We have a satanic kitty here at the office...

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

The cat looks forward to killing you! Then the firm will go to court to defend the cat so it will get off scott free.

 

[thoro86]

pics!! I wish I have a cat at work....

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

The cat looks forward to killing you! Then the firm will go to court to defend the cat so it will get off scott free.

It saddens me...Aphex is my buddy, but removing a cat from the trash can is a sin...leave trash where it belongs! I recently had a bad experience at work related to said cat sins. I work on a campus of sorts...many buildings. We have these two fat, ugly women that have befriended some diseased cats. They put food and MILK (not water) outside fro them. The cats jump the fence (amazing considering it's 12 feet high) and piss, shiit and puke all over the place...while they wait for food. They look at me like I shouldn't be crossing THEIR path.

I kick them when I can. Bastard allergy-inducing, evil-eye looking creatures! :|

 

[So]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

The cat looks forward to killing you! Then the firm will go to court to defend the cat so it will get off scott free.

It saddens me...Aphex is my buddy, but removing a cat from the trash can is a sin...leave trash where it belongs! I recently had a bad experience at work related to said cat sins. I work on a campus of sorts...many buildings. We have these two fat, ugly women that have befriended some diseased cats. They put food and MILK (not water) outside fro them. The cats jump the fence (amazing considering it's 12 feet high) and piss, shiit and puke all over the place...while they wait for food. They look at me like I shouldn't be crossing THEIR path.

I kick them when I can. Bastard allergy-inducing, evil-eye looking creatures! :|

You have some serious issues MD.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

The cat looks forward to killing you! Then the firm will go to court to defend the cat so it will get off scott free.

It saddens me...Aphex is my buddy, but removing a cat from the trash can is a sin...leave trash where it belongs! I recently had a bad experience at work related to said cat sins. I work on a campus of sorts...many buildings. We have these two fat, ugly women that have befriended some diseased cats. They put food and MILK (not water) outside fro them. The cats jump the fence (amazing considering it's 12 feet high) and piss, shiit and puke all over the place...while they wait for food. They look at me like I shouldn't be crossing THEIR path.

I kick them when I can. Bastard allergy-inducing, evil-eye looking creatures! :|

You have some serious issues MD.

Do you have any allergies? Seriously. If I get within about 10 feet of a cat, I break out in hives, my eyes swell up and my throat closes. Seriously. This is physical, not some panic-attack thing.

Some years back, I had to go to the ER for shots (big ass needles in the damn arm) for ephidrene or adrenaline...can't remember b/c of cat allergies.

And cat loving people just make it that much harder. Your PETS should be in YOUR DAMN HOUSE, NOT AT WORK WITH ME.

I used to have an 11-foot, 40-some odd pound Boa Constrictor. You don't find those out in the street, but you DO find Garter Snakes and the like outside in south TX. Did I go find them and bring'em inside? Nooooooo.

So why do you torment me with your furry animals?

 

[imported_michaelpatrick33]

Originally posted by: reverend boltron

Originally posted by: Baked
Step on it if you don't feel like dealing w/ it.

That's highly inappropriate.


You only do that at parties.

:laugh: I have been reading too many ATOT posts because I understand your reference to a woman, her kitty and an unfortunate stair incident post from a week ago.

My life is ebbing away ... away ... awa ...

Lock the cat in one room and problem solved. (Or in room with the owner of the house who through a party in a previous thread; he would solve your problem nicely).

 

[So]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

The cat looks forward to killing you! Then the firm will go to court to defend the cat so it will get off scott free.

It saddens me...Aphex is my buddy, but removing a cat from the trash can is a sin...leave trash where it belongs! I recently had a bad experience at work related to said cat sins. I work on a campus of sorts...many buildings. We have these two fat, ugly women that have befriended some diseased cats. They put food and MILK (not water) outside fro them. The cats jump the fence (amazing considering it's 12 feet high) and piss, shiit and puke all over the place...while they wait for food. They look at me like I shouldn't be crossing THEIR path.

I kick them when I can. Bastard allergy-inducing, evil-eye looking creatures! :|

You have some serious issues MD.

Do you have any allergies? Seriously. If I get within about 10 feet of a cat, I break out in hives, my eyes swell up and my throat closes. Seriously. This is physical, not some panic-attack thing.

Some years back, I had to go to the ER for shots (big ass needles in the damn arm) for ephidrene or adrenaline...can't remember b/c of cat allergies.

And cat loving people just make it that much harder. Your PETS should be in YOUR DAMN HOUSE, NOT AT WORK WITH ME.

