Kittens -- and Valley Girls

[alzado]

I found the following quote about kittens on the internet today --

"The kitten . . .  never feels the necessity to do anything to justify its existence; it does not want to be a Good Citizen; it has never heard of Service. It knows that it is beautiful and delightful, and it considers that a sufficient contribution to the general good. And in return for its beauty and charm it expects fish, meat, and vegetables, a comfortable bed, a chair by the grate fire, and endless petting." --Robertson Davies, The Diary of Samuel Marchbanks

It appears to me that this could also apply to Paris Hilton, or any other of the California "valley girls."

[pianistimo]

i think the kitten is good citizen.  what makes you think that the kitten doesn't do anything worthy.  there are a lot of kittens working for daycares.  they are the only ones that have that 'soft' touch to deal with little children who need it.  there's not many really highly paid jobs for very feminine women, though, unless they get a couple of real estate classes.  then, you have the soft voice talking you into the deal of your life.  hairdressers can be kittens, too.  waitresses.  there's a lot of responsible kittens in the world.

as long as a kitten pays taxes  - the responsible citizen part is fulfilled. 

agreed about dependence i suppose.  but, in reality, who would be cooking, cleaning, doing the laundry?  i think if both sexes appreciate the other - they can get a lot out of relationship (and give a lot).  for instance, some might consider my relationship with my hubby as kitten to a sugar daddy.  ok.  he makes the money - but i also help him a lot because he'd never have clean clothing in the closet and would have to pay for childcare (very expensive nowdays).  he's too tired at the end of the day to do all the stuff i do during the day.  it works both ways.  sometimes, i don't feel like cooking and he takes me out.  then we have energy for other things.  if you treat your mate as important - then they'll keep on working for you and you get the best of both worlds, right!

no offense taken, though - because i'm agreed about the occasional laziness.  women need occasional pampering.  it makes them more agreeable.  guys may be revived by a $1.50 beer whereas a girl needs her hair done or new shoes/clothing.  suppose it's not fair - but life never is. 

[stevie]

someone make a pussy joke before i do....

[thalbergmad]

someone make a pussy joke before i do....

Sorry, had too many warnings.

[ahinton]

as long as a kitten pays taxes  - the responsible citizen part is fulfilled.

As long as a kitten paws taxes, it's an idiot. There's a saying over here (UK) - perhaps one of ever greater prevalence in the light of the increasingly theiving activities of our present Chancellor the Exchequer (he who sets taxes) - that he who pays taxes is the kind of fool that doesn't know how to avoid them...

someone make a pussy joke before i do....

Sorry, had too many warnings.

OK, I'll do it for you. This is a racial one as well, so should attract at least two warnings in one go. "Is a kitten born in a kennel a puppy?" (Sorabji on others' misperceptions of his racial origins). Not a particularly great joke per se, admittedly, but at least it makes some attempt to fulfil the request...

Best,

Alistair

[pianistimo]

alistar,  you perplex me more than i perplex bob. 

[ahinton]

alistar,  you perplex me more than i perplex bob. 

I'm not sure exactly how much that is but, as I have no intent to perplex anyone here, please explain how I've nevertheless managed unwittingly to perplex you.

Thanks.

Best,

Alistair

[Bob]

I'm confused too now.

"I" confuse "you" pianissimo?!   lol




heh heh heh.... I understand now... (sets out a plate of milk underneath a rigged up cardboard box trap and waits for Pairs Hilton...)