August 17, 2009

Cat Earns GED Diploma on the Internet!


I can haz diploma? The answer for one kitty cat is yes! A cat in Georgia namd Oreo recently earned a high school GED diploma on the internet, as Oreo's owner investigated online diploma mills.

The owner is president of the Better Business Bureau in Georgia, and applied for the diploma in Oreo's name, filling out the tests and even sending in a personal experience essay about being a cat. And sure enough the diploma came right through!

The article below as more info on how to avoid these online degree scams, which charge quite a hefty fee for diplomas and degree that aren't worth the paper they're printed on.

Cat Earns GED Diploma on the Internet
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...Oreo C. Collins, a 2-year-old tuxedo cat from Macon, Ga., may be the very first in her family to obtain a 'high school diploma' -- online or off...Kelvin Collins, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia and Oreo's rescuer, encouraged Oreo to seek her "education," by taking part in the BBB's ongoing investigation of online diploma mills...


(NOTE: no this is not Oreo, obviously, but I think it's a good example of a smart cat!)

Cat Earns GED Diploma on the Internet

Posted at August 17, 2009 8:29 AM
Comments

There are a lot of spelling errors!

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 9:18 AM

I'll be interested to see where Oreo gets into college.

Posted by: Kitty at August 17, 2009 9:19 AM

Hey, give him a break - he doesn't have any thumbs!! You try typing without thumbs sometime. I am inspired by this, however, as I have a very bright 3 year-old Tuxedo who could probably get at least a masters, perhaps even a Ph.D.!!

Posted by: Darwin's mom at August 17, 2009 9:23 AM

The spelling on here is horrible, and that youtube video I've seen before and that cat is not named Oreo in the video. But I wonder if they will open up a cat school for gifted cats.

Posted by: Tamara at August 17, 2009 9:23 AM

the video of that cat jumping in the box is HILARIOUS

Posted by: amy at August 17, 2009 9:24 AM

Did your "h" button get stuck? Because most, if not all, of the spelling errors in this article are due to the fact that the "h" was omitted from the word in question...

Posted by: Renae at August 17, 2009 9:24 AM

think they were going for leet spelling often found on lolcats

Posted by: catman at August 17, 2009 9:29 AM

w ere are all t e h's?

Posted by: M. B. at August 17, 2009 9:33 AM

Hey if he worked for it, he deserves it. Good for him. Congrats, whats next?, College?

Posted by: lina at August 17, 2009 9:35 AM

It's all because he could play with a mouse everyday !! Cat's Rule !

Posted by: Valerie at August 17, 2009 9:41 AM

ok Good article but one word of advice. Use a word processing program with good spell check you num nutts you made too many errors you dum ass.

Posted by: bobby at August 17, 2009 9:42 AM

Maru is a well loved and happy cat. Cute films.

Posted by: Mary Ann at August 17, 2009 9:54 AM

I think everyone in here is not getting the POINT of the story. All this gentleman is trying to let everyone know, is that the online diplomas are a SCAM.... and that ANYONE can get one.... even a cat, so he's trying to SAVE people out there SOME MONEY. It's too bad that people have to bring down someone who is trying to do good. Geeze!!!!!

Posted by: P.O at August 17, 2009 9:56 AM

I think everyone in here is not getting the POINT of the story. All this gentleman is trying to let everyone know, is that the online diplomas are a SCAM.... and that ANYONE can get one.... even a cat, so he's trying to SAVE people out there SOME MONEY. It's too bad that people have to bring down someone who is trying to do good. Geeze!!!!!

Posted by: P.O at August 17, 2009 9:56 AM

Listen, I have a 16 year old tuxedo cat named Dr. Harley Adams. (Ph.D., The Union Institute, 2001) She is now employed as the Director for Community Programs with the local public school district in Miami-Dade County where she is a well respected administrator. (Rumors remain that she shagged her way to the top.) She also hopes to one day run for the school board seat in her district. These incredible things ARE possible. My congratulations to Oreo and we wish her continued success in pursuit of her education.

Posted by: Brian at August 17, 2009 9:59 AM

I have issues with this.

1st. who took the test did the cat or the cat’s owner using the cat’s name. This would be fraud on the part of the owner misrepresenting themselves, and a form of identity thrift.

2nd were the questions on the test less hard than the tests from any other school giving the same sort of test. Again did the cat in any way mark the answers? In other words was the test a legitimate GED test.

This is less a cat earning a GED, than an person fooling givers of the test into thinking they were dealing with a person legitimately wanting and taking a test thus earning a GED.

The main object here is simply the failure of the testing agency in verifying the person taking the test was who they represented themselves as being, Putting the responsibility of the test giver to verify each test taker.

Since it cost money to do that and even with due diligence can’t always accurate. To cut costs to the people seeking a GED, they expect honesty from the applicants.

Now in this day and age it seems you’re not going to get a great deal of honesty from anyone.
Nothing was said about the deceit used to get a GED for a cat that I’m fairly sure didn’t need one as much as the person looking for wrong doing. (Should have used a mirror.)

Now if something had been said about the test itself or the answers given, that the test was flawed, or wrong answers ignored then this might make for interesting reading.

This is same sort of thing that was done when Credit card companies would give a card to anyone applying for one. No verifying who is applying.

Lastly… I am usually the last to talk about ones spelling but in this short peace about diploma mills I wonder if the author didn’t get one themselves that way to get their job as blogger here. The writer didn’t bother to add their name. I can only feel that it had to be a play on the whole idea of anyone getting a diploma this way.

Posted by: Allan at August 17, 2009 10:01 AM

Oreo has 2 offers of scholarship, one from Harvard and the other from Columbia. He needs help in deciding where to go.

Posted by: Richard at August 17, 2009 10:03 AM

I have issues with this

1st. who took the tests did the cat or the cat’s owner using the cat’s name. This would be fraud on the part of the owner misrepresenting themselves, and a form of identity thrift.

2nd were the questions on the test less hard than the tests from any other school giving the same sort of test. Again did the cat in any way mark the answers? In other words was the test a legitimate GED test.

This is less a cat earning a GED, than an person fooling givers of the test into thinking they were dealing with a person legitimately wanting and taking a test thus earning a GED.

The main object here is simply the failure of the testing agency in verifying the person taking the test was who they represented themselves as being, Putting the responsibility of the test giver to verify each test taker.

Since it cost money to do that and even with due diligence can’t always accurate. To cut costs to the people seeking a GED, they expect honesty from the applicants.

Now in this day and age it seems you’re not going to get a great deal of honesty from anyone.
Nothing was said about the deceit used to get a GED for a cat that I’m fairly sure didn’t need one as much as the person looking for wrong doing. (Should have used a mirror.)

Now if something had been said about the test itself or the answers given, that the test was flawed, or wrong answers ignored then this might make for interesting reading.

This is same sort of thing that was done when Credit card companies would give a card to anyone applying for one. No verifying who is applying.

Lastly… I am usually the last to talk about ones spelling but in this short peace about diploma mills I wonder if the author didn’t get one themselves that way to get their job as blogger here. The writer didn’t bother to add their name. I can only feel that it had to be a play on the whole idea of anyone getting a diploma this way.

Posted by: Allan at August 17, 2009 10:05 AM

the spelling is wrong for a reason. if u have read icanhazcheezeburger than you will know

Posted by: anoanymouse at August 17, 2009 10:06 AM

Having been a student in both lecture and online environments, in a large classroom (like 200-400) in a state college or university, it wouldn't be that hard for someone to pretend they were you and not have someone notice. It is fraud unless (as it would appear) the cat was identified as a cat. That's pure stupidity on the part of the online admin. Regarding being an online student, registration is done through the mail and has to be done with a signed letter (at least in my case anyway). Misrepresentation at this point, I agree, would be fraud.

Don't knock the whole online system. I'm an online adult education instructor now and had one student who was on active duty in Afghanistan. Online classes were the most practical way for him to take his classes. Also, not all online classes are degree oriented. UCLA has a terrific lineup of single subject classes in all sorts of catagories.

Yes, check out the school (unless you want a diploma mill). If you want an education, they're out there. It can make big difference if you work full-tiime, have to go home to cook, check on te kids and can't spare the time to go to the classroom.

Posted by: Mike at August 17, 2009 10:12 AM

Actually with or without the GED I think the cat may have some promise for an acting career as the cat has much more ambition and jumping capacity that either of my two cats

Posted by: Craig at August 17, 2009 10:13 AM

Wat's te nam of dat ste/school?

