No, they have absolutely no idea about nuclear war and apparently no clear sense that we might be some other species, despite not quite having the strokably hairy torsos they enjoy.

Speak for yourself, my torso hair is luxurious.

[–] Uli@sopuli.xyz 39 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

My cat knows about nuclear war. He simply hasn't chosen to exercise the knowledge.

[–] ignotum@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

True, it's common knowledge that all cats know the exact time and date when the first bombs are going to fall, leading to the fall and eventual extinction of the human race
But they all refuse to tell us because they're silly furry goobers

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago

Common misconception. Not all of them, just the ones that change colors around radiation.

[–] EffortlessEffluvium@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 hours ago

I would insist on a regular inspection protocol. Cat could have an underground relocation system for averting defensive preemptive strikes.

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

This will totally dox myself to anyone who might be in or know someone in an old friend group.

I'm a very furry person - I joke that I put the hair suit in hirsute - but at least it's soft! Years upon years ago, I had a one night stand with my then future partner's (now ex's) best friend. It was bad. Really, awkwardly bad. The kind of bad where I woke up the next morning and, instead of trying for another go, groaned inwardly because they were still there, a living reminder of how bad it was.

I took out my phone and hastily messaged my best friend, asking her advice on politely dealing with this. Unbeknownst to me, my guest was awake, messaging my future partner. She described being barely awake in the early morning, petting my cat. I didn't have a cat or any pets. As she became more aware, she realized she was petting my chest.

Apparently some humans think I'm a big stupid cat too.

P.s. She also thought the sex was awful.

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 hours ago

Thank you for sharing this story.