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(Reuters)   Survey reveals that people stranded on a desert island would rather be stuck with their pets than their partners; cats even more so because of the lack of a need for a litter box   (news.yahoo.com) divider line 109
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2008-09-04 01:33:44 PM
I love my mother, but she's not near as fun to be around as my Cattle Dog frisbee nut.
 
2008-09-04 01:38:30 PM
Sorry, but my wife can help gather water and firewood, help build a shelter, and play word games for days on end.

My cat cannot.

And let's not even get into the sex thang ;)
 
2008-09-04 02:23:53 PM
Sorry, but my dog loves me unconditionally no matter what I do, would continue fetching firewood for days on end as a game, and is tasty when broiled with coconut.

My wife is not.

And my hand takes care of the sex thang ;)
 
2008-09-04 02:29:52 PM
Yeah! My dog WOULD gather firewood, and hunt for me too. He's awesome at catching small ground animals, and he brings them to me.
He's also bait for other larger animals, AND yes, in a pinch, would be tasty over an open fire.
 
2008-09-04 02:30:21 PM
santadog: I love my mother, but she's not near as fun to be around as my Cattle Dog frisbee nut.

So the word partner makes you think of your mother?
 
2008-09-04 02:31:48 PM
ansiz: So the word partner makes you think of your mother?

www.bu.edu
 
2008-09-04 02:32:19 PM
ansiz: So the word partner makes you think of your mother?

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing myself.
 
2008-09-04 02:50:36 PM
My dog does not talk. Flawless victory.
 
2008-09-04 02:57:43 PM
Survey reveals that people stranded on a desert island

What the heck is a desert island? Once lacking in precipitation?

Shouldn't that be deserted island?
 
2008-09-04 02:58:26 PM
I can has caturday?
 
2008-09-04 02:59:05 PM
Mr. Coffee Nerves: My dog does not talk. Flawless victory.


I've seen the MRI's of my wife's legs. There is some nice steak hiding in there.

Best of all Worlds: Silent, tasty, and I get to keep the naughty bits around for entertainment.
 
2008-09-04 02:59:24 PM
i pick a boat to be stranded with.
 
2008-09-04 03:00:50 PM
a dog and a case of peanut butter.......
 
2008-09-04 03:01:01 PM
I rather like my wife, and my daughter needs a parent, which is why I would NOT wish for my wife to also be stranded on an otherwise deserted island with me. What kind of mean-spirited bastard would wish that on someone?

My cat, on the other hand, would enjoy the island as much as he enjoys anything.

/My cat is dead
 
2008-09-04 03:01:24 PM
Damn straight I want to bring my pet pot-bellied pig.

120 lbs of bacon right there...
 
2008-09-04 03:02:13 PM
TFA: The survey of 1,105 pet owners by Petplan, a provider of health insurance for dogs and cats...

I'm going to guess that the survey population was the insurer's customers. That would skew the results just slightly. Most people don't buy health insurance for their pets.
 
2008-09-04 03:02:28 PM
I'd think the reason's obvious. I'd feel much less guilty eating Fluffy than eating hubby.

/Though he'd be more food...Hmmm...
 
2008-09-04 03:02:46 PM
My cat is biatchy, old, balding in places and needs to have her anal glands regularly cleaned, she pukes furballs daily and likes to lick my hands and face while I am sleeping...

My wife is...Well she is...

Yeah I'd take my cat.
 
2008-09-04 03:02:49 PM
zfarkingman: i pick a boat to be stranded with.

Mr Dr Pepper meet mr keyboard, thanks dick.
 
2008-09-04 03:03:00 PM
Choo-Choo Bear: Survey reveals that people stranded on a desert island

What the heck is a desert island? Once lacking in precipitation?

Shouldn't that be deserted island?


A dessert island - one completely void of entrées.
 
2008-09-04 03:03:12 PM
Choo-Choo Bear: Survey reveals that people stranded on a desert island

What the heck is a desert island? Once lacking in precipitation?

Shouldn't that be deserted island?


Doesn't that imply former occupation though?
 
2008-09-04 03:03:51 PM
I choose my partner with a muzzle...
 
2008-09-04 03:04:25 PM
Left to her own devices Vida would catch at least a dozen lizards a day easily. She is too willing to share them too. I could make a fire and lizard roasting spits and she'd provide the meat.

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2008-09-04 03:05:01 PM
zfarkingman: i pick a boat to be stranded with.

I LOL'd
 
2008-09-04 03:05:37 PM
bdgood04: I can has caturday?

No but on a desert island you could have frydog
 
2008-09-04 03:07:05 PM
FTFA: More than two thirds of Americans would rather be stranded on a desert island with their pet than with their partner, a poll showed on Thursday. The survey of 1,105 pet owners ...

i171.photobucket.comi hate generalizations.
 
2008-09-04 03:07:12 PM
With or without a lifetime supply of peanut butter?
 
