Despite their loner reputation, cats actually do like being around people. We emit a low wattage, comforting glow that they can bask in without being forced to engage. A cozy social murmur without the shock, effort, or even the possibility of actual interaction. People are warm background radiation, like fire, muzak and television.
By the way, with Halloween coming, now is a good time to re-watch Donnie Darko, peruse Richard Kelly's post-Darko CV and think about Malcolm Gladwell's distinction between early and late-blooming genius.
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