Do you think the signs that say "Do not feed the animals", are trying to send us subliminal messages?

Question

That in face they DO want us to feed the animals? You know, becuase the places that have these signs are usually poor, and therefore need someone to feed the animals?
Is America and Iraq the same? Aren't we feeding them what they want, even if we know we shouldn't? Is it becuase they depend on us, as there location can't support them?

I like feeding the duckies the best :3
How about you?

Answer 1

You ask a LOT of interesting questions, it's scary. You get stars on every question you ask! That's like so cool!

I like feeding...my kittens. And only I feed them! I should start putting signs all over my kitchen, "DO NOT FEED THE KITTIES!"

And trust me, they will be fed! You see? People do the opposite of what they're told!

Answer 2

What sort of setting are you talking about?

If you are talking about a zoo, then that signage is very serious. The food that animals at a zoo get is carefully balanced and monitored so you can screw up their diets and make them sick. Most of the food given or thrown to animals at zoos is innappropriate for them to eat. You can also make them sick by feeding them a toxic plant that happens to be growing nearby.

Another very serious problem is the communication of diseases from you to the animal and from the animal to you. Especially with non-human primates, if you are carrying the measles and feed the animal the leftovers of your sandwich, that will kill the animal. They also have many diseases which are not serious for them but will kill humans.

Finally, reaching your hand into an animals enclosure is never a good idea. That is their territory and they are very likely to defend it. I work in a zoo and can tell you dozens of stories of ignorant visitors getting seriously hurt trying to feed or pet the animals. They may look cute and cuddly, but animals in zoos are wild animals.

Sorry for the tirade. Things may be different where you are from, but in the U.S. I do not understand why people ignore signs about not feeding or petting the animals. These signs are put up by people whose job it is to ensure the well being of the animals under their care and it is extraordinarily frustrating that visitors do not heed the signs.

My zoo is actually going to be re-doing our "do not feed" signs, and I am looking for ideas on how to get more compliance from visitors (that is how I stumbled upon your question). If you or anyone else has any suggestions on how these signs could be improved upon, please respond to this and let me know!

Answer 3

No, I think they are just trying to get people to think of food so they will buy something from their cafes/restaurants. Plus they don't want the animals getting sick on junk food.

I can see your point about iraq, giving them support would seem to undermine their ability to achieve independence. So maybe a gradual withdrawl is the best thing for them.

I also like feeding the ducks

Answer 4

Yes, i personally believe level 6 means "This is your last chance, GET A LIFE" and level 7 means "You are going to die a virgin"

Answer 5

Its an anagram of:

Meatloaf Dined Honest

Answer 6

No...they mean it. The animals have special diets..Umm but you can feed this tiger a steak!

Answer 7

yh i like to feed animals too but the guys who keep them they don't want that their animals eat from others.

Answer 8

I like throwing pieces of bread to the wolves. They jump up and catch it, and then stare at me with their beautiful, deep eyes.

Answer 9

Nope, just liminal... bastards... I'll frickin feed them if I want too, I'm the bloody master of my own universe!

Answer 10

SUBLIMINAL NO! TEMPTING YES!! AMERICA AND IRAQ THE SAME . NEVER!!!! MY FRIEND WOULD TELL YOU HOW DIFFERENT THEY ARE. SHE JUST RETURNED FROM THERE.