# Okay, I get it! There's a movie about Cat in the Hat coming out! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 19, 2003, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145 "2003-11-19T17:20:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/21 "2003-11-20T04:48:55Z")
I don’t watch much TV, and really hadn’t realized there was a huge media blitz. I’ve seen a few trailers for it, though, and something kept bugging me. Finally I figured it out: Mike Myers is just playing the Cowardly Lion from _The Wizard of Oz_! He moves like him, he sounds like him, his makeup even _looks_ like the Cowardly Lion’s. (Of course, they’re both playing felines, so they have to look a little similar, I guess. But still.) ---
**Author:** ![Blonde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Blonde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blonde)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/22 "2003-11-20T05:04:23Z")
I guess I know where I’ll be going on the premiere day (boys ages 6 & 8). **This is not a good game, Said our fish as he lit, No, I do not like it, Not one little bit!** Dr. Seuss rules! ---
**Author:** ![Blonde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Blonde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blonde)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/23 "2003-11-20T05:10:41Z")
I guess I know where I’ll be going on the premiere day (boys ages 6 & 8). **This is not a good game, Said our fish as he lit, No, I do not like it, Not one little bit!** Dr. Seuss rules! ---
**Author:** ![IrreverentTone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@IrreverentTone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IrreverentTone)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/24 "2003-11-20T06:10:59Z")
[BarfySmiley] Actually, **ThreeLeggedBob** , the Cat In The Hat is appearing on postmarks too.[/BarfySmiley] ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/25 "2003-11-20T13:15:36Z")
There’s a movie of _The Cat In The Hat_? I had **no** idea. You think there’d at least be some commercials for it or something. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Gravity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gravity/32/14322_2.png) [@Gravity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gravity)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/26 "2003-11-20T13:27:46Z")
**Mr. Blue Sky** , that might have soothed my sensibilities had I not seen a very scary movie trailer for it the last time I went to the movies. The post office is also using it when they cancel stamps, at least around here. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/27 "2003-11-20T13:36:27Z")
Dr. Seuss rules. Life-action Dr. Seuss movies blow. I’m deathly afraid this movie will make a lot of money and more will be made. That’s about it, really. ---
**Author:** ![Papermache\_Prince](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f05b48/32.png) [@Papermache\_Prince](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Papermache_Prince)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/28 "2003-11-20T13:44:28Z")
On a brighter note: [Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden](http://www.catinthehat.org/memorial.htm) in Springfield, Massachusetts. ---
**Author:** ![dantheman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dantheman/32/9421_2.png) [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/29 "2003-11-20T13:51:52Z")
The Grinch looked pretty bad - I didn’t see it - but made boatloads of cash for someone. The Cat looks bad - I won’t see it - and will make boatloads of cash for someone. They’re kids films for kids who may not be as in tune with Dr. Seuss as we all were at that age. It’s more of an afterthought now - see the movie, read the book. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/30 "2003-11-20T15:01:52Z")
Do you like Those Disney ads? I do not like them, Mr. Welch. Those promos I Would like to squelch. Would you like them As tie-ins? I would not like them As tie-ins. I want to kick them In the shins. I do not like those Disney plugs. I’d rather eat some slimey slugs. Would you like them with your food? Would that put you in a mood? I do not like them with my food. And yes, that puts me in a mood. I do not like them here or there. I do not like them anywhere. I do not like Mike Myers’ ad. They make me sick, they make me sad. Not on a train! Not in a tree! Not in a car! Please! Let me be! ---
**Author:** ![JerH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bb73d2/32.png) [@JerH](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerH)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/31 "2003-11-20T15:18:18Z")
There was an article in the _Washington Post_ this morning about the media blitz, if you’re interested: [Buy This! Buy That! Says Cat in the Hat](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62782-2003Nov19.html) Particularly scary (I added the italics): > [@](#): > > “This is one of the largest promotional programs put into place because it’s such a wonderful piece of Americana, and companies want to be associated in these times with something very American and very beloved,” said Susan Brandt, vice president of licensing and marketing at Dr. Seuss Enterprises. The company is headed by Audrey Geisel, the widow of Dr. Seuss (whose real name was Theodor Geisel). > > Brandt said her organization scrutinized the ties with companies that make cookies, candy and other snacks. “It’s always a concern but if we’re going to do a blockbuster film and it’s going to be a success, _the consumer expects a certain level of commercial support._” ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/32 "2003-11-20T15:40:19Z")
This consumer doesn’t. Movie ads and tie-ins for toys…but lay off the Swiffer. I salute you, **Eve.**. Nice job! ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/33 "2003-11-21T00:04:21Z")
Good po-em, **Eve** , but the Cat works for Universal and Dreamworks. I’m sure Disney wouldn’t have thought twice- Everyone knows that cats eat mice. ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/34 "2003-11-21T01:13:53Z")
Am I the only one here who’d buy a copy of “The Wisdom of **Eve** ”? ---
**Author:** ![Yumblie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/76d3ee/32.png) [@Yumblie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumblie)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/35 "2003-11-21T06:51:08Z")
The other day I was in a Gamestop and I happened to catch a glance at a video game of _Green Eggs and Ham_\* for gameboy advance. Green Eggs and Ham THE GAME? What the hell? I wouldn’t be surprised of they made a game out of the Cat in the Hat movie, which wouldn’t make any sense but sure would make a lot of money! ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/36 "2003-11-21T14:25:15Z")
If it was done well, I could see a “Green Eggs and Ham” game being pretty fun, actually. But that’s the first book that I KNOW I read, so I have some extra warm fuzzies about it. Nintendo’s site says a Cat in the Hat game has been announced. I keep typing that “Cat in the Hate.” As far as this movie looks, though, that’s all too accurate… ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/37 "2003-11-21T14:41:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JerH \* > \*\*The worst thing I’ve seen was at Kohl’s - a picture book based on the movie. The cover said something like “by Somerandom Schmuck, based on the Dreamworks movie.” The good Doctor’s name did not appear on the cover, though on an inside page they grudgingly acknowledged that the movie itself was based on another book. \*\* I think the good Doctor’s name is in the film’s logo, which appears on all merchandise from here to Togo, from books to toys to games to sticks that go pogo. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/38 "2003-11-21T15:06:56Z")
Some excerpts: " . . . a vulgar, uninspired lump of poisoned eye candy . . . scarcely a moment of genuine laughter in the mercifully brief 78 minutes . . . a grueling, chaotic stew of forced whimsy . . . like a noisemaker wielded by a drunken birthday-party clown desperate to prevent his cranky audience from showing signs of boredom . . . this Cat should be tied up in a sack and drowned . . . “Make that cat go away! Tell that cat in the hat you do not want to play.” —Oooooh, I can’t wait to see it! It seems the only thing missing is Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. ---
**Author:** ![Doomtrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Doomtrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doomtrain)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/39 "2003-11-21T16:43:57Z")
Whenever a movie is overhyped like this, it sucks. Anyone remember the madness around that _Godzilla_ with Ferris Bueller? Exhibit A! ---
**Author:** ![Spiff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiff/32/9852_2.png) [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2003, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145/40 "2003-11-21T16:52:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ThreeLeggedBob \* > \*\*The US Post Office is promoting its products with Cat in the Hat movie tie-ins. Posters everywhere. Hollywood can now apparently advertise at government offices. \*\* Psssst. It’s called the United States Postal Service and it is not a government agency – hence its branch offices are not government offices. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-i-get-it-theres-a-movie-about-cat-in-the-hat-coming-out/214145.md?page=3)