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Publication
Andrews McMeel Publishing (2012), Edition: Original ed., 136 pages
Description
Pets. Nonfiction. Humor (Nonfiction.) HTML: If your cat is kneading you, that's not a sign of affection. Your cat is actually checking your internal organs for weakness. If your cat brings you a dead animal, this isn't a gift. It's a warning. How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You is a hilarious, brilliant offering of comics, facts, and instructional guides about crazy cat behaviors from the creative wonderland at TheOatmeal.com. How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You presents fan favorites, such as "Cat vs. Internet," "How to Pet a Kitty," and "The Bobcats," plus 17 brand-new, never-before-seen cat-themed comic strips. This Oatmeal collection is a must-have for cat-lovers from Mr. Oats! A bonus pullout poster is included at the back of the book..… (more)
Media reviews
Since fans of the genre never tire of jokes about cats pouncing on you in the night, batting you in the face, chasing imaginary creatures, wanting their tummies rubbed, and other proof that cats are crazy, cat humor appears to be above criticism.
User reviews
LibraryThing member E.A.Walsh
4.5 Stars
I saw this and I just had to buy it!
I have two cats,(evil as hell) and reading this book made me half way die laughing and go, yeah my cats does that. But then I start thinking, my laughter stops, are my cats trying to kill me?... Well that would clear something's up...well, now what do I
I love the comics, the artwork, and it came with poster!
You should really pick up this book, if you know cats, have a cat, (or don't, you'll still get it)you'll bust a gut, but at the sametime, in the back of your mind, you'll think, Is he really?
Sleep with one eye open. lol
Chow
Emily
I saw this and I just had to buy it!
I have two cats,(evil as hell) and reading this book made me half way die laughing and go, yeah my cats does that. But then I start thinking, my laughter stops, are my cats trying to kill me?... Well that would clear something's up...well, now what do I
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do? [panic ensues]...lol.. I love the comics, the artwork, and it came with poster!
You should really pick up this book, if you know cats, have a cat, (or don't, you'll still get it)you'll bust a gut, but at the sametime, in the back of your mind, you'll think, Is he really?
Sleep with one eye open. lol
Chow
Emily
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LibraryThing member bragan
Cat-based humor from the twisted mind behind the website The Oatmeal, including cartoons originally published there, some new ones produced specifically for this book, and a foldout "How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you" poster that I fully intend to hang up somewhere in my house. As
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well as a guide to telling if your cat is plotting to kill you, this volume also includes such things as helpful hints on "how to pet a kitty," a guide to "having a baby vs having a cat" (the cat wins), and a five-part comic strip about two jerkass cats named Bob who, for some reason, have jobs at what appears to be some kind of software company. The humor ranges from only very vaguely amusing to utterly brilliant. I think the most brilliant stuff is what's recycled from the web, unfortunately, but it's fun to have it in book form, anyway. Show Less
LibraryThing member librarydanielle
omfg, this book is hilarious.
And I know my cats are plotting to kill me. As long as I continue to provide the gooshy food I've got a temporary reprieve though.
And I know my cats are plotting to kill me. As long as I continue to provide the gooshy food I've got a temporary reprieve though.
LibraryThing member LaneLiterati
This can be a funny read, especially if you are an owner of cats or love animals in general. Finding every action of a cat as a way of overthrowing humanity's reign was funny at times.
LibraryThing member ladycato
I received this as a gift. I read The Oatmeal on occasion and appreciate his wit and unique perspective. This book was a fast read, and not a very even one for me. A large section was devoted to The Bobcats, and I just plain didn't like that part very much. Other chapters made me laugh out loud,
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including the titular comics, "If we treated our cats like they treat us," and "Homeless Man Vs. Your Cat." Show Less
LibraryThing member Elliots89
I received this book as a gift and it was a funny flick through, there are some real laugh out loud sections and there are a couple that get a little chuckle but overall it is a quaint little book for cat lovers.
LibraryThing member Pool_Boy
You have to love cats to love this book and I do.
LibraryThing member TheDivineOomba
Oh The Oatmeal. You are both a bit offensive and very very true. This is not your cats as higher beings book - this is cats as they come - base creatures who enjoy taunting things. My favourite cartoon I think is "how to tell if you cat is a raging homosexual". Its so completely stupid... and funny.
LibraryThing member matthewbloome
This book was funny. It wasn't all that appropriate and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone doesn't approve of that kind of humor, but it was a Christmas present from a close friend and he and I do enjoy that humor on occasion. This was very funny.
LibraryThing member niquetteb
This comic collection is hilarious for any cat owner, but you must be of good humor and willing to accept all sorts of inappropriate boundary crossings.
LibraryThing member vonze
The witty, true-to-life observations about strange cat behavior were laugh out loud great. I wish the whole book had been nothing but funny truths and possible schemes that your cat is trying to kill you. However, mid-way through the book there's a mini-office tale in which two cats are working
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like humans. It was just ok to me, sorta the slow point of the book. Also, there's a possibly offensive section about trying to make your gay cat straight again. Just not my sense of humor. So, overall, the book was a mix of parts I LOVED and parts I really could have done without. Show Less
LibraryThing member ThothJ
This book reveals long-hidden truths about cats, though it is cleverly disguised as a humorous comic book.
