When we see something really adorable, we feel the need to squeeze it. Like a baby’s cheeks or a cute animal. Some researchers call it “cute aggression” and they think that it comes as a way of coping with the wholesomeness of what you’re seeing.
We at Bright Side wanted to show you 16 charming photos that will make you either want to pinch something or go, “Aww!”
1. “This picture of my SO with my brother’s illegally smol kitten will forever warm my heart.”
2. “Found him lying in bed like this. Apparently, pregnancy pillows are also great dog beds.”
3. “Quokkas are friendly animals that live in Australia and enjoy taking selfies with people.”
4. “She likes watching the fishes.”
5. “Mom and I inked up! Her first tattoo, and she did great!”
6. “My 2 month old puppy”
7. “I took my little sister to get soaked in the rain. She was really happy, so she gifted me a card and I keep it like this.”
8. “Newborn squirrel I rescued today”
9. “After 30 years, I found my birth mother.”
10. “My elderly (14F) Staffy won’t let anyone near my toddler when he naps on the old girl’s sofa.”
11. “I got home a couple of hours before my wife. This is the surprise I’ve got ready for her when she gets home.”
12. “My kitten snuggling with my dog’s paw.”
13. “My mom, my hero, cancer-free”
14. “Before bed last night I noticed a kitten was missing. I found him with my oldest son.”
15. “I graduated from Harvard Law as an artist today. It’s never too late to follow your heart.”
16. “Here is my memorial tattoo of my precious boy. Now he is always with me.”
Have you ever experienced cute aggression? Which picture was the most satisfying to look at? Why? Tell us in the comments, we love reading them.