At the risk of offending vegetarians....

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  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    ....why the F**K would you make your food look like meat?

    Vegetarian bacon, chops, mince, sausages, burgers, kievs, Hot dogs.....WHY??????

    We carnivores don't make veg shaped meat products.....

    Lmao. Ok, you are now defining what 'meat' looks like. Processed and ground up animal carcasses have become defined as 'meat' in your mind because the modern food industry serves them up that way. Sorry, but hot dogs do not actually resemble a pig. And ground beef does not actually resemble a cow.

    And btw, you are an omnivore, not a carnivore, unless you are a dog..... (?)

    Let's not go into what kind of meat a hotdog looks like.
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    ....why the F**K would you make your food look like meat?

    Vegetarian bacon, chops, mince, sausages, burgers, kievs, Hot dogs.....WHY??????

    We carnivores don't make veg shaped meat products.....

    Lmao. Ok, you are now defining what 'meat' looks like. Processed and ground up animal carcasses have become defined as 'meat' in your mind because the modern food industry serves them up that way. Sorry, but hot dogs do not actually resemble a pig. And ground beef does not actually resemble a cow.

    And btw, you are an omnivore, not a carnivore, unless you are a dog..... (?)

    Let's not go into what kind of meat a hotdog looks like.

    :wink:
  • rowanwood
    rowanwood Posts: 509 Member
    As a former vegetarian...the key to offending them is to open your mouth and have sound come out. They will take it personally.





    Also, hypocrisy seems to be the primary reason for meat shaped non-meat. But I'm not bitter about my own stupidity. I'm FINE.
    Seriously?

    Yes, seriously.

    Do you know how many "ethical" vegetarians eat meat when no one is looking? People who decide not to eat meat for other reasons are usually misinformed about quality protein, from my experience.

    By definition, no vegetarian will eat meat, no matter who is "looking". If they sneak meat..They're sneaky meat-eaters. There are many liars, cheats, and sneaks in this world, but they are their own worst enemies. ...

    By the way, are you always this bitter, or just when you discuss your "former vegetarian" life?

    I'm just a generally horrible person. Thanks for asking.
  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    I admit I find this weird, too. But I think it's more to do with how other people perceive what they're eating.
    I don't know but the vegans I know are ALL ABOUT HOW IT APPEARS TO OTHER PEOPLE. It is like some kind of attention-getting thing. In which case eating veggies in the shape of a burger is sooo funny to me. I really want to say "Wow- I am so proud of you for eating something with less nutritional value, same calories and more sodium that I eat - and also tastes TERRIBLE. Nice work".
  • MissFuchsia
    MissFuchsia Posts: 523 Member
    I've been a vegetarian over 10 years and I don't eat any fake meat products. They're not edible :sick:
  • admegamo
    admegamo Posts: 175 Member
    ....why the F**K would you make your food look like meat?

    Vegetarian bacon, chops, mince, sausages, burgers, kievs, Hot dogs.....WHY??????

    We carnivores don't make veg shaped meat products.....

    I'm not vegetarian, however, I do eat a lot of vegetarian/vegan products because they are yummy. In my opinion it's a marketing tactic for people to become vegetarian/vegan. A healthy substitute that tastes just as good as the real thing so you don't feel like you're missing out. The reason I think this is because people who are vegetarian because they just don't like meat or were raised in vegetarian/vegan households don't need or want foods that look and taste like meat. But for those of us who either want to become vegetarian/vegan or just want to eat less meat products for w/e reasons, it can be very difficult because just eating veggies and fruite alone may not suffice. Yet if it looks like a burger and tastes like a burger but is completely meatless, it can be quite amazing and that craving will go away and you'll be good.

    My favorite are Gardein and Morningstar products.


    Also, after a lot of trial and error, I do know that not all meat substitutes are created equal.
  • scottaworley
    scottaworley Posts: 871 Member
    Jim Gaffigan already addressed this
    He's as funny as cancer.
    You sir have just lost all credibility. Jim Gaffigan is one of the funniest comedians of all time.
    Is he going to do that voice the whole time?
    RIGHT?! I'd actually consider listening to him if he'd stop doing that stupid f^#king voice for ten seconds.

    Lol that's something he says during his act. The voice is hilarious.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    As a former vegetarian...the key to offending them is to open your mouth and have sound come out. They will take it personally.





    Also, hypocrisy seems to be the primary reason for meat shaped non-meat. But I'm not bitter about my own stupidity. I'm FINE.
    Seriously?

    Yes, seriously.

