# Why does Cecil not like cats? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 27, 2003, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773 "2003-06-27T15:46:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![skyzoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@skyzoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skyzoo)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2003, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/21 "2003-06-27T21:52:42Z")
What are **cats** šŸ˜• Do cats like Cecil? :eek: ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2003, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/22 "2003-06-27T22:46:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by gatopescado \* > **Who said dogs \*\* are not** dirty and disgusting as well? They are, just to clear that up. They lick their assholes too, but it usually isnā€™t such a deliberate act, like a cat. Dogs will sniff around and take a stab at it once or twice, but for GODā€™S SAKE they donā€™t sit there in the middle of the floor and do it over and over for a half hour while looking at you like some kind of crazed homeless person! \*\* Au contraire, one of our dogs will sit there and SLUUUUURPā€¦ SLUUUUUUURPā€¦ SLUUUUUUUURPā€¦ SLUUUUUUUURPā€¦ Itā€™s AWFUL. At least cats usually do it quietly! And itā€™s even worse when he starts giving himself a blow job, being unaware that his balls are gone. _shudder_ ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2003, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/23 "2003-06-27T23:20:16Z")
CATS **C** an **A** lways **T** aste **S** hit ---
**Author:** ![Flowerchild](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/858c86/32.png) [@Flowerchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flowerchild)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/24 "2003-06-28T01:00:48Z")
Just for the record: Iā€™ve owned dogs and cats in the same house, If you think that dogs and cats licking theyā€™re own asses is gross, Dont even think about getting another pet ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/25 "2003-06-28T03:38:40Z")
Because heā€™s the worldā€™s smartest human; observe as cats come out of hiding to humiliate themselves trying to win over a cat hater with persistent nuzzling. Knowledge is power. ---
**Author:** ![HPL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3da27b/32.png) [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/26 "2003-06-28T05:38:16Z")
I would personally say that Cecil has his prefences like anyone else, so whether he likes or doesnā€™t like cats shouldnā€™t matter. Unless you live and breathe by Cecilā€™s word. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/27 "2003-06-28T06:31:00Z")
Iā€™m sending this anti-pussy thread to the BBQ Pit. ---
**Author:** ![zoogirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b9bd4f/32.png) [@zoogirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoogirl)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/28 "2003-06-28T06:39:11Z")
Boo, Gracie and Dainty have a message for all of you. Please keep in mind that this as a direct quote. Fffffffffft! ---
**Author:** ![Tony\_Montana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/278dde/32.png) [@Tony\_Montana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tony_Montana)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/29 "2003-06-28T06:46:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by HPL \* > \*\* > Unless you live and breathe by Cecilā€™s word. \*\* Is there any other way? ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/30 "2003-06-28T06:47:20Z")
Why does Cecil not like cats? Becase heā€™s lying about be infalliable. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/31 "2003-06-28T06:49:15Z")
Be_ing_, dammit! ---
**Author:** ![BadBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71c47a/32.png) [@BadBaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BadBaby)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/32 "2003-06-28T07:21:29Z")
I donā€™t think he really _does_ dislike cats. I think Cecil secretly adores the little fuzzy wuzzy puddy tats, but doesnā€™t want anyone to know about his gentle, vulnerable side. Itā€™s all an act I tell you. I know this guy, whose girlfriendā€™s ex-roomate knows for a fact that Cecil has a kitten tattoo on his heiney. So you know it must be true. ---
**Author:** ![Audrey\_Levins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Audrey\_Levins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Audrey_Levins)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 7:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/33 "2003-06-28T07:24:49Z")
Itā€™s funny, but when people who like cats try to convert those who donā€™t, the phrase I most often hear is ā€œBut mine is so adorable! Always sits in my lap! Always comes when I call! Heā€™s so affectionate and loving! I donā€™t know where this stereotype comes from! _My_ cat just _loves_ attention!ā€ Mmmm. Right. So you have a cat who thinks itā€™s a dog. I do like cats, myself, but I havenā€™t had one in years because of all that damn fur. I have dogs now. And they do everything the best cats do, without all that fur and attitude. ---
