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Have you seen Midnight in Paris? The movie is not about the city per se, rather it's about our fascination with it. Woody Allen asks us why the dream of Paris seems more powerful than walking on its streets.

However, it's not just historical European landmarks that infatuate our minds. That cause us to look at the world through an unrealistic lens. No, no, there are many more culprits — we're too easily swayed.

Last week, Redditor u/Buttercuppy44 asked other users, "What's something we need to stop normalizing?" And it turned out to be a discussion we really needed. People straight away came through with plenty of specific and accurate examples.

#1

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Having to respect a damaging point of view because it's part of someone's religion.

No, I don't have to respect your belief that women are inferior or that LGTBQ+ people shouldn't have rights because your religion tells you to believe that. It's a bad point of view.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be higher up in the list AND it can be extended to every belief in general about 'we' are better then 'them' because of religion/ money/ education/ the place where you live/ the colour of your socks/ etc.etc.

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#2

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Canceling people for things they did 10+ years ago. If someone has shown growth in that time then let them grow.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Huzzah, huzzah! The only thing more ridiculous than cancelling someone for a trivial offense committed years ago, is someone digging through ten years of someone else's social media in search of something to use against them.

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Kids beauty pageants.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not widely considered normal. Considered creepy, disturbing, and exploitative among sane people.

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#4

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Coming to work sick. People tend to get praised for that, but they are in fact just endangering others to get sick as well — and in the end, it costs the company more than if they would've just stayed home.

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#5

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Being rude to retail and food workers. We work hard all day, deal with some of the worst customers bar none, and really don't get paid enough to support families but we do it anyway. For way less than it's worth

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People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Ads on stuff you've paid for.

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#7

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Filters that change the shape of your face to fit a beauty standard. Kids are growing up with an even more distorted view of what they should look like than previous generations

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#8

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Taking pictures of strangers without their knowledge and posting it on the internet. It is toxic as hell and it wasn't that long ago it was seen as creepy.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It should be illegal. The last thing I want is for someone to take a photo of me and end up becoming a meme or something.

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#9

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop That anything is possible if you try hard enough. Don't get me wrong, a lot is possible, but not everything. There are factors beyond ourselves that determine our success. The best we can do is to give our best, and be happy that we've done so.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hardwork doesn't always lead to success. A lot of people that became successful through "hard work" don't usually include one thing in their success stories: the role of luck. Some of them were lucky to be born in the right place, to the right people, at the right time, happened to go to the right school, happened to make the right friends, etc. For every success story, there are thousands and millions that did the same amount of hardwork and got nowhere. The difference is, those hardworking but unsuccessful people were simply unlucky. No one knows a sure formula for success in life. It's easy to think you do when you've made it.

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#10

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop People being bastards on the internet, because of anonymity.

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#11

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Using religion as a weapon.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To me it's more using religion as an excuse (to discriminate, to question science, to explain away EVERYTHING...)

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#12

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop The greed of the top 1% that fuels the pollution and decay of our planet.

Looking at you Jeff, Bill, and Mark

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to get downvotes here, but you need to swap out Bill for Richard. Yes, Mr Gates has done some deplorable things while gaining his millions. But he has done philanthropic things that the others haven't even considered. Demonstrably tried to improve things for the rest of humanity. The others? No bathroom breaks and trains that barely run at all never mind on time. Oh, and I'm damn sure it wasn't his age that stopped him taking part in the Prick Space Race, so that's a point in his favour too. Dislike or full on loathe him all you want, but he is no longer in the same league of greed and evil as the others. (Mr Zuckerberg is in a league of his own, although he does look like he wants to be Bezos when he grows up, so...)

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#13

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop The idea that being an as*hole is a sign of intelligence. Jerks are rarely intelligent. Sheldon Cooper, Rick Sanchez, Hannibal Lecter, and Dr. House do not exist.

