Ellen DeGeneres, known for her Netflix special 'Relatable', jokes about the ethical implications of keeping pet birds and the contradictory nature of birds dancing to music they would never encounter in the wild.
Birds have a natural love for music and can dance to the beat, showcasing their sense of rhythm and musicality.
The ethical debate around keeping pet birds revolves around confining them in cages, denying them the freedom of flight and the opportunity to experience music and dance freely.
Deep dives
Birds are musical and have rhythm
Birds have a natural love for music and can dance to the beat. Their ability to synchronize their movements with music showcases their sense of rhythm and musicality.
Keeping birds as pets raises ethical concerns
The idea of keeping birds as pets raises ethical questions. By confining them in cages and clipping their wings, they are denied the freedom of flight. This raises a debate around whether it is fair to deprive them of the opportunity to experience music and dance freely, which wild birds in their natural habitats may never have the chance to do.
Ellen DeGeneres jokes about pet birds in her Netflix special, "Relatable" only on Netflix. Follow us @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
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