<p>Most who watched Seitokai Yakuindomo probably remember the story of George, the heroic sailor who jumped off his ship in the middle of a storm to rescue a drowning cat. His story was heartwarming and fantastic, but also a bit bizarre since the character didn't appear anywhere prior.</p>

<p>Is George or his story a reference to anything? Or was this just a crazy story that wasn't making any particular reference?</p>

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2017-10-29T07:46:52.360Z
Not sure if it's only me or the YouTube video got blocked for copyright infringement.
Aki Tanaka
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2017-10-29T23:08:24.070Z
@AkiTanaka It is also blocked for me, so I've removed the link.
Logan M
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2013-12-28T02:15:12.560Z
I don't know about the sailor, but there is a maritime superstition that if a ship's cat fell or was thrown overboard, would bring a storm that would devastate/sink the ship, but if the ship were to somehow survive, it would have 9 years of bad luck.
кяαzєя
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2013-12-28T02:19:41.867Z
@Krazer If you have a source for that, it would probably work as an answer. Doesn't explain everything but it does at least clear up some of the reference.
Logan M
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2013-12-28T02:34:29.953Z
It's hard to cite a source for superstitions, but best I can find right now is [this source](http://boundforsouthaustralia.net.au/journey-content/pets-on-board.html) and [this source](http://playfulkitty.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/cats-in-history-the-ships-cat-mayflower-ii/)
кяαzєя
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Who was George?
# Who was George?
Posted by: username_0 on 2013-12-28
Most who watched Seitokai Yakuindomo probably remember the story of George, the heroic sailor who jumped off his ship in the middle of a storm to rescue a drowning cat. His story was heartwarming and fantastic, but also a bit bizarre since the character didn't appear anywhere prior.

Is George or his story a reference to anything? Or was this just a crazy story that wasn't making any particular reference?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: I don't know about the sailor, but there is a maritime superstition that if a ship's cat fell or was thrown overboard, would bring a storm that would devastate/sink the ship, but if the ship were to somehow survive, it would have 9 years of bad luck.  
> **username_0**: @Krazer If you have a source for that, it would probably work as an answer. Doesn't explain everything but it does at least clear up some of the reference.  
> **username_2**: It's hard to cite a source for superstitions, but best I can find right now is [this source](http://boundforsouthaustralia.net.au/journey-content/pets-on-board.html) and [this source](http://playfulkitty.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/cats-in-history-the-ships-cat-mayflower-ii/)  
> **username_1**: Not sure if it's only me or the YouTube video got blocked for copyright infringement.  
> **username_0**: @AkiTanaka It is also blocked for me, so I've removed the link.  
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