Halloween night, 2016:
Bud is a happy, outgoing little guy. Every time the doorbell rings, people are surprised to see Buddy right there next to me, all curious about who's at the door and taking in all the sights, smells and costumes. Bud isn't the type of cat who runs into the bedroom and dives under the bed when strange people are around.
I had him dressed in his little penguin costume from last year, and everybody thinks it's cute, but Bud doesn't like it and takes it off. I figure he's worn it enough and don't put it back on him.
Then the doorbell rings again, and it's a group of kids chaperoned by two young moms. One of the moms is dressed as a princess or a faerie or something, and she sees Bud.
"Oh, she's so beautiful!" Young Mom says, misgendering Bud (how rude!) and bending down to pet him.
So for the next minute or so Young Mom is petting Bud, asking me questions, remarking on how soft and silky his coat is. I can see his tail start to swish. I try to warn her, because now I see Bud's tail thumping the floor in agitation, but she's still talking and...
SMACK!
Bud raised one paw and smacked Young Mom hard across the face. I "scolded" him, like "Buddy! That's not nice!" but I have to admit I thought it was hilarious. Luckily Young Mom didn't take offense...at least not much. Maybe now she knows a little bit more about how to pet cats, and how to tell when they're going from enjoying it to being overstimulated.
What's the rudest thing your cat has ever done?
Bud is a happy, outgoing little guy. Every time the doorbell rings, people are surprised to see Buddy right there next to me, all curious about who's at the door and taking in all the sights, smells and costumes. Bud isn't the type of cat who runs into the bedroom and dives under the bed when strange people are around.
I had him dressed in his little penguin costume from last year, and everybody thinks it's cute, but Bud doesn't like it and takes it off. I figure he's worn it enough and don't put it back on him.
Then the doorbell rings again, and it's a group of kids chaperoned by two young moms. One of the moms is dressed as a princess or a faerie or something, and she sees Bud.
"Oh, she's so beautiful!" Young Mom says, misgendering Bud (how rude!) and bending down to pet him.
So for the next minute or so Young Mom is petting Bud, asking me questions, remarking on how soft and silky his coat is. I can see his tail start to swish. I try to warn her, because now I see Bud's tail thumping the floor in agitation, but she's still talking and...
SMACK!
Bud raised one paw and smacked Young Mom hard across the face. I "scolded" him, like "Buddy! That's not nice!" but I have to admit I thought it was hilarious. Luckily Young Mom didn't take offense...at least not much. Maybe now she knows a little bit more about how to pet cats, and how to tell when they're going from enjoying it to being overstimulated.
What's the rudest thing your cat has ever done?