Poll: Would you kick a puppy?

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This does not compute. How does making an animal suffer for no reason equate to stripping an animal of its flesh and eating it because you bred its parents for that express purpose?

Since I didn't ask "would you kill a puppy," it's not an exact analogue. But notice how a lot fewer people would kick a puppy, even though they're definitely doing less harm to the animal, than would eat bacon. I just wanted to see how people's intuitions would be different when they were asked to hurt a puppy instead of a pig. The "reason" is getting a small amount of money, which was meant to be comparable to the pleasure you get from eating the pig.

It's often used to show that people don't hurt certain animals because they are cute, which should have no bearing on anything at all. And then we look at what makes puppies cute, and it's the comparable features they share to babies (Big eyes, realitively big heads, their composure, dependance, playfulness).

Which is an interesting way to consider it

Am I effed up if I wouldn't kick a puppy but would consider kicking a baby for 15 bucks?

I'm joking of course, so don't get all pissy

 

[SuperNova221]

I voted yes, but only because I hate puppies. That said, I probably wouldn't kick it. But I do hate puppies. So it's only half right.

 

[Lord Merik]

I HATE dogs. No question 15 bucks is a decent amount.

 

[Baneat]

This does not compute. How does making an animal suffer for no reason equate to stripping an animal of its flesh and eating it because you bred its parents for that express purpose?

Since I didn't ask "would you kill a puppy," it's not an exact analogue. But notice how a lot fewer people would kick a puppy, even though they're definitely doing less harm to the animal, than would eat bacon. I just wanted to see how people's intuitions would be different when they were asked to hurt a puppy instead of a pig. The "reason" is getting a small amount of money, which was meant to be comparable to the pleasure you get from eating the pig.

It's often used to show that people don't hurt certain animals because they are cute, which should have no bearing on anything at all. And then we look at what makes puppies cute, and it's the comparable features they share to babies (Big eyes, realitively big heads, their composure, dependance, playfulness).

Which is an interesting way to consider it

Am I effed up if I wouldn't kick a puppy but would consider kicking a baby for 15 bucks?

Yes.. I can't explain the reasoning behind that one other than the purest desire to be an asshole ^^

 

[deserteagleeye]

I would punch a guy in the nose and stomp on his gut if I ever saw him kick a puppy. I F*CKING LOVE PUPPIES! (sorry, sensitive topic.)

 

[deserteagleeye]

"snap that puppies neck"
"what?"
"snap that puppies neck"
"no!"
"would you kindly snap that puppies neck?"
*snap, yelp*
yeah i'd do it for science.
(two points to however gets that reference)

Bioshock, nice! BUT WROOOOOONG!

 

[AngryFrenchCanadian]

Maybe for 100$, and only because it be worth the minor mental trauma I'd get.

 

[Johnny Impact]

If the puppy is attacking me I will kick it hard enough to make it realize attacking me is a bad idea. I mean really attacking, not just play-biting the way dogs do. I like dogs. Money doesn't enter into it.

 

[LCP]

15 bucks? That's just like 2 hours work... nah...

I'd kill it if it was rabid or eat it if I was starving, but not kick it for any reason unless it's trying to fight me.

EDIT:


In retrospect, if someone came up to me with such an offer IRL and was serious, I'd punch them in the mouth and throw a 20 dollar bill at them. Then kick him.

 

[Jegsimmons]

no, id kick the guy offering then report him for trying to solicit animal abuse.

 

[p3t3r]

pfft my friend lives out in the country and kicks his barn cats all the time. though it is more of a scoop with his foot still pretty entertaining to watch

 

[OctoH]

$15, maybe not. $20....probably.

 

[Aris Khandr]

Yes, but because I hate dogs.

But your avatar is fluttershy!

Yeah, I know. And I love pretty much all animals. Spiders freak me out, and most bugs are a bit off putting. But I have a special hatred for dogs. Foxes, wolves, and other canids are wonderful. But dogs are complete idiots.

 

[Falconsgyre]

Yes, but because I hate dogs.

But your avatar is fluttershy!

Yeah, I know. And I love pretty much all animals. Spiders freak me out, and most bugs are a bit off putting. But I have a special hatred for dogs. Foxes, wolves, and other canids are wonderful. But dogs are complete idiots.

But... but dogs love you...

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

"Why not? It's just an animal"? Are you fucking kidding me? They aren't vegetables, they DO actually feel pain.

And...NO!! That's just...fucked. Animals are incapable of deserving violence.

 

[Jodah]

Nope. I would, however, kick the jerk who is offering it then take the money and the puppy.

 

[Troublesome Lagomorph]

Nah... I don't like dogs but puppies are cute.

And fragile. I won't be the one to break the puppy.

 

[scorptatious]

Hell no. I love dogs and I'd never kick one for money.

 

[Godhead]

Negative. I wouldn't even do it if you were offering me a free drive in Senna's MP4-4 race car.


And I don't even like dogs!

What about being the star in a reasonably priced car??

OT: No, food is one thing, kicking it for sake of kicking it or monetary gain is not ok with me.

Edit: I also don't want to be reminded of that one Elfen Lied scene. .... DAMNIT!

 

[Flailing Escapist]

I would kick THAT puppy as hard as I can. And then spend the next few months caring for it until it's all better :3 :3 :3 :3 :3

....

And then I would kick it again!!