I hope that one or two people will tell me what they think happened to cause this. I’m pretty sure that I know what happened even though I have not researched the matter or found out online, perhaps through a comment.
It is quite a neat photograph because it is the only time I’ve seen a cat in this situation but as you know I have seen thousands upon thousands of cat photographs so let’s call this photograph unique and go from there.
The first person who tells me correctly what happened will be able to select a charity of their choice for the next PoC cat charity donation which is usually worth about £80-£100.
Well I’m miles too late but anyway I’d seen it on Facebook. Happy choosing.
My ex was terrified of the stuff.
That’s interesting. It does not look scary to me except this cat does look a a bit like a ghost.
It’s the clingy won’t let go part that scared him. I had a huge box of merchandise come packed in the stuff and I pushed him into the box and he screamed like a girl 🙂
I can understand now. It is monstrous stuff.
Congrats Bruce.
Poor cat, not biodegradable anymore.
Dee, tell me why a cat generates static electricity on her coat to attract these foam bits?
Making me work, Michael…
If I remember correctly, protons and neutrons are held very tightly within an atom. But, electrons are held loosely and can move from one atom to another.
When their are less electrons than protons, the atoms will be positively charged and are capable of attracting neutral or negatively charges items.
Hair, such as a cat’s coat, is perfect for static because the cat sometimes rubs against objects or people that disperses their electrons, making them positively charged. It’s the imbalance of positive and negative charges that causes static.
Good god! I hope I remembered correctly.
You have far exceeded my expectations. Wow. Well done Dee.
Wow, elegant explanation. But… all this time, I thought it was ’cause the Kitties have Magnetic Personalities!
Oh I guessed, but I’m too late 🙁
Well done Bruce.
Ah Ruth…what a shame. Well done though.
Kindly select the charity you feel deserves it most, Michael. That would serve all best, sir.
Just hadda “raise my hand” in class first, and shout out the answer.
(you know that kind of kid, I am sure 🙂 )
Will do. Thanks.
Stryofoam packing!
More precisely, electrostatic attraction of miniature Styrofoam “peanut-type” packaging making it cling to the kitty..
Looks like great fun! 🙂
Bruce, you were too fast 😉 You win. I’d like you to elect a charity but give me a few days. Damn 😉
Ha ha well done Bruce! You were quick off the mark!! Those little critters get everywhere don’t they!?
His comment was up within about 30 mins of the article being published!
The Styrofoam beads and peanuts stick the cats fur via static we have had that several times but not with these tiny beads! Gosh must have been a pill to clean up!
Thanks Jan for getting it right.