In my experience, being rude and condescending turns out to be a sign of stupidity, not intelligence.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sheldon was actually very true to life for a lot of smart autistic people..but he would be what we would be without adapting skills. And most of us have adapted to our environment.. But he feels rather authentic. He isn't rude or condescending - he just doesn't understand most humans. That's why he follows the rules.. hot beverages for upset humans etc.

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#14

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Throwing cigarette butts on the floor.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Throwing cirarette butts WHILE protesting for for climate-change.

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#15

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Having an opinion on everything.

It’s okay to look at something on the internet and think to yourself “I don’t have to care about this.”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best time saver, ever... (Oh, why do I put a comment here? I should not care) /s

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#16

Kids doing animal abuse. Stop it with, "they are just kids they don't know any better"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's too extreme, it's often a sign of a sadistic personality, so more reason to work on that early

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#17

The idea that a woman can slap a man if she's angry at him, but a man should never hit a woman regardless of the circumstances.

The former is assault - hitting people who aren't already involved in a physical altercation is never OK, regardless of the circumstances. The latter ties into that; if you are being attacked, the level of force you use in defence should be dependent on the danger you are in, which has almost nothing to do with the sex of your attacker.

Both of these rely on the tired and sexist trope that women are meek little does who have not the physical strength nor moral turpitude to commit violence against the big, strong, tough men. They normalize assault and abuse and accordingly belong in the dustbin of history.

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Luka Verheijen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally someone who adresses this! This double standard bothers me fir a long time. Also, some women who try to be "feminists" still keep this in check. If you want equal rights for men and women, that includes the downsides too

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#18

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Bullying. It's absurd how society will frame it as a "stage of your life" rather than supporting individuals more so they know how to deal with it. Especially academically, still overlooked majorly.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And massively overlooked or flat out ignored on social media. Ad in the workforce. It not just something kids do on the playground.

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#19

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Alcoholic moms. No, you don’t NEED to bring wine to your daughters soccer game. It’s not quirky. It’s awful. Wine mom stuff on social media only strengthens it and makes it more popular.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instamom is the stuff if nightmares. Like the recent one where she jams on the brakes to teach her kid to buckle up. Full blown narcissism in action

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People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Using mental illness as an excuse. I suffer from several, and it's very hard on me.. But, i get professional help and deal with it head on. Reading constant posts everyday about people having this disorder and that disorder and that's why it's ok to act a certain way is demotivating. Awareness is important, but dozens of posts everyday about having borderline personality disorder or bipolar disorder and why it's acceptable for you to be an a-hole is not awareness... If you suffer from these so badly, please get help

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#21

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Married couples disliking one another. Normalizing abusive and toxic elements in marriage is lame, bro.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like the jokes about men being “chained” when they decide to marry. Then don’t f*****g marry. If I was the girlfriend In would be furious

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#22

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Working while on vacation. You go on vacation to relax and enjoy yourself, not to try to fill out spreadsheets and deal with work stuff in your hotel room.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing this is more a US issue from what I have read, most of us just don't work when on leave.

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#23

Using the phrase "it's my right" as a get out of jail free card to engage in whatever reckless behaviour that takes your fancy.

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#24

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop The entire "game" involved in modern dating or even most social interactions. The playing hard to get, the "arriving fashionably late" like people can we please keep it simple?

Ya go on laugh at me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been married for just over a decade and would be absolutely terrified of being back in the dating game. I wouldn't know where to start.

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#25

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Unhealthy weight. I’m not talking about being fit and thin and making people feel bad about their bodies. Im not talking about having a few extra pounds and making people feel bad for that. I have a few extra pounds, I’m not super fit, but I’m relatively healthy. Everyone’s body is different. Healthy means a lot of different things.

