Piano playing cats just aren't for everyone apparently. Kelley Reeves decided youtube had gone too far and has urged everyone to join in on a one day boycott of all cat related postings today, September 9th.
In an interview with wired Kelley reveals that she believes cats are a prime subject for humorous videos and pictures due to their unassuming demeanor, whereas dogs aren't quite as nonchalant. She also noted that cats are more unpredictable and have very expressive faces, probably serving as the biggest boon for Lolcat creators.
She notes that on youtube cats totally dominate, with the Pets and Animals category being made up mostly of cat-related videos.
Near the end of the interview she somewhat contradicts herself by explaining that she has two cats of her own that she's featured in videos of her own before.
While I don't have nearly the same interest in cats as Kelley I do consider Youtube to be my primary circulatory system for the video I plan to push.
Her website promoting the event: A Day Without Cats on the Internet.
source: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/09/web-boycott-just-say-no-to-viral-videos-starring-cats/
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