Cute aggression is when someone acts in a mock physically aggressive way in reaction to something adorable. It is often seen when people say something is "so cute [they] could squish it." It isn't ...

“Cute aggression” is a dimorphous expression, meaning it contains seemingly contradictory feelings that act together. Unlike attraction, what we consider cute is nearly universal, according to science ...

An otter-shaped tape dispenser. Car air fresheners that look like Crocs. Tiny dachshunds you can dangle from your ears. I'm sure at least one of those items made you think of someone in your life — ...

The holiday season is all about cute. You’ve got those ads with adorable children and those movies about baby animals with big eyes. But when people encounter too much cuteness, the result can be ...

“Cuteness” is everywhere. Neighborhoods are praised if they have “cute” cafés; fashion and cosmetics brands such as Réalisation Par and Glossier promote beauty that is more innocent, dreamy, and ...