Commenters float a non-romantic explanation: antler velvet
3 Sep 19 9:43 PM · 4d ago · 21 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 4
Several viewers pushed back on the wholesome framing, suggesting the rabbit was actually trying to chew nutrient-rich velvet off the deer's antlers rather than expressing affection.
“The rabbit wants to chew the velvet off his antlers. Protein and minerals—not love.”
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What people said 21 voices · verbatim
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You want jackalopes? Because this is how you get jackalopes.
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Much better than Disney. I still have PTSD from watching Bambi.
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Nice to see a cute animal video that isn't AI slop
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We need to learn from our Animal cousins. We did for millennia, and then we decided to enslave them and use them to benefit ourselves. Time to get back to watching and listening and feeling with them.
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Yep. I’m part of the Bambi generation too.
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Actually I think he was trying to nibble on the antlers but when he gave them a sniff he realized they were still in velvet and if he took a bite it would be a bloody mess.
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Nah, just wanted to nibble the velvet off the antlers
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We have always used them to benefit themselves. Always.
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The exchange at the end, awww!! I think maybe bunny finally got tuckered out and just enjoyed a little connection.
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They are smart enough to realize that they are kin. Just as we are with them, and indeed, with all of life.
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“We ride at Dawn to save the Down. Uh… once I get… … up on your… … damned back!”
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I was thinking that's what the rabbit wanted, the blood rich velvet.
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For a bunny, there must be a huge rush to discovering something warm soft furry that's not trying to kill you.
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If that's anything like the bunnies I've had, he's trying to figure out how to hump that deer.
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We really need to be more like animals than we would make better humans🫶🙏🫶
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Absolutely adorable. Nature really is a wonder ❤️
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OK, who sprayed the deer with "bunny-lure"?
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"That vagina's gotta be here someplace. I mean, the ears are RIGHT HERE. How far can it be?!!?"
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Could have been a scene from ny back yard. ❤️
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I wonder how long they’ve known each other.
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Oh this is great...a nice timeline cleanse!
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