Posted by: Joseph at August 17, 2009 10:16 AM

There are some people that sat through the whole program the traditional way (High School) and I don't know how THEY obtained their Diploma...they are any no smarter that this or any other animal...now, what is the point of this study?

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:18 AM

people get real, the spelling mistakes are intentional meant to show how incredibly stupid it is to give a GED to a cat lol

Posted by: Linda at August 17, 2009 10:20 AM

That is why the text starts out as "I can has a diploma?". Everyone take you collective feet out of your collective pie-holes. Visit the website.

Posted by: bob at August 17, 2009 10:22 AM

The writer of this artical should get a GED or a spell checker

Posted by: Tom at August 17, 2009 10:23 AM

The spelling errors are intentional you idiots. "I Haz Cheezburger" Check it out. Good job on finding those errors though, you must have a GED.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:24 AM

Who wrote this article, Sylvester the Cat ... (I sot' I taw a putty tat, I did I did taw a putty tat) .... WTF is with the spelling - Idiot - get your G.E.D. and learn to spell and EDIT before you publish.

Posted by: Hu? at August 17, 2009 10:26 AM

Interestingly enough...most of us seem to neglect the fact that the person in question filled out the exam answers for the cat in question. A diploma mill is a diploma mill, but they were given all of the required information. Someone had to know enough to pass the exams.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:26 AM

Sorry, but the cat did not get the diploma. The person answering the questions on line got the diploma. Just because he chose to use the name of a cat does not mean the cat got a diploma. Unless, of course, the questions were something like, "What do you do when a mouse flits behind your master's dishwasher?"

Posted by: Elizabeth at August 17, 2009 10:29 AM

Gezzzzzzzzz ! Give the cat a break ! The point is even a cat that can't pass a spelling test can still get a GED from an online scam diploma mill!

Lighten up, you'll live longer if you get a laugh out of life every now and then.

Posted by: Pat at August 17, 2009 10:31 AM

Wow! And they still say dogs are smarter than cats? :o)

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:32 AM

OK, for those of you ripping apart the spelling: You obviously don't know about the lolcats websites or any of the other similar sites where they post funny pictures of cats with captions written as if the cat wrote them. (Hence the spelling errors you keep trying to point out.) So get the 'eff over it geez! That just makes YOU people sound like idiots for assuming it wasn't intentional when in reality you just don't understand the pop culture reference. Jack asses.

Posted by: The Cat is Obviously Smarter Than the People w/The Comments at August 17, 2009 10:34 AM

Honestly, anyone who is complaining about the spelling is completely out of touch with reality. It's been mentioned SEVERAL TIMES that the spelling was in honor of the Lolcats website, and you STILL are insulting the article writer.

Look up lolcats on google. No, really. Look it up, and then you won't post comments that make you look ignorant.

Posted by: Terrain at August 17, 2009 10:35 AM

Okay, I have spelling errors, too. My bad :-P !

Posted by: mike at August 17, 2009 10:36 AM

Besides just getting a diploma, I also heard the cat aced the new course on 'Milk Tasting'.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:36 AM

That's one smart pussy!

Posted by: Doglover at August 17, 2009 10:37 AM

He should go for a DVM. He'd be great.

Posted by: Stephen at August 17, 2009 10:38 AM

I DONOT BELIEVE A CAT CAN USE A COMPUTER TO GET THEIR GED.GIVE ME A BREAK!

Posted by: laurie c. at August 17, 2009 10:38 AM

get your 'h' key fixed. jeez, that was tough to read.

Posted by: pete at August 17, 2009 10:38 AM

Anyone remember the high school teenager from Florida who was being interviewed on TV news. He made a truly great statement about his future plans in life. "whatever Ise wants, I be havin it".

Posted by: TM at August 17, 2009 10:39 AM

too bad the person writing this article hasnt acheived their GED yet....

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:40 AM

WHAT'S NEXT THE CAT WILL GO GET HIS LICENSE!GIVE ME A BREAK!

Posted by: laurie c. at August 17, 2009 10:41 AM

WHAT'S NEXT THE CAT WILL GO GET HIS DRIVERS LICENSE NEXT! GIVE ME A BREAK!

Posted by: laurie c. at August 17, 2009 10:44 AM

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Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:45 AM

there were no tests. he just sent in money and received the degree.

Posted by: joe g at August 17, 2009 10:48 AM

I hear that OREO has just been accepted to American Intercontinental University!

Posted by: chris at August 17, 2009 10:52 AM

if the spelling errors were intentional, they would not be consistent (i.e. almost every word missing its 'h') - more would have been spelled in LOLcats format. the dude's 'h' button stuck. still unprofessional to not bother editing, if you ask me.

Posted by: h at August 17, 2009 10:52 AM

What's next!!??? The cat will run for president of course!!! Like DUH!!!!! In the next couple of years, the USA will be run by President Oreo and VP Milk!!! LOL LMAO

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:53 AM

Guess I'd better start looking a little closer at the mail when it comes in. I suspect our tabby might be holding out for University of Virginia.

Posted by: Walt at August 17, 2009 11:04 AM

Ah, that's nothing. There were a whole bunch of baboons in my graduating class ... and this was BEFORE the internet and NOT online!

Posted by: mtnmama73 at August 17, 2009 11:05 AM

How come no one here can spell? Apparently no one here passed a real GED test (including miself)!

Posted by: Cannot Spell at August 17, 2009 11:06 AM

That's nothing. There were a bunch of baboons in my graduating class and this was BEFORE the Internet!

Posted by: jeffhighgrad at August 17, 2009 11:07 AM

let's see,so far some of you posting comments seem to feel that the cat's not smart enough to take its GED test, and you're right. This article was written to entertain and not as gospel.The beginning of the article seems to have gone right over the head of some very ignorant individuals. Need to make some major changes in the way their thought processes are working, or are they thinking at all?
Is ignorance bliss?

Posted by: Anthony at August 17, 2009 11:07 AM

SORRY FOR THE LAST COMMENT ABOUT POOR SPELLING. I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS WAS A "HIPHOP" FORUM. THAT EXPLAINS THE POOR SPELLIN'. I'M DOWN WITH THAT, FASHIZZLE.

Posted by: Cannot Spell at August 17, 2009 11:09 AM

Learn to use Spellchecker. Funny Story.

Posted by: shaka at August 17, 2009 11:09 AM

Those of you who went after the spelling errors:

I THINK those were deliberate. The writer is just being tongue-in-cheek. It's almost as if a cat, or an extremely careless person, is writing the article. It underlines the point, and it's an attempt to interject a little humor.

I can't believe anyone would immediately assume otherwise, but when all else fails, ragging on somebody for their spelling is fun, I guess.

Posted by: Tonya at August 17, 2009 11:11 AM

It would have been particularly effective if this article had been SPELL CHECKED prior to publication! A cat that can earn its GED should be able to spell better than that!

Posted by: Erica at August 17, 2009 11:12 AM

How come no one is questioning why the man with the cat called the cat an "Oreo"? That seems like an inappropriate term for a cracker to be calling anyone. I think he should be reported to the ASPCA or the NAACP.

Posted by: Cookie Monster at August 17, 2009 11:13 AM

Meow! Meow! My mistress put me on her lap and pointed to the internet screen. I focused on Maru, my cat colleague's slide show! Meow! I watched Maru conquering the theory of exit and entrance of boxes, cylinders (garbage containers), heights, scratching doors and bathroom ventures. Meow! Meow! We felines know that humans love us and enjoy testing our ingenius abilities of solving mundane excercises or chasing human's toys attached to invisible wires. Meow! Meow! We know we are loved and enjoy entertaining humans for awhile, but when we have accomplished the human's play obstacles, we get bored easily and simply stretch, waiting for another human game to conquer! Ho! Hum! Meow! Maru has a lovely coat and well groomed too! Meow! Meow! give Maru a big catnip hug for me and I appaws Maru for being sooo patient with humans. Maru is definitely loved and so am I. Meow! Meow! I am tired of sitting in my mistress lap now, I must jump down. Meow! Meow! O, tell Maru congratulations in receiving the GED! I have a Ph.D. in Humanology. Tell Maru to keep on scratchin'!! Meow! Meow!

