[Grizzled Bear]

But really, I see know reason to keep an animal that is sneaky, manipulative, looks down on you, and cannot really be trained.

I used to have a Maine Coon that shunned everyone except me, except when he heard someone cry, particularly children. He would become affectionate with anyone who cried.

I have another Maine Coon that loves to walk on a leash and greats people at the door.

I have an ancient domestic shorthair who used to play "fetch" with a ball. Now she's a bit too old for that.

You have the manners of vermin and the personality of parasitic fungus. Do you spend your spare time visiting the cancer ward mocking terminally ill patients?

[cake_crumb]

"You have the manners of vermin and the personality of parasitic fungus. Do you spend your spare time visiting the cancer ward mocking terminally ill patients?"

I LIKE you!

[Nea Wood]

You have the manners of vermin and the personality of parasitic fungus.

That's gotta be one of the funniest, wittiest remarks I've seen on this site! I'm still laughing! Well done.

[Silentgypsy]

“You have the manners of vermin and the personality of parasitic fungus. Do you spend your spare time visiting the cancer ward mocking terminally ill patients? “ Your assessment skills are *unparalleled*, GB!
However, a little voice tells me that the disruptors become discouraged and leave when they are ignored. Or zotted.
I loved the cat story!

[kaylar]

But really, I see know reason to keep an animal that is sneaky, manipulative, looks down on you, and cannot really be trained.

I think that poster has cats confused with dachshunds. I have never read a more perfect description of the typical wiener dog : "...sneaky, manipulative, looks down on you, and cannot really be trained...". That's a dachshund to the T (or to the D).

Or it would be if you added "greedy, spiteful, and Machiavellian" to the list of character flaws personality traits.

OTOH, I have never met a cat that wasn't sweet, loving, affectionate, and friendly. How DID cats ever get saddled with the inappropriate adjective "aloof"? Some take longer to warm up to strangers than others, but most seem to live for people who want to pet and stroke them.

My condolences to all on this thread who have lost a beloved pet, or will be facing a loss in the near future. I currently have a 14 year old male chihuahua and a 15 year old female dachshund, so I know it's only a matter of time.:-(

[MHGinTN]

"You have the manners of vermin and the personality of parasitic fungus."
A few years ago we had a thread where folks composed the best putdowns for trolls they could think of. I don't recall this one in the list, but it has got to be one of the very best and is powerfully succinct!