{"id":7216,"date":"2012-09-08T06:50:34","date_gmt":"2012-09-08T10:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/?p=7216"},"modified":"2012-09-15T10:52:17","modified_gmt":"2012-09-15T14:52:17","slug":"the-soapy-side-of-zee-zoeys-cat-ruler-of-the-world-contest-and-campaign-for-a-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/the-soapy-side-of-zee-zoeys-cat-ruler-of-the-world-contest-and-campaign-for-a-cause\/","title":{"rendered":"The Soapy Side of Zee & Zoey’s Cat Ruler of the World Contest and Campaign for a Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I\u2019ll be the first to admit it. While I am a very logical, stoic, and even keeled person who is a compulsive over-achiever and ridiculously goal-oriented to the point of driving herself to the ground, I am also a huge fan of over the top television and the\u00a0flamboyant drama that comes with it. Go figure says the lady who wears leopard ears\u2026 I know who shot JR, I remember when Pam Ewing woke up during Season Ten of Dallas to find out the whole previous season was a dream, and I found it to be a very sad day when All My Children was canceled last year. I follow much of reality TV and even know the names of all the Kardashians\u2026<\/p>\n

I think that is what has been so fascinating about Zee & Zoey\u2019s Cat Ruler of the World Contest and Campaign for a Cause. I guess you could say we are \u201ctrending,\u201d because fans are loving the interaction between the cats and can\u2019t wait to see what will happen next. We all can agree that it is wonderful that the cats are campaigning for a worthy cause*, but it is the social dynamic that is so fascinating and edge of your seat addicting.<\/p>\n

Sometimes the tone of the contest is serious, sometimes it is educational and informative, sometimes silly, or very silly, and sometimes it is even catty at times (what??), but most importantly, it is always entertaining and that is what we love. We wanted competitive creativity and that\u2019s what we got! Cats and humans alike are jumping on the bandwagon and it is like a soap opera in and of itself. And why not? What a great cast of cats!!<\/p>\n

We have the youngest Cat-idate, Odin, who has only one eye but uses it with razor sharpness to get what he wants and is wiser than his years suggest. Then there is the undisputed nicest cat ever, the benevolent Brian who does not have a mean bone in his body, followed by the sassy, sarcastic,\u00a0and socially savvy Katie whose self-deprecating humor keeps us on our toes. We also have a bit of the international flair with the dapper and dry-witted Austin whose boredom with all things human related only causes us to love him more. And how about the ever humble Chey who never fails to put us humans in our place to let us know she is the already in charge, or the beautiful Sparkle who plays like Miss Scarlett of the Clue game \u2013 we all just want to be her!!<\/p>\n

The best part \u2013 this is not a partisan election. There are no sides and everyone is a winner. All the shelters get a piece of the catnip pie and all the cats get to promote some great causes and debunk some stereotypes about cats that are still circulating about. Even better is the fans themselves who are actually analyzing the cats answers and platforms. Many who thought they knew who they were initially going to vote for have possibly changed their minds as they digest what each cat has to say.<\/p>\n

We only have a few days left before the official Cat Ruler of the World is announced and I must say that I will miss having the campaign as part of my life. I have had so much fun meeting so many great new people and have really enjoyed all the support and comments we have been getting. It seems that the world needed a large dose of creative levity in their lives and we are so pleased we were able to provide that!!<\/p>\n

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So, get your catnip, fishy flakes, and popcorn ready\u2026. the countdown begins!! Oh, and for those Campaign Managers that are about to be out of a job soon\u2026. I could use some help getting on the Ellen Show\u2026 Waffles, are you listening?!!<\/p>\n

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*Just in case you are new to the election, here is the brief info on the Cat-idates and who they are campaigning for. Just click each cat’s website to read their exclusive interview with the shelter they are campaigning for:<\/p>\n

Odin of Cat Wisdom 101<\/a> campaigning for Brigid’s Crossing<\/a> in FL.<\/p>\n

Sparkle the Designer Cat<\/a> campaigning for Tabby’s Place<\/a> in NJ.<\/p>\n

Cheysuli of The Cat Post Intelligencer<\/a> campaigning for Purrfect Pals<\/a> in WA.<\/p>\n

Brian of Brian’s Home<\/a> campaigning for Kitten Action Team<\/a> in SC.<\/p>\n

Katie of Glorgirly<\/a> campaigning for Blind Cat Rescue<\/a> in NC.<\/p>\n

Austin of CATachresis<\/a> campaigning for Freshfields Animal Rescue<\/a> in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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