Why do we want to protect cute things?

The desire to smother things with love is our brain’s way of processing cuteness overload. Using findings related to cute aggression, the new study backs up the hypothesis that these feelings may serve as a mechanism to prevent people from being overwhelmed (and thus incapacitated) by cute things.

Why do I get aggressive when I see something cute?

Scientists suspect that cute aggression is the brain’s way of coping with the overwhelming response that occurs when these two powerful brain systems are triggered; to temper the onslaught of positive feelings, in other words, the brain tosses in a dash of aggression.

Why do I cry when I see cute things?

This is called dimorphous expression — when you express something different than what you’re feeling. The same thing happens when you cry when you’re happy or laugh when you’re nervous. So when you see something cute, you’re filled with positive feelings, but they can come out looking like aggression or sadness.

Why do I want to bite people?

According to a research conducted psychological scientists of Yale University, the desire to pseudo-bite or squeeze anything we find excruciatingly cute is actually a neurochemical reaction. As per the researchers, it is basically our brain’s way of preventing us from getting too overwhelmed and distracted.

How common is cute aggression?

Oriana estimates that around 50 to 60\% of people act in a mock aggressive way when confronted with something unbearably cute. Psychologists don’t yet know whether those who don’t feel cute aggression simply don’t have as intensely emotional experiences, or if they have other ways of expressing themselves.

Are Pretty Babies Pretty adults?

Being a beautiful baby did not predict who would become the best-looking adults, a new study found. Facial attractiveness is not stable from infancy into adulthood, suggests research published in the journal Infant Behavior & Development.

Why are large eyes cute?

Big eyes have long been associated with attractiveness, says Hartley, and his research indicated the same. So while small eyes might seem less hot, if those eyes are paired with a big smile — mouth and jaw influence approachability — that person may seem swoon-worthy.