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They’re still calling me “Sourpuss,” which I still don’t appreciate, but what’s done is done. It looks like this go ’round the questions are more of a “seeing what sticks” variety instead of themes we’ve been seeing. For me, this is a positive direction. Cats do tend to get bored rather easily — especially cats with better things to be doing. So let’s get to the questions, and the answers they require.
@loganstagram89 — “How would you describe the purr-fect day?”
Despite my reluctance to answer any question with a joke so tired, I wouldn’t mind considering what makes days better. To be fair, most of my days are good ones. But a perfect day? Being left alone until I don’t want to be, access to the freshest of water on-demand, as much food as I want whenever I might want it. I think the difference between a good day and a perfect one is relatively simple: choices. The ability to decide, for yourself, how things play out. No worries about needs being met, no concerns about consequences. That’s part of the appeal of feline life, of course: there’s always someone to do the dirty work for you, and all you’ll have to attend to are sunbeams and soft blankets.
@mikeyg423 — “How do you manage to land on your feet every time, no matter how far you fall?”
The first step in training one’s body to peak potential is controlling action otherwise seen as passive. As a cat, my body is obviously finely tuned, operating at peak performance. This is how I am able to land on my feet every time, without any injuries, ever.
If this was supposed to be one of those deep, layered questions where the ‘fall’ represents something going wrong in my life – I have no mortgage, no meetings that could have been emails, and no passwords to remember. Life is good. Go ask a dog.
@helloalievans — “What is your favorite show to binge on Netflix?”
Personally, I find windows with a clear view of birds and/or squirrels the most engaging content — but if it’s TV, I tend to go for either “The Great British Baking Show” or, obviously “Thundercats.” Good luck when it gets to that pesky “are you still watching?” screen, because a nap on top of the remote is the best part of my day.
@ssbmvictor — “What is the best way to deal with unwanted attention from strangers?”
Have you tried deploying your claws? Of course, usage of claws implies the interaction is taking place in-person. If the unwanted attention in question is happening online, I suggest liberal usage of the “block” feature present on most every social media platform.
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