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Black cats get a bad rap for no reason. Glad people are turning around.
Feb 27, 2018 1:52 AM
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
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Black cats get a bad rap for no reason. Glad people are turning around.
Nazacuckoo
I have a black cat. He's a vicious murdering beast with a constant angry expression on his face, but I love him <3
WednesdayTheCat
As the proud adopter of a black cat and a black dog, this pleases me. Those soulless little omens of death deserve love too.
taself
it's funny all the black cats I've known have been the sweetest and most loving. Black cats are great
Grenger
As someone with two black cats, they are just asshole like any cat.
bah264
How do people not love black cats?! I have always had black cats, they are the absolute best! It's like having a lil non-winged toothless
MINIMVM
I'm gonna name mine Monicca because
MadeAnAccountJustToFavouriteThis
All Cats Are Beautiful!
Kompromatic
I knew this black cat once-- DeShawn, cool guy
Oliwuff
It's sad that it takes a movie to make people adopt cats, just adopt cats at anytime, its okay to give then a loving home!
LarkinM87
Only cats that ever seem to like me are black cats. Save my moms current cat that things really a tabby painted black I swear
maighstir
My black cat is called Fem, pronounced as in "feminist", not "female". It's also Swedish for 5, so cat5, because I'm a nerd.
HolyHellJezebel
I had a 26 pound black cat, he was a giant sweetheart. Easy to find because when you called his name he'd start purring. He lived to 18
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
Black cats are wonderful creatures that hot the short end of a stick held by paranoid people.
somnif
Or by people with poor eyesight and inadequate home lighting! (I have almost sat upon my dads dark cat on his dark upholstery several times)
iAmLion
Here is how to photograph a black cat: http://meowblog.cats.org.uk/2014/10/secrets-to-taking-photos-of-black-cats.html
CompressedInfo
In Russia and Japan, Black cats are Good luck
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
Interesting! I did not know that. Do you have a link for some more info?
jherazob
Kiki!
Kaysmira
There's a repost that goes around claiming that they're good luck for Irish sometimes, but I've never found anything that says so elsewhere.
PaintAppy
I've only ever had black cats! I think they're adorable to the max!
sluglie
my house panther is 6 and she is awesome, miserable as sin but awesom
LorileeWallace
Black dogs, too, y'all. SHelters are full of them simply because black dogs don't seem desirable. I adore my own black dog. Go get one.
Onlyhereforthelaughs
As long as they're not being adopted around October, I'm okay with this.
Onlyhereforthelaughs
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/if-you-want-adopt-black-cat-you-may-have-wait-until-halloween-is-over-180960868/
GrimdogX
Every black cat I've ever known was the nicest creature, even if they were just bumming for food.
ExaggerationEmancipation
1/2 Black cats had it horrible. In Denmark we have a national holiday similiar to halloween (fastelavn). Where we have a piñata-resque...
ExaggerationEmancipation
2/3... where the locals gathered black cats and put them in a barrel then beating it with clubs. The tradition is still strong. But the cats
ExaggerationEmancipation
3/3... are now painted on the barrels which are filled with candy. Also everyone dress up!
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
well I guess at least they're not beating actual cats now?
Zeithri
It's very confusing to me why Black Cats get bad rap. I bet it's because Christianity ( Witches n' all ).
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Zeithri
You're killing me, Imgur , pls.
Pixi3Dust
This is Odin:
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
I love him
Armouredfalcon
Ive had my little jet black furball since 2009 when he was about 3 weeks old. Hes the sweetest cat you'll ever find, and I adore him to bits
swedishish
My childhood cat, Angel, was black. Once he brought a momma bunny and a few of her babies to my doorstep. Also caught birds big as he was.
beardedbeerdeer
Here's to hoping they don't get thrown out in a month or two when the fad subsides.
dormantmutant
Yep probably this
erichwithanh
Too bad M’baku is gonna straight up rule the neighborhood.
grapesforducks
Thought this was a decent article about the character: https://screenrant.com/black-panther-mbaku-man-ape-best-character/
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
If you hear a barking cat I’ll be very impressed/scared lol
TheVampireDante
https://youtu.be/0NYMkxA3cnU
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
That is hilarious, impressive, and terrifying all at the same time. I love how it’s like “uhhhh...er...I mean...meow...”
TygrF
Easily the most entertaining and enjoyable character from the movie.
