What's a kitty hat without ears?

Settle a debate for me. I don't want to bias you, but I will bake cookies for anyone that agrees with me, just as a little thank you, not a bribe of anything;

I have finished the hat portion of the Kittyville Hat from Stitch N Bitch. Satisfied with my workmanship, I was ready to create the ear flaps and pointy cat ears.

I donned my cap, sans ears and flaps, with pride and presented my work for Cynical's reaction. He seemed pleased to have such a crafty girlfriend, but grimaced whenever I announced I was ready to "add the ears".

"The ears will make you look like a hobo," cynical responsed. (Calling up a phrase common to my brother and nephew.)

So, here's the debate:

I can't possibly call it the Kittyville Hat if there are no kitty ears or earflaps? Do you agree?

Here's my case:
I know it's going to make me a permanent member of the Cat Ladies Club of America, but I think it's ever so humorous and I can envision myself wearing said hat knitting even tougher projects.

That brings me to my separate point. With each project I try to learn something new and I have never picked up stitches after I have already separated my yarn from a project. (I know that sounds complicated, but trust me, it's a feat I haven't tried or mastered.)

And, what's a Kittyville Hat without kitty ears and earflaps?

So, what say you?