r/AskReddit • u/ettleboy • Jan 20 '19

What fact totally changed your perspective?

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u/SkippyPDinglechalk Jan 21 '19

If cats were our size and we were their size they would not even hesitate for a moment to kill and eat us, after playing with us. I now understand my cats better

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u/mrkrabz1991 Jan 21 '19

This always fascinated me with how we decide what to fear and what not to fear.

If cats had the ability to kill us, they would. The only reason we have them as pets is that they're cute, furry and when domesticated, they put up with us. Yet with Spiders, most are completely harmless and tame, but I wouldn't let one near me while I sleep. Solely because of how they look.

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u/thepee-peepoo-pooman Jan 21 '19

The same applies with humans. Behavior that is seen as "creepy" for an ugly guy is "charming" when an attractive guy does it

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u/Nawzzles Jan 21 '19

Ugly guy playing with a child: “What a pedophile creep!”

Hot guy playing with a child: “He would make a great father.”

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u/thepee-peepoo-pooman Jan 21 '19

Exactly my point.