World Cat Day is on 8 August - 8 reasons why you need a cat too
8.8.2017
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You either love them or you idolise them. The "cat lover" stereotype is easy to describe: Hairy, loyal, hungry, miffed and hates dogs. Below I give you my top 8 reasons why a pussycat belongs in every household.
No. 1: Cushion, heater and soft toy in one
Because wherever they lie down, a cushion automatically appears. This is also my main argument, because sometimes I would like to be a tomcat myself: you can throw yourself down wherever you want - it's always comfortable. And yes, I deliberately chose the verb "hinsch(m)eissen". Because this is another important reason why being a kitty simply has to be fun: The world is (t)he toilet. But not so much for the cleaning team in charge... just sayin'.
No. 2: Memes, snaps and fame for free
The cat is in the sack, as the saying goes. No, joking aside, a cat will take you straight to the social media Olympus. All you have to do is take a day off, watch the cat and film and photograph it diligently. You then post the whole shit on Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat and become a star overnight. Is your Hello Kitty lookalike already more famous than Catwoman and Cat Stevens put together? Then go ahead, prove it and post your picture or link in the comment box below. But beware of the cat - cat advocates are crawling out of every mouse hole these days!
No. 3: The Einsteins among pets
Need I say more?
q.e.d.
No. 4: Forever alone? Without me
You come home completely exhausted after work and the incredibly pointless chatter of your stupid colleagues and long for solitude? Don't you? Okay, then you long for togetherness. I knew it, I knew it. Don't worry, the furry four-legged friends won't let you out of their sight for a second, even if they seem to be in deepest hibernation. For cosy hours with your cleaning products...
No. 5: A leader, not a follower
If you think every cat automatically does what you tell it to, you're way off the mark. These little devils have a mind of their own and do what they want. And more importantly, they don't do what you want them to. Or what you want. Or what you beg them to do. And most importantly: they are guaranteed to do everything they shouldn't. They tolerate you, if you're lucky. You live with them and not vice versa. But hey, who wants a soulless zombie following your every move? Yes, I know, Justin Bieber, Timberlake and all the other hearty Justins. That's what they want. But that's not the point here, capiche?
No. 6: Women's magnet
Okay, kids, please look away: Now we're getting down to the nitty gritty, one level lower and the level drops below the belt. Well, otherwise it's no fun. But let's be honest: it works. And how it works. I speak from my own experience - although even George Clooney and Brad Pitt get jealous when they see me. I'll just say this much: my girlfriend hated all kinds of balls of fur. Until she was allowed to see and touch mine. Who could resist that?
No. 7: Spiderman, Superman and Batman can pack it in
Afraid of spiders and bugs? No problem
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Afraid of mice? Not a problem either
Afraid of other tigers? Not a problem at all.
Yep, that's how it looks. No one needs your oh-so-great superheroes. There's nothing I cat do. PS: Here's a snapshot of my very own saviour in distress, in the middle of planning the next move, taken in his Bat Cave.
No. 8: And then they said: "You only live once!"
Are you a bit clumsy? Do you have two left hands? Do you regularly drop not only plates and cups, but also the neighbours' toddlers who come to visit and ask you to hold the baby for a moment, onto the expensive floor? Then cats are made for you: sorry, these things have nine lives. Where else do you get so many second chances? And if something does happen - thanks to their tails, they can survive any fall, no matter how serious, and always land as they should: With all four paws in the centre of life.
Everything for the cat
In addition to the congratulations to cat friend and birthday boy Roger Federer, I can only think of the following phrase: Have a wonderful World Cat Day! And always remember: To meow or not to meow, that's the question. #catsforlife
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Raphael Knecht
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raphael.knecht@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I'm not stuffing my face with sweets, you'll catch me running around in the gym hall. I’m a passionate floorball player and coach. On rainy days, I tinker with my homebuilt PCs, robots or other gadgets. Music is always my trusted companion. I also enjoy tackling hilly terrain on my road bike and criss-crossing the country on my cross-country skis.
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