Because in the future you're gonna be in a Alice In Wonderland scenario but there's no more of that biscuit/drink that makes you smaller so god made you short so you will survive.
It's a marshmallow that's trying to imitate a squirrel. Because marshmallows are delicious, but squirrels are too cute to eat. And it just wants to LIVE!
Forgot to ask a question *doh*
Why do aliens make their spaceships look like frisbees?