There are countless examples of cats that are evil or cruel. But while creators may justify their choices by saying these movies sell better or these actors have more bankability, are Hollywood’s cat movies really that successful that they can say the same thing? Of course, the same question should be asked of races and genders too, as Hollywood isn’t doing much better by them: constantly casting white performers as characters of color producing and promoting male-led action films with one single, stereotypical woman to provide eye candy relying on the same tired, boring character types and gender- and race-based humor. What is Hollywood not getting? Why do they continue to promote the old, boring, false stereotypes surrounding cats? Yet, cats are beloved on the Internet for the loving, joyous, adorable creatures they are. Cat humor, like sexist humor, plays up harmful stereotypes about cats and the people who love them. From white fluffy supervillain sidekicks, to aloof, uncaring house pets, cats are constantly depicted as hateful, evil, selfish, destructive, or cruel.
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