The Legend of Financial Loss in Raising Rabbits
Due to a special anatomical feature in rabbits—a unique three-part lip (commonly known as a cleft lip)—there has been a widespread superstition in past eras related to physiognomy, the study of facial features.
In traditional face-reading, thick lips have often been considered symbols of wealth and savings. By contrast, rabbits' distinct three-part lips were seen as unlucky and regarded as an omen of financial loss.
Yet, these three-part lips are undoubtedly very cute!
Analysis of Pet Rabbit's Lips
The pet rabbit's lips have evolved into a special structure to meet the needs of eating dry grass. The two-part upper lip can open left and right, allowing rabbits to more easily use their front teeth to cut and grasp food. This design also protects them from injuries caused by the hard dry grass, such as pricks or abrasions.
For rabbits, this structure symbolizes wealth and abundance (an inexhaustible supply of grass). According to folklore, thick lips, a big mouth, and thick ears are all signs of prosperity. So, a rabbit with triple-lobed lips that can eat from all directions, along with a pair of super large ears, should be considered a symbol of ultimate wealth, shouldn't it?
The Importance of Patience and Meticulous Care in Raising Pet Rabbits
Because pet rabbits are relatively fragile, the knowledge, concepts, and even medical techniques related to their care are still gradually developing. As such, pet owners need to continuously acquire new knowledge and organize it during the raising process.
The health status of pet rabbits requires owners to observe with great attention to detail in order to detect issues early. When a rabbit falls ill, administering medication or providing home-based medical care demands extreme patience from the owner.
Through these caregiving experiences, owners gradually learn how to organize information, observe carefully, and handle situations patiently. These skills, when applied in the workplace or daily life, enhance the owner's ability to manage tasks effectively and with greater harmony.
This does not even include the perseverance and resilience needed by pet parents, who are often driven by the strong instinct to nurture and protect their furry children.
Pet Owners Actually Grow Wealthier Over Time
Based on an analysis of the pet ownership behaviors and ages of owners in Taiwan, most first-time pet owners are between 16 and 22 years old. This age group mainly consists of young individuals who are gradually becoming independent and are relatively economically disadvantaged.
However, the ages of second and third-time pet owners tend to fall between 28 and 38 years old. This stage of life is typically characterized by establishing a family, a career, or holding middle-management positions, representing a group that is economically advancing towards a relatively advantageous status.
Therefore, it can be confidently stated that, according to factual sample data analyzing the behavior of pet rabbit owners, these owners tend to gain more energy and economic capacity as they accumulate experience. Contrary to popular belief, pet ownership does not result in financial loss.
The Lucky Symbolism of Rabbits
Rabbits are considered lucky charms: besides Taiwan, many countries regard rabbits as symbols of good fortune. In Christianity, Easter represents the idea of life being reborn, and the most iconic mascot is the Easter Bunny.
Additionally, in many countries, rabbits symbolize life, fertility, and the continuation of legacy. Japan holds strong beliefs in the happiness legends associated with white rabbits!
In Chinese folklore, the story of Chang'e and Moon rabbit represents legends of longevity. In some parts of the Americas, a rabbit's foot is believed to bring luck, while in Germany, there is a superstition that chocolate rabbits bring good fortune.
The Lucky Rabbit: Disney's Legendary Origin
The character known as the precursor to Disney's classic cartoon icon, Mickey Mouse, is the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, this was Walt Disney's oldest cartoon character. After being shelved for 40 years, Oswald is finally making a comeback in the latest action-adventure game.
Walt Disney originally named the character "Lucky Rabbit" in the hopes that it would bring good fortune. Oswald made his debut in many animations back in 1927, created collaboratively by Disney. The name was inspired by Walt Disney's wish for the character to bring success to his career.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit lived up to its name by helping launch the foundation of Disney's cartoon empire. However, in 1928, a contractual dispute between Disney and Universal Studios caused Disney to lose the rights to Oswald. This loss led Disney to create Mickey Mouse, inspired by the blueprints of the Lucky Rabbit.
In 2006, Disney's president Bob Iger finally regained the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, bringing this legendary character back into the Disney family.
Rabbits as Symbols of Blessing and Prosperity
In summary, from both a scientific perspective and the viewpoint of folklore, rabbits are symbols of good fortune and abundance. Despite this, a small number of underachieving individuals blame their own life failures on rabbits. In reality, rabbits are completely innocent and undeserving of such blame.
