Does anyone know why kittens are cute?

[KissMyAsscroft]

Discuss..

[xultar]

1. They are evil republicans as kittens, that's why n/t

[baldguy]

2. Big heads, small bodies.

It's evolutionarily ingrained in us to think "cute" when confronted with this.

[MissMillie]

3. because they're furry and funny and soft

and playful

if they weren't no one would keep them because their poop stinks too much.

[Striker Davies]

4. Just remember the fact of feline life...

Dogs have owners.

Cats have staff.

Even kittens.

[AlCzervik]

5. i'm allergic to felines

but i will say that cats make you work for their respect, it's just not given freely.

[starroute]

6. Cats deliberately evolved to be irresistible to humans

As small predators, cats only thrive in places where large predators can't go. One of those is the desert. Another is human towns. And like any other successful species, they've adapted to fit their chosen niches.

When it comes to living in human towns, most of that adaptation involves making themselves irresistible to humans. They are smaller than their wild ancestors -- which makes them just about the size of a human infant, and very easy to cuddle. Their fur is soft and strokable. Their purr is mellow and relaxing. They can move gracefully through the human terrain without doing damage or knocking things over.

And though all baby animals have big eyes and round faces that broadcast the universal message, "I'm little and helpless. Be nice to me," kittens are cute way beyond any normal survival requirements.

Most folktales about the origin of housecats say they began when one cat ran inside and dived under the chair of the housewife, who refused to let her husband toss it out. I suspect that's not far off from the truth . . .

[DAGDA56]

7. Warm blood and no scales...

...going with my first response here.

[ET Awful]

8. I don't know, ask Quinn :)

[REP]

10. Ask Fannie!

[Striker Davies]

9. All sensible, aware human beings...

know the truth. We are not the rulers of this planet.

Cats are. They know it. And run it accordingly.

In support of this, let me display this revealing document discovered in the cat's litter bin.

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY

8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
1:30 PM - ooooooo. bath. bummer.
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY

DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by walking around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.

DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid? My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise. More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time....

[dmr]

13. Oh, how true that diary is!

You had us all laughing here, nodding our heads knowingly.

:)

[Submariner]

11. Just because they are

[JVS]

12. They are the veal of cats

[Don_G]

14. Darwinism

They survive by being so darn cute which fits into their master plan to rule the world eventually.

[blindpig]

15. they are? hadn't noticed. n/t