I think the words tumbled out of his mouth like a tongue tied teenager, he may have heard someone say something like ....'Oh he's so cute I could squeeze him and eat him all up' tried to replicate something similar and failed.
There was absolutely no malice in his voice or on his face.
I think he does find it difficult to get involved in chit-chat and I agree with Mamyalynne.
I've not heard the clip but wonder if he did say kick it or something else. I was half listening and just thought from his body language and tone that he was agreeing that the kid was cute