Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for October 17, 1989
October 16, 1989
October 18, 1989
Transcript:
Calvin: I heard that big cats don't purr. Hobbes: That's true. We're too fierce and ferocious we don't ever purr. Calvin: Well what do you call the noise you make when you get your tummy rubbed?! Hobbes: Growling friendly-like.
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Fies almost 14 years ago
Actually Hobbes is quite right. Tigers ‘chuff’ which sounds similar, but it’s not the same thing as when a housecat purrs.
LadyBlanc over 11 years ago
A cougar can actually purr, though.
senswarrior almost 11 years ago
Yeah I like when I make a cougar purr
Xalder about 10 years ago
Friendly growls of kindness.
yow4zip Premium Member about 10 years ago
That’s a great way to describe it.
bmonk about 9 years ago
Tigers are not like other cats. But all cats think they are tigers.