Posted by: August the Blond Cat at August 17, 2009 11:16 AM

The spelling is done on purpose. go to lol cats website, and you will get it. It is another group of extrodinary cats with speech problems. They are a web phenomenon (big hit with the kids).

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 11:17 AM

I THINK THE CAT IS TERRIFIC!!!WHAT COLLEGES IS HE LOOKING INTO ATTENDING?FELINE U!!

Posted by: MICKIE at August 17, 2009 11:18 AM

Um, I think the author's "h" key is broken, the misspellings are not consistent with "icanhazcheezburger" type lolspeak so if they are deliberate then it is a very poor parody.

Posted by: Bethany at August 17, 2009 11:20 AM

I don't think the cat really got the diploma. It seems that the person that did the actual writing and such earned the diploma. He commited fraud by pretending to be someone or something he wasn't and thus gave his work under a false name. The school knows a cat can't write an essay and such so had no reason to believe it was really a cat enrolled.

Posted by: sarah glen at August 17, 2009 11:27 AM

"ok Good article but one word of advice. Use a word processing program with good spell check you num nutts you made too many errors you dum ass."

Posted by: bobby at August 17, 2009 9:42 AM

it's spelled "numb" and "dumb", you fucking idiot. you fail at telling others to use spell check.

Posted by: justin at August 17, 2009 11:28 AM

Kelvin Collins earned his GED online. Simply using the cat's name does not mean the cat earned anything at all. The only thing we can be certain of is that Kelvin misrepresented himself, not that the GED was not earned or awarded in error.

Posted by: Doug at August 17, 2009 11:38 AM

Maybe Oreo can tap into some of OBama's Stimulus Funds and complete Kindergarten. This will prepare Oreo for a journey towards completing of her 1st PhD and finally - unemployment ! ! All paid for by the US Taxpayer.

Good Luck on your journey, Oreo

Posted by: JoeB at August 17, 2009 11:44 AM

Reminds every one of the education level of the ones who live in Ga.

Posted by: tony at August 17, 2009 11:44 AM

Justin, if that is you name, does your anger
control rep. read these comments? If he does I am
sure he will be making a appointment with you.

Posted by: tony at August 17, 2009 11:48 AM

I think a lot of the comments given above indicate many of the reasons why a cat might earn a GED. Of course, the essay did identify Oreo as a cat. I agree, though, that it's dangerous to take a slap at the educational system when you have spelling errors in your own piece (or peace, as one observer put it). Oh well, maybe the next step is cats in college, cats in graduate school and--dare I say it?--cats in Congress. One day, maybe even the White House! There is actually no Constitutional barrier to a cat holding such office. The only criterion that a cat might have trouble meeting is the age 35 requirement...

Posted by: Mark F. at August 17, 2009 11:49 AM

YAY!!! Cats deserve to go to school like the rest of us. Cats with laziness. Watching us do all the work. Go Oreo!
As for the videos of Maru...
Umm... GENIUS!!!

Posted by: Anonymous(maybe) at August 17, 2009 12:04 PM

I think that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. A GED for a cat?!!! Thats dumb! What would that cat ever need a GED for? It's not a human. Its a companion. Its a pet. An animal. It wont ever make a living. It wont ever pay bills. It wont ever have a husband or wife. It wont ever drive a car or buy a house! I think that is just a waist of time and money and that video is not demonstrating a smart cat. Its just demonstrating a determined cat trying to figure out how to get inside a box to see what's in it cause its curious. ALL CATS PLAY IN BOXES!!!!!!!! It makes me wander sometimes what people do in their spare time!

Posted by: Jessica at August 17, 2009 12:07 PM

Hey guys. Just wanted to say something. Most of you that complained about the spelling errors in the article had many spelling errors within your own posts.....
sheesh
If your gonna complain about something like that then don't go doing it yourself.

Posted by: joe at August 17, 2009 12:09 PM

o mi gawd..so much solektiv reedin n ritin..no wonder this world is going to crap..spelchek..Garfield go back to your nap and quit getting people all hyped up over intentionally misspelled words

Posted by: 64mustanggirl at August 17, 2009 12:18 PM

Fact is that he's doing it is saying that there is a lot of conceated people out in the world & these people giving out the diplomas should be more cautious. And also my comments on Some of these darn post, in which makes me feel the world is full of idiots.

Posted by: Betty huang at August 17, 2009 12:22 PM

The owner is president of the Better Business Bureau in Georgia, and applied for the diploma in Oreo's name, filling out the tests and even sending in a personal experience essay about being a cat.

Sounds to me like the cat didn't do crap.

Posted by: Wallace at August 17, 2009 12:25 PM

Maybe I should save my toddler the hassle of going to school and get him an online GED.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 12:29 PM

I should apply for a diploma for my kitty McCloud. He goes potty on our bathroom stool almost every morning.

Posted by: darylene at August 17, 2009 12:29 PM

Silly, silly people. So up in arms over an article. It was funny. So were the comments. not funny is the biased guy commenting about the guy being a "cracker." When will this rediculousness stop. Come on, not cute, if you hate so well, take it to the hate threads. the rest of us would like to enjoy the article as intended. Oh, on the other hand, it did say the cat was adopted from a shelter, they typically retain their prior name so the animal is not confused. For example, I have a cat named Persia, and one named Willie. Persia is a Blue Piont Siamese and Willie a red tabby. I did not name them. Their original owner did. So their is no way to know if Oreo had a owner that was not a supposed "cracker."

Posted by: Corey at August 17, 2009 12:36 PM

I love how everyone completely misses the point. The point is that this 'GED Mill' awarded a GED to an individual that doesn't exist. Obviously there was no verification done on their part that they were, in fact, dealing with a human who was eligible to earn the document.

Instead, the geniuses on here slam the article writer for intentional spelling errors and spout off reason why there is no way a cat can get a degree.

WE KNOW A CAT CANNOT EARN A GED!

I really hope you people refrain from breeding. We have enough complete idiots in the world.

Posted by: Terrain at August 17, 2009 12:40 PM

Oh, sorry I also had grammatical errors. I missed a little capitalation, and used "their" instead of the correct "there." Oh well, no one is ever that perfect, even book editors miss things. I know, as I have seen R. A. Salvatore books with mispells, etc. Oh, and spellcheck does not catch everything that well either.

Posted by: Corey at August 17, 2009 12:42 PM

its a funny story and for all of you who are more concerned with the spelling you really need to lighten up- if it was supposed to be serious im sure he would have made the effort to be.Can people just laugh at pet stories anymore withpout haveing to be so correct and be nasty to others about mistakes. LIGHTEN UP!jeez

Posted by: jessica at August 17, 2009 12:47 PM

I is a smartest cat too. I went to colleges at broadway. Cats scool, was greats, but I hate all the singing and dancing. I is a cat why for I need leg warmers?

Posted by: Funnybuns at August 17, 2009 12:50 PM

"ok Good article but one word of advice. Use a word processing program with good spell check you num nutts you made too many errors you dum ass.

Posted by: bobby at August 17, 2009 9:42 AM"

I love people who belittle someone else's spelling and/or grammar and cannot spell even basic words right. Like, "numb," or, "dumb," or even something as simple as, "nuts." Looks like the above mentioned cat wasn't the only one to get an on-line GED, eh? ;)

There really does need to be some kind of regulation on these on-line schools. I've seen things like, "Get your computer science masters in just 6 months," sorts of scams out there, and it just dumbfounds me that A.) there are either no laws out there to prevent this, or those laws are not enforced strict enough, or B.) there are people out there dumb enough to believe it. Either way you look at it, it's a rather sad state of affairs...

Posted by: The D at August 17, 2009 12:51 PM

the sumo wrestling cat!
Meow! Bonsaiii!!!

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 12:52 PM

I must say Terrain. You realise, that you did include yourself,"geniuses on here," and "We know a cat cannot earn a degree." By the way, if we talk about actual hardwork, no, but with money we can get a degree. Even a cat, if it is purchased for said cat. Besides medical corporations can buy politions and votes, so why not a cat earning a degree just buy purchase? Hmmm. Just think, I can purchase a topnotch degree and get a better job? Hmmmm. Not, that most of us who still retain any integrity or honor would do such a thing. But, still I wish you good health and long life, "Mr. Refrain from Breeding." Oh, and I wish you good fortune, and the possibility of working with those who are less fortunate that you may show them how to lead a better life. I believe that since you are above the rest of us, you should help those in your community so they may attain the same, so that you may not have the misfortune of breeding with someone in this category that your hormones may have temporarily taken over your body and caused your unfortunate error with a "said lessor" individual.

