Atraveller
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dropping teh truth bomb
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Cat people are smarter than dog people, new study shows
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Storm Chamber
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I hear those lizard people are on the rise
I'm not much of a pet person. My family had dogs my whole life.
Fiance wanted a dog, I said too much work plus too mean in NYC to have so little space to romp around. So she surprise adopted a 7 year old black cat 18 months ago.
I go back and forth between resenting and loving his existence. Cuddly affectionate little bastard, when I sleep in on the weekends he sleeps in the bed next to me until I wake up, and then he moves.
He also pees on my couch and wakes us up when he's hungry because he's a grumpy old dickhead.
Cats. Confusing.
Fiance wanted a dog, I said too much work plus too mean in NYC to have so little space to romp around. So she surprise adopted a 7 year old black cat 18 months ago.
I go back and forth between resenting and loving his existence. Cuddly affectionate little bastard, when I sleep in on the weekends he sleeps in the bed next to me until I wake up, and then he moves.
He also pees on my couch and wakes us up when he's hungry because he's a grumpy old dickhead.
Cats. Confusing.
FriedConsole
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Nope. This is a step bearly above astrology. Just substitute Sagittarius and Libra for Cat and Dog people and it fits perfectly as an astrology reading.
Crazy_Sunshine
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Good watch, thanks for the link. Has the study been concluded yet? Those results would be rather interesting to read.
anarckitty
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He's baiting you. There is no way to know something like that unless you are a cat.
anarckitty
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True. It's good enough for me though.
Recent studies have shown cats have a much wider range of emotions than any researcher ever believed in the past.
I won't say "anyone whose owned cats" would know this, because I've witnessed cat/owner relationships that suck.. but anyone whose been around certain cats would certainly question any "classic" research on their behavior.
But I do treat my cats a bit like I would a stripper. I'm apprehensive of the attention they show me and why, lol.
I won't say "anyone whose owned cats" would know this, because I've witnessed cat/owner relationships that suck.. but anyone whose been around certain cats would certainly question any "classic" research on their behavior.
But I do treat my cats a bit like I would a stripper. I'm apprehensive of the attention they show me and why, lol.
Never woken up to that from any of the 14 cats I've lived with over the years. I guess cats know who to point the asshole at.
Here I was thinking we were friends.
Pffft, that study blows. Why does my cat literally sleep on my computer desk all day every day if she does not love me? Why does my blind cat follow me room to room every day? In fact they are both right here with me as i am typing this. Cat > Dogs. The only dog i ever had would always try to hurt me when my parents we're not in the same room as us. I spent many a Saturday morning having to hide behind the couch hiding from my dog while my parents slept, all i wanted to do was watch cartoons.
Love is when another person's happiness is essential to your own. Your cat doesn't care about you. It cares what you can do for it.
I mean, yeah, it's not like taking that pet home will suddenly *make* you smart, but the pet you choose is a very good indicator of your level of intelligence to begin with.
The Albatross
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Cat people are more insecure than dog people, need this shit to feel good about themselves, new study shows.
Very good indicator? Where do you get this from, certainly not the op, which provides mixed data.
Very good indicator? Where do you get this from, certainly not the op, which provides mixed data.
revolverjgw
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I can smell a dog person before I see them. Brutes all.
Air Zombie Meat
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These arguments are so dumb. I've owned both and they have their own pros and cons. Cats are more self sufficient and less needy but dogs can be more rewarding if you're willing to put the effort in. Which to get largely depends on your lifestyle. If you're not at home much or not going to be able to take it out frequently don't get a dog. Owning a dog can go wrong much more easily than cats so I'd definitely recommend a cat if you're not going to do your research or willing to put effort into training them.
victreeb3l
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Your dog cancels out your first cat. Fortunately, you have a second cat so youre back on the smart scale.
You were married during high school?
One example vs a study of 20+ cats.
Not saying they don't love their humans, but come now.
That's some compelling evidence you have there:
- British accent for "credibility"
- Cuts out cats reaction when owner returns
- Owner has to "scoop up" cat to pet him upon return
- Cats cannot be compared in this study because <unsupported list of cat characteristics>
- Video made by completely biased cat owner vs. scientific research
anarckitty
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Like I said, I guess it depends on the cat.
hydrophilic attack
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And both are dumb compared to us non-pet owning people.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I blame the toxoplasma.
Air Zombie Meat
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Now that I can agree with.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
brianjones
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why would you want an animal where you have to walk them while carrying a bag to pick up their shit
BinaryPork2737
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Same reason why you would want an animal where you have to clean their litter box, I suppose
Muppet of a Man
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What if I fit more the description of the cat lover in terms of personality traits and intelligence but I'm actually a dog lover? I'll just have to live with it I guess.
Lovely Salsa
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Makes sense
dog people tend to be racist
dog people tend to be racist
Where is this thread going. =_=
Same reason why you would want an animal where you have to clean their litter box, I suppose
It's more of an effort vs results sort of thing for me. Yes, I have to scoop a litter box, but I can do that once every 2 days (that's with two cats) and it takes about 20 seconds. Total time to walk dog and pick up droppings over two days? It must take at least 100x the time/effort. I strive for efficiency, cats are an efficient pet.
Forceatowulf
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Ether? Ether.
This is why I prefer cats. I like dogs too but I'd much rather have a cat because they're more independent. I just leave my cats outside and they do whatever the fuck they want. Most dogs I've met are too playful. I just don't like it when dogs try to jump on me or lick me. The most my cats do is rub themselves all over me and my stuff. Oh and walk on my keyboard. That I admit is kind of annoying.
UberTag
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This is actually true. Crazy Cat Lady is extremely intelligent.
If this scales then she is the smartest of them all.
Here's her Simpsons Wiki entry...
So yeah... she's a double law school & medical school graduate.
God Dayumm
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But dogs are smarter than cats so it evens out
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