
Dear George,
You have frequently expressed your outrage at the judgmental use of the term ‘fat cat’ to describe an exploitative and possibly criminal rogue capitalist. Now I have discovered this photo on a viral marketing campaign by those Occupy people. This is the photo.
I worry that our humans, whose intelligence is, as we know, so very limited, will blame our chubbier associates for the collapse our the world banking system. If we marched upon St Paul’s and occupied their tents, do you think they would be more sensitive?
Yours in the struggle,
Scaramouche.
Dear Scaramouche,

I share your outrage. Not a day goes by without more appalling photos of cats with a certain embonpoint. There's now a whole website devoted to photographs of disgusting humans on Wall St with large cats (I will not use the word "fat" to save the cats concerned embarassment) photoshopped on. Is this website funny? Not if you are a cat.
My friend Pusskin is particularly worried that some idiotic and unfeeling human will steal this photograph, showing him relaxing at home, and put it next to an unpleasant be-suited human. He is a cat of impeccable character, unlike these Wall St spivs, and has nothing to do with banking whatsoever. He is extremely upset that some of the cats on this website look remarkably like him.
Can I reassure him that his reputation is safe? Or that the reputation of any felines of a large size will not be ridiculed. Or even blamed for the collapse of the European economy? I have heard from some Greek tabby and whites that they are particularly anxious. Admittedly most cats in Greece are slim, due to having to scrounge a poor living. One or two of them, lucky enough to find agreeable humans, have put on enough weight to make imposing figures. If the Greek banking system collapses, will they be at risk? I cannot offer much reassurance. These are worrying times for our reputation.
As you so rightly say, Scaramouche, the limited intelligence of humans (bankers in particular) makes one fear the worst. Should we march upon St Pauls and occupy the objectors' tents? I personally am against this idea. Tents let in the wet and are extremely cold. Possibly we could purrsuade the bankers to do something for us, for a change - structured feline fundholdings, special cat derivatives, collateralised moggy swaps, convertible default special purpose entities? Or just plain free cat food....
Yours with rising anxiety
George
PS. Harry Spotter has added this campaign to his list of political talking points. See this campaign grow at http://spotandfiona.blogspot.com/
Sorry kitties, but the fat cats on Wall Street were hilarious.
ReplyDeleteHey, slow down and take it easy! We are becoming too "political" (correctly or incorrectly) here!
ReplyDeleteIt's true that CATS RULE regardless if they are fat, well rounded, rich, poor, slinky, fussy...whatever! And humans do obsess about us! They are notorious for lacking imagination and secretly believe that WE are far superior to them :-)but we can let ourselves dragged in their war.
Ignore the whole propaganda and enjoy a fresh mouse :-)
Diego
Not fun at all! These people using our photos (real or altered) should be taken to jail.
ReplyDeleteIs this promoting or condemning obesity? Either way....they should be more sensible!
Shumba
I lived in New York and I've never seen fat or even stray cats on Wall Street in Manhattan. All I've seen were rats and a Bull :-)))
ReplyDeleteFluffy
Diego, Shumba....you are too sensitive! I found the photos from Occupancy particularly fun and beautiful! The statement they make? Quite clear; we, the CATS, can make a difference in the world (at all levels)!
ReplyDeleteSir Winston
PS. Kudos to Scaramouche for the excellent job!
Congratulations to Harry Spotter for his campaign. May the cats rule!
Well, the (human) saying goes that if "you run your hand on the back of a cat and can't feel the ribs...the cat is fat"!
ReplyDeleteI believe 98% of the cats are either fat or obese! I AM FAT :-)
I think fat cats are majestic!
Fat Cats make humans green with envy and jelousy! Too bad my mommy put me on a diet :-(((
Cayenne
Wow! Quite a lesson in economy (banking included)George! Do you do any private tutoring?
ReplyDeleteI'll be the first to register!
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Minnie
Scaramouche, are you a street reporter? That's why you dissappear at dusk? Bravos!
ReplyDeleteKeep us up to date with the world events!
CAT Victoria