I have a variation on the “Bambi complex,” “Bambi factor,” or “Bambi syndrome” which are three terms used interchangeably for sentimental, sympathetic attitudes toward wildlife, especially deer. They are usually used derogatorily and reflect a backlash against  humane, anti-hunting, and preservationist values, and the excessive sentimentality that Bambi has often come to symbolize.  Although I [...]