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[–] Stovetop@lemmy.world 37 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (6 children)

I once read that the parts of the brain responsible for regulating "aww" and "aggression" are connected and may misfire when feelings are strong.

So if you find something or someone incredibly cute or adorable, you may be consciously or subconsciously resisting the urge to destroy it/them.

[–] flicker@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 5 days ago

My cat has these wires crossed 100%.

[–] klemptor@startrek.website 15 points 5 days ago

Yeah that's called cute aggression.

[–] SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It’s why some people have the urge to hug a kitten to death.

[–] Bach37strad@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Put down the rabbit Lennie.

I have a friend who used to... Might still playfully/crazily nibble on his kids.

It doesn't hurt them, but he seems to have this going on in his head.

[–] vithigar@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 days ago

Louise Belcher and Boo Boo.