Why do we humans think FURRY animals are cute and cuddly, but hairy humans are repulsive? And, coversely ...

Why do we humans think FURRY animals are cute and cuddly, but hairy humans are repulsive? And, coversely ...
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I think it’s just what we’re conditioned to be used to. People with hairless cats tend to get used to them. Not everyone is repulsed by human body hair. Lots of young people are much more averse to human body hair than older ones, etc.
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