Unsuccessful anti-rat propaganda

These ads are so funny to me. Why would they make it sound so cute?? They’re literally telling me my trash can is creating a Ratatouille situation and they expect me to put a stop to it?? Now I’m picturing a rat putting a napkin on its lap and sitting down to a five course meal. I love rats (even though I don’t want them in my apartment) and the NYC department of sanitation will NOT turn me against them.

(But obviously I close the trash can lid)