I used to have an 11-foot, 40-some odd pound Boa Constrictor. You don't find those out in the street, but you DO find Garter Snakes and the like outside in south TX. Did I go find them and bring'em inside? Nooooooo.

So why do you torment me with your furry animals?

1. I own no furry animals.
2. Still don't take your own issues out on others. You don't see people with peanut allergies going around yelling at people for liking peanut products.
3. People who let their pets wander the streets are irresponsible, be they bog owners, cat owners, or whatever.
4. It's a place of business, the owner is free to do what he wants.

Basically, you're still unnecessarily bitter and vitriolic.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

The cat looks forward to killing you! Then the firm will go to court to defend the cat so it will get off scott free.

It saddens me...Aphex is my buddy, but removing a cat from the trash can is a sin...leave trash where it belongs! I recently had a bad experience at work related to said cat sins. I work on a campus of sorts...many buildings. We have these two fat, ugly women that have befriended some diseased cats. They put food and MILK (not water) outside fro them. The cats jump the fence (amazing considering it's 12 feet high) and piss, shiit and puke all over the place...while they wait for food. They look at me like I shouldn't be crossing THEIR path.

I kick them when I can. Bastard allergy-inducing, evil-eye looking creatures! :|

You have some serious issues MD.

Do you have any allergies? Seriously. If I get within about 10 feet of a cat, I break out in hives, my eyes swell up and my throat closes. Seriously. This is physical, not some panic-attack thing.

Some years back, I had to go to the ER for shots (big ass needles in the damn arm) for ephidrene or adrenaline...can't remember b/c of cat allergies.

And cat loving people just make it that much harder. Your PETS should be in YOUR DAMN HOUSE, NOT AT WORK WITH ME.

I used to have an 11-foot, 40-some odd pound Boa Constrictor. You don't find those out in the street, but you DO find Garter Snakes and the like outside in south TX. Did I go find them and bring'em inside? Nooooooo.

So why do you torment me with your furry animals?

1. I own no furry animals.
2. Still don't take your own issues out on others. You don't see people with peanut allergies going around yelling at people for liking peanut products.
3. People who let their pets wander the streets are irresponsible, be they bog owners, cat owners, or whatever.
4. It's a place of business, the owner is free to do what he wants.

Basically, you're still unnecessarily bitter and vitriolic.

I'm glad we understand each other. However, you're misguided in regards to this situation.

People that are allergic to foods should not eat those foods; it's under their control. If you're allergic to peanuts and I shove some peanuts down your throat, that's bad, right? SAME DAMN THING WHEN YOU BRING YOUR CAT TO WORK. I believe I"ve made my point there.

Anyone that allows their pet to wander the street has given up ownership of said pet. Period. I'm all for the humane treatment of animals. I'm also all for their destruction, should they be wandering the street.

Addtionally, if you own a business, yet employ others, you really can't legally afford to bring random animals to work. These days, the legal system really doesn't differentiate b/t a cat and a horse in the workplace. You endanger my health with the cat just like I endanger yours with this 1,330-pound horse that "just doesn't like people and kicks them."

Keep your pets out of the workplace. I swear to god I'm gonna buy another Boa and bring it to work, just to make a freaking point.

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

The cat looks forward to killing you! Then the firm will go to court to defend the cat so it will get off scott free.

It saddens me...Aphex is my buddy, but removing a cat from the trash can is a sin...leave trash where it belongs! I recently had a bad experience at work related to said cat sins. I work on a campus of sorts...many buildings. We have these two fat, ugly women that have befriended some diseased cats. They put food and MILK (not water) outside fro them. The cats jump the fence (amazing considering it's 12 feet high) and piss, shiit and puke all over the place...while they wait for food. They look at me like I shouldn't be crossing THEIR path.

I kick them when I can. Bastard allergy-inducing, evil-eye looking creatures! :|

You have some serious issues MD.

Do you have any allergies? Seriously. If I get within about 10 feet of a cat, I break out in hives, my eyes swell up and my throat closes. Seriously. This is physical, not some panic-attack thing.

Some years back, I had to go to the ER for shots (big ass needles in the damn arm) for ephidrene or adrenaline...can't remember b/c of cat allergies.

And cat loving people just make it that much harder. Your PETS should be in YOUR DAMN HOUSE, NOT AT WORK WITH ME.

I used to have an 11-foot, 40-some odd pound Boa Constrictor. You don't find those out in the street, but you DO find Garter Snakes and the like outside in south TX. Did I go find them and bring'em inside? Nooooooo.