    Do you know how many "ethical" vegetarians eat meat when no one is looking? People who decide not to eat meat for other reasons are usually misinformed about quality protein, from my experience.

    By definition, no vegetarian will eat meat, no matter who is "looking". If they sneak meat..They're sneaky meat-eaters. There are many liars, cheats, and sneaks in this world, but they are their own worst enemies. ...

    By the way, are you always this bitter, or just when you discuss your "former vegetarian" life?

    I'm just a generally horrible person. Thanks for asking.
    That's pretty clear.

    When I first went veg, I did sneak meat a few times because it wasn't easy to give up all at once. But I haven't done that in several years now and have no desire to do so.

    I guess I could say meat-eaters are heartless sociopaths. *shrug*

    I'm not sure why what I eat is of such concern to so many people. Or why eating something that may be in the shape of a hamburger or sausage but contains no meat is hypocritical.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    I don't eat "fake meat" because I don't tend to consume non organic, unnecessarily processed crap.
    However, if someone chooses to eat meat replacers/faux meat then good for them.

    Why would you consider this to be an offensive question? Weird...
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    A big "lol" to hotdogs being classed as meat :laugh:
  • admegamo
    admegamo Posts: 175 Member
    As a former vegetarian...the key to offending them is to open your mouth and have sound come out. They will take it personally.





    Also, hypocrisy seems to be the primary reason for meat shaped non-meat. But I'm not bitter about my own stupidity. I'm FINE.
    Seriously?

    Yes, seriously.

    Do you know how many "ethical" vegetarians eat meat when no one is looking? People who decide not to eat meat for other reasons are usually misinformed about quality protein, from my experience.

    By definition, no vegetarian will eat meat, no matter who is "looking". If they sneak meat..They're sneaky meat-eaters. There are many liars, cheats, and sneaks in this world, but they are their own worst enemies. ...

    By the way, are you always this bitter, or just when you discuss your "former vegetarian" life?

    I'm just a generally horrible person. Thanks for asking.
    That's pretty clear.

    When I first went veg, I did sneak meat a few times because it wasn't easy to give up all at once. But I haven't done that in several years now and have no desire to do so.

    I guess I could say meat-eaters are heartless sociopaths. *shrug*

    I'm not sure why what I eat is of such concern to so many people. Or why eating something that may be in the shape of a hamburger or sausage but contains no meat is hypocritical.

    I don't understand either because I've haven't heard many vegetarians/vegans state they don't eat meat because the way it's shaped or tastes and then go and eat a meat shaped/tasting veggie puree.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I don't understand either because I've haven't heard many vegetarians/vegans state they don't eat meat because the way it's shaped or tastes and then go and eat a meat shaped/tasting veggie puree.

    Eh. Most of those things don't taste like meat, anyway. So if taste were the reason, it STILL wouldn't be an issue. Shape? Sure. But who doesn't eat something because of shape?

    I will say the fake meat meatballs are pretty yummy. I'm glad I can have a meatball sub still and not have to think about what it used to be. I don't eat a ton of the fake meats, but when you're pressed for time or tired or need to run to the grocery store and don't feel like it, it's nice to have a Quorn burger in the freezer to toss on the stove or grill.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    I never worry about upsetting vegetarians or vegans, as they probably don't have the energy to fight back......

    The sheer effort of typing must be so draining....


    :devil:

    Ohhhh you are naughty! :devil:
  • soldier4242
    soldier4242 Posts: 1,368 Member
    Jim Gaffigan already addressed this
    He's as funny as cancer.
    You sir have just lost all credibility. Jim Gaffigan is one of the funniest comedians of all time.
    Is he going to do that voice the whole time?
    RIGHT?! I'd actually consider listening to him if he'd stop doing that stupid f^#king voice for ten seconds.

    Lol that's something he says during his act. The voice is hilarious.
    I think the voice is fantastic. It is funny in its own right. It make him more memorable as a comedian. It makes fun of the fact that anything a comedian says will be criticized and he definitely does not over use it. The vast majority of his act is done in his regular voice. He also has a Boston accent he likes to use and he has Italian and new yorker.
  • DashDeV
    DashDeV Posts: 545 Member
    Probably for the same reason your wife sleeps with you...it looks like a penis but only smaller and doesn't have much in the way of meat but you got to work with what you got.

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  • jackiecamarena
    jackiecamarena Posts: 290 Member
    ....why the F**K would you make your food look like meat?

    Vegetarian bacon, chops, mince, sausages, burgers, kievs, Hot dogs.....WHY??????

