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[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 133 points 8 months ago (4 children)

This is why I only talk to my cats like adult humans.

One is a lawyer and the other an investment banker.

It’s important to not coddle them.

[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 55 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Your cats are lawyers too?! My 3 boys just made partner at "Cat Butt, Cat Butt & Tail"

[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 22 points 8 months ago

Junior partner at Princess, Fuzzbutt, and Chonks

[–] Sabata11792@ani.social 14 points 8 months ago

I talk to my cat as if I'm summoning a demon. I'm sure the old lady next door is concerned.

Neth'Sin the Eternal Tormentor can only actually torment you by pissing off the side of the cat box, or a protest turd by the toilet.

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Mr. Pickles the vase was found on the floor in pieces by the lady of the house.
You were witnessed on the mantle shortly after the incident.
What is your defense?

Meow?

That's convenient. It seems to be an odd coincidence indeed. And yet we have a long list of witnesses of your blatant disregard for elevated objects.
I myself witnessed you dislodge a flower pot last week. Can you explain that as coincidence?

Mrow.

No. No you can't. With all these repeat offenses how are we supposed to judge you?

Meow.

Yes I see. That's right. You are indeed a cat. We don't judge you. You judge us.

[–] emeralddawn45@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

In that case i hope youre not giving them free room and board.

[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 5 points 8 months ago

Sometimes it feels like it’s their house and I’m just living there, but I earn my keep by providing meals.

[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 127 points 8 months ago (5 children)

"Oh haha sorry I was talking to my cat"

I really wonder sometimes if people are actually so bad with using their words or if they just play it up for Internet clicks.

[–] Nima@leminal.space 61 points 8 months ago

he probably did say that after. but the story is still funny so I'm glad that person shared it.

i got a kick out of it.

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 39 points 8 months ago

Why not both? Anyway, I know this does happen irl. I was once leaving an office and the lady there had a really cute chihuahua, so I said "Goodbye" and added cheerfully: "Bye bye, sweet creature." It took me about a minute to realise I didn't check whether the lady saw I was talking to the dog. Hopefully she's used to her dog getting lots of attention - that's what I tell myself now to cope.

[–] Sc00ter@lemmy.zip 20 points 8 months ago

Even saying that doesnt take away their embarrassment

[–] MyNameIsRichard@lemmy.ml 10 points 8 months ago

In my case, I'm genuinely that bad with words. I do try though.

[–] Iambus@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago
[–] Skua@kbin.earth 84 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I did this recently when I walked past someone's garden and their pet sheep came over to see me. I was happily chatting away to the sheep about how much it had been munching away and how hot it must be with all that wool when a very confused postman I had not noticed responded

[–] Skua@kbin.earth 117 points 8 months ago (3 children)
[–] BootLoop@sh.itjust.works 28 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I genuinely want to get a pet sheep one day. They're so cute!!

[–] Skua@kbin.earth 18 points 8 months ago

Lamb season always makes me smile. My mother used to absolutely melt when she saw them, so it's a happy reminder of her

[–] squaresinger@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sheep are also incredibly gross and dirty animals that don't clean themselves. Think of a goat but with long, curly hair that collects every bit of dirt.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

And the back view? Wall to wall diarrhoea

[–] RickyRigatoni@retrolemmy.com 5 points 8 months ago

They just like us...

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Look up a petting zoo.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago (3 children)
[–] grte@lemmy.ca 66 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Hey everyone, check out this guy who doesn't even have a pet sheep.

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 15 points 8 months ago

who doesn't even have a pet sheep.

"You can't say everyone has a pet sheep, when everyone does not have a pet sheep. We're going to get nasty letters saying 'Where's my pet sheep? Why don't I have a pet sheep?'"

Dr Archibald from VeggieTales spits his drink in shock

[–] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago

Why would that be, I wonder...?

[–] Skua@kbin.earth 14 points 8 months ago

Farmers, I assume. It was a small village with a lot of farms

[–] Gerudo@lemmy.zip 5 points 8 months ago

Here in the states at least, it can get you an agriculture tax break. Lots of people will have pet goats, sheep, donkeys etc..

[–] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago

Does it deliver your mail, though?

[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 28 points 8 months ago

DM: "You rolled a natural 1 on your charisma check. What is your response to your neighbor's question?"

Player: "I was searching for my pussy!"

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 18 points 8 months ago

I hope my neighbor doesn't think I address her as "my little quadropus." Especially since mine is an indoor cat and I never talk to my cat outdoors.

[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 16 points 8 months ago

i hope whoever that 40 year old man is - wherever he is - is having a good day <3

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago

You made that guy's day jsyk

[–] BurgerBaron@piefed.social 6 points 8 months ago

I talk sweet to my cats too! The words aren't because it's endlessly self amusing to insult them without their knowing. Haven't been caught by a stranger yet.

[–] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

That's hilarious

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 2 points 8 months ago

Uncle Monty meme

[–] SolidShake@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Damn. So this woman can't take a joke whatsoever then? Explains the cat at least.