So why do you torment me with your furry animals?

Because we can and it doesn't bother us?

 

[homestarmy]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Umberger
that's pretty awesome. i want a cat at work! especially a hyper one, it would make things interesting!

Along those lines...sorry, but no professional organization will have animals roaming loose in the office.

I'm going to go out on a limb (not real far though) and assume that your office has no dress code, no set working hours, no standards really...kind of like Berkeley U sort of, right?

Cats are evil, like children, but that's not important here. What's important is that someone (or more than one) person in your office decided to bring a flea-ridden, allergy-inducing (yes, I'm deathly allergic to cat dander) cat into the office w/o regard for those who might be physically harmed by its presence...or those that just hate cats.

I mean, is your job a JOB or a freakin' petting zoo?

*edit*
Sorry about the misquote; I actually aimed my reply at the OP. My bad. My post stands though!

A well taken care of cat is as likely to have fleas as you are, maybe even less likely.

If you have a cat allergy, you can work elsewhere.

 

[MichaelD]

Animals do not belong on the workplace, period. Now, if you work in a junkyard or outdoor fish market, your bound to have the ocassional stray dog or cat. But in an office, professional-type environment, no way.

I hate the litiguous society we live in today, but bounce this scenario around:

Worker A brings cat to work. Worker B has bad allergic reaction and is hosptialized and/or dies. Worker A and the company will be sued to hell and back.

Does that seem far fetched in this day and age where armed robbers sue and WIN b/c they got hurt while being arrested?

 

[homestarmy]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
People that are allergic to foods should not eat those foods; it's under their control. If you're allergic to peanuts and I shove some peanuts down your throat, that's bad, right? SAME DAMN THING WHEN YOU BRING YOUR CAT TO WORK. I believe I"ve made my point there.

You lack an understanding of the concept.

If you have a peanut allergy, you shouldn't work in a peanut factory.

One should know about the workplace before they get the job.

Generally, one interviews in that same workplace. If they see a cat, or cat hair, etc, they shouldn't take the job.

OH THE NOES!!!1!11! FIRST MEXICANS, NOW CATS ARE TAKING OUR JOBS!!!!!!1!1!111!oneonewonone1!!!

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: homestarmy

Originally posted by: MichaelD
People that are allergic to foods should not eat those foods; it's under their control. If you're allergic to peanuts and I shove some peanuts down your throat, that's bad, right? SAME DAMN THING WHEN YOU BRING YOUR CAT TO WORK. I believe I"ve made my point there.

You lack an understanding of the concept.

If you have a peanut allergy, you shouldn't work in a peanut factory.

One should know about the workplace before they get the job.

Generally, one interviews in that same workplace. If they see a cat, or cat hair, etc, they shouldn't take the job.

OH THE NOES!!!1!11! FIRST MEXICANS, NOW CATS ARE TAKING OUR JOBS!!!!!!1!1!111!oneonewonone1!!!

Yes, you have a valid point about the peanut factory thing. But, if I'm interviewing for a techie, accounting, data entry, insurance claim, CSR or other office job, the last thing I'm going to ask is "Does anyone ever bring cats to work?" :roll:

I mean really! "Tell me about your company's 401K plan." "Tell me about the dental coverage." "Tell me about cats...you don't allow them here, do you?" LOL@me!

 

[CKDragon]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: homestarmy

Originally posted by: MichaelD
People that are allergic to foods should not eat those foods; it's under their control. If you're allergic to peanuts and I shove some peanuts down your throat, that's bad, right? SAME DAMN THING WHEN YOU BRING YOUR CAT TO WORK. I believe I"ve made my point there.

You lack an understanding of the concept.

If you have a peanut allergy, you shouldn't work in a peanut factory.

One should know about the workplace before they get the job.

Generally, one interviews in that same workplace. If they see a cat, or cat hair, etc, they shouldn't take the job.

OH THE NOES!!!1!11! FIRST MEXICANS, NOW CATS ARE TAKING OUR JOBS!!!!!!1!1!111!oneonewonone1!!!

Yes, you have a valid point about the peanut factory thing. But, if I'm interviewing for a techie, accounting, data entry, insurance claim, CSR or other office job, the last thing I'm going to ask is "Does anyone ever bring cats to work?" :roll:

I mean really! "Tell me about your company's 401K plan." "Tell me about the dental coverage." "Tell me about cats...you don't allow them here, do you?" LOL@me!

I agree that if even one person takes issue with a cat being in the workplace that it shouldn't be there.

