Despite what the Internet has told you, people hate cats. Need proof? Check outA Cat-Hater's Handbook, penned by William Cole and illustrated by the famed Tomi Ungerer (ofThe New Yorker and theDr. Strangelove film poster).
Unfortunately, these two didn't realize their anti-cat sentiments would translate into an even higher cat-enthusiast fervor! Whoops, on their part.
1. The title juxtaposed with the cat crying out for love does little to stir hatred and rather humanizes the feline.
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The book was penned in 1963, but didn't get published until 1982.
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2. Even though the authors tried to highlight a cat's superior countenance, they only increased our desire to see cat's with ribbons.
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Awww!
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3. Cats killing things?! My heroes!!!
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4. "Cats expect a lot from humans." You know who else expects a lot from their fellow man? All of us.
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5. The authors here show the murderous nature of a kitty. Only problem? A cat that can juggle mice would be awesome.
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6. So, wait, first cats are too mean to rats and now they're not mean enough? This just makes us hate the authors' inconsistency.
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7. Sexy kitties?! Yes, please!
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8. Ever been marginalized or made to feel less than? Then you'll sympathize with this poor fella.
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9. While the argument is sound, the drawings remain cute.
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10. This is just a low blow.
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11. Perhaps this was to reinforce kitty terror? Either way, I'm totally jealous of this cat's nails. Fabulous!
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12. Who needs guard dogs when you can have one angry cat? Epic!
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13. This butler is a total drama queen and that can looks delicious.
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14. The tiniest butthole in the world?! Awww! That's adorable!
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Hate to see you go, but love to watch you walk away.
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