Why do phallic objects startle cats so easily?
Sorry to repost this from last week…but this has been done before… I've noticed with a couple of ours that long thin cylindrical objects spook them more than other shapes. The more snake-like it is, the more likely to spook them.
The Short Answer
Sorry to repost this from last week…but this has been done before… I've noticed with a couple of ours that long thin cylindrical objects spook them more than other shapes. The more snake-like it is, the more likely to spook them. A while ago one of my wife's skirts was peeping out from under some other washing. The stripes and patterns and the way only a roll of it was showing made even me think it was a snake (not something we see in the UK) and all four cats were very unhappy about it until I moved the stuff on top of it so it no longer had snakiness.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Spook, sorry, repost
This explanation focuses on spook, sorry, repost and spans 111 words across 5 sentences. At 63% above the average Space & Astronomy explanation (68 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
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The explanation opens with: “Sorry to repost this from last week…but this has been done before…” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 5 connected points.
How This Compares in Space & Astronomy
Ranked #86 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by answer depth (top 18%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
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Is there a simple explanation for why phallic objects startle cats so easily?
Sorry to repost this from last week…but this has been done before… I've noticed with a couple of ours that long thin cylindrical objects spook them more than other shapes. The more snake-like it is, the more likely to spook them. A while ago one…
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This is one of the most thorough answer at 111 words, ranked #86 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by depth. The key concepts covered are spook, sorry, repost.
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