Are physicists/physics lovers also cat lovers?

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This forum discussion centers on the preferences of physicists regarding pets, specifically cats and dogs. Participants express a clear bias towards cats, citing their independence and low maintenance as appealing traits for busy physicists. The conversation highlights the humorous and varied opinions on pet ownership, with some members sharing experiences with other animals like goats and rabbits. Ultimately, the discussion reveals a playful debate on the relationship between physicists and their choice of pets, with cats emerging as the favored option.

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This discussion is beneficial for pet owners, animal behaviorists, physicists, and anyone interested in the intersection of professional life and pet ownership preferences.

If you're a physicist -

  • I own a cat/prefer them over all

    Votes: 30 69.8%

  • I cant stand cats

    Votes: 13 30.2%
  • Total voters
    43
  • #31
Indeed Lisa at least a Fellowship I think. Otherwise your just a physics graduate or wannabe scientist I suppose.
 
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  • #32
And the cats are in a commanding lead!
Lucy is happier than a pig in ****, since, as most of you know, she does my typing for me.
Actually, it was upon her insistence that I voted.
 
  • #33
Danger said:
And the cats are in a commanding lead!
Lucy is happier than a pig in ****, since, as most of you know, she does my typing for me.
Actually, it was upon her insistence that I voted.

Is that a side effect of toxiplasmawhat are youmacallit?
 
  • #34
I hate Schrödinger's cat because it always make me confuse
 
  • #35
I'm lost without my dogs and would not give up my cats
 

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