In fact, the mere act of opening the box will determine the state of the cat, although in this case there were three determinate states the cat could be in: these being Alive, Dead, and Bloody Furious.
In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.
If cats looked like frogs we’d realize what nasty, cruel little bastards they are. Style. That’s what people remember.
I DON’T HOLD WITH CRUELTY TO CATS.
Dogs are not like cats, who amusingly tolerate humans only until someone comes up with a tin opener that can be operated with a paw.
Death was too good for cat haters.
Cats gravitate to kitchens like rocks gravitate to gravity.
“I meant,” said Ipslore bitterly, “what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?” Death thought about it. CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.