That said Mr. D, your posts always entertain me because just by your tone you always manage to sound like the most tortured soul on ATOT. If there was every a poster that I thought was logged on while standing on a ledge, it sounds like it would be you. I'm sure this sounds way more insulting than I intend it to be (no intent for that at all), because I wouldn't dream of taking anything here seriously and I am truly & thoroughly entertained.

Thanks for that :beer:

CK

 

[j00fek]

sacrafice it

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: CKDragon

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: homestarmy

Originally posted by: MichaelD
People that are allergic to foods should not eat those foods; it's under their control. If you're allergic to peanuts and I shove some peanuts down your throat, that's bad, right? SAME DAMN THING WHEN YOU BRING YOUR CAT TO WORK. I believe I"ve made my point there.

You lack an understanding of the concept.

If you have a peanut allergy, you shouldn't work in a peanut factory.

One should know about the workplace before they get the job.

Generally, one interviews in that same workplace. If they see a cat, or cat hair, etc, they shouldn't take the job.

OH THE NOES!!!1!11! FIRST MEXICANS, NOW CATS ARE TAKING OUR JOBS!!!!!!1!1!111!oneonewonone1!!!

Yes, you have a valid point about the peanut factory thing. But, if I'm interviewing for a techie, accounting, data entry, insurance claim, CSR or other office job, the last thing I'm going to ask is "Does anyone ever bring cats to work?" :roll:

I mean really! "Tell me about your company's 401K plan." "Tell me about the dental coverage." "Tell me about cats...you don't allow them here, do you?" LOL@me!

I agree that if even one person takes issue with a cat being in the workplace that it shouldn't be there.

That said Mr. D, your posts always entertain me because just by your tone you always manage to sound like the most tortured soul on ATOT. If there was every a poster that I thought was logged on while standing on a ledge, it sounds like it would be you. I'm sure this sounds way more insulting than I intend it to be (no intent for that at all), because I wouldn't dream of taking anything here seriously and I am truly & thoroughly entertained.

Thanks for that :beer:

CK

:Q OMG...LMFAO!!!! No insult at ALL. In fact, I think that's GREAT! I never really thought that I sounded like a tortured soul...but that standing on the ledge thing...that's sig material right there.

Thanks for the laugh!

 

[CKDragon]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: CKDragon

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: homestarmy

Originally posted by: MichaelD
People that are allergic to foods should not eat those foods; it's under their control. If you're allergic to peanuts and I shove some peanuts down your throat, that's bad, right? SAME DAMN THING WHEN YOU BRING YOUR CAT TO WORK. I believe I"ve made my point there.

You lack an understanding of the concept.

If you have a peanut allergy, you shouldn't work in a peanut factory.

One should know about the workplace before they get the job.

Generally, one interviews in that same workplace. If they see a cat, or cat hair, etc, they shouldn't take the job.

OH THE NOES!!!1!11! FIRST MEXICANS, NOW CATS ARE TAKING OUR JOBS!!!!!!1!1!111!oneonewonone1!!!

Yes, you have a valid point about the peanut factory thing. But, if I'm interviewing for a techie, accounting, data entry, insurance claim, CSR or other office job, the last thing I'm going to ask is "Does anyone ever bring cats to work?" :roll:

I mean really! "Tell me about your company's 401K plan." "Tell me about the dental coverage." "Tell me about cats...you don't allow them here, do you?" LOL@me!

I agree that if even one person takes issue with a cat being in the workplace that it shouldn't be there.

That said Mr. D, your posts always entertain me because just by your tone you always manage to sound like the most tortured soul on ATOT. If there was every a poster that I thought was logged on while standing on a ledge, it sounds like it would be you. I'm sure this sounds way more insulting than I intend it to be (no intent for that at all), because I wouldn't dream of taking anything here seriously and I am truly & thoroughly entertained.

Thanks for that :beer:

CK

:Q OMG...LMFAO!!!! No insult at ALL. In fact, I think that's GREAT! I never really thought that I sounded like a tortured soul...but that standing on the ledge thing...that's sig material right there.

Thanks for the laugh!

I think I'd equate it to something like a comedian who's shtick is centered on how the world is so effing dumb and it looks like it's tearing at their sanity. It's common among stand-ups, but the best example I can think of at the moment is George Carlin.

 

[MichaelD]

Ironically George Carlin was my favorite comedian for many, many years...in fact, I guess he still is b/c I haven't "replaced" him yet. Granted, he's old and burnt out now, but man, he was a comedic genious IMO.