. It's unpleasant to think that they will have let their cat out that morning, as they do every morning, to have it not return later. Then there's the wait until they work out or are told what's happened, and the upset that follows.

Livestock that's bred for meat doesn't get the same emotional investment.

vermin

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

It's a thing called empathy. Some people are capable of experiencing it. It's not much fun though.

sloppyschleckonds

team47b wrote:

WTF shortcuts, cats are smart they know where you live

How are you supposed to run it over if its strapped/ cable tied to your handlebars?

rjsterry

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Because someone, possibly more than one person, will have had a strong emotional attachment to the cat. It's unpleasant to think that they will have let their cat out that morning, as they do every morning, to have it not return later. Then there's the wait until they work out or are told what's happened, and the upset that follows.

Livestock that's bred for meat doesn't get the same emotional investment.

Was going to post something similar, but then I thought surely it's completely f***ing obvious why a cat means more, emotionally speaking, to its owners than a cow does to its owner.

Mikey23

I'm sure it's gone to pussy heaven ...

mattsaw

How can anyone hate cats? They are after all what makes t'internets work.

Well them and unicorns

team47b

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

team47b wrote:

WTF shortcuts, cats are smart they know where you live

How are you supposed to run it over if its strapped/ cable tied to your handlebars?

of course it's cable tied to my handlebars, isn't that how you're supposed to fit cateyes?

greg66_tri_v2.0

rjsterry wrote:

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Because someone, possibly more than one person, will have had a strong emotional attachment to the cat. It's unpleasant to think that they will have let their cat out that morning, as they do every morning, to have it not return later. Then there's the wait until they work out or are told what's happened, and the upset that follows.

Livestock that's bred for meat doesn't get the same emotional investment.

Was going to post something similar, but then I thought surely it's completely f***ing obvious why a cat means more, emotionally speaking, to its owners than a cow does to its owner.

You'd think it would be, wouldn't you?

Still, I suppose someone has an emotional attachment to BigLights, so you never can tell...

vespario

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Because someone, possibly more than one person, will have had a strong emotional attachment to the cat. It's unpleasant to think that they will have let their cat out that morning, as they do every morning, to have it not return later. Then there's the wait until they work out or are told what's happened, and the upset that follows.

Livestock that's bred for meat doesn't get the same emotional investment.

Was going to post something similar, but then I thought surely it's completely f***ing obvious why a cat means more, emotionally speaking, to its owners than a cow does to its owner.

You'd think it would be, wouldn't you?

Still, I suppose someone has an emotional attachment to BigLights, so you never can tell...

Meeeow!

I read this post to my dog Doug. He has displayed empathy as you would expect from a very emotionally intelligent canine.

Disappointingly, he raised a wry smile. Cats are his mortal enemy and secretly I think he is slightly chuffed that another pussy has bitten the dust.

I am ashamed! :oops:

greg66_tri_v2.0

vespario wrote:

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Because someone, possibly more than one person, will have had a strong emotional attachment to the cat. It's unpleasant to think that they will have let their cat out that morning, as they do every morning, to have it not return later. Then there's the wait until they work out or are told what's happened, and the upset that follows.

Livestock that's bred for meat doesn't get the same emotional investment.

Was going to post something similar, but then I thought surely it's completely f***ing obvious why a cat means more, emotionally speaking, to its owners than a cow does to its owner.

You'd think it would be, wouldn't you?

Still, I suppose someone has an emotional attachment to BigLights, so you never can tell...

Meeeow!

I read this post to my dog Doug. He has displayed empathy as you would expect from a very emotionally intelligent canine.

Disappointingly, he raised a wry smile. Cats are his mortal enemy and secretly I think he is slightly chuffed that another pussy has bitten the dust.

I am ashamed! :oops:

He was only smiling because hearing you talk to him is his favourite thing. Dogs are stupid. Cats have brains.

From a Dog's Diary

8:00 am - Dog food! My favourite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favourite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favourite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favourite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favourite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favourite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favourite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favourite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favourite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favourite thing!




From a Cat's Diary

Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Fools.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of ‘allergies'. I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage...

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously stupid.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now... Will keep you posted.

rubertoe

@Greg66



But way too much time fella.

greg66_tri_v2.0

rubertoe wrote:

@Greg66



But way too much time fella.

I nicked it. I didn't write it myself, if that's what you're thinking!

clarkey cat

can I assume that the white ball of fur had been removed from Queens Ride?

I didn't ride home.

MrSweary

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

Dogs are stupid. Cats have brains.

