I think God made babies cute so we don't eat them.

In this joke, Williams uses shock humor and an exaggerated premise (that humans might otherwise eat babies) to make a point about evolutionary and social bonding. The line pivots on the idea that infant “cuteness” functions as a protective mechanism: it triggers caretaking instincts, patience, and empathy in adults despite the stress and exhaustion of childcare. By attributing this to God, he also parodies religious explanations for natural phenomena, blending the sacred with the absurd. The humor comes from the sudden, taboo reversal—moving from tenderness to cannibalism—while ultimately reaffirming a familiar truth: babies’ appeal helps ensure they’re cared for.