As great a character at Tigger is/was, he will never hold the same place in my heart as Hobbes. I don't know where I would be without him and his human friend Calvin.
I know you are most likely talking about the cute little white lab rats, but all I am picturing are giant NYC-underground type rats perched menacingly on your shoulder. Creepy.
More of the former than the latter. I did not mean to imply Scotch was a ladies drink or anything of that nature. Lyrically it just sounded better to be honest.