What's so endearing about something that is cute?
I got home today and my little maltese puppy ran and danced around me like it was some sort of ritual. She worships me. I looked at her tiny eyes and her furry face that seemed like it was smiling at me, and at that moment I thought: nothing in this entire world is cuter than this.
Then I started thinking: what makes something "cute?" Why are some animals simply naturally cute? Humans definitely aren't cute. Well, they are until a certain age, then they go through awkward phases with hair and teeth all over the place. Then humans may even become beautiful, but it is hard to find a "cute" adult human. My dog is an adult. She's considered fully grown, four years old, but she still looks like a tiny squeezable puppy. She is so adorable that I actually clench my teeth when I see her.
But this is so weird! Why is she cute? WHY? I simply can't understand. I can't help but think it's something internal, that it's in my own brain, that her cuteness comes from the way I perceive her.
Also, why do we feel like we need to squeeze cute things? Why. Are. They. So. Squeezable.
That's just something I'll never understand.
Luuu I've thought about this so much!
ReplyDeleteI feel like it's some sort of instinct that pushes us to protect things that we find "cute" yaa knoww??
Like puppies and babys and things
Lu, I think this works the same way it works for me.... I look at you and I wanna squeeze you all the time. You are a giant baby, but always will be my squeezable baby!
ReplyDeleteI love you and I'm very proud of you!
Just keep on going with this blog ok?
MOM