Ashley, when we speak of ‘eating’ or ‘nomming’ we are not seriously thinking of eating an animal-no,no.
We are establishing that the cuteness is so rampant, so overwhelming that, in one’s opinion, it just couldn’t get much if any Cuter. In English “I could eat you up without gravy” or “Cute enough to eat”, or as in some dessert presentations- “too cute/pretty to eat” are common usages for even some very pleasingly cute children. ‘Appetizing’ in our eyes, not really for our tummies.
Now, please look at those feets on that hedgie- small and delicate and just so beautifully pictured- now those are some nommable feets, in my opinion. Carefully, of course!

That does not look very appetizing

“Mr. Gigante, may we offer you a complimentary ham on rye–plus this invitation to phone-in your comments
and participate in a survey…
At Small Mammal Munchies Cafe, your dining experience is our priority…”

I asked for a ham on rye.

Does anyone remember the comedy album “Hedgehog Sandwich” from the 80s? The cover was very similar!

jenjen…heh…roughage!

there’s your recommended daily allowance of roughage right there.

Okay, got it…waitress offering guests nibbles or centerpiece for appetizers.
KATRINA…Let’s put a large tip jar “for Hedgies”
at the Hosts’ table where everyone has to drop by to thank them for a super party…

You can have the sandwich and save me the big deli-style peekle-all fresh and crispy!
Seriously, is there another job for our hedgie friend besides being in a sandwich? Maybe he could jump out of a big birthday cake–wearing spiked heels!

@Theresa:
Thanks for the link