![]() ![]() "The Baby Yoda-like creature is not of our species but it is small, has large eyes, looks to be innocent, and looks to be young," Klapow says. And it all amounts to a powerful biological force, researchers say, that appeals to all genders, as well as those with and without children. While it's anyone's guess what odor Baby Yoda is giving off, he does make adorable noises. He watches, wide-eyed and swaddled, from afar as the Mandalorian fends off enemies, and even closes his pod at times to keep him safe.Īnother study from Oxford University found that babies not only look cute, but appeal to our other senses by making charming sounds, and smelling good, too. ![]() And Baby Yoda (or whoever he is) certainly gives off these same vibes. ![]() All babies are vulnerable, so they need to be as cute as possible so we'll scoop them up and make sure they're OK. That's why you might not be able to contain yourself around puppies or kittens either, thanks to their big eyes and round heads. "This automatic, nurturing, and parental response is hardwired, keeps us connected to our young, and is generalized to the young of other species." "Any features that remind us of infants or babies will draw us in - it is our natural parental instincts to protect or at least feel connected to babies," Joshua Klapow, PhD, a clinical psychologist, tells Bustle. According to several studies, we react this strongly to infantile features - like a large head, round face, and big eyes - so we'll feel motivated to take care of the babies of the world, and thus increase their chances of survival. But there's a scientific explanation for why you want to reach through the screen and squish him. It might seem obvious, due to his glistening eyes, tiny fingers, and the fact he's sailing around in what's essentially a floating crib. But what is it, exactly, about a green creature with pointy ears that we find so impossibly adorable? The way Baby Yoda peeked out of his little pod was enough to make the world declare its undying love. And yet that's exactly what happened to, well, pretty much everyone the moment he graced the screen in the new Disney+ show, The Mandalorian. When kicking back to watch a Star Wars spinoff, you might not expect to fall in love with a cute Baby Yoda. ![]()
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