LibraryThing member mlyons1
I got this for my birthday last year and I haven't stopped laughing since! The sad thing is, some of the behaviors are quite accurate...
LibraryThing member iReadby
This was a runner-up for the 2012 "Best in Humor" Goodreads of the year award and with good reason. This book was hilarious six ways from Sunday! The author, Matthew Inman, an innate comedic genius and cat whisperer, authored this LOL, comic strip-style book that presents cats and their behavior
Author Inman's secret recipe:
All Natural, No-Meth, Endorphin Releaser (see disclaimer)
This CATalicious dessert, made from an exotic blend of humor genera, creates a unique, endorphin-releasing, mirthful experience bound to arrest even the most sour of moods.
Take equal parts of blue and CAThartic humor; add 1/2-Cup situational cat behavior and a teaspoon of anecdotal examples; bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Remove from oven allow to cool. Sprinkle with a touch of macabre for artistic presentation.
Yield: 1 serving of stress-relieving, blood-pressure lowering, heart healthy dose of humor.
Disclaimer: Recipe quality may suffer or flop altogether for those who haven't had any experience with cats. Cat owners/lovers will experience a greater more satisfying result; whereas cat haters and/or ignoramuses will only be wasting their time trying to find the door to the inner circle of the former.
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anthropomorphically (a style similar to Gary Larson's "The Far Side")Author Inman's secret recipe:
All Natural, No-Meth, Endorphin Releaser (see disclaimer)
This CATalicious dessert, made from an exotic blend of humor genera, creates a unique, endorphin-releasing, mirthful experience bound to arrest even the most sour of moods.
Take equal parts of blue and CAThartic humor; add 1/2-Cup situational cat behavior and a teaspoon of anecdotal examples; bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Remove from oven allow to cool. Sprinkle with a touch of macabre for artistic presentation.
Yield: 1 serving of stress-relieving, blood-pressure lowering, heart healthy dose of humor.
Disclaimer: Recipe quality may suffer or flop altogether for those who haven't had any experience with cats. Cat owners/lovers will experience a greater more satisfying result; whereas cat haters and/or ignoramuses will only be wasting their time trying to find the door to the inner circle of the former.
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LibraryThing member CaroPi
Is nice, but... If you check the Internet website of the Oatmeal you will find that there are not too many surprises in this book, almost none, so is a little bit disappointing to spend money in something you can check all the time via web.
LibraryThing member sevster
brilliant, absolutely brilliant
LibraryThing member KVHardy
Not really a graphic novel but a collection of cartoons, I'm guessing from newspapers. For anyone who is a cat owner, there are a lot of "oh... yes... my cat has SO done that..." moments, and most are funny. A few are laugh-out-loud funny! I was given this book (hard copy), and I am happy to own
A quick read with glossy pages and nice color, and British humor (which I like).
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it. It is not for kids, however, as there are some raunchier skits in it.A quick read with glossy pages and nice color, and British humor (which I like).
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LibraryThing member Jjean7
This is a funny book to read & if you have ever owned a cat....you will know for sure what the author is expressing. Really like reading an Adult comic book, well illustrated! Some of the material is expressed in a "potty mouth" way but it is just a hilarious book. You will laugh!
LibraryThing member fueledbycoffee
Matthew Inman is hilarious. I had some good giggles reading this. It probably would have been a great deal funnier if I owned a cat (or if a cat owned me).
LibraryThing member BooksOn23rd
Not nearly as funny as '5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and Other Useful Guides'. In fact, I'm not even keeping the poster before I sell the book back to Powell's.
LibraryThing member BooksOn23rd
Not nearly as funny as '5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and Other Useful Guides'. In fact, I'm not even keeping the poster before I sell the book back to Powell's.
LibraryThing member janersm
I've never really checked out The Oatmeal, and maybe that impacted how I felt about this book. I'd seen some of the stuff in the book, because it had been shared by various people. Anyway, the book is funny. It is a bit repetitive, but that's kind of par for the course with some comedy/humor books.
Even though I really enjoyed this book, I'm not sure if I would be willing to buy it. It's not exactly something that would be entertaining after you've already read it. I would suggest people check it out from their local libraries, unless they are collectors of stuff by The Oatmeal.
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Even though I really enjoyed this book, I'm not sure if I would be willing to buy it. It's not exactly something that would be entertaining after you've already read it. I would suggest people check it out from their local libraries, unless they are collectors of stuff by The Oatmeal.
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LibraryThing member lycomayflower
Husbeast brought this home for me as a surprise from his weekend trip. A series of comics about cats. Does what it says on the tin and is hilarious. Laugh out loud funny. Recommended for a giggle.
LibraryThing member ThothJ
This book reveals long-hidden truths about cats, though it is cleverly disguised as a humorous comic book.
LibraryThing member TysonAdams
Just plain hilarious. This is a collection for all Oatmeal fans.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012
Physical description
136 p.; 7 inches
ISBN
1449410243 / 9781449410247
UPC
050837287686