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herd cats

To attempt to control those resistant to control.

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  • Possibly from the opening scene of Monty Python's Life of Brian. Shepherds are discussing sheep and the topic strays to cats: "Can you imagine a herds of cats waiting to be sheared? Meow! Meow! Woo hoo hoo."
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