April 3rd, 2009

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Flora and Fauna, Victoria

He’s Heavier Set

It’s never fun when somebody loses their pet, but I was struck by the careful wording on this sign that I spotted in Victoria. He’s not big or fat, he’s heavier set:

Mr. Softie is Heavier Set

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People are sensitive about weight issues, even for pets, I guess! Gotta say though, asking for help via e-mail is trouble. People are jerks - they’ll probably receive all sorts of “tips” that aren’t true, or worse yet an e-mail about “sorry, I ran over Mr Softie…”

Ahhh the Internet… :-(

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You know, he could be heavier set as in stocky and not fat. Some cats are built like a brick shithouse. But of course that’s not as funny.

I’m reminded of this sad picture “Tom was delicious”: http://www.collegehumor.com/picture:131215

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That was awesome. Also liked that he has “amazing eye contact.” Thanks for the laugh. Hope Mr. Softie is okay.

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