So THAT'S why the cat ladies are crazy...

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-09-2006, 08:12 AM

Scientist says cat virus affects human personality. Story here.

scaeagles · 08-09-2006, 08:20 AM

During NA's stalking of me in late May/early June, I pointed a similar story out to her, urging her to get the help she so desperately needs. However, since it is apparent that she has not yet taken that advice, I am glad to see another story about the dangers of cat ownership.

tracilicious · 08-09-2006, 09:12 AM

That's a truly freaky story. How did they come to the conclusions as to what personality changes it causes in humans, I wonder?

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 08-09-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Scientist says cat virus affects human personality. Story here.

"warm, outgoing and attentive to others"

Well, I must not be infected, then. Heh.

When I decide to travel the world and have to abandon my cats, I'm going to use this disease as the excuse.

Is there a way to TEST for this disease?!

Ponine · 08-09-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

"warm, outgoing and attentive to others"

Well, I must not be infected, then. Heh.

When I decide to travel the world and have to abandon my cats, I'm going to use this disease as the excuse.

Is there a way to TEST for this disease?!

Hmmm.. though I wonder.. is there a test....

Disneyphile · 08-09-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

"warm, outgoing and attentive to others"

In this case, I'd definitely say NA has the bug.

Capt Jack · 08-09-2006, 11:50 AM

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"This isn't about trying to freak cat owners out," he says. "Simply having a cat as a pet doesn't mean you're going to get infected, for sure."

Of course, maybe some other parasite is making him say that.

ROFLMAO!

scaeagles · 08-09-2006, 12:09 PM

[speaking as a stalked person] Yeah - maybe a little too attentive to others. [/speaking as a stalked person]

Not Afraid · 08-09-2006, 12:26 PM

Forget Dementia Praecox, I'm changing my name to Toxoplasma gondii!

Does it say anything in there about how typing ability is effected?

scaeagles · 08-09-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm changing my name to Toxoplasma gondii!

Sounds like an Super Hero from India - "Toxoplasma Ghandi - saving cows from meat eaters everywhere!"

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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	That's a truly freaky story. How did they come to the conclusions as to what personality changes it causes in humans, I wonder? __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	[speaking as a stalked person] Yeah - maybe a little too attentive to others. [/speaking as a stalked person]
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Forget Dementia Praecox, I'm changing my name to Toxoplasma gondii! Does it say anything in there about how typing ability is effected?
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