re: Atlanta zoo has a new giant panda

They’re fun to see irl. I took my son to see the San Diego ones and it was awesome.

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They’re fun to see irl. I took my son to see the San Diego ones and it was awesome.

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There is no such thing as a real panda. It's all trickery in some way or another. Animatronic or human in a fur suit.

Just look at the 'duper's delight' on all their faces.

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Duping delight (also known as duper’s delight) is the involuntary thrill or pleasure a deceiver feels when they successfully lie and avoid detection. Coined by psychologist Paul Ekman in his 1992 book Telling Lies, this phenomenon occurs when the brain releases a dopamine hit, similar to the rush of winning a game or getting away with a minor transgression.

The emotion often manifests physically through microexpressions, such as a suppressed smile, smirk, or lip-biting, which "leak" the liar's true satisfaction. While not everyone who lies experiences this (some feel guilt or fear), it is particularly common among manipulative individuals, narcissists, or those who view deception as a competition.

Key characteristics include:

Involuntary Nature: The facial expressions are fleeting and difficult to consciously control, appearing when the liar believes their deception has landed.
Reinforcement: The pleasurable high can reinforce dishonest behavior, leading some individuals to lie more frequently or escalate the severity of their deceptions.
Detection: Lie catchers use this reaction as a potential indicator of deception, though it is not definitive proof, as similar expressions can arise from nervousness or relief in innocent people.

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There is no such thing as a real panda. It's all trickery in some way or another. Animatronic or human in a fur suit.

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These are some of my favorite conspiracy theories

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@aokaze-minotaur
2 years ago
I know that’s a real panda, but the way it eats that makes it look like a human in a panda costume.

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What is a group of giant pandas called?