Is this a purely theoretical thought exercise, or was it instigated by something that happened recently in Welbog’s Condominium?

Can't it be both?

Isn't this true for all animals? (with humans being the single exception of not putting this on the floor when they reach certain age)

I mean, we're all full of bullshit. ;)

Bullshit!

You are just denying the undeniable.