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qetral t1_j6ox9um wrote

cats - they're less maintenance than dogs, they're independent little f'rs more along the lines of roommates than pets, and they live longer if you keep them indoors and keep up w/ their vet visits. Downside? Fur and furballs. Upside, oh those purrs and whenever you are sick they will curl up with you (ok, maybe it's because you have a fever - don't judge)

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StuckInNov1999 t1_j6ox84j wrote

Alcohol is literally poison.

According to the CDC roughly 50k people die every year from gun related deaths. Roughly 2/3 of them are suicide.

Meanwhile, there are over 150k alcohol related deaths each year. Three times as many people die from alcohol and what purpose does it serve? Does it improve social cohesion? Does it promote healthy lifestyles? What good purpose does it serve?

Can you use a beer to defend your home and your family? Can you use a bottle of whiskey to kill invasive animals that harm your livelihood and livestock?

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Poorly-Drawn-Beagle t1_j6ox6do wrote

Dogs are pretty hard to top.

My dogs help keep me in shape by joining me on walks. Their snuffling noses bring tranquility to my soul. They also sense when I'm down and snuggle up next to me.

You can roughhouse with a dog. Not so much a cat.

Dogs are very protective of their friends.

My dogs wake me up with kisses and excitement. My sister's cat woke me up by shoving its ass in my face.

Dogs lend their name to a delicious cheap American food. Nobody would eat a hot cat.

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trtn48 t1_j6ox66u wrote

Got one of each.

The dog is a good friend but a bad roommate. The cat is the opposite. In the house, I pick the cat. Outside, I pick the dog.

Bonus story, I took her for what was supposed to be a one hour walk yesterday and ended up being gone for three. Something about a dog makes people want to approach, tell a story, ask questions. It's a very refreshing and enriching way to enjoy an afternoon.

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Bob_Duatos_Shark t1_j6owr7e wrote

It’s not a question of whether Jesus walked the earth since there is proof outside the Bible that he existed. The debate is whether he was actually his own son or if he was a carpenter who was like “maybe let’s stop being assholes” and it blew everyone’s minds

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