You're probably thinking, "Oh no, this is going to turn into a trite 'childless person hates hearing about peoples' kids post." But you're wrong. I don't mind their kid stories. That's not the problem at all.
I hold it in for as long as I can, you guys. But I'm pretty sure *I'm* actually the awful coworker who can't stop from redirecting any conversation back to her cat.
Ugh, I'm the worst.
Whenever people ask me if I have children, I used to always say "no, but I have a cat." If they didn't like it, BITE ME.
ReplyDelete...i'm definitely going to start doing that.
DeleteI'm with you on that, childless cat-sistah. Look, it's just basic biology. Humans are wired to find their own child absolutely adorable so they don't throw it in a dumpster, even if everyone else thinks it looks like a goblin in a diaper. Meanwhile, everyone is wired to find cats adorable... unless they're terrorists.
ReplyDeleteThat toxoplasmosis has really rewired your brain.
DeleteI was writing a comment and it completely dissappeared. I was saying I am the person to put your mind at ease. I have a small child and three cats(also 4 birds a fish tank full of fishes, a water turtle and aqua dragons, but that's besides the point!).
ReplyDeleteWell when I was pregnant I was really worried I would turn out to be a horrible mother because I didn't find babies as cute as cats( I still don't!). Thenumber of pictures of cats and baby on my phone are equally distributed.
Okay I am not saying I love them equally but the cats are definitely cuter...And baby kittens trump baby humans any day...
Unless it's a story or picture about your cat licking its own butthole, save it for a pet conversation, which are in no short supply. My baby just learned how to high-five while your cat continues to steadfastly refuse to learn shit. Now, if you have a puppy picture, we can reconsider.
ReplyDeleteI feel ya. I'm the same way with my dog. It's amazing how similar babies and pets are.
ReplyDeleteWhen people ask if I have children, I say I'm mercifully childfree. Or I'll say I'm untainted. Or whatever I think will give that parent nightmares. I ask how their supply of duct tape is, since all kid problems can be solved with judicious application of duct tape. Jonathon Swift forever!
ReplyDeleteI have had both children and cats so I guess I can be an equal opportunity listener. I think everyone should appreciate how adorable Kitty (and all cats) are but then I recognize that their fan club is somewhat limited. Still...aren't cat videos truly appreciated by everyone???? You Tube proves that over and over.
ReplyDeleteI have kitties and no kids. I completely understand.
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