Post AyaJ7PqT8L230ZdaqW by ricosuave@mastodon.online
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 (DIR) Post #AyZlk26Zw57CEQPoAq by futurebird@sauropods.win
       2025-09-25T20:38:37Z
       
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       Where did the phrase "crash out" come from and why do people always use it about cats getting fed up and throwing a fit?
       
 (DIR) Post #AyZqb9Mi4ZoNugXniy by Gobabu@mastodon.social
       2025-09-25T21:32:58Z
       
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       @futurebird Cat. Window (or door). Don't startle a cat, you're on the way.Hey Pica time to eat some fingers.😺
       
 (DIR) Post #AyZwbzNhHJiwxkmzZI by Just_Tired@mastodon.world
       2025-09-25T22:40:22Z
       
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       @futurebird Sounds like a description of a Japanese water beetle exiting the local neighborhood frog.
       
 (DIR) Post #AyaJ7PqT8L230ZdaqW by ricosuave@mastodon.online
       2025-09-26T02:52:31Z
       
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       @futurebird Enjoyed the company of cats for decades and have never used the phrase in question. When our kitty buddies get upset like that, we call it "hoinking the dwindle-doo". Thought everybody did.
       
 (DIR) Post #AyboBrTJeTzraOMrPE by sewblue@sfba.social
       2025-09-26T20:15:27Z
       
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       @futurebird My middle schooler uses "crashing out" to signify anything that is upsetting or anxiety producing.Basically "I'm on the point breaking down."It's a good cue for mom to stop and help and get her to slow down. Take things more slowly, deep breaths, figure out what is going on. Be the calm, collected rock while that rushing teenager anxiety passes.