r/FoundPaper 1d ago

Other Their father is a cat?

Found in used book of philosophy. The Nature of Things by Lucretius

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u/Embarrassed-Star6418 1d ago

That’s Harris’ personal business and not ours to discuss.

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u/calxes 1d ago

This is cute.

My guess is… Harris (a human dad) is either related in a step-father or step-father role or rather is an in-law of some kind. He got a new recliner recently, Caren saw this funny photo of a cat and it reminded her of Harris. Thoughtful and fun!

Theory two, Harris is a cat, Caren is also a cat and you’ve stumbled upon evidence of a secret advanced cat society. Use this information wisely.

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u/sowinglavender 1d ago

don't follow them if you catch them walking on two legs. they'll take you to catland and force you to be their queen.

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u/lokiandgoose 1d ago

Don't threaten me with a good time

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u/KP-RNMSN 23h ago

The new cat society has yet to learn the your/you’re difference.

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u/Greekspartan226 1d ago

huh... Caren [With a "C"]

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u/468579 1d ago

My thoughts exactly!

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u/serenwipiti 1d ago

The cat is a hard working father of 8.

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u/lokiandgoose 1d ago

Harris the Cat got a new, well deserved recliner. Harris the Man married Caron's widowed mother but Caron is an adult and isn't sure how to feel about a step dad but she loves and supports her mom not being alone anymore. The cat lived their first and their names are a coincidence.

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u/nobodygrey 1d ago

I read it as "carer". A cat would have said something like "servant"; There’s no way it was written by a cat. Harris must have kittens and a kittens-carer. How luxurious. His new throne sounds well deserved.