Are You Coming Back as a Cat?

Are You Coming Back as a Cat?

I often look at my two cats and wonder what they did in a previous life to enjoy such a charmed existence. They sit around all day, gazing out of the window when they could easily push themselves through the cat flap and do nothing more than look adorable. Occasionally, they bring in a half-eaten baby mouse plonked on the door mat, which is gross. But they think they're contributing something to the household. Other than that, a cat's existence is one of pleasure, leisure, and endless treasure.

My theory is that the domestic cat is the pinnacle of existence—the apex of life—a looked-after deity. They enjoy unconditional love and return it with aloof affection. In fact, if our friends behaved like cats, we probably wouldn't have them around for too long—we'd think them selfish narcissists.

Cats don't earn affection - they expect it. And there's nothing wrong with that! So, to the quiz. We assume you believe in reincarnation here; otherwise, this quiz falls slightly flat. The big question is, "Are you living a life that deserves reincarnation as a cat?" Find out in our fun quiz!

You're on a first date, and the check arrives. What do you do?

How do your friends describe you?

You're at the movies. You want to see an action film, but your bestie wants to see the new rom com. What do you do?

You friend tells you a secret. What do you do?

You're waiting patiently in line when someone else cuts in front of you. What do you do?

You're doing a test, and you can see the answers over your friend's shoulder. What do you do?

There's only one ticket left for the concert. You REALLY want to go. What do you do?

You struggle with some homework. What do you do?

An old lady drops some cash out of her purse in front of you in the queue. What do you do?

Someone trod on your toe. What did you do?

You're cooking a great meal for a friend. Once you've plated the meal, you realize their steak is bigger than yours. What do you do?

How many times do you remind your friend to return that book you lent them?

Your latest post only got two likes. What do you do?

How regularly do you lie?

You accidentally break your friend's awful ornament. What do you do?

You look in the cupboard, and there's only one chocolate cookie left in the packet. What do you do?

Mike Heath

Mike has an MA in Creative Writing and is a full-time copywriter, yoga teacher, and playwright. His copywriting has taken him to dizzy heights: writing in every conceivable niche from facts about carpet slippers to portents about artificial intelligence and how to overcome plantar fasciitis (look it up) to fabulous home decor. Mike is a UK-based playwright whose work has been performed all around the world (as long as you count the UK and Western Australia). His work is available on Amazon, and you can listen to his podcast where he talks about playwriting with his sarcastic co-presenter. He runs the WriteForTheStage courses and you can follow him on @Write4TheStage (Twitter) and @_mike_heath_ on Instagram.

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