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My cat won't speak English!
like these...
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like these...
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My Cat's Grumpy Refusal to Speak English!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the humorous notion of cats communicating in English and the various interpretations of their meows. Participants share anecdotes and playful observations about cat behavior, exploring the idea that meows may convey different meanings depending on context and delivery.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that cats use meows similarly to how humans use greetings like "aloha," indicating that a single meow can have multiple meanings.
- Others argue that the way a cat meows is just as important as the sound itself, implying that tone and context play significant roles in communication.
- A few participants propose that cats are not actually saying "meow," but rather "now?" especially when they want something, such as a litter box change.
- There are references to popular culture, such as the seagulls from Finding Nemo, to illustrate the playful nature of cat sounds and their perceived meanings.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a light-hearted agreement on the humorous aspects of cat communication, but there are multiple competing views on the interpretation of meows and their meanings, leaving the discussion unresolved.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on personal anecdotes and interpretations, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion does not resolve the varying interpretations of cat communication.
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Wow, talking cats! :!)
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my cat thinks meow is like aloha. It could mean a lot of things.
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hypatia
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That was cool, I had to book note it so I could replay it, all the live long day!
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ha ha hahypatia said:
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Kurdt
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My cat meows a lot but she expects me to learn her language 
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Aether
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I'm sure that you already know this, but I just wanted to add that with cat talk...it's not what you say, but meow you say it that counts.Math Is Hard said:
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She must consider you a very advanced student. I have only been taught the "tail codes", and it took me over 30 years to learn the basics.Kurdt said:My cat meows a lot but she expects me to learn her language
So very true!
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A common misunderstanding, cats aren't saying 'meow', they're saying 'now?'
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Math Is Hard said:
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or this one :
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I'm sure of it. Especially when they are waiting for you to change the litter box.DaveC426913 said:
Marlon, those kitties look quite unhappy! Especially that last one
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DaveC426913 said:
For some reason that reminds me of the seagulls in Finding Nemo...http://www.reelwavs.com/movies/finding_nemo/mine1.wav"
One of my kitties says "Me! Me! Me!"
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Oh, I loved those seagulls! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!larkspur said:
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Math Is Hard said:Oh, I loved those seagulls! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!
Me too! I also loved Dory talking to the whale!
http://www.moviesoundclips.net/movies1/findingnemo/whale.wav
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