Cats (part 3) - Spring and Cats

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Cats... 

They seem to be the most popular animal on the internet.

And for good reason. Cats can reflect some of the traits we see in ourselves. Which make them fun to watch. And funny.

In the pecking order of nature, cats like to pounce on birds. Dogs like to chase cats. The three natural enemies. Or frenemies.

And when cats and dogs and birds mix it up, hilarity can ensue.  Stuff cartoons are made of. Like Looney Tunes', Spike, Sylvester, and Tweety.

Reality follows art such as in scene below, the kitty cats watching the birdies. Perhaps dreaming about their next dinner?

(reference: https://youtu.be/Frh-y118akA )

Then enter the dog. The cats' foil.

And that dog sure made those cats spring! On what appears to be a nice spring day.

Speaking of spring... 

On a more philosophical note. It's a time of rebirth. Renewal. Optimism. An awakening after the slumber of winter.

And speaking of cats...

One existential cat, Henri le Chat Noir, laments the "Blight of Spring:"

(reference: https://youtu.be/mXfMWMTLgtI )

Take heart, Henri

The days will stop getting longer

This season will soon come to pass

Fin

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Previous posts in the series:
  
Cats (part 1) - Halloween and Cats (2016)

Cats (part 2) - Christmas and Cats (2016)


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Cats (part 1) - Halloween and Cats

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Black cats and pumpkins.

Common images for decorations. It seems the two, Halloween and cats, were made for each other.

As a kid, I had enjoyed Halloween. Dressing up. Going to parties. Back in more innocent days when my friends and I roamed the neighborhood. Free candy at every door. It doesn't get much better than this.

Then I got older.

I heard too many stories of cruel things done to cats, especially on Halloween. But I can't really say anything bad happened in our neighborhood. But I locked up kitty anyway. Just to be on the safe side.

But what's a cat's perspective on this human holiday?

We may have some idea. This cool tuxedo cat, Henri, shares his dim view of Halloween.

(reference: https://youtu.be/R_fUsssnHPw )

One wise cat, that Henri. As well as an internet star of short, existential films.

And if you are watching this, it's on the internet. And the secret is out.

The internet is made of cats! 

(reference: https://youtu.be/NJ_6aRjYR0w )

That what it says in this video. And if it's on the internet, it must be true, right? ;)

And so begins a new thread.

Cats.

It could prove to be a most interesting and amusing one. For there's no shortage of cat videos. Or cats.

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Other articles:

How Cats Evolved to Win the internet - New York Times (2016)

Cat Video Gallery: Henri Le Chat Noir 

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photo: Butte and a Pumpkin/everystockphoto.com