I’m talking about normalizing morbidly obese people as beautiful and something to be celebrated. It’s dangerous especially if children see them as someone to look up to. Then they’ll think it’s ok for your body to carry around so much weight that your heart and lungs are working overtime to keep you alive. It will lead to devastating later years in life as you age and your body slows down. You’ll be at risk for cardiovascular issues, you’ll probably die before your time, and the last few years of your life will be bed ridden while you waste away.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I agree that there is such a thing as unhealthy weight, you still won't see me attacking the "body positivity movement". Because for people to change for the better, the first step has to be letting go of the self-hatred and shame that plagues the seriously overweight and drives them into a self-destructive spiral of self-harming and self-comforting behavior. If the body positivity movement helps anyone let go of the guilt and self-hatred that's poisoned their lives then more good than harm has been done, and it's not like body negativity ever did anyone any good. You can't shame people into being thinner or healthier, that's not how humans work.

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having unsocial and aggressive dogs, and not leashing or otherwise controlling them

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Degrees for office jobs that take almost no time to learn and usually have nothing to do with the degree anyways . So many people out there who can’t afford college but, are just as capable as anyone else.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ridiculous demands from the same companies that cry over the lack of qualified employees

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#28

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Diamond and gemstones as gifts. They're shiny rocks with artificially inflated value. They're only expensive because people are willing to pay so much for them. If everyone stopped buying them, the price would fall faster than the Hindenburg. Or faster than the employment rate this year.

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#29

Cheating. Sooo many "love stories" on netflix, or just any sort of romance movie released these days have cheating involved in them so much. It's always branded as this romantic thing to do. Oooo like at this dark and brooding handsome guy with no personality. Time to f him and forget about my 2 year relationship, or some s*** like that. It's not romantic, it's just wrong, and it should not be normalised.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all a little more complicated, some people seem to think cheating is about as bad as it can get. But that being said, romance movies are actually the most messed up when you think about it

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People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Unhealthily obese pets. You took a warrior and domesticated it! They aren't happy if they're fat! They just eat on instinct! Stop inadvertently hurting the beings that love us unconditionally!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, canines and felines are predators by nature, so... you could say they are "warriors" in a sense.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a very fat dog, people judge me constantly, the dirty looks are infuriating! She was dumped at a rescue at 12 because she has cancer, she has some swelling due to it but they made her fat, not me! And now she’s a dying little old lady she can have what she wants, when she wants it, I’m not about the make her last bit of life miserable! People need to stop judging and condemning everyone for everything…which kinda makes this entire post moot.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless you. I came here to say the same thing. Not all animals are heavy because of irresponsible owners. There are all kinds of medical issues that can contribute to weight gain, just like with humans. I've been rescuing for decades, and I have had all kinds of cats and dogs. Currently, I have 5 black cats, 4 are completely normal weight, the fifth is huge. Mike has a metabolic issue, and he eats no more than the other 4 cats. He's the second obese cat I have ever had, the first one came to me when her elderly mom passed away... like PiscesMama, I was not going to put this geriatric, sad and obese pet on a strict diet for her final days on earth. I've had rescue dogs who came to me already obese, and a couple who were on steroids that made controlling their weight difficult. I've also cared for many terminally ill dogs who are losing flesh as they decline. I am not starving them any more than I am overfeeding. Lots of people rush to judgement, just like with people.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

EXACTLY! My dad showed me this picture of this obese-VERY obese-cat in a stroller and it broke my heart! That cat was NOT a breed that is normally that heavy and it made me so sad and so angry.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree, a Chonk is not cute or funny. It’s abuse. On average, a healthy weight for an adult cat ranges between 7-10 pounds. I know the larger breeds could be more. An extra pound or two on a small animal is like an extra 15 pounds on us. Chonk = diabetes

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 4 indoor cats. Three are normal weight, one is obese. He has been on a diet most of his life. Nothing worked. Changed vets, changed diets, changed food amounts, nothing worked. He's 11 and last year he was taken off his diet. The vets have no idea why he cannot lose weight. It upsets me. I dont post him online as chonky. I'm not "hurting" him, he was just destined to be a baby white seal.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, my big guy Mike is the same. He's been obese for several years now, he just gradually began to gain weight, and as he did, he became less active, which led to more weight, which led to less activity... a pattern that lots of us know all too well. I was lucky enough to have vets work with me to help Mike be as healthy as possible, but too many people are ready to rush in and tell me how terrible I am because my cat is obese.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is the same as the unhealthy obese people.

