Cats have a scam going - you buy the food, they eat the food, they go away; that's the deal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Izzard jokes that the pet-owner relationship is a simple one-way deal.
- In plain terms
- You buy food, cats eat, then they ignore you.
- What can you take from it?
- Pets provide companionship on their own transactional terms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is pet ownership really one-sided?
- How do pets negotiate with owners?
Another view
Many pet owners feel deep mutual affection beyond just food.
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