The Latest Episode (With Bandit the Kitten and The Flaming Lips)

So we’re watching the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard tonight, as we do every Thursday night, when Bandit the Kitten decides to tear a gash in my leg with his incredibly sharp claws.

I waited until the show was over before pouring rubbing alcohol on it, which, of course, stung quite sharply,

In that moment of stinging, I realized that there’s a song for this occasion. It’s by The Flaming Lips.

My favorite lines in this song, “The Gash,” form a question: “Will the fight for our sanity / Be the fight of our lives?” With this kitten here in our apartment, it just might be exactly that.

4 thoughts on “The Latest Episode (With Bandit the Kitten and The Flaming Lips)

  1. Oh, I feel your pain! Those kitten claws can be incredibly sharp. I’m glad you were able to make it through the episode before tending to your wound. The Flaming Lips always seem to have a song for every occasion. I love the lines you mentioned, they really do make you think. With Bandit in the picture, the fight for sanity might just be the fight of your life! Thanks for sharing your story.

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  2. Ouch, I can definitely relate to your pain of dealing with a mischievous pet during your favorite TV show! However, your realization that there’s a perfect song for this moment is quite amusing. The Flaming Lips have a knack for capturing the complexities of life through their music, and the lyrics you mentioned from “The Gash” definitely hit the mark. It’s funny how a simple moment can make us ponder deeper questions about our lives. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I hope your leg feels better soon.

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  3. I hope your leg is feeling better! It’s always interesting how certain moments can make us think of a particular song or lyrics. I haven’t watched Star Trek: Picard yet, but I’ll have to keep an eye out for Bandit’s mischievous claws if I do. Thanks for sharing your experience and the song recommendation!

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