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, except nobody is called a bit*h for saying so or accused for fat shaming.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, man. I can hardly stand this. Cats and dogs should not be fat or obese. Very unhealthy. It is not fair to the animal. You control the amount of food your pet eats. Please learn how to feed your pet properly.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you are going to take responsibility for something animals/children. The NUMBER ONE rule is that their health is a top priority both mental and physical.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they are right you never see a nondomesticated animal over weight or obese.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're killing them. It's not cute to say the least.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In all honesty, I wouldn't call it normal or cute. It's still just as unhealthy as being an obese human and leads to the same problems. I have two cats, one that was found outside as a kitten at 4 weeks old without her mother and managed to survive on whatever she could find. She's now 7 and obese, while my other cat is 14 and fit, whom I've had since birth. My older cat is not food motivated, whereas my obese cat will go to great lengths to access ANY type of food, especially fatty unhealthy things like whipped cream and donuts which she is absolutely NOT allowed to have. I have tried separate feeding, but she shoves my other cat away to take his food. I have tried feeding my other cat in a spot that only he could access easily, but it's still more effort than he is willing to put in and always went for the easier meal. The obese cat would find ways to squeeze and climb to get at it. It's basically an eating disorder. It's not normal or cute, and it's also not easy to fix w/ a cat

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not to mention it SUCKS for the owner of an obese cat because it falls on you to clean their backside and clean their coat if they get too fat to properly groom themselves in hard to reach places. Nobody finds THAT cute. Exercise is also much harder with a cat since most are very unwilling to walk on a leash, and going outdoors isn't always a safe or even possible option. My obese cat runs, or rather bumbles around the house like a maniac when she's hyper, but she still eats more calories than she burns. She's also very interested in watching the birds outside and would LOVE to kill and eat them too. Most cats aren't as food motivated as dogs, partially why they are harder to train. Though some have real issues controlling their appetite. She's as happy as she can be, her needs are met and she's safe and comfortable, tho trying to manage her weight without harming my fit and healthy cat is very challenging. Every case is different, but it's rarely done on purpose.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats don't eat on instinct. Cats eat as long as they have something to eat because that's how they live in nature. Eat when you have food because you don't know when you succeed in making the next kill. But people keep feeding them even when they see that their cats are getting overweight. It's just like people that keep feeding their Chihuahua even when the animal already weighs 120 LBS.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of cheaper catfood is made with non-meat additives (grain and chicken feathers - really see chicken by products in the ingredient list) so the poor cat overeats trying to get the protein nutrition they need. Cats are obligate carnivores which means they cannot digest non-meat foods. In addition, grains harm the digestive tract which leads to ill health, loose stools, obesity.

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Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a cattery that housed numerous stray cats of all ages, types, and personalities. It was my responsibility to insure their health was always maintained, from diet to medical exams. Some came to me already fat and diabetic, which took much of my attention to control. If I can do this with a herd, no one has an excuse not to do the same with their cat.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kitty just needs one of those feline treadmills to run on and toys to play with and kitty will be slim in no time :)

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Mari Bryant
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm, wants to be able to go after fat people and fat pets. Let's normalize people minding their own business.

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Hazel Joseph
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Although Guinea pigs are just shaped a bit big, even in the wild

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone- measure your pet’s food. Do calculations to make sure you’re giving them enough to fuel them and maintain a healthy weight, and limit treats per day. Your pets will be so much more lively and healthy when their bodies are working properly and I promise you’ll notice the difference. When they’re young and still growing, measure by cups based on the particular food. And then (at least how it is in my family) measure by weight to make sure it’s as precise and consistent as possible.