Except in reality the reverse is true. Anyway, cats are the benefits scroungers of the pet world.

pinno

rubertoe wrote:

shortcuts wrote:

twist83 wrote:

shortcuts wrote:

Excellent news

Excellent news... view.

Def trolling.

You could also argue that humans have a bigger impact on wildlife than cats... and the cats doesn't know that its your garden that its crapping in and TBH its only you and other humans that define it as yours. All the other things couldn't give a rats if its "your" garden or not.

And, no, I don't particularly like cats.

Well put.

As an aside, did the 4x4 driver stop or was the bloody great wheels on the heavy thing so big that the Chelsea tank driver didn't even know he/she/it had squished a cat ?

veronese68

pinarello001 wrote:

As an aside, did the 4x4 driver stop or was the bloody great wheels on the heavy thing so big that the Chelsea tank driver didn't even know he/she/it had squished a cat ?

Would probably care more about a cat than a cyclist.


Just replied to get threads in order so we could have "cat litter"

cjcp

CC - I went through Queen's Ride around 8.30am, but don't recall see anything, so I'm assuming someone removed the poor moggie.

shortcuts

rjsterry wrote:

team47b wrote:

WTF shortcuts, cats are smart they know where you live

Oh indeed. Watch this right to the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9675nvyses

Excellent LMAO

shortcuts

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Because someone, possibly more than one person, will have had a strong emotional attachment to the cat. It's unpleasant to think that they will have let their cat out that morning, as they do every morning, to have it not return later. Then there's the wait until they work out or are told what's happened, and the upset that follows.

Livestock that's bred for meat doesn't get the same emotional investment.

Mistake #1 and the main issue I have with cat owners.

shortcuts

vespario wrote:

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

BigLights wrote:

Assuming you are not all vegetarians (I am very definitely a carnivore), why is it more upsetting when a cat gets squished in what sounds like a relatively painless way after likely living a decent life as opposed to a cow/lamb/chicken/pig living a pretty miserable life and then slaughtered to make a burger?

Because someone, possibly more than one person, will have had a strong emotional attachment to the cat. It's unpleasant to think that they will have let their cat out that morning, as they do every morning, to have it not return later. Then there's the wait until they work out or are told what's happened, and the upset that follows.

Livestock that's bred for meat doesn't get the same emotional investment.

Was going to post something similar, but then I thought surely it's completely f***ing obvious why a cat means more, emotionally speaking, to its owners than a cow does to its owner.

You'd think it would be, wouldn't you?

Still, I suppose someone has an emotional attachment to BigLights, so you never can tell...

Meeeow!

I read this post to my dog Doug. He has displayed empathy as you would expect from a very emotionally intelligent canine.

Disappointingly, he raised a wry smile. Cats are his mortal enemy and secretly I think he is slightly chuffed that another pussy has bitten the dust.

I am ashamed! :oops:

Doing well until the admission of feeling ashamed.

shortcuts

MrSweary wrote:

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

Dogs are stupid. Cats have brains.

Except in reality the reverse is true. Anyway, cats are the benefits scroungers of the pet world.

Love it LOL.

shortcuts

pinarello001 wrote:

rubertoe wrote:

shortcuts wrote:

twist83 wrote:

shortcuts wrote:

Excellent news

Excellent news... view.

Def trolling.

You could also argue that humans have a bigger impact on wildlife than cats... and the cats doesn't know that its your garden that its crapping in and TBH its only you and other humans that define it as yours. All the other things couldn't give a rats if its "your" garden or not.

And, no, I don't particularly like cats.

Well put.

As an aside, did the 4x4 driver stop or was the bloody great wheels on the heavy thing so big that the Chelsea tank driver didn't even know he/she/it had squished a cat ?

There is no requirement in law to stop etc in the case of a motor vehicle 'accident' involving a cat.

arran77

I'm hoping the OP is going to come back to tell us that on the commute this morning there was one of those 'accident here, please help' signs that the police put out.

We need to be reassured that the police take these matters seriously so that all us pussy lovers can sleep easy at night knowing that the bounder who dispatched this moggy to pussy heaven is being properly dealt with

clarkey cat

The car driver did not stop. I don't know if it saw the cat - it didn't slow down. Nor was it speeding - was driving completely normally and reasonably (which is not typical of 4x4 drivers in that part of the world).

greg66_tri_v2.0

clarkey cat wrote:

was driving completely normally and reasonably (which is not typical of 4x4 drivers in that part of the world).

Bit harsh - speaking as someone with what has become a small fleet of 4wd cars.

We're not all assholes behind the wheel, you know.