Cat got your Keyboard???

The ole saying, "cat got your tongue?" Has turned into bubble responses, then nothing, then more bubbles, just to be deleted and never heard from.

Is it time for "Cat got your keyboard???" Ps anyone that can explain the cat got your tongue saying will get many upvotes.

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antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

Kings would punish those who fucked up them by cutting out their tongues and feeding them to their pet cats.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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I mean, gawd damn

Pachacuti

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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

From ChatGPT -
The origin of the saying "cat got your tongue" is uncertain, and there are several theories about its origins. While the exact source is difficult to pinpoint, here are a few possible explanations:

Ancient Egypt: One theory suggests that the phrase may have its roots in ancient Egyptian mythology, where the cat was associated with silence and secrecy. Cats were highly regarded in Egyptian society, and it was believed that they possessed magical powers. Thus, the saying could imply that a cat's enchantment has rendered someone speechless.

Military Punishment: Another theory connects the saying to a form of punishment used in the past. It is suggested that a whip called the "cat-o'-nine-tails" was used in the British Navy and other military institutions. The severe lashing from this whip would leave the recipient temporarily speechless, hence the phrase.

Medieval Torture: A different explanation suggests that the saying could be linked to medieval torture practices. One such method involved using a cat to scratch and bite the victim's tongue. This painful experience might have left the person unable or unwilling to speak, leading to the expression.

Language Barrier: Alternatively, it is possible that the phrase evolved simply as a humorous way of asking why someone is silent. Cats are often associated with stealth and sneakiness, so the phrase could have developed as a light-hearted way of playfully teasing someone who is quiet.

Coffeesforclosers

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That military and medieval one are likely and super scary!

Justatitle

Big Shot

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Damn, someone cutting a tongue out and feeding it to a cat is next level

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Cat got your Keyboard???

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