Although I probably give the impression that Louis Catorze only has two settings – Screaming and Asleep – in actual fact he has a number of different voices, as described in this post:

https://louiscatorze.com/2018/11/11/je-gueule-donc-je-suis/

My favourite sound is now numéro 2 on the list and, although we only used to hear it when he was taken by surprise, it is becoming more and more frequent now. It is making an appearance in Boys’ Club rough play and even, from time to time, in normal conversation with the little sod. (Yes, he and I do chat. I don’t always know what he’s saying but I just try to keep him talking because, if he’s talking to me, it keeps him from annoying neighbours or bullying Oscar the dog.)

However, despite becoming more common, this sound remains as elusive as Bigfoot when it comes to capturing it on film. If you hear it once, then grab your phone to try to film a second squeak, it won’t come. And, should you discuss your intention to film it, you can guarantee that you will fail in your mission. But I was able to get lucky just one time, and the evidence is below.

This video is from some time ago, but it captures the squeak perfectly. Turn the volume up:

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12 responses to “Des cris aigus”

  1. Sally Goodman avatar
    Sally Goodman

    How adorable is that!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      🤣🤣🤣

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  2. Donnla Nic Gearailt avatar
    Donnla Nic Gearailt

    mignon!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Mais il ne faut pas qu’on se trompe: c’est le diable! 😈

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  3. Kate Crimmins avatar

    He sounds like a bird!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      It’s hilarious, isn’t it? 🤣

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      1. Kate Crimmins avatar

        Yes and sweet too!

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          It’s quite astounding that I have captured it on video. Normally this sound is très elusive.

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          1. Kate Crimmins avatar

            It’s very soft.

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            1. iamthesunking avatar
              iamthesunking

              His screaming isn’t. You could strip paint with that scream.

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  4. cathysrealcountrygardencom avatar

    Just played the sound recording and my cat Pixie was impressed, but I think she mistook it for her brother Winston who is also a real screamer!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      I’d love to know what Pixie thinks of this!

      Je gueule, donc je suis

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