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Robin Roper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat has really pretty eyes. We have both a cat and a dog who have never met a kibble or a bit they didn't like or crave. It's a constant battle to keep any and all food in drawers or behind doors that require opposable thumbs. Once I heard rattling in my dining room, so I investigated. I found my cat with a full bag of bread that hadn't been put away. She was ripping the bag with her teeth. We still laugh about this.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat? Warrior? Fata$$ has a fit if you are 1 min late feeding him xD (we have 3 1hr feeding times for our 3 cats n even that isnt enough for him) Also some ppl like my fam DO control food portions issue is they still just over eat xD

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents would free-feed our indoor animals in my childhood... Some of them grew very obese and honestly it always made me so sad. One of them couldn't even groom herself properly. Now that I'm older, I own my own cats and make sure they eat 3 meals a day and no more. Treats on rare occasions only. Food isn't love, petting and attention is love. They're healthy and happy. :)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Feed your pets healthier pet foods. Cheap pet foods are full of corn and grains that are fattening. Some grains are okay, but the cheapest stuff is the unhealthiest. Blame pet food manufacturers. Cats are pure carnivores so at least a tablespoon of canned cat food daily will help the cat feel full, provide good nutrition and stop mindless munching. Just like people, eh?

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People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Bragging about getting less than 6 hours of sleep.

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#32

The grind. Not taking vacation. Working on vacation. Working through your lunch break. Working early and late all the time. Answering emails after hours.

We are completely dispensable to the companies we work for. Don’t lose your life grinding for a company who only thinks of you as a number.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I work at a university, and vacations are sacrosanct here. We have an unwritten rule that you never call someone who is on vacation, no matter how dire the need may be.

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#33

Over-consumption. This goes out to social media influencers who flaunt their hauls and influence people to buy things that they don't need. It will just add on to the landfills. Please, no one's benefitting from hoarding.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's too much credit for the influencers. Overconsumption entails much more than that. Sadly enough.

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#34

Hatred of someone who lives differently than they do.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as it doesn't hurt anybody else it's none of my business

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#35

Toxic positivity. There’s a huge difference between being optimistic and having raised colored glasses on. We’re all people, and we all experience negative and positive emotions. The only way you can properly get over your emotions is by allowing yourself to feel them. Glossing over your emotions with an aura of “Everything’s fine” isn’t going to solve anything, and it’s just gonna make you feel bad.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a supervisor who was a true believer in toxic positivity. Her attitude was "If we all believe in this stupid idea, it WILL work!", when the sensibly positive attitude is to say "We CAN come up with a solution that will work!".

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#36

Failures in political leadership. I feel more and more we are becoming less critical of failed character in our leaders.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We criticise. It's just water off a duck's back. Its not criticism that's lacking, it's accountability and consequence.

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#37

Student loans.

Education is getting more expensive by the day and the added burden on a student in paying back a student loan helps nobody.

Furthermore people encourage student loans as though the students are obligated to take them if they pursue higher studies. Pure nonsense.

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#38

Hating police. I've worked places that police don't go. You all don't know how good you have it.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't hate police in general, but I've had my arm and nearly my skull broken during the 2001 Genoa protests (unprovoked attack on peaceful protesters) and I was in the Diaz school raid (but luckily wasn't hurt as I was hiding in a closet). Sooo... there's good apples and bad apples... but the bad apples do a lot of damage as they are put in a position of power.

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#39

People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Students overwhelmed by homework when it isn’t necessary. I’m excluding situations like when the workloads from classes are reasonable and happen to pile on one day or students who aren’t organized, etc. This whole thing is a grey area, but sleep, burnout, mental health exists.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A little coordination between teachers could solve this problem. I can remember the times where we had to do an assignment for English and an hour later our French teacher came up with a similar time consuming assignment. When we explained that that meant we had to choose which one we could do, he postponed the assignment for 2 weeks. But other teachers just said "Deal with it." It's education, teacher, we're not operating a multibillion dollar business with deadlines and targets here.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things We Are Still Normalizing But Need To Stop Not caring about education. So many people obviously didn't pay attention in elementary school and don't care about it.

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Luka Verheijen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Over here, the government doesn't see education as a "top priority" while I think it's one of THE most important things

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