Dogs or Cats?
Stranger 1: cats
Stranger 2: ugh
Stranger 2: I hate
Stranger 2: animals
Stranger 1: xD
Stranger 1: come on
Stranger 1: cats are awesome creatures
Stranger 2: humans are hard enough to deal with lol
Stranger 1: true true
Stranger 2: lol idk
Stranger 1: and when its raining cats and dogs thats bad too
Stranger 1: but cats > dogs
Stranger 2: okay growing up I had to take care of a cat
Stranger 2: and it shitting and vomiting
Stranger 1: you got a trauma?
Stranger 2: and it's food and hair balls
Stranger 1: xD
Stranger 1: at least they catch mouses and other filthy animals for you
Stranger 2: lol, it just pissed me off! but I will agree with you on the fact that dogs are infinitely worse
Stranger 1: especially when some humans think of dogs are humanlike
Stranger 1: when they are only very dumb creatures
Stranger 2: they bark, they jump all over your guests
Stranger 1: yea
Stranger 1: i think its obviously cats is the answer to this question
Stranger 2: haha yeah, they're a fine line between dumb, loud, drooling creatures and humans
Stranger 2: they're the lesser of two evils
Stranger 2: I'd rather have something that is caged. like a bird (that isn't loud)
Stranger 1: but dont think humans are THAT special either
Stranger 2: or a fish maybe
Stranger 1: humans are only logical creatures as well
Stranger 2: on occasion, yes
Stranger 1: but they are complex, so they are hard to explain and can have very innovative behaviour
Stranger 1: but the unpredictability of humans is only because it is so complex
Stranger 2: haha
Stranger 1: even though we consider it complex, aliens would probably think of us as animals as well
Stranger 2: lol if aliens CAN think
Stranger 1: ofcourse they can think
Stranger 1: but not every alien can
Stranger 1: aliens can be microscopic things
Stranger 2: so which are better, cats or humans? lol
Stranger 1: or very huge
Stranger 1: smart or dumb
Stranger 2: I'm not a big fan of either
Stranger 1: in forms like ours on earth, or existing on gasplanets
Stranger 1: humans, but only because im one myself
Stranger 2: oh yeah, so I guess we're biased on that one
Stranger 1: true
Stranger 1: we cannot really decide
Stranger 1: only to view from the viewpoint of aliens
Stranger 1: that is a mindexperiment that works very well
Stranger 2: lol!
Stranger 1: what is you laughing about?
Stranger 2: idk, just that we're talking about aliens when the question was about cats and dogs. this is a very thorough answer we're crafting
Stranger 1: yes
Stranger 1: i agree on that
Stranger 1: you are english
Stranger 1: not american
Stranger 2: I... am not!
Stranger 2: I live in California
Stranger 2: always have
Stranger 1: okay, then your word choice is better than other americans
Stranger 2: thanks lol. so where are you from
Stranger 1: EU
Stranger 1: brb!
Stranger 2: ....eu
Stranger 1: re
Stranger 1: yes
Stranger 2: re?
Stranger 1: EU
Stranger 2: eu?
Stranger 2: lol
Stranger 2: what is eu? lol
Stranger 1: europe
Stranger 2: aahhh, my american stupidity is showing
Stranger 2: oh okay, thanks
Stranger 1: European Union
Stranger 2: oh I see. potty break, un momento
Stranger 1: americans tend to think they are the center of the world
Stranger 2: back
Stranger 1: k
Stranger 1: so how u think of that
Stranger 2: think of what?
Stranger 1: when you got history on school
Stranger 1: did you learn american history?
Stranger 2: oh, yeah lol it was pretty much all american history
Stranger 1: or did you also learn about things not related to america?
Stranger 1: see
Stranger 2: I mean we learned about world wars and stuff
Stranger 1: americans tend to think of themselves the only ones on the world
Stranger 2: but there was an obvious emphasis on how it impacted America
Stranger 2: well we're institutionalized under a curriculum that breeds that kind of mentality
Stranger 2: but yeah, I agree. there's a certain narrow-mindedness about america
Stranger 1: =)
Stranger 2: I want to travel so fucking badly. I want to get out of america ;(
Stranger 2:
Stranger 1: why?