Posted by: Corey at August 17, 2009 12:59 PM

Geez, politicians, ack. I need to sleep at night, in order to spell.

Posted by: Corey at August 17, 2009 1:01 PM

Cars are very smart!

Posted by: Rick at August 17, 2009 1:10 PM

"There are a lot of spelling errors!"

Yes. This cat need to learn how to spell.

Posted by: Francis at August 17, 2009 1:10 PM

Cats are very smart! Yeah....!

Posted by: Rick at August 17, 2009 1:10 PM

There are a lot of spelling errors!

Yes. This cat need to learn how to spell.

Posted by: Francis at August 17, 2009 1:11 PM

How do you keep a moron entertained?
Put a few spelling errors into an article and watch him whine about it for hours, distracting thinking people from the true problem here. If they issue GEDs to cats, they will issue them to the undeserving kid that will be taking your job while you waste your precious time complaining about trivial matters. Oh and I agree if you are going to call someone "dum" or an "Idoit" please consider the irony.

Posted by: BOLLASDEIDIOTAS at August 17, 2009 1:12 PM

How do you keep a moron entertained?
Put a few spelling errors into an article and watch him whine about it for hours, distracting thinking people from the true problem here. If they issue GEDs to cats, they will issue them to the undeserving kid that will be taking your job while you waste your precious time complaining about trivial matters. Oh and I agree if you are going to call someone "dum" or an "Idoit" please consider the irony.

Posted by: BOLLASDEIDIOTAS at August 17, 2009 1:13 PM

Cats are very smart! Yeah....!

Yes but they don't care about human stuff.

Posted by: Francis at August 17, 2009 1:13 PM

How do you keep a moron entertained?
Put a few spelling errors into an article and watch him whine about it for hours, distracting thinking people from the true problem here. If they issue GEDs to cats, they will issue them to the undeserving kid that will be taking your job while you waste your precious time complaining about trivial matters. Oh and I agree if you are going to call someone "dum" or an "Idoit" please consider the irony.

Posted by: BOLLASDEIDIOTAS at August 17, 2009 1:13 PM

What in hell is Oreo going to do with his diploma, use it as a scratch post?!

Posted by: Mark Brown at August 17, 2009 1:15 PM

What the hell will Oreo do with a diploma, scratch it to pieces?

Posted by: Mark Brown at August 17, 2009 1:16 PM

What will Oreo do with a diploma, use it as a scratch post?!

Posted by: Mark Brown at August 17, 2009 1:17 PM

that cat on the video is adorable...especially at the end

Posted by: theguy at August 17, 2009 1:18 PM

In other news...a man blames his cat of downloading child porn on to his computer...multiple times. I wonder if the cats took the same online courses. This only justifies thoughts on their being sneaky creatures.

Posted by: Bdub at August 17, 2009 1:18 PM

My cat is polydactic (and "no" that doesn't mean she has a parrot on her shoulder - that would be pirate-dactic) she has thumbs on her front paws - and yes, she can type and play the piano.

She is currently enrolled at UC Merced - Go Bobcats!

Posted by: Griff at August 17, 2009 1:20 PM

Congratulations OREO!! Great Job!

Posted by: Liz at August 17, 2009 1:23 PM

You people have never heard of lolcats?!?! It's got funny pics of cats with captions that are ALL spelled in different funny ways...it's the f***ing point of the spelling errors!!! Learn about irony people!!

Posted by: Amanda at August 17, 2009 1:24 PM

Are you people without lives?
Read the article with the brain of a cat with a GED.

Posted by: Claudia at August 17, 2009 1:51 PM

Aren't our furry friends wonderful?
What a COOL cat!!!

Posted by: Mom at August 17, 2009 1:52 PM

did the cat type this?

Posted by: thomas at August 17, 2009 1:54 PM

BOLLASDEIDIOTAS you spelt dumb dum dumb head

Posted by: thomas at August 17, 2009 2:01 PM

BOLLASDEIDIOTAS said How do you keep a moron entertained?
Put a few spelling errors into an article and watch him whine about it for hours, distracting thinking people from the true problem here. If they issue GEDs to cats, they will issue them to the undeserving kid that will be taking your job while you waste your precious time complaining about trivial matters. Oh and I agree if you are going to call someone "dum" or an "Idoit" please consider the irony.I say he spelt dumb wrong. Its dumb not "dum" dumb head!!!

Posted by: thomas at August 17, 2009 2:06 PM

LOL this is to funny

Posted by: Latoya at August 17, 2009 2:11 PM

YOU THINK THAT'S SOMETHING I GOT EVERY PET ON MY BLOCK ORDAINED AS MINISTERS WITH THE UNIVERSAL LIFE CHURCH. THE HAMSTER NEXT DOOR CAN NOW PERFORM WEDDINGS.

Posted by: ROBERT at August 17, 2009 2:11 PM

I wonder if Oreo has plans to attend college this fall?

I like this Japanese cat a lot. He should have a career in gymnastics or join the circus as an acrobat.

Posted by: Michael at August 17, 2009 2:17 PM

due they have GED's for dog's?

Posted by: Joe at August 17, 2009 2:18 PM

This is a bunch of bull (yes, I mean "bull" not "cat"). The real GED test is not given online. One must go to a certified testing center in Georgia to earn a real GED. Call your local technical college and take free GED classes, pay your $95 for the real GED exam, and if you have the skills you may earn your real GED.

Fraud exists everywhere... its sad that some Mo from Macon took advantage of promoting a fraudlent high school fake GED diploma mill. This stupid PR trick on behalf of his cat really does disservice to the many Americans who worked hard, some for years, to earn their GEDs.

Lo

Posted by: Lo at August 17, 2009 2:26 PM

The story of the cat earning his/her GED is a "no-news" event. My associate's cat is Lean Manufacturing trained as is my associate. Together, they earned reconition though only one them is noteworthy a guru as an SME. You guess which one.
He/she earning his/her certification on line nearly 10 years ago through.

Posted by: Mike at August 17, 2009 2:29 PM

I lost a cat that looked just like this one, he was the smartest cat I've ever known....

I'm wondering if maybe I have finally found my long lost cat, dobie!!

if so I am so proud of him for having left and made something of himself. He is a true inspiration!

Posted by: anna at August 17, 2009 2:30 PM

I don't know but jumping out of a box doesn't seem like a useful life skill. They should probably ratchet up that GED a bit.

Posted by: Keith at August 17, 2009 2:32 PM

I don't know but jumping out of a box doesn't seem like a useful life skill. They should probably ratchet up that GED a bit.

Posted by: Keith at August 17, 2009 2:32 PM

I don't know but jumping out of a box doesn't seem like a useful life skill. They should probably ratchet up that GED a bit.

Posted by: Keith at August 17, 2009 2:33 PM

Funny that as the video is playing there are ads flashing below it for online diplomas...

Posted by: Joe at August 17, 2009 2:34 PM

GED today, ITT Tech or DeVry tomorrow!

Posted by: EvilBob at August 17, 2009 2:38 PM

Since when can you take a GED or any other standardized test on line? I've taken on line courses given through a real college, and they can be a real convenience for busy people, but even then you generally have to come in to take the final exam. It isn't too much to ask people to show up for something like that; they must make accomdations for the disabled so everyone can do it.

Posted by: Chris at August 17, 2009 2:43 PM

*snore

Posted by: Peter Dinkleberry at August 17, 2009 2:43 PM

Lo is correct. A genuine GED is always given in person at a testing center, as are ALL standardized tests for adults. Even when you take an online course from a real college or university, you generally have to show up in person for the final.

Posted by: Chris at August 17, 2009 2:46 PM

how come the article doesn't state how the cat was able to earn the money to pay the GED fee?

Posted by: Joe at August 17, 2009 2:50 PM

This is hardly surprising news. The Coordinator of Diversity Training and Re-education Assistance for my Fortune 500 company is a 300 lb Peruvian sloth! She received her PhD in multicultural astrophysics from Ghosh-Munchhausen Online University (a regionally accredited institution in the Indian state of Maharashtra). We were lucky to get her, having had to recruit her from a previous position eating grubs in the rain forest.

