Everything in this game is designed to annoy you. Punching in the air sends you flying into pits and enemies. Getting hit knocks you back into pits or enemies. Doing a combo locks you into an animation that will leave you open for attacks. Getting force fed does that too. Slimes in particular have only one purpose locking you into an animation and annoying you by hopping into your mouth and putting themself together from smaller slimes. Sitting down for healing takes ages even if you have the upgrade.
