A Japanese woman living in Spain adopted a cat named Aristotle after surviving a car accident, expressing her gratitude. The name "Aristotle" is a play on words, as "Ari Gato" translates to "thank you cat" in Japanese and Spanish. The discussion also references Aristotle's nine types of accidents, highlighting a philosophical connection. Additionally, the name "Ari" is noted as a common nickname for prominent figures like Mr. Onassis.
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Sounds slightly ummm... erotic!anuttarasammyak said:She may be a fun[/size] of Aristotle
The cat was Ari Gato (Japanese for thanks, Gato is Spanish for cat).Hornbein said:A Japanese woman living in Spain miraculously emerges unscathed from an automobile accident. To show her gratitude she adopts a cat and names it Aristotle. Why is that?
Mr Onassis was often called Ari.Baluncore said:According to Google translate.
Spanish: "gato", translates to "cat".
Japanese: "ari gato", translates to "thank you".
Japanese: "aristotle", translates to "thank you very much".
This must be deep, or I must be thick.