Can a cat LOOK like a person?

Seriously?

Can a cat, or any other animal, however cute it might be, resemble someone you know? Some one says so in this post.

No, I'm not saying it's not possible or it's stupid. But it's really weird to think that way.

Hmmm... I do find that people actually resemble animals (which is the other way round of animals resembling people). Some people look like monkeys, who obviously are close relatives. And some people look like reptiles and birds. At times people's actions and words, unforcedly makes me liken them to animals.

I know I'm not being too kind, but it's just a thought that flashes in my mind.

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Hoorray!

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