Moving into your thirties comes with realisations, including the notion that anyone who dislikes cats might have misogynistic tendencies, according to a recent article. The piece, published in The Independent, argues that cats are inherently feminine, with historical ties to goddesses in Ancient Egypt, and that a man’s attitude towards cats can be indicative of his character.
The author notes that cats are graceful, elegant, and female-coded, and that many female artists have featured their cats in their work. They cite their own cat, Blanche DuBois, as a good judge of character, and suggest that men who are patient with cats tend to be more thoughtful and left-leaning.
Actor Dave Franco, named People’s “Sexiest Cat Dad”, has spoken about owning cats while dating. He recalled that telling dates he had “36 cumulative pounds of cat at home” often led to them not seeing him again, the article notes.
The article also references actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, who sparked online controversy after they criticised cats in an interview. Mescal said “F*** cats” and described them as “too clever”, drawing backlash from cat-loving fans.
The author concludes that liking cats suggests qualities such as patience, gentility, and appreciation for female strength, which are desirable in romantic partners. They propose that asking whether a man likes cats could be a simple test of his decency.
