Watch That First Step

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019Not That Mike The Other Mike

When trying to kill one’s owner, the mischievous cat has many weapons in the arsenal. But the most important of these is patience. While a frenzied leap for the jugular may seem tempting, it cannot match the satisfaction — and the deniability — of calmly lying in wait to be tripped over. In the words of the Zen masters, a tumble of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

It's going to feel like a thousand miles, anyway. — It’s going to feel like a thousand miles, anyway. (Reddit)

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allein ? January 21, 2019 / 11:36 am

The downside of getting pets to match your decor…
Kar January 21, 2019 / 12:03 pm

I would be face down in that belly. If I didn’t fear for my face. That expression does NOT seem to welcome snorgling.
- ^oo^ January 21, 2019 / 12:16 pm
  
  One of the more threatening stairs…
  - Kar January 21, 2019 / 1:08 pm
    
    -** golf clap **
- Blue Footed Booby January 21, 2019 / 12:39 pm
  
  He might just be sleepy and slightly smooshed.
  
  ^OO^’s comment reminded me of one of my favorite twitter accounts: Toilets With Threatening Auras.
Lucy's Mom January 21, 2019 / 12:10 pm

This made me laugh out loud on a day when I really, really needed it. Thank you, Mike!
AJ January 21, 2019 / 12:58 pm

Had to be said.
Debg January 21, 2019 / 3:25 pm

This is why I painted my stairs blue. No catoflage here! Though I could still trip on them.
Amyliz January 22, 2019 / 7:20 am

Mike, I love how you describe a cat plotting murder as “mischievous” ! 😀