If cats don't exist, why is there catnip?

Answer 1

Long ago, cats did exist. They had prehensile thumbs and created great works of art. See the book, "Why cats paint."

Then, the great works of art were offered to the cat gods, and the cat gods created catnip.

Cats died off, because they were mortal, but catnip, because it was created by gods, was immortal, and remains.

Answer 2

Question is most silly question have read in long,long time!
You assume name is associated both animal & plant.
Catnip much older than cat. Fact that ALL cats(from lions and tigers down to house cats)like catnip is another craziness attached to cat make-up!

Answer 3

catnip is very good for the nerves and works like a sedative, so drink a merry cup of catnip, it doesn't prove cats exist.

Answer 4

Sorry to tell you, cats exist

Answer 5

My cat will be non-existent if she doesn't quit knocking my favorite plant over.

Answer 6

Very clever. Very clever indeed. But just because you named a plant after your mythical feline doesn't mean there actually *is* a cat! Bad logic, kiddie (kitty)!

Answer 7

So that the old ladies have something to throw at their imaginary cats.

Answer 8

I dunno- but if you mix catnip with tobacco and smoke it, you get high for like 5 minutes.

Catnip mixed with spearmint makes excellent tea.

Catnip is also a nice decorative houseplant- or even better garden plant.

Answer 9

Cats do exist, where have you been hiding?

Answer 10

dude i have 2 cats sitting downstairs....how do they not exist