It occurs to me that Satchel might be playing along with Bucky here, to allow his pal to appear menacing while both know in their hearts that, as Satchel once said to him, “Kitty, I’ve got pillows tougher than you.”
I was just explaining Pavlov to my nieces when trying to get them to use the bathroom before a long trip. Sometimes just walking in will trigger the urge, such as when you go to brush your teeth; so go, even if you don’t have to.
Randallw about 7 years ago
A real Pavlovian response is when you say “Yes, please” when offered baked meringue and fruit.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 7 years ago
It occurs to me that Satchel might be playing along with Bucky here, to allow his pal to appear menacing while both know in their hearts that, as Satchel once said to him, “Kitty, I’ve got pillows tougher than you.”
smoore47 about 7 years ago
Man he sure is Bogarting that cigarette; seems like it has been a week.
pumaman about 7 years ago
Science is neither cruel nor kind.
steverinoCT about 7 years ago
I was just explaining Pavlov to my nieces when trying to get them to use the bathroom before a long trip. Sometimes just walking in will trigger the urge, such as when you go to brush your teeth; so go, even if you don’t have to.
Didn’t work all that well.
ladamson1918 about 7 years ago
Sadly, the flinch response is a good indicator that someone, humans included, is accustomed to being struck routinely. It’s a dead giveaway.
nosirrom about 7 years ago
I’m guilty of having a Pavlovian response every time my wife walks into the room.
ericbutts74 about 7 years ago
Is Satchel’s flinching a conditioned response or instinct? His instincts, but it don’t tell him nothing.