Hey Everyone! It’s me, Gypsy. Hope I didn’t scare you with the title. This is NOT about me finding a mate. I have my buddy Sgt Stripes and that is enough mancat drama for me. I have something a lot more fun.
I don’t know about the weather around you, but here it has not been great for watching Cat TV. It’s been humid, overcast, and HOT. The only time anything’s moving is really early and after dark. But I found something on that box the humans watch that is really good and made for the feline audience. It’s called The Mating Game.
The way it works is that a lady cat sits in front of a screen. Behind the screen, there are three guy cats all called Tom. The lady asks the Toms a bunch of questions, trying to decide which one she’d like to go on a romantic walk with. (If you live with a really old human, like Mom, they might remember the human version. I saw one show. The cat version is a LOT better.) Here’s some highlights from the most recent episode:
Lady Guinevere: Tom #1, describe yourself in three words.
Tom 1: Fun, adventurous, and fearless.
Lady Guinevere: Ooh. What about you, Tom #2?
Tom 2: Smart, quiet, and regal.
Lady Guinevere: Sounds promising. Tom #3?
Tom 3: Quiet, caring, and polite (for a cat).
Lady Guinevere: Very nice. Tom #2, describe a perfect evening.
Tom 2: We could go to a small cafe, enjoy some tuna and catnip tea, then go for a walk in the moonlight.
Lady Guinevere: That does sound nice. What about you, Tom #3?
Tom 3: I would bring you a mouse, then I would make you a shrimp and cat grass salad. I’d walk you home to make sure you arrived safely.
Lady Guinevere: Is that a live mouse or a toy?
Tom 3: Your choice, m’lady.
Lady Guinevere: You are a kind kitty. What about you, Tom #1?
Tom 1: I would take you to my balcony and teach you how to jump on humans.
Lady Guinevere: I’m not sure that’s quite my style.
Tom 1: You’d love it if you gave it a try. Humans can yell really loud.
Lady Guinevere: Maybe. Final question. Tom #3, who’s your favorite human (living or dead)?
Tom 3: Definitely the one I live with. She doesn’t even get mad when I hack up a hairball.
Lady Guinevere: She does sound excellent. Tom #1?
Tom #1: Those Egyptian dudes. They worshipped us.
Lady Guinevere: Fair enough. What about you, Tom #2?
Tom 2: I think Isaac Newton. They say he invented the cat door/flap. A major convenience.
Host: All right, Lady Guinevere. It’s time to make up your mind. Any final questions?
Lady Guinevere: Actually. I do. Tom #2, you sound very familiar. Have we met?
Host: I’m sure you’ve never met. We research our contestants thoroughly. There’s no chance you’ve ever met any of these cats. Are you ready to choose?
Lady Guinevere: I think so. I’d like to meet Tom #3. He seems like such a nice kitty.
They lifted the curtains between Lady Guinevere and the contestants. She looked at the three Toms. She was looks intently at Tom #2.
Lady Guinevere: Ewww. Tom #2 is my brother. That’s disgusting. I don’t want to go on a date with my brother!
Tom #3: Actually, you won’t be going out with him. You’ll be going out with me. You chose me.
Lady Guinevere: But I might have chosen him.
Host: Actually, a lot of our contestants have said that they wouldn’t mind going on a date with their brother. You might be a little overly sensitive.
Lady Guinevere: Yuck!
The credits start rolling across the screen.
Adventures in Cheeseland 
I don’t know what I’d do without you providing this insight into the feline mind. All of a sudden, cats aren’t quite as terrifying as they used to be!
Thank you! Cats are sweet little balls of fur with apex predator instincts.
A surprise ending and mom’s biggest smile so far today!
Glad you liked it!
Aww, that pair with the touching tails! 😍😍😍
sounds a fun game we’re just happy she didn’t pick her brother x 🙀😽🐈⬛🐈🐾🐾🩷
Definitely. It would have been like me picking Stripes.
guyz…de gurl heer in TT rememburrz de human vershun oh thiz show all sew‼️‼️ knot even gram paw dude waz born yet but thiz show soundz WAY better N de one frum bak then. eye think a “date” witha brother iz mor like a familee ree union….yep…bezt ta stay az far a way frum them az possa bull. 🙀🙀🙀 happee week a head guyz 🐾😺💙💚
That is very well-said. It would be like a family reunion. Have a great week.1
Oooh, shrimp and cat grass salad! Much more romantic than Buddy’s idea of a date, which is eating turkey and napping. Please give Gypsy, Sarge and the gang head scratches from the Buddies!
Will do! There are probably plenty of lady cats who would like to eat turkey with Buddy.
Hey! I can’t wait to read your stories! They put such a smile on my face ☺️ I love the ending 😀 yes, I am old too 😀 I also recognize the dating game! I hope it cools down up there. Max says hi 👋
Hi Max! Thank you so much for your kind words about the writing
I definitely remember the human version. I used to think it would be fun to be a contestant. I’m a bit concerned about #3 though, he wanted to teach her how to jump on humans. Be careful on your date!
Sorry, that was #1. You’re safe. Have Fun!
Thank you!
I wonder if any of those human dates ever worked out….
We think Lady G picked the right cat; though, we were as taken aback as she was to find out #2 was her brother. Yuck … if she had selected him. Thanks for a super entertaining post! XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
Thank you! It would have been kind of creepy to go on a romantic date with her brother
I remember that human version, it was also here in Finland. This cat version is better, because cats are always better than humans.
Thank you! We agree.
That does sound like a good show. What channel does it come on? I am sure my cats would love it. XO
Mew mew mew Gypsy this was a furabuluss post!!! BellaSita used to watch “THE Dating Game”. Shee allwayss found it alot of fun! Mee thinkss “THE Mating Game” iss grate!!! BellaSita meowed shee wuud have chosedn Tom #2 based on his answerss! Wee hope yore date with Tom #3 goess well 😉
**nose rubbss** BellaDharma an {{hugss}} BellaSita Mum
Thank you! Number 2 did seem very nice.
Hope Tom #3 date goes well. Pleese let us nose OKay Gypsy?
Will do.
*LIKE* Xcellent Gypsy!
This is a purr-fect idea for an article! I would offer advice, but I’m clueless enough in the realm of human relationships; I wouldn’t dare to opine about feline companionship.
I wouldn’t want to date my brother, regardless. 🙂