Cats, though? I've never met a cat that didn't like me. And while a cat is fine too, I've always found it a bit odd since I'm not exactly the biggest cat fan out there. They are cute little bastards, though.

[–] Tinks@lemmy.world 28 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Part of why cats like you is probably because you don't like them and seek them out. Most cats are wary of people directly trying to approach them without invitation or greeting. In general cats will find the person ignoring them the least threatening and most approachable.

It never fails that cats tend to flock toward the person that is allergic to them, because that person is typically entirely disinterested in them lol. Not being interested in the cats is likely why you make friends with them so quickly!

[–] dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de 19 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I like to slow blink at them to show them I’m a friend and it usually helps them approach me.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 19 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Slow blink and feign disinterest.

Play hard to get.

Drives cats bonkers.

[–] Tropper@lemm.ee 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Feigning disinterest wouldn't work on my cat. He demands attention, and will take it personally if you ignore him. If you're new and don't give him attention, he will not stop staring at you, and you will randomly get a swat on the head if you continue.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

Attention h00min! I am cat. Commence adoration!

[–] lupec@lemm.ee 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

a cat is fine too

Goddammit lol, been a while since I've seen that referenced anywhere

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

We're basically internet elders just by recognizing it. The sages of the web.

[–] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I've always been a dog person too, but somehow I ended up with over 10 stray cats.

The only reason I can think of is that they are really good at suckering people in to do their bidding.

[–] smokin_shinobi@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Brain worms make you adopt lots of strays too.

[–] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's likely possible. Either way, I can't bear to turn the other way when little critters are starving out in the snow and need help. Now at least I know they're all safe and happy, and not making more kittens under my neighbor's porch.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Perhaps you’re One of the Good Ones™

[–] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Nah, I just have a heart.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

It could be two things.

[–] dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I like both but I’m more a cat person, less needy than dogs in find.

Yeah they’re cute little ninja bastards.

I do wonder what it is they sense in people to decide if they like them, cause they’ll approach me but not some of my friends.

[–] DarkThoughts@fedia.io 2 points 5 months ago

Some cats are super needy though, wanting to use you as furniture 24/7.