Posted by: Frotex at August 17, 2009 2:54 PM

Calling online diploma scams a GED is offense to anyone who ever earned a GED.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 2:57 PM

I thought this article was interesting and people always have to look at the faults of others. The article is prove that some of the online this are a scam. It just goes to show that one needs to be careful when doing anything online. I have one more comment maybe some of you need to read the article a little better because some of the questions asked would have been answered in the article (Allan).

Posted by: Panch at August 17, 2009 3:00 PM

get a life you homos

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 3:11 PM

its suppose to have spelling errors, it was written by a cat.

Posted by: amber at August 17, 2009 3:12 PM

congats to oero,why should .nt the pussy go to harvard or yale tjta where all you political hack seem to go,

Posted by: bill at August 17, 2009 3:20 PM

A piece of information for everyone out there. GED testing is not done online. The official GED test that is recognized by college's and institutions and yes even the military is not offered online. It never has been offered online. I don't know if the new test due out in 2012 will have that option but as of this date, that cat or anyone else that has earned their GED online, has a real GED.

Posted by: Michael at August 17, 2009 3:24 PM

doesn't have is what it should read above.

Posted by: Michael at August 17, 2009 3:25 PM

Oreo may not be the cat in the video, but give credit where credit is due...his critical thinking skills appear to be in tact for problem solving and as for Oreo regardless if he's missing the h in his text, I'd like to know what online university will recruit him.

Posted by: Chantell McLaughlin at August 17, 2009 3:31 PM

Anything can happen these days. Now my opinion of cats goes with llamas and cockaroaches... they'll rule the world one day.

Posted by: Jefforey at August 17, 2009 3:32 PM

Seriously though, aren't GED tests easy enough that a cat could pass them anyway? This proves nothing.

Posted by: dudepants at August 17, 2009 3:43 PM

We re all a huge familytree; we should get inspiration from Eachother, Laugh, Play, Enjoy Life,Do live to the most we can. See places, live for today, do what we can to treasure life enjoy seeing eachother, be real miracles, take care of pets, speaking about bringing changes,take care of our environment, see wholistic picture of life, compost garbage etc. Hugs 2 all mankind, we better do something inspiring for the next coming generations

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 3:44 PM

"I believe that since you are above the rest of us, you should help those in your community so they may attain the same, so that you may not have the misfortune of breeding with someone in this category that your hormones may have temporarily taken over your body and caused your unfortunate error with a "said lessor" individual."

Hey Corey -

Have you ever heard of the great wall'o text? When someone doesn't have a valid point to make, they tend to spew nonsense in one long paragraph, which is what we see in your post.

As for the last comment, of course I would be selective about who I breed with. I feel for you in that you cannot control your hormones, but I do ask that you not project your indiscretions onto society at large.

I realize that you were making an attempt at sounding educated, but you fall somewhat short of the mark with that final comment.

As an aside, it’s lesser, not lessor. That phrase also might have made more sense if you had made use of the word 'aforementioned' rather than 'said'.

All in all, good try.

Posted by: Terrain at August 17, 2009 3:48 PM

I think it is sad that our country has lowered it standards that we would give a cat a ged that is stupid and not very smart like. The cat could not and would not be able to read or write or even anything of that nature that comes with taking a G.E.D test so it is sad that we stoop and think it is great for a cat to pass a ged test, but we want to take God out of schools and public places but give a cat a ged is okay.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 3:49 PM

Just a nice idea. Why don't come with herbal-tea with some ice in, whilest it's warm invite neighbours and their pets. You Are The Miracle
so lets give to youth the inspiration to become more open and become miraclestars too+

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 3:51 PM

thank G d for the Cats that are geniuses !

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 3:57 PM

Hey, leeve thu riter uv dis rtikle aloan. Hee wuz mayken uh poynt. Eye undurstud im reel good. Aye R uh eenglish perfesser.

Posted by: bookbabe at August 17, 2009 3:57 PM

Well, I received my Masters Degree legally, from UT Austin. As a cat-LOVER, I'm going to respond to the video, and not the issue of online diplomas (but I do think that the OD's are a complete sham, a waste of time, a waste of money, and not at all credible or valuable in the marketplace). With all that said, I love this cat! He's adorable! He's just chunky enough, has cute short little legs, beautiful coloring, and a wonderfully cute face with built-in black eyeliner...what more could you want in a cat. S/he is a button boy/girl...cute-as-a-button love-scrumptious muffiny precious furball who I'd love to hold and squeeze and play with.

Posted by: Patrice at August 17, 2009 3:59 PM

Hey, he should be able to make in into Arizona State

Posted by: E Dog at August 17, 2009 4:12 PM

Bobby, where was your spell check?

Posted by: Vicki at August 17, 2009 4:24 PM

He can go to comMEOWtity collage!

Posted by: Pat at August 17, 2009 4:27 PM

Oreo did not earn his GED. He earned his diploma. I am an adult education instructor. I know that there are ways for GED students to study on line, but tests cannot be taken on line. They must be taken in person at a certified testing center. However, the high school diploma is another issue. I know students who have quit adult education so they can earn their diploma on line. And the diplomas are sometimes worthless because the site is not an accredited school or program.

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Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 4:29 PM

Great! a Government official engaging in FRAUD to make a point about online schools.

Posted by: Paul at August 17, 2009 4:32 PM

What?! You see I knew it!! My daughter's tuxedo named Tsunami is a goldbricker. I've been saying it all along. He lays around the house all day trying to figure how to open the cabinets and refrigerator - and he's almost got it figured. She should made him get a job a long time ago. True, he didn't have the h.s education before - but there really is no excuse now. Damn lazy ass! All the while, she's working full time and now looking for an additional part-time job so she can pay student loans and the high cost of housing...not to mention his vet bills and fancy cat's milk and what not. Hmph. She's too good for him.

Posted by: Janet at August 17, 2009 4:37 PM

My dog is smarter than your cat and all of the honor students whose parents put stupid bumper stickers on their cars about their kids.

Posted by: JR at August 17, 2009 4:59 PM

Except, the cat didn't "get" the GED, the owner did. He just put the cat's name on the form. Still, he did the work, took the tests, etc. WOuld the results have been the same with the cat providing the input?

Now, this highlights how easy it is to cheat to get a diploma from such a mill, but it's not quite the same as a cat earning a diploma...

Posted by: gr at August 17, 2009 5:02 PM

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Posted by: w5QGWIBUTOPH[YTR8EI at August 17, 2009 5:02 PM

I think it's fantastic that this cat is trying to better himself. Now he can work at the Post Office or McDonalds.

On a related note, there is a chihuahua who recently graduated magna cum laude from Princeton. He majored in squirrels.

Posted by: Brad at August 17, 2009 5:04 PM

WAIT A MINUTE!! That's cheating um'cause the kitty cat the one what's makin' da human do all the work.

If we let the cats get away with this kinda behavior, they will soon become our doctors and lawyers and humans will be their silly slaves what do all the work.
I understand this Internet to be a respectable school with a good football team, that demands allot academically from their students. Now I really must implore them to do the right thing.

Posted by: Stephen Clark at August 17, 2009 5:05 PM

Really that's awesome

Posted by: Tim at August 17, 2009 5:07 PM

Allan at August 17, 2009 10:05 AM, You my sir are dumb. A) The key here isn't about the cat actually getting the degree...it's about people that are paying good money for a degree that isn't worth it, because those companies will give degrees to anybody. B) Nobody CARES if the test was hard, nor if the cat actually took the test. This is supposed to be a humorous and forewarning article.

Posted by: Lol, cat! at August 17, 2009 5:16 PM

Back a few years ago, when credit cards were much easier to obtain, our cat Miss Kitty recieved a credit card application in the mail in her name.

As Miss Kitty is unable to write, I filled in the required information for her. I did not lie about anything. Under sex I put F feline, and listed her annual income as zero.

Unfortunely, she was turned down. Not because she is a cat, or that she has no income, but because she was only ten tears old at the time. When she reaches the age of 18 she can re-apply.

I wonder how many cats and dogs have a credit card in their name.

Posted by: Ron at August 17, 2009 5:19 PM

Hey! obamma got elected president - why can't a cat get a degree? Maybe we should have elected a cat. Couldn't get any worse.

Posted by: David at August 17, 2009 5:22 PM

My cat, Larry, became a minister in the Universal Life Church of Modesto CA online several years ago. The Catlic church wouldn't accept him, so what could he do? He now has a lucrative wedding business.

