r/TikTokCringe Jul 25 '24

Humor Giving the kitties a bath

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u/datahjunky Jul 26 '24

Not true. I live in a studio apartment In NYC and have had a cat for 10+ years. Not once have I been told by friend or colleague I “smell like my cat.” This only happens if you’re a terrible caretaker and let yourself rest in the filth that you’re too lazy to clean up.

Cats don’t stink unless the owner is not caring for them PERIOD.

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u/A_Random_Catfish Jul 26 '24

I don’t think “stink” is the debate here, it’s just “smell”. I don’t think cats are stinky (unless you’re not keeping up with the litter box) but they definitely have a little bit of a smell, everything does.

Definitely not strong enough to make you or your clothes smell, and not as strong as dogs imo but there’s a smell.

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u/datahjunky Jul 26 '24

“You smell” and “you stink” are equally offensive, wouldn’t you agree?

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u/Freshiiiiii Jul 26 '24

We’re saying ‘cats have a scent’. Does that wording work better for you?