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Good evening, my name is John Hodgman. I didn't ask for or pay for this blue check, and I am rarely ever here anymore.
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Does Your Cat Deserve a Fresh Bowl for Each Feeding?

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By John Hodgman
| The New York Times Verified
Nathan writes: My wife says I use too many bowls to feed the cat. I feed him wet food at 8 a.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4:30 a.m., using a clean bowl each time. My wife says this clogs our dishwasher and that her parents have used one blue bowl to feed their cats for 30 years. I think our cat is a special boy who needs a fresh bowl each time — not a crusty old one. What will Judge Hodgman rule? A: I’m too distracted to make a ruling.
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Can You Hoard a Food Item You Really Like?

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By John Hodgman
| The New York Times Verified
Yishai writes: When the store has 10 cups of my favorite specialty yogurt, I buy all 10. I assume the store can restock. But my wife and mother-in-law say courtesy requires leaving some behind for others who may want some. Who’s right? What will Judge Hodgman rule? A: Anxiously hoarding your special yogurt like rations in a nuclear bunker doesn’t feel like a fun dairy treat to me.
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Should I Get a Puppy to Live With My Anxious Cat?

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By John Hodgman
| The New York Times Verified
Anthony writes: My cat and I are moving in with my partner and her 8-year-old son. She and I have decided to get a dog. My cat is anxious, so I say an older, calm, friendly dog would be best. But my partner promised her son a puppy. Who’s right? What will Judge Hodgman rule? A: Your plan is more responsible for both cat and dog. See if an organization will help you foster older dogs that are looking for homes.
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