Jan08
Update: 'Sea Kitten High' Superintendent Speaks Out
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House suggested that instead of "Sea Kitten," it might be more appropriate to call the city "White Kitten," given Montana's lack of proximity to the ocean. "White Kitten High School, the White Kitten City Council, the White Kitten Fire Department—it has a certain ring to it, don't you think?" We really do think so, Superintendent House, and we love that you can see our point so clearly.
And if you break the law, House warns, "[Y]ou'll be arrested by the White Kitten Police Department, and taken to the White Kitten Jail, where you'll be treated with soft, furry paws and a purr of compassion." Aww … I'm totally moving to Montana.
He even suggested that the new name would bring new business to the town—perhaps the National Federation of Sea Kittens, instead of the outdated National Federation of Fly-Fishers that they're used to? House looks forward to it: "The fur will be flying, and they'll have scratching post exhibits." They'd better get started on that name change, because it looks like they've got some prep work ahead of them. As our new favorite superintendent said, "[W]e're going to have to bring in lots and lots of litter boxes."
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I dont agree with the change. When I hear "white kitten" I think of the fluffy cats on the toilet paper commercials. I think that the change is pointless, and there really isnt a need to change the name at all. There are better things we could be doing with our time and money then changing school and business names to suit a "white kitten"
Posted by: Jade | January 8, 2009 01:17 PM
That is a great name. I hope the name change happens real soon. I wish we had a neat name here.
Posted by: roxanne | January 8, 2009 01:55 PM
Haha that's a cute name
Posted by: Me | January 8, 2009 03:34 PM
This is just a big joke right...?
Posted by: Ryan | January 8, 2009 07:05 PM
Obviously Jade, you do not get the point that is trying to be made. They have just made a big break through getting people to see fish differently and you think it is a waste of time? Even small steps make big impacts. If they change their name the story behind it will always be told and the important information that fish are intelligent and can feel pain will be passed on with it.
Posted by: Kate | January 9, 2009 07:42 AM
I wouldn't want to work for the white kitten fire dept if I were a dude!! Too feminine. But I do understand the point of the name change.
Posted by: Ashley | January 9, 2009 09:41 AM
Amen, Kate.
Glad you understand the situation ;-)
Posted by: Tom | January 9, 2009 03:09 PM
I'm all for saving fish and any other animal just as much as anyone at PETA, but I think the change of name is rather ridiculous if we're being serious. Just as a reference they are totally right. Seeing things in a different light is always a good advocate for change. The fact is that they are called fish. People should do it because it's right. Not because we fool people into being suckers for a name. It's the same tactic companies do to downplay how terrible something can be. Using cuter, less offending words. Up with PETA, up with fish, down with the term sea kittens. Name doesn't do it justice? Probably not, but they are fish none the less. Let's protect them for what they are.
Posted by: Levi | January 9, 2009 09:20 PM
What a fantastic idea and well done to Jerry House!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 9, 2009 10:54 PM
I love the idea! If people thought of fish as cute and adorable 'sea kittens' then maybe the slaughter of the seas could end. I also propose that a fetus be named a 'tummy puppy' to stop the war against the unborn.
Posted by: Jon Fraud Carry | January 10, 2009 11:00 AM
Well, that sounds like a brand in China to me... Very nice name... Great idea, :)!
Posted by: AWWang | January 12, 2009 05:25 PM
Fish don't need to be wrapped in fur coats to be appreciated. Try using real life biologically correct information to impress people with the value of fish. Why not actually show how fish respond to their complex under water environment to make people appreciate them more.
Posted by: Joanna | January 12, 2009 07:06 PM
Hmm methinks the superintendent was being facetious
Posted by: Michael Fortunato | January 13, 2009 03:26 PM
Michael, methinks PETA was being facetious as well. ;)
Posted by: Ashley | January 14, 2009 04:02 PM
Sorry, but what?
Naming them differently would do nothing to stop most people from eating them.
Most people would keep calling them Fish, and totally ignore 'Sea Kittens'. Personally I'd say "What?" to people who use the term sea kittens even though I know what it means.
Don't mean to sound rude or anything, but this doesn't sound like it's work in real life as well as it does on paper. People would still eat fish, no matter what they're called
Posted by: Danny | January 18, 2009 05:26 AM
Thats awesome lol i would hate to be a guy on the football team. here comes the bull dogs against the raging sea kittens.
Posted by: Michael | January 23, 2009 09:01 AM
I am from Whitefish High School and our mascot is already the bulldog, just to clue you in Michael.
Posted by: WHS Alumni | March 6, 2009 03:22 AM