Stranger 1: are you not happy about your life?
Stranger 2: hmmm
Stranger 2: I wouldn't say that I'm unhappy with my life
Stranger 2: but I am compelled to try and find a greater amount of happiness somewhere else in the world
Stranger 1: hmm
Stranger 1: why do you think you would not find it in america?
Stranger 2: well, I have a mild understanding of the different cultures in america, like I've been around the country
Stranger 2: but I've never gone international. I want something different!!
Stranger 1: hmm
Stranger 1: new things seem to make ppl happier
Stranger 2: or at least the idea of newness
Stranger 2: lol
Stranger 1: yea
Stranger 1: well
Stranger 1: america is great because of its movies imo
Stranger 1: where would i be without hollywood
Stranger 2: hahaha
Stranger 1: that i must say, america is good with that
Stranger 2: sure, I guess I like our movies
Stranger 1: i love to watch movies
Stranger 1: i know many quotes
Stranger 1: i think this one applies very much to me:
Stranger 1: its from the Watchmen
Stranger 2: oh okay
Stranger 1: 2010 i guess
Stranger 1: uhm
Stranger 2: I've seen that movie
Stranger 1: its Rorschach who says it
Stranger 2: mhm
Stranger 1: "I heard joke once
Stranger 1: man goes to doctor
Stranger 1: says hes depressed
Stranger 1: life seems harsh and cruel
Stranger 1: says he lives in a threatening world
Stranger 1: doctor says treatment is simple
Stranger 1: the great clown pagliacci is in town
Stranger 1: go see him, that should pick you up
Stranger 1: man bursts into tears
Stranger 1: but i AM pagliacci!
Stranger 1: everybody laughs
Stranger 2:
Stranger 1: roll on snaredrums
Stranger 1: curtains
Stranger 1: wait thats wrong
Stranger 2: oops lol
Stranger 1: good joke; everybody laughs; roll on snaredrums; curtains
Stranger 1: that what he says
Stranger 1:
Stranger 1: its a joke indeed, i liked the joke
Stranger 1: but then i thought more about it
Stranger 1: deeper
Stranger 1: and do you know what it means already?
Stranger 2: right
Stranger 2: I'm not sure, what do you think it means?
Stranger 1: well
Stranger 1: its the question
Stranger 1: who is going to cheer up the clown, when he is depressed?
Stranger 1: the clown does cheer up other ppl, even though he himself is depressed
Stranger 2: mhm
Stranger 1: but what if he is depressed
Stranger 1: he cant just stand in the mirror
Stranger 1: you cannot tell jokes to yourself and laugh about it
Stranger 2: right, so how is this relevant in your life
Stranger 1: well
Stranger 1: i kinda am the clown
Stranger 2: you're a clown?
Stranger 1: no
Stranger 2: or are you like a terminally ill doctor?
Stranger 1: not literally=P
Stranger 2: lol, then what is it
Stranger 2: literally
Stranger 1: im good at disguise
Stranger 1: have you seen dexter?
Stranger 2: no
Stranger 1: what a shame, its beautiful
Stranger 2: just concisely tell me your situation lol
Stranger 1: americas most beloved serial killer!
Stranger 1: =P
Stranger 1: its not a situation
Stranger 1: it is who i am
Stranger 2: then concisely tell me your identity
Stranger 2: :p
Stranger 1: what identity?
Stranger 2: that part that makes you identify with the depressed clown
Stranger 1: im a stranger remember;)
Stranger 1: well
Stranger 1: that part is
Stranger 1: that i can lie very much
Stranger 1: ill give you an example
Stranger 1: ask me how i feel
Stranger 2: okay
Stranger 2: how do you feel
Stranger 1: fine
Stranger 1: great
Stranger 1: never been better
Stranger 2: okay, lying over the internet is easy
Stranger 1: but
Stranger 1: i might not feel good at all
Stranger 1: i might even hate the person im talking to at that moment
Stranger 1: i have never said i felt bad, irl
Stranger 2: you should try it
Stranger 2: like not in passing
Stranger 2: if you run into a classmate like at the grocery and they're like "oh hey, how's it going?"
