Firstly, almost all calico cats are female. The genes that code for fur color are located on the X chromosome, and the distinctive calico coloration is formed only when a kitten has the black, red (orange/ginger), and piebald (white with color patches) genes. Male kittens can be black, red, black and white, or red and white, but they cannot be calico because they only have one X chromosome. The only exception to this rule is the extremely rare XXY male.

Second, calico cats are an important part of history. You may be familiar with the Maneki-Neko, or Lucky Cat, often displayed in Chinese and Japanese restaurants. The folklore behind this, if I remember correctly, is that a man was seeking shelter from a bad storm. He spotted a calico cat beckoning him to sit next to her under a protective tree. Since then, the Maneki-Neko has become a symbol of luck and kindness.

Third, calico cats are known for their "tortitude". They don't tolerate shitty behavior from anyone. They are also independent and just as smart and capable as males.

Fourth, each calico cat has a unique pattern. No two womyn are the same, and this rings true for calico cats as well. Some have long hair, some have short hair. Some don't have hair at all. Some are introverted and some are extroverted. Some never stop talking, some are dead-silent, and most of them fall somewhere between those two extremes. Each one is beautiful in her own way, on the inside and the outside, regardless of sexist beauty standards.

Lastly, they have good hygiene. Sorry, men, but you guys stink (metaphorically and literally!). Go take a shower; AXE Body Spray is not a suitable replacement 😉