Cats, A Brief Analysis

Dear Dysfunctional,
If you haven't been living under a rock for the last ten years of your life, you've probably noticed a trend which is a subject of controversy. That trend is the need to post cats on every public domain accepts images and isn't owned by the Russian government. Well, I take that back; I'm sure that even a group of such notorious hard-asses would have indulged in the mania surrounding our furry feline friends. Or are they friends? Are they merely trying to use their irresistibility to ensure the propagation of their species, even if just over the internet? And, which is the most debated question; are they plotting world domination? For centuries, cats have been held in veneration, occupying places in the superstitions and hearts of cultures as ancient as the Egyptians. While not as humorous, the Egyptians also felt the need to immortalize their cats, mummifying them to serve as a convenient fuel during the early twentieth century. The Chinese were also quite fond of cats, considering them sacred. They too preserved the cats memory, carving statuettes of them from... well, from whatever they used to make stuff before plastic was invented. A further note to dog lovers; while cats were considered sacred and untouchable, dogs were eaten. Just saying. As we progress further, we find cats entering popular culture as a necessary accompaniment to witches, and the black cat the personification of bad luck. While this may not seem as distinguished, it does still show that cats were held with high regard, even if  in a negative sense. Since then, they have served as companions to the fashionable, respected for their quiet dignity and almost irritating poise. However, since the invention of the camera, the felines embarrassing moments have been recorded over and over again, and from this they have gained a new place in the hearts of the populace. And they are totally going to take over one day, so kiss up to them while you have the chance.
Regards,
Reggie Boldrick