Must. Puke. On. Carpet.

Our latest poll asked where cats seem to always like to puke.  100% answered right in the middle of the carpeting.  And isn't that true?  They eat.  Suddenly, their stomach aches and where do they run? Right to the carpet.  Is it because it's soft? Because it doesn't splash in their face?  Or just because they know it will tick off their human masters but they know that they're so lovable that they won't get in trouble? Who knows?  Obviously just the cat!