[RitaOK]

Yes, there are pets in so much of the coverage that it really is noticeable.

Pets can make sympathetic props in psychological warfare.

With the existence of props, crisis actors and AI, viewers can be assured of knowing Nothing for sure about what all is going on.

[17strings]

Pets can make sympathetic props in psychological warfare.

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What I noticed immediately was the number of folks pictured with relaxed, cool-looking cats, just hanging out on or with their people, in allegedly strange new environments. Beautiful photos, but as a longtime cat person, I can say with confidence that that’s not how they typically behave! Under such circumstances, most cats I’ve known would be freaking out, or at least somewhat visibly upset or disconcerted. Most would need to be kept in the security of their carriers.

Feline crisis actors must be a thing, too, I guess...

[ponygirl]

Pets can make sympathetic props in psychological warfare.

Pets are where the Millennials are fixated. Many of them don't have children, but identify as "pet parents." I've been in so many marketing research conferences on this, it's ridiculous. I see this is directly pandering to the Millennial population, and it's working.