Too many pictures of a cat?

[Ursa]

I have three cats, and they're part of the family. I've had many other pets over the years, dogs, rodents, reptiles, I love animals. I took horseback riding lessons as a girl. I studied zoology, worked with injured wildlife.

 

And yes, I would think it was a little off if somebody was posting literally dozens and dozens of pictures of their cat. I would be sympathetic towards it, because I love my pets too, but it would also be a sexual/romantic turn off. I have a couple of acquaintances who paper their FB with pics of their little dogs, and it doesn't mean I can't be friends with them, but it would make me hesitate to date them unless they were overwhelmingly attractive in many other ways--male or female. To me, it signals that there's possibly a big aching hole in their life, and obvious neediness from the start triggers some alarms for me.

 

I'm not talking about a few pictures, that's cool, and I like people who like animals--I'm talking about borderline cat lady levels, people who post way more pictures of their cat than I do of my kid. I wonder if their work cubicles are papered with pictures of kittens playing trombones and Ann Geddes babies dressed like pumpkins.

 

But, I'm a girl. And when I dated other girls, I preferred very independent, tomboyish types. Also, I don't even post dozens upon dozens of pictures of ANYTHING on FB, I assume most people aren't really so interested that they want to peruse through hundreds of pictures of my son or my vacation or whatever, so I only post a couple of the really best shots that I feel really capture something.

Edited June 20, 2012 by Ursa

[Anela]

I am a more independent, tomboyish type, and I don't post pictures all the time - I don't have hundreds on there. I don't post many pics of myself, either.

 

I've already admitted that I'm pretty isolated, but if I could get out more, then I would. If someone is judging me by my pet pictures, then they probably aren't worth my getting to know them further - although I don't usually feel that way about people (I think just about everyone has something about them that's good).

[luvinthesun]

I'd be like WTF is with this damn cat!

 

I have to admit, I find it a little strange that people are obsessively close to their animals...but that's because I'm not an animal guy myself, not to that extent, I like learning about them and all that, I even like the damn zoo but I won't buy a chihuahua and buy matching outfits and take FB pics all over town.

 

But seeing you post here often here, It's different because I don't think you're that weird ...so I'm not a good judge of that.

 

I'd have to agree.

 

It is strange to have that many pics period of you with one thing. Funny cause I know lots of people who love their cats and they barely have any pics of them.

 

I'd say if I saw a guy with 50 pics of him with his car- it would be like- oh- he's obsessed. (And I realize a pet is a living thing...) just saying ...

[Anela]

If you want to get into obsessive, then I wonder about those who feel the need to let facebook and twitter know whenever they've checked in somewhere, who they're hanging out with at that very minute, where they're having lunch, etc.

[Anela]

I'm at the gym bro, getting my pump on with my homies!!!

 

 

 

 

I'm eating breakfast, raisin bran crunch

 

That's what I'm talking about, only it's every single time.

[Anela]

yea I know, I don't think they realize that nobody cares

 

Normally, I don't mind it. I was just thinking that there's always something to pick at, depending on the person.

[Trimmer]

This is mainly for the guys:

 

Say you added a girl on FB for the first time and she has about 50 pictures of herself with her cat (either cat alone or a combination of girl and cat). Also, they are most recent pictures too.

 

Would you be turned off?

Are either - or both - of them naked in the photos? That would probably make a difference to me.

 

If you want to get into obsessive, then I wonder about those who feel the need to let facebook and twitter know whenever they've checked in somewhere, who they're hanging out with at that very minute, where they're having lunch, etc.

You know how some people on FB are "Food" posters - regular pictures of all the fancy, elegant food they make and eat? I'm going to start posting a picture of each of my poops before I flush them.

 

I figure it's kinda like being a food poster, just later in the process...

[kaylan]

This is mainly for the guys:

 

Say you added a girl on FB for the first time and she has about 50 pictures of herself with her cat (either cat alone or a combination of girl and cat). Also, they are most recent pictures too.

 

Would you be turned off?

