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submitted 2 days ago by LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/witchesvspatriarchy@lemmy.ca

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[–] atomicpoet@piefed.social 36 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Aren’t kittens and puppies technically predators? What would be the difference between a baby lion and a baby kitten?

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 23 points 2 days ago (4 children)

It's how people perceive them. People are far less likely to quake when they see a cat than a lion

[–] atomicpoet@piefed.social 22 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Okay, but then there’s teddy bears.

Everyone perceives them as cute and cuddly. But I wouldn’t want to cuddle with a bear in real life. Bears are much more dangerous than sharks just on account you’re more likely to encounter one.

I guess what I’m wondering is: why are things clearly predatory not perceived that way?

[–] 13igTyme@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Because people are dumbasses.

[–] DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I would instinctively try to pet a big cat and lose my hand or life for it so I agree.

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