Posted by: Larry's mom at August 17, 2009 5:28 PM

You all need to go twiddle your bean or rub your bone.....got way to much time on your hands!

Posted by: P at August 17, 2009 5:28 PM

AND DOES EVERYONE THINK, MAYBE THIS CAT OWNER SHOULD NOT BE A 'BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU' EMPLOYEE???

ANY WONDER WHY WE HAVE SO MUCH CORRUPTION, GOING ON HERE IN THE U.S.A.

I SURE DO!!!

Posted by: PHOEBE at August 17, 2009 5:30 PM

AND DOES EVERYONE THINK, MAYBE THIS CAT OWNER SHOULD NOT BE A 'BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU' EMPLOYEE???

ANY WONDER WHY WE HAVE SO MUCH CORRUPTION, GOING ON HERE IN THE U.S.A.

I SURE DO!!!

Posted by: PHOEBE at August 17, 2009 5:31 PM

He must have been a liberal.

Posted by: Dennis Rick at August 17, 2009 5:32 PM

Yep, Obama is going to add 3 trillion to the Recovery plan so that all cats can be edmacated! Now, yo gonna see a lot of smart-assed cats running around.

Posted by: muggers at August 17, 2009 6:02 PM

Funny, but really a cute thing. Maybe cats are smarter than we think. Pretty smart for a two year old cat....

Posted by: MAM at August 17, 2009 6:08 PM

Cats could be smart You never know

Posted by: MAM at August 17, 2009 6:09 PM

The article really doesn't have that many errors. "I can haz diploma?" was intentional. A letter e is missing in "A cat in Georgia namd Orea." A letter h was missing in "The article below as more info." And, while my spelling and grammar are really quite terrible, I believe there should be a letter s at the end of "hefty fee for diplomas and degree"?

Aside from that, it seems like I'm missing what all of those spelling error complaints were about, because the article here seems to be mostly in order.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 6:12 PM

Now, the cat's gotta job. Has some English Bulldog washing his car, gotta charge account at the 7-11, and some hoes workin for him in the evenings! MOVIN' ON UP !!

Posted by: muggers at August 17, 2009 6:13 PM

Now he can go to UoP and get a degree and outperform all of the other household pets. He won't actually learn anything useful, mind you, but he'll have his degree!

Posted by: Shaun at August 17, 2009 6:17 PM

how long until we c an article that sayz oreo has an internet LAW SCHOOL diploma?

Posted by: Anonymous LOLZ at August 17, 2009 6:19 PM

Good for Oreo...now he needs to pass the MCATs

Posted by: Bubba at August 17, 2009 6:20 PM

These comments are riduclously funny! You should all go back and reread them. After all morning of U.S. history class and a test right afterwards, it is very entertianing. The misspelling was intentional (if you've ever heard or gone to lolcats website, you'd get the humor in this article). It's also pointing out that onlines diplomas are scams and they don't care who fills out the forms or take the tests, just so long as they get their profit. Even if is a cat! I think some people take things too seriously for their own good. Enjoy a laugh once in awhile, it's good for you. Who cares about misspelling when it's supposed to be intentional. Newspaper articles misprint things all the time, and you're all complaing about a little spelling error that's SUPPOSED to be there. Get over yourselves. You're being silly. I'm in a comMEOWity (i liked that, to whomever wrote it previously) collage an me splling iz juzt puuurrrfect. Dn't u thnk? ;)

See? That was intentional and some of you are either going to laugh or complain. :)

Posted by: emv at August 17, 2009 6:21 PM

Oh! Congrats Oreo! Come join me in summer school! ...or what's left of it. :) You know what summer school is over with in two days. You can come in the fall. School starts September 28. ;)lol

Posted by: emv at August 17, 2009 6:25 PM

Hmmm, I wonder if I can get my cat a GED, so I can send it to college using my GI Bill, this way I could collect the cash. If I was caught, I could blame the cat, stating that it must have know what it was doing since it does have a High School equivalent education.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 6:26 PM

That is a daylight lieyer

Posted by: sammy at August 17, 2009 6:31 PM

Nice! A new excuse that finally overturned the "dog ate my homework". "My cat is smart enough to have a GED and commits fraud too".

Posted by: emv at August 17, 2009 6:54 PM

My cat Ryan Received a money clip in the mail from Camel. Someone had filled out a survey and said he was 21 and smoked, and his Name was Ryan
H----. That cat received junk mail for about 8 months after that!

Posted by: Dorothy Huber at August 17, 2009 7:21 PM

I don't get it.
How does jumping into a box prove his/her smartness?
The title should be: "Cat jumping into a box.".
Getting a diploma or degree has nothing to do with a cat jumping into and out of a box.
Please explain to me what happened.
thebettergamer@yahoo.com

Posted by: The Better Gamer at August 17, 2009 7:23 PM

Hmmm, a cat with a diploma, eh? Cool. I think that once the economy straightens out and we figure out what to do about the enviremont, we should give animals education. Oreo has started a revolution.

Posted by: Miss Awesome at August 17, 2009 7:32 PM

Hmmm, a cat with a diploma, eh? Cool. I think that once the economy straightens out and we figure out what to do about the enviremont, we should give animals education. Oreo has started a revolution.

Posted by: Miss Awesome at August 17, 2009 7:33 PM

Oh my god. I can't believe so many people are focusing on the DELIBERATE spelling errors, and the "fraud" involved. If you'd return to the article, the owner was "taking part in the BBB's ongoing investigation of online diploma mills..."

Posted by: missi at August 17, 2009 7:41 PM

Beautiful cat! I especially love what he's done with the couch. (I have 7 cats, and I KNOW what they do! I wouldn't trade them for anything...)

Posted by: Wyldfyreangel at August 17, 2009 7:43 PM

OK, MAYBE IF IT'S TYPED IN BIG BOLD LETTERS YOU PEOPLE WILL UNDERSTAND. 1. THE SPELLING MISTAKES ARE INTENTIONAL. 2. THE ONE'S OF YOU POINTING OUT THE SPELLING MISTAKES NEED TO FIND A HOBBY OTHER THAN BASHING OTHER PEOPLE'S WRITING OR TYPING SKILLS. 3. BY ONLY LOOKING FOR MISTAKES, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE POINT OF THE ARTICLE. 4. GET A LIFE AND GET OUT FROM BEHIND THE COMPUTER ONCE IN A WHILE.

Posted by: Nate Z. at August 17, 2009 7:55 PM

To the Anonymous posted Aug. 17,2009 10:48am..
post "(There no test. he just send in the money and received degree)".....
I betcha' that company that he send money to "How get degree online", 'fail to point-out to mr. cat owner in big detail' that they'll be billing him 150.00 cold hard earn cash from his bank to get this fake degree dipoma to look Certifiable.
I say this cat serve a purposes for his master to
point out "What Not To Do"... just a thought.

Posted by: jayzee at August 17, 2009 8:00 PM

To quote Nate Z (for emphasis): OK, MAYBE IF IT'S TYPED IN BIG BOLD LETTERS YOU PEOPLE WILL UNDERSTAND. 1. THE SPELLING MISTAKES ARE INTENTIONAL. 2. THE ONE'S OF YOU POINTING OUT THE SPELLING MISTAKES NEED TO FIND A HOBBY OTHER THAN BASHING OTHER PEOPLE'S WRITING OR TYPING SKILLS. 3. BY ONLY LOOKING FOR MISTAKES, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE POINT OF THE ARTICLE. 4. GET A LIFE AND GET OUT FROM BEHIND THE COMPUTER ONCE IN A WHILE.

Btw, my 9-year-old tuxie, Beau is jealous and going to tell all his blogging friends!

(And seriously, spelling bashers, check out LOLCats (aka I Can Has Cheezburger) ).

Posted by: Beau's mom at August 17, 2009 8:21 PM

to hell with cats, get a dog.

Posted by: bill at August 17, 2009 8:48 PM

For anyone who thinks the cat took the test, YOU ARE RETARDED! The point of this article was to prove that any moron can get a GED online. And the GED you get isn't worth crap! Jeez some of you people are so stupid! If you actually think the cat took the test you should wear a helment 24/7!

Posted by: Captain at August 17, 2009 9:00 PM

***BREAKING NEWS*** Oreo accepts Harvard Scholarship....

Posted by: yusuf at August 17, 2009 9:11 PM

good luck oreo :)

Posted by: unknow at August 17, 2009 9:13 PM

That tells you one thing. Anyone, and anybody can be a Prof.Gates if the price is right.

