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[–] [email protected] 96 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Their fault for being more edible than the rest. Get less tasty, maybe you'll get a better name!

[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Why does "get less tasty" slap so hard as an insult

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

I'd wear a shirt with it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It doesn't have to be an insult, it could be affectionate. (While nibbling off another appendage)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

affectionate and possibly sensual

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago

It's other common name is the European Fat Dormouse.

I don't see why the need to shame. Some of us like our dormice with some fat on them.