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
I was surprised with his characterization in the film. I’m used to Umbaku being a villain for T’Chala.
Dalumbr
um.. Ulysses Klaue
TygrF
eh. He ratcheted up the Joker-kookiness more than in Age of Ultron and I thought he overdid it.
Dalumbr
That's fair, i thought it was a little more put on, on the characters part because he was getting to mess with Wakanda specifically
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
I sometimes forget Andy Serkis can act outside a mocap suit lol
TygrF
Rether bed Sudafrican excent, theau...
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
He wasn't supposed to be from South Africa, he just ran his operations out of there. SHIELD files indicate that he's Dutch.
shinyRK9
Spoilers below
shinyRK9
I was so pissed when they killed him off! Killmonger, too
Dalumbr
I expected Killmonger's death, i was thrown for a loop when they killed Klaue. I fully expected him to be recurring due to his brilliance
PhilFreeman
Had a black cat while I was growing up. He was awesome.
ThomasTheWankEnglne
Killmonger still accurate
Barbarian90001
So edgy, so Woke.
FamousestAnus
Has anyone ever told you that "woke" isn't actually a thing, and you sound dumb as fuck when you say the word to begin with.
numbersmczap
Killmonger, Feartooth, General Pain, Deathclaw: all good cat names.
Starcatcher1986
Hell, I haven't even seen the movie and I think Killmonger is an excellent name for a cat.
Niradool
My old norwegian forest cat was called Mini Prince Malini, i miss him.
ParticularlyMentallyInsane
Still a better name than Tazerface.
jherazob
pyrrhlis
For what?
LateNightBunnyParty
I had a cat once named Dr. Henry Killinger.
HisDudness
"Compromise, my friend, is the essence of diplomacy, and diplomacy is the cornerstone of love. [Singin] Sweeeeeet looooove."
ThomasTheWankEnglne
Make war not love
REDF0RMANSF00T
Good friend of mine has a black kitty named Hrothgar.
DemonsPain88
....is..is it high?
GregoriusDaneli
...did you give him his own little magic murder bag?
LateNightBunnyParty
But of course!
PianoMan2112
How are black cats not taken up all they time? They look awesome!
drunkninjasmurf
In Germany it's on old (and stupid) superstition, that crossing paths with a black cat brings you bad luck.
TiannaTV
We have that same superstition in the USA
brandsilven
Agreed. My family has had black cats for forever (well, as long as I've been around at least). They're awesome!
TooDumbToCare
Frejas cats are black. There was an attempt to eradicate cats in Scandinavia after christianity took over. I'm betting it's related.
justchelsea
my black cat is beautiful and sweet. but she's hard to photograph well. with so much adoption work done online, it hurts their chances
IAmRelevantToThis
Black cats are the best! I once put fish on a tiny pumpkin so I could take Halloween themed photos of mine. Worked like a charm
CrazyCatLad
I've volunteered at 3 shelters over 5 years and we have never had an issue getting black cats adopted. >>
CrazyCatLad
>> Have heard maybe 2 people say they don't like black cats and I don't even think it was superstition.
prozack8356
Cat I grew up with was all black. Great thing. Hated everyone but me and my brother
MadHakon
In my experience, black cats tend to be the sweetest, most affectionate cats. I'm convinced there is a genetic connection for it.
BarretXIII
lived with my cousins for a few years. 5 cats, but the elder black one was always a sweetheart. now she's getting old and doesn't have long
Corrodias
Because people are fucking idiots and make pet acquisition decisions based upon movies that have nothing to do with domestic cats or pets.
Corrodias
Now, clearly that's not a direct answer to your question, but rather it's background for understanding the superstition bullshit.
KayGeeCee422
We were told by our local shelter that black cats & dogs are most difficult to adopt out. We adopted a black dog that day; best dog ever.
elinveronicap
I read about a shelter that had Halloween specials for black cats, and pretty much cleaned house. Gotta spin it right.
CopperMarbles
Until they were actually tortured or murdered. Shelters here won't adopt black cats out on or soon before Halloween for this reason. Sickos
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
That can be dangerous though :/ some people have been known to do horrible things to black cats on Halloween
Zan11
Or just use them as props for the season, then neglect or abandon them once their month of trendiness is over.
