What’s a money cat? It’s a regional term for “calico cat,” and it’s particularly common in Maine. The idea goes back to a bit of folklore that calicos bring you good luck. This is part of a complete episode.
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Grant, do you know what a money cat is?
Is this the good luck cat with the waving arm that you see in restaurants?
Yeah, well that’s one use of it, but apparently in Maine there’s another use of the term money cat.
Oh really?
And that is a calico cat.
Why?
Because they’re so unusual that they’re supposed to bring you good luck or bring you money.
So I’m living with a couple of calico cats, and they better get on the stick. That’s all I have to say.
They’re falling down on the job.
Money cats.
I like that for a calico cat.
I’m sorry it’s just confined to Maine.
How can you go wrong with kitties?
You can’t, especially calicos.
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