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From an evolutionary perspective, this is a super vulnerable moment and are in a state of hyper vigilance.


Yeah, exactly this. Once you have a toddler you realize there is an inherent desire to be alone while pooping. There is a sort of shame about this. Always Sunny made a joke about this: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TFqzjdk5XPs


TIL that in the past, I definitely would have died while pooping.


Odd that sloths spend their life in the trees except when they climb down to have a crap.


That's why we have a lock of the door.


Eridians have figured out the solution for vulnerable moments: I watch, you shit.


Dogs also figured this out, and it goes both ways. This is why they stare at you when they're going, especially when they're puppies.


Since I can remember I wonder why dogs do that but it had never occurred to me that that was the reason. What the hell. How many other _obvious_ things I've been blind my whole life


Hey, I only learned this a few years ago myself when I was reading a book about my dog's breed! And I realize I wasn't super specific (although probably obvious) that they stare at you while they go to make sure you are on the lookout.


Are you confused about shitting and sleeping?




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