Listeningtokpop
Broke my heart bc when hubby finally agreed I could get a cat, we went to pick up a black kitty. Bc it was near Halloween they wouldn’t let
FingerCymbalVirtuoso
We have an indoor outdoor cat that we try to keep in around Halloween. She gets sad :/
FingerCymbalVirtuoso
*black* cat - named Sabrina!
Listeningtokpop
4- finally came home with us and has been happy happy kitty for 7 years :) love our little Mayu.
Listeningtokpop
3- finally got a manager to listen and convinced them he’d be safe. Showed pics of our other cat, wanted to make sure this one wasn’t hurt.
Listeningtokpop
2- us. I asked why and apparently they’re in danger of being used in rituals or pranks, I was devastated. Can’t believe ppl do that.
kjipg
More often than not it's because they don't photograph well. Source: My work frequently partners w the humane society & other shelters.
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
Old superstitions die hard
laxstateofmind
I had a black cat, loved him. But we kept him inside on Halloween because people are messed up :(
Conser1
Another thing is that they don't allow them to be adopted for at least half of October.
SaintLuciferVonAllah
Also because, to quote a great classic:"People are idiots".
WildStingingMapleleaf
Sometimes people will buy them during the Halloween hype, then realize they can’t afford a cat and get rid of it.
WildStingingMapleleaf
Or crazy mofos will mutilate and sacrifice them during Halloween and Devils night.
RABBlTS
Superstition. Black cats are harder to see and photograph. Some people think they arent as cute. Theres a few reasons.
IAmRelevantToThis
But when you get a good photo of a black cat it’s so good! Only real downside is occasionally trying to sit on her accidentally
PianoMan2112
After reading many comments, photography is the big one. Such wow. Much dumb. I would have thought black cat hair everywhere was why.
RABBlTS
Thats the same as any other cat though. Id rather have black hair bc most of my clothes are black
Alphariusmaybe
I got a little black cat who loves to snuggle up on the office chair next to the radiator, unless she opens her eyes you can't see her.
beardedwolf
I went to visit my friend that fosters kittens and the black one was the sweetest. He jumped in my lap and hugged my neck and nuzzled me
WorkerLurker
Yep, I’ve owned black cats most of my life and all of them have been amazing cats.
SergeantOldSchool
You're gonna need more boxes.
Nyxkerrigan
I like how the only replys to this have nothing to do with it. Also if it fits it sits.
SergeantOldSchool
Right?
Barbarian90001
It's funny because it's a good representation of @OP and how bad the movie was.
forgetthisnoise
I thought it was very fun, visually appealing, and I developed my first crush on a black guy. Killmonger is fucking beautiful
Parzival9000
I thought it was very good. My only complaint was the kinda crappy name for a bad guy “killmonger”
Ozavic
Comic book names don't work great in real storytelling. Maybe if he hyped himself up as Killmonger more early, but still a good movie
slapyamomma
Reminds me of how they made fun of "Tazer Face" in GoTG 2
gulPlanA
I agree the name was meme but that didn't take away from the character.
SideEffectsOfJuice
I thought the name felt odd (but @Ozavic explained that a bit) but it's the.. I dunno, lack of character building on him? That was worse IMO
Ozavic
He was more an ideal represented as a person rather then a fully fleshed out character. It still works but we will forget about him in time
litterallysatan
Shut up then If you didnt like the movie don’t comment on this post fool
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nyut
What the FUCK is that
litterallysatan
A mimic
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lRogueShadow
SideEffectsOfJuice
Must be related to this
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Barbarian90001
@OP still don't care, Black Panther was a over hyped, boring, pretentious piece of crap, with bad CGI and cringy dialogue.
Barbarian90001
The truth hurts. So Woke, so Wokekanda!
nivE3066
I see you don't enjoy things
JoeHutty
Saminated25
It's true. So true.
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
I mean, feel free not to like the movie, thats your opinion. I’m just happy for the cats.
Terrorfirmerie
Actually I thought it was fine but way over rated.....
SideEffectsOfJuice
Same. It was a solid Marvel movie, but I can't help but feel like it's being praised a bit too much for the wrong reasons... :P
LearningByDoing
Who hurt you?
Barbarian90001
U Mad bro?
sameway34
Top notch reply.
nobbers12345
ur mom gay
Holocaust69SAMELORD
Y'oure mom Gay
Onekindofpisslord
Early 2000s, I did not miss you. Go away and never come back.
DinosaurInaFez
ProjectilePolly
Thought you ought to know...