What Is a Pet?

Audience emotional responses for 'What Is a Pet?' are overwhelmingly dominated by Humor, Joy, and Happiness, reflecting its core genre as a comedy short. The film leverages the absurdity of Officer Rib Tickles' 'horrific' pet cat experience to elicit laughter and amusement. Curiosity and Surprise are also significant as the audience anticipates and reacts to the comedic twists and exaggerated details of the recounted story. Minor elements of Relief, Anticipation, and Satisfaction contribute to the overall positive viewing experience, while any hints of Fear, Anxiety, or Disgust are presented purely for comedic effect, enhancing the humor rather than causing genuine discomfort.