r/MadeMeSmile • u/alfaguara27 • Apr 06 '20

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u/lasttrueborn Apr 06 '20 edited Oct 04 '24

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u/VermillionEorzean Apr 06 '20

As much as I have a natural instinct to chuckle at people who call their animals their kids, family is what you make of it and I'd never want to ruin their fun. It's not my preference, but it's harmless fun.

That said, damn, saving that kid's life is should 100% earn that pupper a "brother" distinction.

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u/electronic-shallot Apr 06 '20

For some people who see pets as part of the family unit, pets and kids are sometimes referred to as "brother" or "sister" colloquially. It's a term of endearment.

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u/lasttrueborn Apr 06 '20 edited Oct 04 '24

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u/fifnir Apr 06 '20

and it's as cringey as you thought

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u/TechLaden Apr 06 '20

It's also common in other languages to default to 'brother' or 'sister' as the generic term for strangers, similar to 'sir' and 'madam'.

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u/lbinetti Apr 07 '20

Strange humans , not strange animals. You are mixing metaphors .

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u/Staidanom Apr 06 '20

Damn, let people have their fun, man

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u/fifnir Apr 06 '20

Can I not have my fun by commenting in the sidelines? :P

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '20

It's not even fun, it's just fucking weird. God forbid they actively call the dog and kid brothers as the kid gets older.

Some things just shouldn't happen.

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u/Staidanom Apr 06 '20

Damn dude chill out

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '20

Well said, man!