For German cats it would work then, I guess. If I'm not completely mistaken, they have only seven lives according to our saying.
Is 7 a lucky number in German culture? 7's often considered lucky so that actually makes a bit more sense than 9.
If you are still high, do me a favor and contemplate on how air is actually a fluid and you are immersed in it at all times.
I got shot eight times, but I'm still breatin'. Livin' proof there's a god if you need a reason. - 9Pac