Stranger 2: don't say "OH MY GOD MY LIFE IS OVER *EMOTIONAL RAMPAGE*"
Stranger 1: i would never do that
Stranger 1: i just said im always fine;)
Stranger 1: even though when im not
Stranger 2: okay well if you're having a conversation with someone
Stranger 2: a friend or whatever
Stranger 2: you can start to reveal the real you
Stranger 1: i cannot
Stranger 2: and end the facade
Stranger 2: try
Stranger 1: no
Stranger 1: because
Stranger 1: that is a whole other person
Stranger 2: oh okay, then you should see a therapist
Stranger 1: no
Stranger 2: in conclusion
Stranger 2: cats are better
Stranger 2: lol
Stranger 1: i dont get better from that
Stranger 1: perhaps they are yes
Stranger 2: have you tried talking to a therapist or friend?
Stranger 1: but why are you talking to me actually?
Stranger 2: because this is an interesting conversation
Stranger 1: i have one girl i talk to
Stranger 2: good
Stranger 1: but she is in relationship
Stranger 2: what does that have anything to do with it?
Stranger 1: but i say everything to her
Stranger 2: good!
Stranger 1: she knows all about me
Stranger 2: so you have a friend
Stranger 1: yes
Stranger 1: the only one
Stranger 2: sounds like it should stay just friends
Stranger 1: perhaps
Stranger 2: don't want to compromise this with a relationship
Stranger 2: cuz relationships usually end relatively quickly
Stranger 2: and the whole connection is ruined because of it
Stranger 1: question for you
Stranger 2: ok
Stranger 1: if ppl die in africa
Stranger 1: do you care?
Stranger 2: to a degree, yes
Stranger 1: explain
Stranger 2: well not knowing them makes me not care very much...I know almost nothing about them
Stranger 2: but the fact that HIV is extremely prevalent and the economy is so bad
Stranger 2: I feel bad for them because they're born into a system that basically sets them up for a painful life
Stranger 2: and I don't think that's fair, I feel like people shouldn't be treated that way
Stranger 1: for you it is painful
Stranger 1: more than it is to them
Stranger 1: but do you care?
Stranger 1: you are now imagining yourself being born there
Stranger 1: you would not like that
Stranger 1: but
Stranger 1: do you care about the people there?
Stranger 2: wait...it's more painful for me than for them?
Stranger 1: yea
Stranger 2: what is "it" ?
Stranger 1: you mere imagining yourself being born in africa
Stranger 1: were*
Stranger 1: and you would not like to live like they do
Stranger 2: I was?
Stranger 1: "Stranger: I feel bad for them because they're born into a system that basically sets them up for a painful life"
Stranger 2: yeah
Stranger 2: hunger, disease
Stranger 2: I thought those things were universally like... bad
Stranger 1: do you feel bad for insects when you kill them?
Stranger 2: no....are you comparing Africans to insects?
Stranger 1: NO
Stranger 2: okay, I don't know how to logically explain empathy
Stranger 1: im not
Stranger 2: it's not logical
Stranger 2: that's why it's a feeling
Stranger 2: so all I can say is that I feel bad for the people in Africa who feel like they have a bad life
Stranger 2: and I don't know why I feel that way
Stranger 1: no wait
Stranger 1: i want to explain myself to you
Stranger 1: by asking you some questions
Stranger 1: to let yourself see what i mean
Stranger 2: okay, I'm getting really tired of this
Stranger 1: so i start with: Do you feel bad for insects when you kill them?
Stranger 2: no
Stranger 1: why not?
Stranger 2: I don't know
Stranger 1: i know;)
Stranger 1: want to know?
Stranger 2: yes
Stranger 1: because you lack imagination to imagine you are an insect
Stranger 1: you dont know what its like to be an insect
Stranger 2: okay
Stranger 1: so you dont feel bad
Stranger 1: how does this relate to the africa thing you might wonder
Stranger 1: no wait
Stranger 1: you dont wonder that
Stranger 1: you are bored
Stranger 1: im boring you
Stranger 2: yeah kind of lol
Stranger 2: nice convo though, peace out
Stranger 1: im always right;)