Sorry, Fido, It’s Just a Guy Thing

NYT ^ | October 3, 2008 | ABBY ELLIN

[Daffynition]

[Daffynition]

“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
~Robert A. Heinlein

[Daffynition]

Gamey ... but funny. Reminds me of the time the Lab dragged home the hind quarter of a deer that was in the process of being butchered. We roamed the neighborhood looking for the “owner” but didn’t find anyone who had recently shot a whitetail.

[Daffynition]

Here. Have a Popsicle. ;)

[Joe 6-pack]

"...Mr. Fulrath, who is into video games and comic books and calls himself a “straight, geeky guy..."

Nope. Nothing gay about cats. Or mousse. Or ruffled cuffs. Or bare chests with gold chains...

[LucyT]

Awww, thanks. Num, num.

[Lady Jag]

[LucyT]

Oh, that’s neat; do you mind if I borrow it?

[Daffynition]

Hope you're OK now ... you sounded a little upset. ;)

[Slings and Arrows]

[Diana in Wisconsin]

My husband is NOT a ‘cat person’ but he was the one that found our current cats at the shelter after MY cats, aged 17 & 15 had died of old age. He did it for me, and I thought it was very sweet. :) Plus, he appreciates how I’ve cared for and put up with his smelly hunting dogs all these years...

My worry is that these men are developing unhealthy relationships with CATS. They’re CATS! Not living, breathing women. That’s the part I find scary...anyone that puts pet relationships above human relationships is not firing on all cylinders, IMHO.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Gawd, that’s funny as h#ll! LOL!

[LucyT]

Thanks, Daffy; I’m fine.

[Lady Jag]

Please use it freely.

[Mr. K]

"Why do us women always have to preen ourselves while men look like ugly slobs?"

Uhhh,.. because we can?

[Daffynition]

Slate just *loved* this story:

"How to write a bogus trend story: Start with something you wish were on the rise. State that rise as a fact. Allow that there are no facts, surveys, or test results to support such a fact. Use and reuse the word seems. Collect anecdotes and sprinkle liberally. Drift from your original point as far as you can to collect other data points. Add liberally. Finish with an upbeat quotation like "My cat takes priority over the new relationship. Realistically, unless there's something absolutely amazing about [the woman I'm dating], he wins." Send bogus trend stories to..."

[Slings and Arrows]

I feel sorry for the poor tiger. He just wanted to get ahead.

[Jack Deth]

To All The Cat~Guys Of The Forum


"Out!" Haiku





Little Tux Kitty
has few words. Those she uses
can be understood

Gesturing is a
simple language. Easier
than teaching 'Felin~ese'

Little Tux Kitty
could sit by the door for hours.
This is more direct

Little Tux Kitty
could be impolite and raise
a ruckus, but won't

Little Tux Kitty's
Big Food Guy is very smart.
Knows that look too well

Could be dark and cold
outside. This will not deter
our adventurer

Answers are found in
the light. The best questions are
waiting in the dark

Little Tux Kitty
is too small and cute to be
denied her wishes

Age old conundrum.
Once Kitty is outside. When
will she want back in?



Jack Deth ~ 10/08/08.

[MEG33]

;o) Thanks ,Jack..I have 2 kittens now to keep my adult cat harrassed and entertained..

[Daffynition]

Lovely poem Jack. Thank you!