Every cat dreams of a better world, a world in which humans would tear themselves away from Space Invaders for a few minutes and focus on the really important things in life.

After all, they could be designing video-games for cats, starting with Cat-Man . This game would involve chasing around electronic gold fish with an electronic cat - much more modern than doing it in person. This major advance would leave cats free to pursue more pressing issues like sleeping and stretching.

The widespread success of Cat-Man would no doubt catalyze the development of the automated Litter Pan, which would be fitted with optional Mega-Stink. And how about the digital yard dispenser or personal force fields designed to enforce aloofness?

The time is right, but for now kitty has to toying with Mouse Invaders. What a waste.

Taken from The Secret Life of Cats edited by Ralph Reese