Id say its overkill. Id think:

 

1. tell me she has friends besides her cat lol

 

2. why overdo the pictures.

 

I always couldnt stand how women overdo pictures on facebook. Its annoying and too attention seeking imo.

[dasein]

No problem with lots of cat pictures. But do have issues with the "cutesy cat" net/youtube stuff and especially lolcats type stuff, it's played out.

[mtber75]

This is a test Eternal because you r a cat lady yourself I assume LOL!

 

Seriously, I would be a bit concern because she/he may not have much human friends which means that she/he is a loner and socially inept.

[Anela]

Id say its overkill. Id think:

 

1. tell me she has friends besides her cat lol

 

2. why overdo the pictures.

 

I always couldnt stand how women overdo pictures on facebook. Its annoying and too attention seeking imo.

 

The last picture I posted was of a strawberry - the lone strawberry that has been produced by a plant I bought in early May.

 

I don't see it as any more attention-seeking than posting here, for any reason. I also wonder how anyone is supposed to make friends, if they're immediately judged as being a freak.

 

I'm going to find a dog to snuggle with, whilst I read my book. I might even post a picture later. I don't need to post pictures of my friends in order to show the world that I have friends. Most of them are scattered in various parts of the world, including the places at which I met them when I lived there.

[oaks]

This is mainly for the guys:

 

Say you added a girl on FB for the first time and she has about 50 pictures of herself with her cat (either cat alone or a combination of girl and cat). Also, they are most recent pictures too.

 

Would you be turned off?

 

If I liked the cat I'd be all "aww, cute cat!" and if I liked the girl I'd be all "aww, cute cat!".

 

ES, I notice you have a new avatar. Cute cat!

[Eternal Sunshine]

If I liked the cat I'd be all "aww, cute cat!" and if I liked the girl I'd be all "aww, cute cat!".

 

ES, I notice you have a new avatar. Cute cat!

 

Nicely done

[Eternal Sunshine]

This is a test Eternal because you r a cat lady yourself I assume LOL!

 

Seriously, I would be a bit concern because she/he may not have much human friends which means that she/he is a loner and socially inept.

 

She could be a loner by choice (like I am). I have friends, both male and female and plenty of pictures with them too, just not lately. Lately, I have felt more like spending time alone, with my cat

 

I regularly turn down social outings for nights alone with a movie. Perhaps that makes me weird, but I am far from socially inept.

[Anela]

Funnily enough, my kitten just found me, and tried to join in the conversation. It still doesn't have a name, and answers to Kitten, Cat, or Little Bugger/Little One.

[TheFinalWord]

This is mainly for the guys:

 

Say you added a girl on FB for the first time and she has about 50 pictures of herself with her cat (either cat alone or a combination of girl and cat). Also, they are most recent pictures too.

 

Would you be turned off?

 

No, I have pics with my dog! Love that little guy to death!

 

I can understand the love for an animal. But some guys are not into pets, so for them they may not like it.

 

If they don't like it, unfriend me...one less thing clogging up my feed page

[TheFinalWord]

Id say its overkill. Id think:

 

1. tell me she has friends besides her cat lol

 

2. why overdo the pictures.

 

I always couldnt stand how women overdo pictures on facebook. Its annoying and too attention seeking imo.

 

I have to agree with females posting too many pics these days. We don't need an animation of your night life...and I'd give you points ES for anything that is not an instagram pic with your hand on your hip! Seriously that is 99% of pics on FB.

[veggirl]

I don't have that many pics on FB but prob 25% are of my cat. I super love my cat :love::love: if someone has a problem with that, then buh bye, no skin off my back.

 

I am one of those people who thought I didn't like pets, because I didn't grow up with any. I am actually scared of animals, dogs scare me and cats I don't know scare me! But I still love them all and think they are so cute.

 

But, a guy with pets is not a turn on for me. My cat HATES other animals and I would prefer a guy with no pets.

[Mme. Chaucer]

I'm going to start posting pictures of myself with one of my chickens. The best one.