2008-09-04 03:07:19 PM
I like my cat and all, but the girlfriend can help with random stuff and puts out. Not too hard of a choice.
 
2008-09-04 03:07:26 PM
desert island?

dessert island?

but dear god, no deserted islands.

the emphasis is on the lack of other inhabitance, not on the glut of sand.
 
2008-09-04 03:08:27 PM
Ever been camping with a woman? If the answer is yes, then you understand this survey.

My dog is a good sentinel, a better fighter, would sense possible rescue from farther, would eat less, would just in general be more useful in the kinds of situations that would come up on a deserted island. Furthermore, my dog will not get mad at me over some imagined slight and refused to work with me even though it would assure our mutual demise simply because I didn't 'ask nicely'. In short, if this deserted island had adequate food, water and shelter ( and perhaps TV) I don't believe most married men would bother trying to find their way off for at least a few weeks. Me, my dog, fishing without any distractions, tropical sun, swimming, fruit and fun....

I'm sorry, why would I wanna leave?
 
2008-09-04 03:08:42 PM
Fish in a Barrel: I'm going to guess that the survey population was the insurer's customers. That would skew the results just slightly. Most people don't buy health insurance for their pets.

Yeah, no kidding. Talk about sampling bias. Have you ever looked at a pet insurance policy? It's definitely not the smartest way to spend your money.

So, not only have they asked 1,105 who really love their pets, they're also not too bright either.
 
2008-09-04 03:09:03 PM
nevermind the fact most islands in the middle of an ocean could not possibly support a desert climate, as they would get too much rain.
 
2008-09-04 03:10:10 PM
My pet dolphin would be ok with it I guess
 
2008-09-04 03:10:30 PM
A whole island of sand to get in her vagina?
Nah...
 
2008-09-04 03:11:07 PM
buffalosoldier: Ever been camping with a woman? If the answer is yes, then you understand this survey.

I just got back from camping with my gf this weekend and I am not getting a kick out of some these replies.

I did get to burn stuff atleast.
 
2008-09-04 03:11:18 PM
fruitloop: FTFA: More than two thirds of Americans would rather be stranded on a desert island with their pet than with their partner, a poll showed on Thursday. The survey of 1,105 pet owners ...

i hate generalizations.



Well, people who aren't pet owners can't be stranded on an island with their pets, now can they? I think "Americans with pets" is implied.
 
2008-09-04 03:11:28 PM
I wouldn't mind being stuck with

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\\or so I think
 
2008-09-04 03:12:15 PM
SpinStopper: Sorry, but my wife can help gather water and firewood, help build a shelter, and play word games for days on end.

My cat cannot.

And let's not even get into the sex thang ;)


You have sex with your cat?
 
2008-09-04 03:13:31 PM
Where are the pics of hot scantily clad women we WOULD like to be stranded with?
 
2008-09-04 03:15:10 PM
Assuming a large supply of either rats or something edible on that scale,

i129.photobucket.com

I'm gonna have to take Alvin me boy. He so badly wants to find and eviscerate rats, but has to settle for squeaky toys.
 
2008-09-04 03:15:44 PM
www.timegathering.com

/approves
 
2008-09-04 03:15:49 PM
Your dog wants to be stranded on a deserted island with your wife.
 
2008-09-04 03:16:56 PM
If you're saying that you would rather have your dog than your wife, maybe you should just get divorced now.
 
2008-09-04 03:17:47 PM
gorgor: A whole island of sand to get in her vagina?
Nah...



Just added to my favs.
 
2008-09-04 03:18:48 PM
If I had to be stranded with someone I'd pick GWB. The whole freakin Navy, Air Force and Marines would be out searching.
 
2008-09-04 03:20:09 PM
Oh, ya, my girlfriend would REALLY love a desert island scenario.

"It's sandy."
"This lean-to lets the wind in."
"My hair smells like smoke."
"I am SO sick of coconuts!"

F*ck that.
 
2008-09-04 03:20:31 PM
cksewell: If I had to be stranded with someone I'd pick GWB. The whole freakin Navy, Air Force and Marines would be out searching.

I don't know his aprovaly rating is so low. American would probably be thrilled and decide we don't need to send a search party. He's a "veteran" he can handle it.
 
2008-09-04 03:21:23 PM
SlothB77: desert island?

dessert island?

but dear god, no deserted islands.

the emphasis is on the lack of other inhabitance, not on the glut of sand.


"Uninhabited" is the word of choice IMO. "Deserted" means formerly occupied, but uninhabited covers that and "never occupied" too.
 
2008-09-04 03:22:44 PM
cksewell: If I had to be stranded with someone I'd pick GWB. The whole freakin Navy, Air Force and Marines would be out searching.

Until next January.
 
2008-09-04 03:23:29 PM
hard2bnice: If you're saying that you would rather have your dog than your wife, maybe you should just get divorced now.

Maybe you havent been married very long.
 
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