Posted by: JoJo at August 17, 2009 9:27 PM

Well, I see the rhetoric has not changed and the same goofballs are still arguing that the cat did not take the ged test. OF COURSE IT DIDN'T. In so saying,what is the point of this "discission". It was meant to be a fun article and not something a non-intellectual to dissect.

Posted by: Anthony at August 17, 2009 9:58 PM

He still won't get a job unless he knows someone.

Posted by: George at August 17, 2009 9:59 PM

He still won't get a job unless he knows someone.

Posted by: George at August 17, 2009 10:00 PM

Oh, no! If the U.S. is run by a cat... That would mean that we'd have to eat cat food, and poop in a litterbox, as well as use scratching posts os entertainment! The economy would go belly up!

Posted by: Gilo at August 17, 2009 10:04 PM

Does anyone read the actual story or dimwitted enough to not actually realize even this article is not accurate? The cat did not earn a GED diploma as this story claims, but a worthless 'high school diploma'. Come to think of it, the writer of this article probably doesnt have a GED or high school diploma either, lmao!

Posted by: anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:28 PM

Does anyone read the actual story or dimwitted enough to not actually realize even this article is not accurate? The cat did not earn a GED diploma as this story claims, but a worthless 'high school diploma'. Come to think of it, the writer of this article probably doesnt have a GED or high school diploma either, lmao!

Posted by: anonymous at August 17, 2009 10:29 PM

Just goes to show ya that animals are not dumb creatures!

Posted by: Me at August 17, 2009 10:46 PM

Great, now I got to compete with cats for a job.

Posted by: Jimmy at August 17, 2009 10:46 PM

Why is everyone so craby?

Posted by: ? at August 17, 2009 10:47 PM

Great, now I got to compete with cats for a job.

Posted by: Jimmy at August 17, 2009 10:47 PM

Why is everyone so craby?

Posted by: ? at August 17, 2009 10:49 PM

People must be bored and have nothing better to do with their lives. I'm just finding this highly amusing, because I don't really have anyhting better do like everyone else on here and commenting on the stupidest issue. Well I've always been a sucker for cheap entertainment. As long as I'm laughing I'm good and entertained. :D

Posted by: emv at August 17, 2009 10:53 PM

People must be bored and have nothing better to do with their lives. I'm just finding this highly amusing, because I don't really have anyhting better do like everyone else on here and commenting on the stupidest issue. Well I've always been a sucker for cheap entertainment. As long as I'm laughing I'm good and entertained. :D

Posted by: emv at August 17, 2009 10:54 PM

Don't you people have anything better to do than to comment on this stupid article?! Lighten up! They're still continuing an ongoing investigation on online diplomas. They're trying to prove that online diplomas are worthless pieces of paper that mean nothing and besides that to get an offical GED diploma, you HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST IN PERSON! If you can't read past the pointless and purposely put in grammer errors to see the humor and the point this article is trying to make, then you're ignorant! ONLINE DIPLOMAS ARE A SCAM!!! All they want is your money, regardless if you are a cat or human. They'll give and knucklehead a diploma online. As long they have a business with you they don't giving a care. You can be as dumb as a lamppost and still get your online GED....

Posted by: jfklsdjfkdjkdv at August 17, 2009 11:09 PM

Don't you people have anything better to do than argue on stupid grammer errors that were purposely put in the article?! LIGHTEN UP!!! If you can't see past the humor or get the the point this article is trying to make, then you're ignorant. They are doing an ongoing investingation on online diplomas and by having a cat get a diploma, they're tring to make a point that anyone can get one and still be as dumb as a lamppost! Oline diplomas are worthless pieces of paper! All they want is your money, regardless if you're a human or a cat. As long as they're making a profit, why give a care. To be able to get an official GED diploma, you HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST IN PERSON! Some of you should go back and reread what you wrote in a couple of weeks and all the other comments and realize how silly you were being. It's pointless to get upset over nothing. I bet most of the people on here misspell words unintentionally all the time. Even printed newspapers make mistakes, yet you all get upset when someone INTENTIONALLY does it on an online article. Get out once in awhile and quit taking everything so seriously. Good grief!

Posted by: kfljjfdkjfd at August 17, 2009 11:19 PM

Don't you people have anything better to do than argue on stupid grammer errors that were purposely put in the article?! LIGHTEN UP!!! If you can't see past the humor or get the the point this article is trying to make, then you're ignorant. They are doing an ongoing investingation on online diplomas and by having a cat get a diploma, they're tring to make a point that anyone can get one and still be as dumb as a lamppost! Oline diplomas are worthless pieces of paper! All they want is your money, regardless if you're a human or a cat. As long as they're making a profit, why give a care. To be able to get an official GED diploma, you HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST IN PERSON! Some of you should go back and reread what you wrote in a couple of weeks and all the other comments and realize how silly you were being. It's pointless to get upset over nothing. I bet most of the people on here misspell words unintentionally all the time. Even printed newspapers make mistakes, yet you all get upset when someone INTENTIONALLY does it on an online article. Get out once in awhile and quit taking everything so seriously. Good grief!

Posted by: kfljjfdkjfd at August 17, 2009 11:20 PM

Don't you people have anything better to do than argue on stupid grammer errors that were purposely put in the article?! LIGHTEN UP!!! If you can't see past the humor or get the the point this article is trying to make, then you're ignorant. They are doing an ongoing investingation on online diplomas and by having a cat get a diploma, they're tring to make a point that anyone can get one and still be as dumb as a lamppost! Oline diplomas are worthless pieces of paper! All they want is your money, regardless if you're a human or a cat. As long as they're making a profit, why give a care. To be able to get an official GED diploma, you HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST IN PERSON! Some of you should go back and reread what you wrote in a couple of weeks and all the other comments and realize how silly you were being. It's pointless to get upset over nothing. I bet most of the people on here misspell words unintentionally all the time. Even printed newspapers make mistakes, yet you all get upset when someone INTENTIONALLY does it on an online article. Get out once in awhile and quit taking everything so seriously. Good grief!

Posted by: kfljjfdkjfd at August 17, 2009 11:20 PM

*any knucklehead

Posted by: jfklsdjfkdjkdv at August 17, 2009 11:22 PM

*any knucklehead

Posted by: jfklsdjfkdjkdv at August 17, 2009 11:23 PM

I am happy that Oreo graduated from high school. My wife has a cat named Cassy. She is the smartest cat I have ever seen. Before my wife and I were married, I heard my future wife saying something to Cassy. Cassy came over to me and said very clearly "eat." I was a little surprised, but I immediately fed her. Now she says sort of arr hung. Which of course means I am hungry, but she is trying to say are you hungry. Her English is not as good as it could be. she also says many other words. MA MA, out, sun, I love you, and some other things.

I helped someone do her homework and math tests, and statistics tests, and .......She got a batchelor's degree with my help. I cannot do less for Cassy. Cassy will have a batchelor's degree within two years.

Posted by: David France at August 17, 2009 11:27 PM

Idiots

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 11:46 PM

Idiots

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 11:47 PM

No Wonder the Economy is in the toilet. Such idiocracy once required monitoring and supervision of the adult who attempted such a prank in a correctional instution and monitoring for mental stability. For ANYONE to consider this cute, funny, or credible for any noteworthy discussion is unfathomable. Toilet training a cat is a better discussion, and the educational training should be left to professionals who teach sign language to chimps, instead of humans acting like them.

Posted by: cynthia illene at August 17, 2009 11:53 PM

GED? Big deal. I know an Oreo that became President.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 17, 2009 11:53 PM

No Wonder the Economy is in the toilet. Such idiocracy once required monitoring and supervision of the adult who attempted such a prank in a correctional instution and monitoring for mental stability. For ANYONE to consider this cute, funny, or credible for any noteworthy discussion is unfathomable. Toilet training a cat is a better discussion, and the educational training should be left to professionals who teach sign language to chimps, instead of humans acting like them.

Posted by: cynthia illene at August 17, 2009 11:53 PM

No Wonder the Economy is in the toilet. Such idiocracy once required monitoring and supervision of the adult who attempted such a prank in a correctional instution and monitoring for mental stability. For ANYONE to consider this cute, funny, or credible for any noteworthy discussion is unfathomable. Toilet training a cat is a better discussion, and the educational training should be left to professionals who teach sign language to chimps, instead of humans acting like them.