    We carnivores don't make veg shaped meat products.....
    Probably for the same reason your wife sleeps with you...it looks like a penis but only smaller and doesn't have much in the way of meat but you got to work with what you got.

    :laugh:
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    Probably for the same reason your wife sleeps with you...it looks like a penis but only smaller and doesn't have much in the way of meat but you got to work with what you got.

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    Not really, guy seems to enjoy a joke.
  • emmawoolf84
    emmawoolf84 Posts: 243 Member
    ....why the F**K would you make your food look like meat?

    Vegetarian bacon, chops, mince, sausages, burgers, kievs, Hot dogs.....WHY??????

    We carnivores don't make veg shaped meat products.....
    Probably for the same reason your wife sleeps with you...it looks like a penis but only smaller and doesn't have much in the way of meat but you got to work with what you got.

    HAHAHA. OMG.
  • AlteredSkates
    AlteredSkates Posts: 123 Member
    ....why the F**K would you make your food look like meat?

    Vegetarian bacon, chops, mince, sausages, burgers, kievs, Hot dogs.....WHY??????

    We carnivores don't make veg shaped meat products.....
    Probably for the same reason your wife sleeps with you...it looks like a penis but only smaller and doesn't have much in the way of meat but you got to work with what you got.

    bump

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  • Michelle_dirtracer
    Michelle_dirtracer Posts: 245
    Eat a steak and smile... you know it is good!
  • scottaworley
    scottaworley Posts: 871 Member
    edit: not funny enough for the strike
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    Good question. I have another... Why do the chicken commercials (Tyson I think, idk for sure) say that their chickens are fed a vegetarian diet only?

    Because sometimes companies throw meat leftovers from other processes into their chicken feed.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I had a Hindu friend that refused to eat any of the meat substitutes, so real vegetarians dont eat them.

    PS-You may have a severe mental problem if you dont think Jim Gaffigan is hilarious.
  • Inkratlet
    Inkratlet Posts: 613 Member

    I'm not sure why what I eat is of such concern to so many people. Or why eating something that may be in the shape of a hamburger or sausage but contains no meat is hypocritical.

    This ^^

    Seriously, who cares what other people choose to eat? Does it harm you in any way?

    If OP and others are just trying to wind people up based on a lifestyle choice they don't choose to participate in then, meh - one word, karma.
  • mrshallewell
    mrshallewell Posts: 318
    veggie - tbf though sausages and burgers are processed in their own way and have no original shape being that they have been formed. so how you can have a paddy fit about a vegi burger being the same shape as a meat burger when its also the same shape as

    an onion bhaji
    half a bread muffin
    a crumpet.

    on another note, quorn pieces i find dont all taste the same so if it all looked the same how would you know what to put it into.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    Probably for the same reason your wife sleeps with you...it looks like a penis but only smaller and doesn't have much in the way of meat but you got to work with what you got.


    YES!!!!!!! :laugh: Brilliantly executed!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I had a Hindu friend that refused to eat any of the meat substitutes, so real vegetarians dont eat them.
    Is this like the "real women have curves" thing? Because I believe one is a "real vegetarian" if one abstains from ingesting meat, even if one chooses to ingest meat substitutes. Unless I'm missing something and they're hiding meat in there somewhere.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    As a former vegetarian...the key to offending them is to open your mouth and have sound come out. They will take it personally.





    Also, hypocrisy seems to be the primary reason for meat shaped non-meat. But I'm not bitter about my own stupidity. I'm FINE.

    You sound like a barrel of laughs....
  • brevislux
    brevislux Posts: 1,093 Member
    Hey, vegan here. :)
    Personally I don't care for meat-shaped foods. They're ok, I guess, but most of them are processed and not that great. However - most people don't go veg*n because they can't stand meat. They do it for health and ethical reasons. And many of them, especially at the beginning, still miss the taste and texture of the foods that they enjoyed, and maybe still hadn't found their way in the veg*n kitchen. I don't see anything wrong with that, of course.

    And there's no reason for you meat-eaters to shape your meat as veg. You DO eat veg (or so I hope). :)
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I had a Hindu friend that refused to eat any of the meat substitutes, so real vegetarians dont eat them.

    Today I learned that Having A hindu friend lets you know what "real vegatarians" don't eat.

    First off, don't call hindus real vegatarians. I know many of them. I grew up with many of them. They aren't all vegatarians.

    Second, maybe next time you make such claim, expand your sample for making up a statistic.
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