Re: meat.
Diane, on host 141.151.18.216
Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 15:20:41
meat. posted by Faux Pas on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 11:57:48:
> One thing I don't understand: > > Vegetarians generally don't eat meat because of ethical reasons, right? Then why are there so many vegetarian versions of meat things? I've been seeing stuff like gardenburgers, tofu dogs, and all sorts of soylicious food shaped like meat things while cruisin' through the produce section of the new supermarket. > > So there you are, against eating meat but you're willing to eat something that looks like it? It doesn't make sense to me. > > -Faux "I'm throwing a barbecue this weekend!" Pas
Hey, you've found my biggest pet peeve.
I was watching a thing on TV about Tofurkey (mentioned elsewhere), and I was thinking "This has to be the dumbest product ever conceived." I mean, it looks like, (supposedly) tastes like, but isn't? And what really kills me are commercials for tastealikes. "My family usually eats beef hot dogs, but since I've been giving them soydogs, they haven't noticed the difference! Tomorrow, they're getting dish detergent instead of milk!" Okay, I made the last sentence up. But you get what I'm saying.
Humans are omnivores. If you want to change that, look into genetic engineering. Vegans are the silliest, really. No milk, eggs, or meat of any kind. They can't say they were always like that though. They were babies at some point. :D
I love meat. (It's the Philadelphia city slogan). Sirloin, cheesesteaks, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, meatballs, hoagies, subs, grinders, heroes, fried chicken, chicken Cordon Bleu (breaded chicken, ham, and cheese... I can hear vegans puking now), chicken nuggets, roast beef, pot roast... mmm, the list goes on and on. Yes, I do eat vegetables, as I said I'm an omnivore. I just can't fathom having them all the time.
I'm reminded of an article I saw where some PETA folks were protesting McDonalds, swarming around it with signs and such. I wanted so bad to go in (getting screamed at all the way), get some fries, and come out (more screams), point to the fries and say "Hey, if you have problems with me eating fries, I can always go in and get a double quarter pounder and some McNuggets."
Okay, I've been rambling. But I don't know how to end this. Maybe if I just keep typing it will end itse
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