A dupe or tool for another, a sucker, as in You always try to make a cat's paw of me, but I refuse to do any more of your work. This term alludes to a very old tale about a monkey that persuades a cat to pull chestnuts out of the fire so as to avoid burning its own paws. The story dates from the 16th century and versions of it (some with a dog) exist in many languages.
Heh. Our own Montana Cat's Paw
Don't miss this charming photoset/ slideshow, from Cilest
Carnival of the Cats; Friday Ark; Carnival of the Dogs 2004 Review
Thanks to Music and Cats for the lovely inspiration. Happy weekend!
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My, what lovely paws you have! I'm pleased that you picked up on the theme. While I'm enjoying the cat features project, I'm not sure that our cats think much of it, especially when I'm blinding them with multiple flash shots.
Posted by: Kimberly | 08 January 2005 at 02:07 AM
Your cats's paws are the cat's meow (not to mention the cat's pajamas)
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"Four paws for "Team America"
Posted by: Sissy Willis | 08 January 2005 at 05:10 AM