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"For the cat is cryptic, and close to strange things which men cannot see. He is the soul of antique Aegyptus, and bearer of tales from forgotten cities in Meroe and Ophir. He is the kin of the jungle's lords, and heir to the secrets of hoary and sinister Africa. The Sphinx is his cousin, and he speaks her language; but he is more ancient than the Sphinx, and remembers that which she hath forgotten. " - H.P. Lovecraft, The Cats of Ulthar

I don't really consider myself more of a cat person than a dog person, but the time has come for me to step up and defend my feline friends. Why do cats get such a bad rep? In movies, books and television, time and again cats are vilified.

Theatre is not doing cats any favors. image [via.]

So I have compiled a list of the types of cats you typically see misrepresenting all over.

Obnoxious Disappearing Cats- The only one I'm sure exists is the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, who may not be evil, but is definetly not doing kitties any favors.

what a dick.

Evil Cat Accomplice - The original unnamed white Persian evil cat was owned by the villian Biofeld in the James Bond films. Imitators include Mr. Bigglesworth, Dr Claw's cat from Inspector Gadget, M.A.D. Cat.

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Disney Cats - Most evil cats seem to come from Disney movies. While dogs tend to be portrayed as loyal (and dumb), Disney cats are without fail conniving, dark-hearted, and trouble-makers. A few exceptions exist but consider the following of proof of Walt D's cat hatred -

Steamboat Willie's nemesis - Pete the Cat

In Cinderella the cat's name was Lucifer. Not exactly subtle.

Evil Si & Am directly face off with a 'good' dog in Lady & the Tramp

Scarface was double trouble - disfigured and a Mufasa killer

Fat Felicia from the Great Mouse Detective. Evil.

Ruler of evil empire - Fat Cat Chip n Dale's Rescue Rangers

Fool Cat - Classic examples are Tom & Jerry, and Sylvester & Tweety, Itchy & Scratchy. Rodent or bird makes cat pay repeatedly for animalistic tendencies in completely unrealistic world where dogs defend smaller animals instead of just eating their own poop.