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Originally Posted by alatar

And the madness continues. Seems that some scientists have created cats that express proteins that glow red under UV light, as seen here. Not exactly sure why, but I suspect that it has something to do with the possibility of Sauron returning, as His Ring actually is a cat.

What other explanation even makes sense?

Sounds like the sort of market development strategy underwritten by Noma or by Hallmark Decorations.

Everyone knows cats have a predilection for exploring Christmas trees. I think these companies are simply exploring ways they could capitalize on this interest by turning cats into lit up tree ornaments themselves. Perhaps there could also be some sort of throwback to the light of the Two Trees being generated by the static electricity of cat hair.

Of course, if you want to associate Sauron with such companies . . .