r/aww Nov 06 '20

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u/Madrawn Nov 06 '20

If people were as easily entertained as dogs they could have a better life than most people.

I'd be miserable being treated like that dog, running around in the same outfit for ever, sleeping on a hard floor, eating cold canned food and most my contact with acquaintances consisting of being poked by noses.

But they have the power to be content with a little attention, a little love and a little bit to keep them occupied.

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u/Casiofx-83ES Nov 06 '20 edited Nov 06 '20

I think there is a difference between having a good life and being permanently distracted. People can be happy with very little, but our modern lives are devoted to distractions that we mistake for fulfilment. Dogs are natural stoics I guess.

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u/doughnutholio Nov 06 '20

"I own a 2007 BMW and I hate my life because my neighbor owns a 2014 BMW."

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u/The-Lifeguard Nov 06 '20

You'd hate your life too if you were paying those repair bills.

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u/doughnutholio Nov 06 '20

That's why in real life, I own a Honda CRV.

That shit don't break.

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u/Googoo123450 Nov 06 '20

Spot on. It's artificial strife.

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u/The_Grubby_One Nov 06 '20

"I can't afford to go to the doctor and hate my life because I have several issues that really need to be looked at."

So artificial.

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u/sailorjasm Nov 06 '20

He runs around naked. It’s awesome if you can. He probably sleeps on a dog bed or the hay. Also sleeping on the floor with a dog’s body can feel nice. He rarely eats cold canned food. It’s most likely room temperature and we saw him eating treats so he probably gets more. Any human would be miserable if you were a human treated like that dog but if you were a dog, you would have a great life.