Posted by: cynthia illene at August 17, 2009 11:54 PM

No Wonder the Economy is in the toilet. Such idiocracy once required monitoring and supervision of the adult who attempted such a prank in a correctional instution and monitoring for mental stability. For ANYONE to consider this cute, funny, or credible for any noteworthy discussion is unfathomable. Toilet training a cat is a better discussion, and the educational training should be left to professionals who teach sign language to chimps, instead of humans acting like them.

Posted by: cynthia illene at August 17, 2009 11:54 PM

No Wonder the Economy is in the toilet. Such idiocracy once required monitoring and supervision of the adult who attempted such a prank in a correctional instution and monitoring for mental stability. For ANYONE to consider this cute, funny, or credible for any noteworthy discussion is unfathomable. Toilet training a cat is a better discussion, and the educational training should be left to professionals who teach sign language to chimps, instead of humans acting like them.

Posted by: cynthia illene at August 17, 2009 11:55 PM

Well. Some cats get all of the luck. I applied for a diploma but I was told I cant pay in dog treats. They told me that they dont teach old dogs new tricks.

Oreo will get accepted by Geogia Tech and get a scholarship to be playn football. He will be signed as a place kicker or maybe a punt return or the football holder. All they have to do is soak the football in fish oils. What catz dont like fish?

You will be seeing him strutting with his posse as he wanders from cathouse to cathouse and he may end up on the cover of a Sports magazine or maybe in PlayCatz with his posse all in poses not wearing anything with his fish.

Posted by: Charlie The Dog at August 18, 2009 12:11 AM

I have done this many times with my cat named Franklin (Katz) He is listed in Who's Who among American High School Students and also received a scholarship from the Bouder Fashion School in Dallas. I did this when I was a high school counselor to act as a consumer advocate for my students. It's amazeing to see what proud parents will do to get recognition for their child.

Posted by: Bob Blackman at August 18, 2009 12:12 AM

I have done this many times with my cat named Franklin (Katz) He is listed in Who's Who among American High School Students and also received a scholarship from the Bouder Fashion School in Dallas. I did this when I was a high school counselor to act as a consumer advocate for my students. It's amazeing to see what proud parents will do to get recognition for their child.

Posted by: Bob Blackman at August 18, 2009 12:12 AM

I have done this many times with my cat named Franklin (Katz) He is listed in Who's Who among American High School Students and also received a scholarship from the Bouder Fashion School in Dallas. I did this when I was a high school counselor to act as a consumer advocate for my students. It's amazeing to see what proud parents will do to get recognition for their child.

Posted by: Bob Blackman at August 18, 2009 12:13 AM

hey i think we all got the point!!!!!thanks for sharing with us

Posted by: Naz at August 18, 2009 12:54 AM

You guys are killing me. Here a cat gets a job thanks to the handout that the federal govt has been passing out money as if its not theirs.... its not.

I cant yse my GI Bill cause it expired more than 20 years ago. Along with the American dream.

Lets repeat after me... " I wish I was an Oreo, for if I was an oreo everybody would be in love with me.

ok.. one more time...... I wish i was an ... no, I just wanted to be an employed doggy.

Posted by: Charlie The Dog at August 18, 2009 1:26 AM

Hi! My namez iz Sassy. Im a ltle fuzzy tabi kiti. I fnllyz got my onlne GED. Zo zhis fall Im a goingz to beeh at teh callage in Gorgia. I iz thnkngz on beecomngz a heestoree profssr! ...orz an Eeenglsh profssr! I iz zo exzited!!! :)

Posted by: Sassy, The Cat at August 18, 2009 2:29 AM

Goes to show you how gulible some of us can be. But then for the employers who will accept these online diplomas as being legit. Makes one wonder if we are really getting smarter or dumber. For crying out load this guy answered these questions and said that it was a cat on the papers he had to fill out. So yea, who is getting the short end of the stick here.

Posted by: don at August 18, 2009 2:59 AM

O my god there is a dude on here (brian) that should realy take his extra bland, stuck up, head in @$$ pumpest,Comments and find the closest over past and jump off. that is the kind of person thats needs his 1st amendment takin from hem and beatin with it. thank u and yes i did spell words wrong go ahead and spell check this u pricks

Posted by: rapheal at August 18, 2009 2:59 AM

O my god there is a dude on here (brian) that should realy take his extra bland, stuck up, head in @$$ pumpest,Comments and find the closest over past and jump off. that is the kind of person thats needs his 1st amendment takin from hem and beatin with it. thank u and yes i did spell words wrong go ahead and spell check this u pricks

Posted by: rapheal at August 18, 2009 3:00 AM

O my god there is a dude on here (brian) that should realy take his extra bland, stuck up, head in @$$ pumpest,Comments and find the closest over past and jump off. that is the kind of person thats needs his 1st amendment takin from hem and beatin with it. thank u and yes i did spell words wrong go ahead and spell check this u pricks

Posted by: Anonymous at August 18, 2009 3:01 AM

O my god there is a dude on here (brian) that should realy take his extra bland, stuck up, head in @$$ pumpest,Comments and find the closest over past and jump off. that is the kind of person thats needs his 1st amendment takin from hem and beatin with it. thank u and yes i did spell words wrong go ahead and spell check this u pricks

Posted by: Anonymous at August 18, 2009 3:01 AM

I just want to thank you for puting the online GED SCAMMERS on blast for fraud.I also fell victem to there scheme.Belford High school is one of those that isnt worth the paper it is printed out on.

Posted by: Kraig at August 18, 2009 3:06 AM

holy shit man forget the goddamn h's worry more about the fact that a CAT can get a fucking G.E.D. what does that say about americas school's?????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous at August 18, 2009 4:38 AM

wow, if Oreo can get a degree I'm sure that he can
get a real job and paid taxes like the rest of us and like their animal protege'before him, Lassie,Benji, Morris the cat and other to name but a few that he can be a spokescat for Friskies Cat Food Co or who knows he could be a voice over in Hollywood for a major mega-star Producer Joey Schumacher next 3-D Animated movie.
Thank God Oreo live in Land of the Free where for he can make his dream come true. His Master will able to live his lavish lifestyle of the Rich and Famous beside we need the all animal humanize/humanoid taxpayer alike to pay taxes on President Obama free stimulus spending.

Posted by: jayzee at August 18, 2009 12:49 PM

Now if that cat's owner can get it to dress up in funky clothes, drink beer and do drugs, it will fit in with the rest of America's high school kids and maybe even qualify for a scholarship!

Posted by: TM at August 18, 2009 12:51 PM

OK. Listen up. What this is all about is....that getting a degree ONLINE is a SCAM. First of all, cats cannot type or write...but they can "purr." So this means that the cat obviously isn't the one who took the tests! If you have read the article properly , it was the President of the BBB who filled out the tests and wrote an essay (with intentional spelling mistakes) to prove that you can basically have "no brain" and get awarded a GED diploma. Getting a GED diploma online IS a SCAM. That is the main point of this story!

Posted by: hey at August 18, 2009 1:28 PM

Dear hey, thanks for clearing that up for us. I'm sure all of us thought the cat actually obtained it's own degree by passing all the tests itself by computer. We also believe in the tooth fairy, santa claus and the great pumpkin. Jeeez... lighten up!

Posted by: TM at August 18, 2009 1:44 PM

Everyone acts like the world is going to end just becaue a cat erend a GED.

Posted by: ? at August 18, 2009 7:54 PM

Dear Hey sherlock,
Oreo did get his degree and I will employ him to
work at my north pole toy shop.. IF you have a problem with that smart cat Oreo, than you will be on my naughty list for 2009 for dispute the claim that Oreo HS Diplome is not Legit and YOU will not get any present from Me, St Nicholas. ....Be nice to Oreo.

Posted by: Santa Clause at August 20, 2009 3:37 PM

You go, Oreo! Prrrrrrr! GED: Get Er Done!
Dad, stop pussyfooting around and get her in The White House!
Somebody's got to do something about this health care issue,
and she's past the level of education now that's needed to outsmart
the ones who are trying to kill us all!
I love you, Oreo; please marry my cat, Cookie--he's got double stuff!!!
He's working on his doctorate in Human Psychology; he loves to analyze
people who respond to these things, such as I...he's watching me now....

Posted by: HeyTeach at August 23, 2009 12:25 AM

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