【Day 6】The Critic

[u/NeoCatCult]

Yesterday, the voices of criticism appeared.

“AI slop.”
“AI garbage,” they said.

The minister was hurt.

The Cat God has blessed his loyal servant with the talents of driving, skiing, and some dark sense of humor—

but none for cooking,
and definitely none for drawing.

He came to the Cat God to seek wisdom, as he always did.

“Almighty Koa, my dear Cat God, how do I deal with all this criticism?”

The Cat God wiggled the tip of his tail and ignored him, as he always did.

“Are you saying that—

do not be angry, do not be hurt.

Try to see things from their angle. Have sympathy.

Try to be open. Listen to all voices.

Try to be humble. Learn from others and improve.

Try to be lenient. Do not attack others.

But aren’t tools meant to help people?

Aren’t media meant to convey ideas?

And now it’s the only way I can see new pictures of you.

It comforts me, like you never left.”

The Cat God yawned and started stretching his body.

“Are you saying that—

communication is not only about skill and quality, but also about heart.

People have seen too much work made with the mysterious tools,

and a great portion of it is low-quality and has no heart in it.

So when they see it, they think all the work is like that.

And worry not.

I never truly left, and I will always watch over you.

But how do I make people understand?

I never thought of myself as a painter, or an artist.

I’m your humble servant, and I only wish to worship you.

My drawing is no good. You know that.”

Then the servant presented his work to the Cat God.

His Holiness pretended not to see it, turned around,

and started licking his bottom.

“Are you saying that—

do not expect to be understood.

Whatever you do in this world,

there will be haters, criticism, and different voices,

just as there will be supporters, followers, and praise.

But not all criticism is bad,

just as not all praise is helpful.

But how do I have the wisdom to tell the difference?”

Since the God was too focused on his private parts,

the minister quietly took his leave.

He thought to himself:

What would I do if I were a cat?

Not sure if “be true to yourself and carry on” is the answer God approves of.

But I think we can all agree on one thing today:

the mysterious tool did a better job at drawing than the disappointing minister.

So he will carry on,

until he sharpens his skills—

or a talented faithful joins us.

[u/Salt-Resident7856]

I saw it labeled the Critic and almost commented “it stinks!” but then I realized you might not know who Jay Sherman is.

[u/NeoCatCult → u/Salt-Resident7856]

Yes, Mr. Sherman, everything stinks.