My cat is too big to fit in there. Why is everything made for tiny cats?! If Gadget cared about anything but food, her delicate feline feelings might be wounded.

Agreed. But I shall see your Cavil with "respect", and raise you a Hiddleston with "delayed gratification". =) =)

THIS. I have honestly responded (and continue to do so) with "Dance!" when I've gotten the "Smile!" request from a stranger. When they look befuddled I innocently say "So we're not just ordering strangers on the street to do things for no good reason? My bad." and walk away.