Bambi effect (slang)

Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes in movies or TV shows, there's a cute animal like a deer or a rabbit and you feel really bad when something bad happens to them? Like when Bambi's mom gets shot in the Disney movie?

Well, sometimes people use the term "Bambi effect" to describe how we might feel sad or sympathetic towards certain animals because they're cute or innocent-looking.

But it's not just about feeling sad for animals, the Bambi effect can also refer to when people prioritize protecting certain animals over others, even if they don't necessarily need protection. It's kind of like how we might be more likely to want to save a baby deer than a spider, even though both are living creatures.

So, the Bambi effect is all about how our emotions and biases can affect the way we treat animals. It's important to remember that every animal deserves our respect and protection, not just the cute and cuddly ones.