Creative, is what. Should I have gone with Boots or Kitty or Muffin? Because those just scream "overdone", not to mention tacky. I don't want my cat to hate me. They're very sensitive, you know.
A dog, on the other hand, could care less what you call him/her as long as you're paying attention. A cat doesn't need constant feedback. Just the respect owed him/her and that starts with a name.
Honestly? I've never heard of anyone as tasteless as calling their cat names like those. Would people seriously name their cat something like that? I just think that even thinking about it'd be really embarrassing, really.
But you know, as much as I'd like to think that cats are very intelligent and all, I seriously don't think that they can understand whatever you're calling them. There's definitely that language barrier that's getting in the way of things, unless, you know, you can actually talk to them. In which then, I'm going to have to ask you a few questions about the execution of whatever magic you have in your world.
Glad you care so much about your cat, though. I mean, at least someone here has taste.
I'm still half-human. I've been know to have some lingering emotions and affectations for cute, little living creatures.
I don't think you need to speak the same language to enjoy some degree of understanding with an animal. Cats can sense your mood with ease, and they certainly express what they're feeling quite clearly. Chairman Meow hates Barbara Streissand and Lifetime movies. He loves salmon and cheap carpeting. If I push his buttons, so to speak, he makes new patterns in the carpet or attacks my bed. In which case, I blast Barbara and it's on.
But besides - an animal understanding you, and an animal actually understanding you are two different things. I guess what I'm trying to point out is that, yeah, well the two of you can communicate non-verbally to a certain extent, there are still some things that aren't really going to get across the language barrier. Like names, for example. I mean, it might mean something to us, because we can actually understand the language, but I have doubts about a cat actually knowing the difference between being called 'Boots' as opposed to 'Amatheia'. Either way, I doubt they'd come if you call anyway. It's not like they're dogs, really.
... What's 'blasting Barbara' supposed to mean anyhow?
Playing Barbara Streissand's greatest hits at high volume.
Chairman Meow is fully aware of his name, and will come when called when motivated. Like for food. Or for a good nails massage. But no, they're not as gullible or as desperate as dogs and they've learned there's no point getting up and bothering if it's not really worth the energy to them. How can that not be clever?
Huh. I guess your cat's just pretty damn conditioned, then. It should only be second-nature if they're given the proper stimuli. So it's either your cat's a rational creature, or it just grew up in a Skinner's box.
... and 'hits'? ... Okay, just... what are we talking about again?
And that depends, really. I don't generally give out my name to people who avoid my questions like that. That's just really counterproductive in all senses of the word.
... Ha ha. Yeah, no. I don't even know where you're drawing the parallels from, anymore - but call me a cat again, and I'm going to fry your freakin' hands off.
And besides... do you have a name? Or do I have to follow your example and start plugging in ridiculous things.
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Chairman Meow loves me. I'd be hard-pressed to say that about anyone else - so yes, I thought it was worth mention, my concern for his well-being.
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... and what kind of a name is 'Chairman Meow', anyway?
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A dog, on the other hand, could care less what you call him/her as long as you're paying attention. A cat doesn't need constant feedback. Just the respect owed him/her and that starts with a name.
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But you know, as much as I'd like to think that cats are very intelligent and all, I seriously don't think that they can understand whatever you're calling them. There's definitely that language barrier that's getting in the way of things, unless, you know, you can actually talk to them. In which then, I'm going to have to ask you a few questions about the execution of whatever magic you have in your world.
Glad you care so much about your cat, though. I mean, at least someone here has taste.
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I don't think you need to speak the same language to enjoy some degree of understanding with an animal. Cats can sense your mood with ease, and they certainly express what they're feeling quite clearly. Chairman Meow hates Barbara Streissand and Lifetime movies. He loves salmon and cheap carpeting. If I push his buttons, so to speak, he makes new patterns in the carpet or attacks my bed. In which case, I blast Barbara and it's on.
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But besides - an animal understanding you, and an animal actually understanding you are two different things. I guess what I'm trying to point out is that, yeah, well the two of you can communicate non-verbally to a certain extent, there are still some things that aren't really going to get across the language barrier. Like names, for example. I mean, it might mean something to us, because we can actually understand the language, but I have doubts about a cat actually knowing the difference between being called 'Boots' as opposed to 'Amatheia'. Either way, I doubt they'd come if you call anyway. It's not like they're dogs, really.
... What's 'blasting Barbara' supposed to mean anyhow?
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Chairman Meow is fully aware of his name, and will come when called when motivated. Like for food. Or for a good nails massage. But no, they're not as gullible or as desperate as dogs and they've learned there's no point getting up and bothering if it's not really worth the energy to them. How can that not be clever?
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... and 'hits'? ... Okay, just... what are we talking about again?
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Do you have a name?
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And that depends, really. I don't generally give out my name to people who avoid my questions like that. That's just really counterproductive in all senses of the word.
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In the absence of your real name, should I call you Cuddles or Mitzi? I'm really partial to Boo.
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What am I, a cat? Quit it with the stupid name-calling and just answer my questions already. I don't want to wait all day for your freakin' answer.
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I have an unique sense of humor. I was trying to click, not offend. But just to clarify, that was a "no" to Boo?
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And besides... do you have a name? Or do I have to follow your example and start plugging in ridiculous things.
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Hot threat, by the way. But you don't need to play rough with me. I would have answered the question for the asking.
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