**Author:** ![Charlie\_Tan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/charlie_tan/32/12582_2.png) [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/34 "2003-06-28T10:22:25Z")
Cats are vermin. Dogs have mind. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/35 "2003-06-28T10:55:43Z")
Keep in mind, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Some are more entertaining than others. Yes, your cat wuvs ooo! Your cat loves to play with you. And if you were the size of a mouse and had a broken leg, your cat would have hours of fun demonstrating his affection. ---
**Author:** ![cadolphin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@cadolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cadolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/36 "2003-06-28T11:09:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by WeRSauron \* > \*\*In reading a number of Straight Dope answers, I get the impression that Cecil really, really doesnā€™t like cats. Why might this be so? > > WRS \*\* Cite please. ---
**Author:** ![BigDadDogg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5ac83/32.png) [@BigDadDogg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigDadDogg)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/37 "2003-06-28T14:21:00Z")
Cecil is obviously a very discerning individual who realizes the natural superiority of the loyal, hard-working, noble dog over the arrogant, lazy, evil cat. For a further dissertation on the hideous traits of the feline species, click [here](http://www.mindspring.com/~rasamus/cathate1.htm) . Itā€™s got some great recipes too!! ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/38 "2003-06-28T20:37:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Audrey Levins \* > \*\*Itā€™s funny, but when people who like cats try to convert those who donā€™t, the phrase I most often hear is ā€œBut mine is so adorable! Always sits in my lap! Always comes when I call! Heā€™s so affectionate and loving! I donā€™t know where this stereotype comes from! _My_ cat just _loves_ attention!ā€ > > Mmmm. Right. So you have a cat who thinks itā€™s a dog. > > I do like cats, myself, but I havenā€™t had one in years because of all that damn fur. > > I have dogs now. And they do everything the best cats do, without all that fur and attitude. \*\* My cats are better than dogs. I donā€™t have to get up at 7 AM to take them for a walk because my cats are potty-trained. They can sleep by my head and love being cuddled and kissed. I donā€™t have to throw slobbery balls for them, and I donā€™t get howled at by the cats because, God forbid, Iā€™m trying to watch television.:rolleyes: (Iā€™m dog-sitting my brotherā€™s two huskies right now. I am so ready to go back to a life of cat-ownershipā€¦I miss my kids. Theyā€™re so much easier than these dogs - obviously, Iā€™m definitely a cat person:D). Oh, and my boy kitty kicked the ass of the older female Husky today. Iā€™m so proud:D . Ava ---
**Author:** ![shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ab992/32.png) [@shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shrew)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/39 "2003-06-28T20:54:52Z")
Maybe heā€™s allergic, like me. Maybe he gets tired of telling people, "Um, you should have mentioned you had cats when you invited me overā€¦no, really, really, really, the cats do need to stay outsideā€¦sorry, but I have to leave now after having been here only ten minutes, I need to go home, heavily medicate myself, and go to bed for at least ten hours. THANKS FOR RUINING MY WEEKEND. [sub]Yes, I know I should always ask them, not assume theyā€™ll tell me, but dammit, sometimes I forget.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Tiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Mama\_Tiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Tiger)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2003, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773/40 "2003-06-28T22:10:46Z")
> [@](#): > > **I have dogs now. And they do everything the best cats do, without all that fur and attitude.** You know, Iā€™ve had cats all my life, often multiple cats, and in recent years have had dogs. I have NEVER seen such hair all over my house in my LIFE until the dogs moved in. I daily ask them, ā€œWhy arenā€™t you guys BALD?ā€ And the one that sheds the worst is a lab. A short-haired dog. I love my dogs, but I also have more respect for my cat. But if Cecil doesnā€™t like cats, oh well, itā€™s his loss. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-cecil-not-like-cats/184773.md?page=3)