*flush* *mreow* *flush* *mreow*

August 9, 2006 4:15 PM

An obsessive compulsive cat flushes a toilet for three minutes.
posted by boo_radley (33 comments total)

that was boring.
posted by wumpus at 4:20 PM on August 9, 2006

Plus, the cat looks like Hitler. Bonus!
posted by LarryC at 4:23 PM on August 9, 2006

obsessive compulsive watches for three minutes.
posted by pointilist at 4:24 PM on August 9, 2006

Er, cats love rushing water; often they won't drink water unless it's moving. That's why they make those recirculating water dishes, and why some kids (esp. older sick ones) only drink when you put them in an empty tub and run a small stream of water from the faucet.

So this video is only cool inasmuch as the cat figured out how to flush. Go cat.
posted by davejay at 4:33 PM on August 9, 2006

Er, replace "some kids" with "some cats". And no, I don't give my kids water by putting them in the tub.
posted by davejay at 4:34 PM on August 9, 2006

I was amused... The cat seems very focused on his task.
posted by uftheory at 4:39 PM on August 9, 2006

Don't let him on the Cat Boat!
posted by potsmokinghippieoverlord at 4:47 PM on August 9, 2006

In other news, a sheep attacks a swing.
posted by ninjew at 4:47 PM on August 9, 2006

> In other news, a sheep attacks a swing.

Too bad you can't put a memory on youtube. I once had an ultrasound-actuated garage door that a mockingbird learned to open. Sad to spoil its fun but at least I put in a radio-frequency opener instead of shooting and eating the ortolan. If it ever happens again (unlikely since I presently don't even have a garage and all the birds do to the car is [splat] on it) I promise to run grab ye olde wireless webcam.
posted by jfuller at 5:05 PM on August 9, 2006

I have a bird that hops in the washer when I fill it up to wash. She thinks its her own personal bath.
posted by UseyurBrain at 5:07 PM on August 9, 2006

Apart from drinking purposes, as davejay said, a lot of cats love watching and playing with moving water. I used to have one that liked to bat at the water in the sink as it came out of the faucet. That cat tried everything to try and move that faucet handle and get the water to come out. I think he could've done it if he'd had opposable thumbs.
posted by unreason at 5:23 PM on August 9, 2006

Oh why oh why is that sheep attacking a swing? WHY? My mind is being boggled...
posted by Mister Cheese at 5:34 PM on August 9, 2006

Yawn.
posted by homunculus at 6:09 PM on August 9, 2006

To be honest, you can't complain. I mean, that FPP made a statement, and -delivered- on it.

-I- enjoyed it. :P
posted by billy_the_punk at 6:13 PM on August 9, 2006 [1 favorite]

I think you sophisticates are underestimating its meme potential. The toilet is the clincher!
posted by Tube at 6:34 PM on August 9, 2006

ha ha ha this is amazing
posted by timory at 6:53 PM on August 9, 2006

And they wondered why their monthly water bill was $1,244.67...
posted by cenoxo at 6:54 PM on August 9, 2006

I love cats. You haters clearly don't understand.
posted by blacklite at 7:06 PM on August 9, 2006

He's crazy. I think we have a problem. Too true, but what's the cat got to do with it?
posted by owhydididoit at 7:21 PM on August 9, 2006

This is the best thread ever on MeFi. The sheep gave it just that little extra push...
posted by fusinski at 7:32 PM on August 9, 2006

That's entertainment!
posted by flapjax at midnite at 7:55 PM on August 9, 2006

That poor crazy sheep.

Here's a cat that destroys a roll of tp in 39 seconds by the way.
posted by dog food sugar at 8:07 PM on August 9, 2006

oops. (Sorry about that).
posted by dog food sugar at 8:09 PM on August 9, 2006

Yeah. Our kitten loves watching water going down the drain in the tub. As soon as he hears the shower turn off he'll run in to the bathroom to get a peek.
posted by notmydesk at 8:30 PM on August 9, 2006

Metafilter: that toilet's gettin' a workout, ain'it?
posted by greatgefilte at 9:14 PM on August 9, 2006

I want that mutherfucking cat off the mutherfucking toilet!
posted by pwb503 at 9:35 AM on August 10, 2006

At the moment I'm at an undisclosed location which is impervious to flushing cats. Please continue posting your replies to this thread so that it will still be in the top twenty comments on the front page of this website, so that when I get home and can access video and audio, I'll remember to click on it and watch it. I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Doesn't matter what you talk about of course. Either cats or toilets. Just please stay on topic. Thank you.
posted by ZachsMind at 9:40 AM on August 10, 2006

Wow, that cat sure can - um - flush that toilet, can't he?
posted by yhbc at 9:43 AM on August 10, 2006

So this cat... it flushes?
posted by klaatu at 3:25 PM on August 10, 2006

I am a better person for having seen this.
posted by poweredbybeard at 4:16 PM on August 10, 2006

The highlight for me was when the kitty started teething on the handle. I could have done without the female voice narrating the event. What this video needs is Mike Nelson.
posted by ZachsMind at 8:18 PM on August 10, 2006

"i can't figure it out ... where the hell does all the water go?"
posted by pyramid termite at 8:52 AM on August 11, 2006

"That's it! I have had it with these motherfuckin' cats on this motherfuckin' toilet!"
posted by WCityMike at 9:29 AM on August 11, 2006