She wants to befriend the cat, but has failed to do so, likely through no fault of the cat's. She seems overly familiar with Smelly Cat, but they are clearly not friends since she has so many unanswered questions. He/she may have compassion for others having been shown very little of it and therefore cripplingly aware of its importance, or he/she could be an arsehole who wants the world to pay for the injustices he/she has faced.īut Phoebe Buffay isn't in a position to know that. Having been faced with such adversity throughout life, it could transgress either way for the cat. What it boils down to is whether Smelly Cat is an amicable being or not.
Smelly Cat, although smelly, has the potential to be a terrific friend to those with or without noses. Two souls fusing together despite the odds and finding common ground is a beautiful thing. The qualities that connect two people and form the basis for a friendship are beyond what each person smells like. While I understand it's a valid assumption that a Smelly Cat may struggle to create and maintain friendships, it's also a lazy one. Reluctant to fault the lyrical prowess of this special song, I have to ridicule one area that's sat at odds with me personally over the years. Why are Smelly Cat's friendship credentials called into question? Smelly Cat has become and remained smelly because of parental neglect as a result of blatant favouritism. They favour the fish because it requires less maintenance and attention than Smelly Cat. Logically, Smelly Cat's owners also have a freshwater fish, perhaps a goldfish, guppie or neon tetra. Furthermore, the most popular pet was a freshwater fish, with an estimated 139.3 million of them living in houses across the United States. In 2017, a survey revealed that 68% of all households in the US owned pets. What other animal are they favouring over Smelly Cat?
It's often encouraged to jump to conclusions with little or no evidence based around them, so that is what we must do in this situation. Speculation is a powerful tool and one that journalism's very foundation was built upon. Without any reference to other pets belonging to Smelly Cat's owner, we're shooting blind here. That's just not the Phoebe we've come to know. She would never include a wild accusation unless she was absolutely certain. It's a huge claim for Phoebe to make, but one that we must respect, after all, this is her art form and expression of self. "You're obviously not their favourite pet" We're told the following during the song: What is Smelly Cat's owners' favourite pet? They're punishing the feline for an affliction that is entirely out of its control. They have not only allowed this Smelly Cat to become smelly as a result of its previously established dental disease, but furthermore, they are neglecting to rectify the situation with the aid of a medical professional. Plainly, the owners of the cat are to blame. Perhaps the vet's is located within walking distance of the cat's place of residence, but how would the cat open the door? Would it grow a human arm to reach it? Or text a friend for assistance? A cat cannot obtain a driving licence, ergo it would be impossible for the cat to get to a veterinarian's office. As with any animal, it is the responsibility of the owners to take care of them. Most likely, they are the owners of the cat. You're obviously not their favourite pet"
I'm inclined to follow the second line of inquiry, purely because we're made aware of the presence of "they" during the song. This can be taken one of two ways.Ī) It's not directly Smelly Cat's fault that it is smelly.ī) Someone else is responsible for Smelly Cat being so smelly. We're repeatedly told that it's not Smelly Cat's fault. The song unfortunately doesn't contain any medical history information pertaining to Smelly Cat, but that doesn't mean there isn't one there. Conditions like arthritis, obesity or illness can prevent them from cleaning their own butts. It's a goddamn mess in a cat's mouth, basically.īut what about Smelly Cat's butt? Healthy cats are big into self-grooming, so their rear ends generally smell quite pleasant. Plaque and tartar build up on their teeth, gums become inflamed, food gets lodged in abnormal gum pockets and then rots, even oral tumours can develop. When a human or animal smells and you query it's diet, that's going to mean the origins are from the mouth or butt, given that they're the only two orifices that could emit a food-related odour.Īs is common knowledge, dental disease is prevalent among cats. This may be a key clue, as it suggests that the source of the cat's smell could be coming from its mouth or butt.
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