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I agree that dogs and cats likely can't understatd what a kiss is; however, there is still affection being communicated just by the closeness. I think they see it as clumsy nuzzling.
I can't think of anything I find weird. People do things that people do.
Dogs kiss other dogs and people as a sign of affection. They know exactly what it is.
I think they assume we humans are just really shit at grooming. Like they are thinking "this giant hairless ape is terrible at grooming! Stop pecking like a damn bird and give a big ol' lick! No wonder they frequently have to stand under water to clean themselves. Poor dumb weirdo species".
But yes, they are still affectionate towards us. Pets licking is a sign of affection and bonding. I'm pretty sure I'm many cases there's a good degree of 'pity affection' though.
Many animals groom each other with their mouths. I guarantee dogs and cats know exactly what they’re doing when they lick you. And they understand exactly what you’re doing in return.
I don’t kiss my dog, but I definitely put my face close to theirs. I don’t recommend putting mammal fur in your actual mouth, but they know that that means.
When you say something simple and someone else attacks you over some imaginary meaning or intent. Neurotypical people are unwell.
Not really a neurotypical problem, nice insult though very cool
Voting for policies that are directly opposed to their best interests.
I love my doggo and give him kisses regularly. If he weren't such a twitcher I'd let him in bed with me. I get it's a cultural thing. I was in a group of Lebanese people and got a big kiss on the cheek by an old lady I barely new after the briefest of polite conversations. I normally would not allow it because I have a very very strong sense of personal space, but I understood her intent.
Some people think dogs are "unclean" and find the idea of letting a dog share your bed to be weird. I find dogs to be furry little serotonin factories. I'll even say thank you when a dog lets me rub his belly. Dogs are uncomplicated creatures. Their concept of love and trust aren't very deep, but they are there, and I'm happy to foster them.
People who give their cars a human name. "Jack got a flat tire" or "I need to get Petunia an oil change"
Don't get me wrong, I certainly have had unique names for my car - "The White Wonder", "The Papa Mobile", "The truck" - but something about using human names is important to the people who do this, and I just don't get it.
This monster really is going to kill everything isnt he. I dont buy the narrative of Christianity. But the people involved in writing it may have had some clairvoancy. They said that christans would admire, and follow the Anti-Christ no matter what he does. If anyone fits the antichrist character, it's The Mad King: Agent Orange.
