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lyosha — The Naming of Cats
Published: 2007-08-29 17:16:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 16533; Favourites: 738; Downloads: 287
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But above and beyond there's still one name left over,And that is the name that you never will guess;
The name that no human research can discover -
But the cat himself knows, and will never confess.
When you notice a cat in profound meditation,
The reason, I tell you, is always the same:
His mind is engaged in a rapt contemplation
Of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name...
- T. S. Eliot, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
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Thanks for the comment! I would prefer to let this piece stand as it is. If you're interested in commissioning something similar, feel free to send me a note, though!
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Ha-ha-ha. That's great. Love how simple the drawing is, too. Nice work.
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The image is simple and elegant, and the punchline ("Bob") made me chuckle. Such a mysterious-looking cat, secretly contemplating what may be the world's least mysterious name!
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i love the simple, graphic style. beautiful piece
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i love this and it's even better in black and white
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...the only thing I can say that hasn't already been said twice is that I can only imagine this cat sitting on top of a refrigerator. I don't know why.
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Haha, yeah! I can see that.
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Also I had a dream that this was a DD. ._o -has weird dreams and remembers weird things about them-
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To me, every time I see the name bob, I always laugh. I think that bob's a funny name.
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I love this
I've had the video since I was about 4 years old, and I found and re-watched the musical last night.
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XD I'm so sure that's what they think about...
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Do not disturb his deep contemplation
Great idea!
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Baldrick! soz he looks like ma friends cat whos called baldrick, bobbie or bob. Oh, and fatty fluffball is another name for him
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this made me laugh. That cat looks very much like a "Bob" XD
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lol very good. No-one ever said a cat's name had to be epic and complex. ^_^
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love the simple lines in this one.
"less is more"
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T.S. Eliot is rolling his eyes. But this is very cool.
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Ooh, a very clever concept.
I especially like the shadows.
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...Of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name:
His ineffable effable
Effanineffable
Deep and inscrutable singular Name.
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Gotta love that Ol' Possum!
Wait, wait...what......
BOB??!
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I love this, still giggling over it. Best name he thought of huh?
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Nice ears
I love the black and white ( and grey 
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You are so funny! I'm starting to love you entire gallery!
Also, my brother's name is Bob, and I think he'll love this.
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I just love your drawing -the synthesis you achieved and the exquisite quote! (plus I often wondered what MY cat was thinking all the time).
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