It's not about Trix for those kids... It's about mocking the rabbit about the privilege they have and which is forbidden to the rabbit.
The cruelty is the point.
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
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It's not about Trix for those kids... It's about mocking the rabbit about the privilege they have and which is forbidden to the rabbit.
The cruelty is the point.
There’s a sick satisfaction in denying an animal food. Especially a happy, friendly one.
Edit oh wow somebody took my statement seriously in a post about cartoon rabbits.
Yes. There's lots of solutions. Those kids were just psychopaths.
Seriously, though, Trix ads were a great example of psychological manipulation. They don't try to convince you that Trix is desirable—because of course everybody wants Trix—instead they frame the question: Does the rabbit get any? It was an example of the Thinking Past The Sale technique.