“Oh, so it’s cute when they do it?”

  • Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org
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    1 day ago

    They have living descendants (no longer degenerate or even slightly visually reminiscent of the well known ones) so theoretically you could just ask.

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      22 hours ago

      That would be an interesting conversation.

      On a completely unrelated note, they no longer have access to an army of mercenaries to send after anyone who’s wronged them, right?

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    2 days ago

    Explanation: The Habsburgs were a powerful historical dynasty, though nowadays they mostly serve as a warning about the dangers of inbreeding. Their later members are known for their facial deformities, chiefly the Habsburg jaw.

    Meanwhipe, pugs are a breed of dog that have been deliberately bred for severe facial deformities that are usually considered cute. They are an incredibly popular breed despite the many health complications caused by their shortened jaw and nonexistent muzzle, including difficulties with basic tasks such as eating and breathing.

    (Attempting to channel the style of @PugJesus@piefed.social with this explanation, as is only proper for a post discussing both history and pugs!)