|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge |
Boojatta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 02:50 PM Original message |
Poll question: Why do cats say "meow"? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
jumptheshadow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. To summon their servants |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 06:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. This is the correct answer |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Xipe Totec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 09:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
13. Our feline masters have decided there may be intelligent life on Earth after all |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
2. Because the word they WANT to say is too hard to pronounce. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
3. Because they don't have the facial muscles to say "Fuck You." |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 12:00 AM Response to Reply #3 |
16. b'wah... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. They are really trying to say "mouse". |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
5. Other: FEED ME NOW!!!! RIGHT FUCKING NOW!!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
6. The only part of the word that counts for cats is....ME |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
jrandom421 (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
7. None of our cats meow |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
SoxFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 08:10 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. I think you're on to something |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
astral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 12:08 AM Response to Reply #11 |
17. That's the truth about Maine Coons. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
SoxFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 09:19 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. LOL |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
9. Mostly they don't. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 07:01 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. My cats have almost never meowed - they cry, yowl, chirp, and spit but don't meow |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
12. To make us do their bidding |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Roon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
14. Daniel meows when she is hungry for treats or depressed |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-25-09 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
15. In fact, you have it wrong... cats say,"hello" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
18. Our cat says " NOW!!!!", usually standing at the food dishes.....nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
kedrys (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 07:25 AM Response to Original message |
19. Quark barks |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
21. I saw on PBS one time that the "meow" is only used to talk to humans. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 11:25 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I can hear mine in the next room, muttering and humming to each other. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 11:50 AM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Heh. Along the way they figured out which noises make us do their bidding. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
22. To dumb-down so that people can understand!1 n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
25. Because "I will kill you in your sleep" was too much of a giveaway. n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ashling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
26. It is a mystery |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mockmonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-26-09 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
27. They can't pronounce "n" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-27-09 08:11 AM Response to Reply #27 |
28. LOL - |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-27-09 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
29. I truly think they believe they are talking to us |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Wed Apr 24th 2024, 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC