Cannibals

Yes, cannibalism is pretty disgusting. It still exists, yes, but in isolated tribes in the middle of nowhere, lots of times used as revenge. Ew.

So, why do we suddenly start talking like cannibals when referring to cute little children? I’m not singling anyone out – I’m guilty of it, too. But, we see an adorable baby, and soon we’re going to “eat their little cheeks” or “munch on the sweet little face” or “eat you up because you are so cute!”

I’m not sure how telling a baby that you want to eat them in some way is a compliment. Every time I say something like that, I then comment that it really is a bizarre thing to say.

So, that’s my thought for today. What are yours?

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