[Ninjainpajamas]

I think there's a difference between people who like animals and people who loooooove animals.

 

I've dated women who had a love for animals, and that's fine It wasn't really a problem however It doesn't mean I can relate.

 

I like cats, I enjoy cats and think they make good pets..but am I going to carry it around and smother it all day long? no, I respect animals as independent creatures and don't look to them for emotional support and comfort and just pets...to me they don't really understand a whole lot mentally with what is going on with the world, they are just pretty simple creatures but not by any means replacing people or up to that standard. That's not a negative or criticism to me it just means while I may come to love a pet I always acknowledge the fact that it is an animal and not a human being.

 

And I think anyone who ever mentions a love for pets in some way always draws in the animal lovers/PETA crowd to stand upon the alter of pet freedom and elevating them to the level of human beings and start defending themselves..and that's fine If that's what makes the world go round for you...however don't expect a lot of people to chime in that don't absolutely love animals to get an unbiased opinion.

 

The people who are like I think animals are OK but still animals, and maybe they don't like animals are going to see a post like this and think "Well....I'm going to stay out of this post lest I be attacked and judged for not loving animals desperately"...because honestly I think that is the vast majority, I think most people like animals to a degree, and some do not and it's the minority that absolutely would die for their pets and consider them as important or as one of the most important facets of their lives.

 

Nothing wrong with loving your pet...all kinds of pictures on your FB of your favorite animal though? ehhh, I mean does anyone really want to see what your pet looks like that much? but then I guess for those who do it don't care, It's kind of like posting pics of your kid all over the place...just seems a little odd to me and like you're placing too much responsibility on your pet, sure they might realize when you are sad or happy, but do they know what the hell is going on? probably have no idea! I mean they're animals, It's not like they really had a choice in this relationship If I'm being honest, they're just doing what they do, so how do people take it so personal? :S

 

And yes, I've had pets like cats, dogs, turtles, and fishies for a good part of my life...I was close, and attached to some more than others...It doesn't mean I'm not a very loving person, because I am and can very emotional but that is more profound with humans, is there something wrong with that to animal lovers?...I just have a respect and logical understanding that they are still animals, I don't think they want us using them as a crutch to get through life and snuggle buddies, they are not toys or property, but not people either.

 

::jumps into trench::

[Trimmer]

I think there's a difference between people who like animals and people who loooooove animals.

 

Watch the beginning, up to 0:24 or so...

[Mme. Chaucer]

I loooooove animals. I have:

 

1 horse

10 dogs

3 cats

14 doves

1 rabbit

7 chickens

120 (+/-) sheep

 

My husband, who I met online, never even had a dog in his life. He did have a couple of cats while his kids were growing up, but I don't think he had much to do with them.

 

I think he was a little intimidated by the dogs, and for sure wouldn't get near the horse.

 

3 years later, he is wonderful with ALL of the animals and even stole the puppy I got when he and I were first together, and now she's his own dog.

 

He really really wanted to be a part of this farm life, so he figured it out and became a part.

 

Edited to add: I do NOT think of any of my animals as my "children" in any way. They are animals to me. But I love em.

[fucpcg]

I work with all the local rescues, I rehab and train dogs for the rescues, I currently have 1 dog that the rescue was about to Euth cause they couldn't handle her. I'm heavily involved in the cat programs, and have fostered and placed well over 30 in the 12 years I've been in my house, and currently have 6 that are my own, not up for adoption. I just posted 3 pics in my gallery in here, feel free to check out.

 

No, your cat pics wouldn't be a negative, that's for sure.

[johan]

I loooooove animals. I have:

 

1 horse

10 dogs

3 cats

14 doves

1 rabbit

7 chickens

120 (+/-) sheep

 

My husband

 

ha ha...

 

 

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[Almond_Joy]

I'm talking about borderline cat lady levels, people who post way more pictures of their cat than I do of my kid. I wonder if their work cubicles are papered with pictures of kittens playing trombones and Ann Geddes babies dressed like pumpkins.

 

 

 

This made me think of the character angela from the american version of The Office.