Carnivores – why?

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  • doornumber03
    doornumber03 Posts: 221 Member
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    Yet another topic where the correct answer is simply "BACON"

    LOVE THIS
  • econut2000
    econut2000 Posts: 395 Member
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    Ok, I am probably going to offend some, but it’s not my intention.

    However, I just don't get it. There has never been a good argument presented to me why someone would want to eat a dead animal. I figure because whenever I ask “why”, the silly carnivores almost always get offended.

    So why?

    And please remove all of the “I like my meat rare” answers. That stuff is just nasty.

    It tastes great. Besides that...........I try to stay away from Soy.....As a vegetarian......How would you suggest getting 180+ grams of protein in without eating meat or soy? for around 2k cals?

    XSport Fitness 100% Whey Protein - 60 grams for 3 scoops... egg whites for breakfast 12 grams... greek yogurt 12 grams ... assorted nuts 6 grams... protein bar - 30 grams ... fake meat substitutes 12-20 grams each... IDK how I do it, but I am over on protein everyday. I am pretty sure my diary is open if you are really curious and not just being a meany.
    Morningstar Farms meat substitute is made of soy...

    I eat Mornignstar Farms... but there is also a brand called Quorn that is soy free. I really like their "grilled chicken"

    "Meat substitutes" are still made of processed crap no matter how you look at them. Do I eat them on occasion? Sure, but to live off them....you're better off eating real grass fed, organic meat.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
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    Where I come from, we have yearly rituals to kill animals and eat them.

    I used the knife on an animals throat around the age of 11. I have been cutting animals into smaller pieces helping my brothers and father since like 7.

    I don't judge vegeterians. Vegeterians in Asia (The original vegeterians) don't judge me. They know that everybody is different and they respect them for it.

    As to why would anyone enjoy eating meat? Why would anyone enjoy eating plants? Plants are living organisms too. Just because they don't have cute faces and eyes don't mean they're not living creatures
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
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    If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made of food? hmmm?

    and again technically that makes you food too doesn't it? Hmmmm? You can jump on that spit as well, I am sure you would be just delish with some BBQ sauce and Malt Vinegar, topped with some coleslaw on a healthy whole wheat bun.

    She does look pretty damned tasty.

    lol I'll let you go first as I assume you are wanting to eat something other than what I am talking about
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 2,073 Member
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    So, who needs eaten?
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
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    Yet another topic where the correct answer is simply "BACON"

    :happy: I spy a potential future friend addition!
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
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    If my woman doesn't eat the meat I give her I'm not staying with her plain and simple!

    Unless you're referring to your johnson, looks like we won't be dating :(
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 2,073 Member
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    lol I'll let you go first as I assume you are wanting to eat something other than what I am talking about

    I don't mind sloppy seconds, least in this case.
  • KrystleKiri
    KrystleKiri Posts: 135
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    I grew up on a farm. We were dairy, and then we went to beef and pork. I would welcome these baby animals in, feed them, care for them, and then eventually escort them on to the trailer for their last ride. I ate meat from the time I got teeth, and didn't know of 'vegetarians' until I was older, and I was immediately confused by why someone would choose to do that. Now, if you ask my grandfather, he'd probably say something along the lines of, "vegetarians, huh? those goddamn hippies are ruining this country!" Me? I'm not nearly as close minded. I get it, I do. It's a personal choice to stand up for what you think is right, and eat what you want to eat, and I think that's awesome. I eat meat because I enjoy it, and it provides a significant amount of protein that my body needs. I do not judge, or dislike vegetarians, but I certainly dislike ANYONE that will try to force their beliefs down others throats. You don't want to eat meat? That's fine. Don't. I respect your decision. It's when people get all righteous and start trying to convince others that their way is the best way, and we should all conform to it. It's not right, and it's not fair.

    So. Why do I eat meat? I enjoy it. It's been the way of my personal life for as long as I've known it. I expect your answer to 'why DON'T you eat meat?' to be close to the same.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Ok, I am probably going to offend some, but it’s not my intention.

    However, I just don't get it. There has never been a good argument presented to me why someone would want to eat a dead animal. I figure because whenever I ask “why”, the silly carnivores almost always get offended.

    So why?

    And please remove all of the “I like my meat rare” answers. That stuff is just nasty.

    It tastes great. Besides that...........I try to stay away from Soy.....As a vegetarian......How would you suggest getting 180+ grams of protein in without eating meat or soy? for around 2k cals?

    It's actually not that hard - dairy and all it's derivatives plus seitan and other meat alternatives

    However, in answer to the question - and I am a vegetarian for ethical reasons - it tastes good
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
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    Because there is nothing better after clubbing an inncent seal than eating it after.

    I giggled. Legit.
  • amivox
    amivox Posts: 441 Member
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    My friend had gauged ears and one of them tore, so he fried up his ear piece and ate it. Mother trucker ate himself. I also knew a girl in highschool that ate herself. She would pick off acne scabs in class and eat them. Self-cannibalism at its best.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
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    In short, the only way for human beings to get our complete nutritional table is from an omnivorous diet consisting of both plant and animal based foods. Plant based proteins lack amino acids and many vitamins needed for our bodies to functional well and into old age. There is no such thing as a plant based source of Vitamin B12 (which the only way to get proper dosage of through supplementation is by a shot--orally won't do) or Creatine. Essentially, we are only able to survive healthily off of plant-based sources through supplementation alongside our normal diet.

    I get the feeling that I'm talking to a wall here though as hinted at by the fact that you chose to refer to omnivorous people (creatures who eat both plant and animal based foods) as carnivores (creatures who feed solely off of meat). This is generally the telltale sign that you're dealing with someone who will not listen to reason or scientific research and that you're wasting your time by even talking to them. It is the very obvious sign that you are dealing with a fanatic about their vegetarian or vegan lifestyle who has chosen to take it to a level most religious zealots take their religion to. Fanaticism is pointless to argue with.
  • BigDaddyRonnie
    BigDaddyRonnie Posts: 506 Member
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    Awesome parrot! :bigsmile:
  • brandiwells1
    brandiwells1 Posts: 83 Member
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    WHY DO I HAVE TO DEFEND MY LIFE CHOICES TO YOU!?! WE SHOULD ALL JUST KEEP TO OURSELVES AND NOT TRY TO UNDERSTAND OTHER PEOPLE'S POINT OF VIEW!

    HAHA
  • RavenhairedWoman
    RavenhairedWoman Posts: 661 Member
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    You may think it is barbaric but honestly it all depends on how you are raised and then, when you become an adult, the life choices you make for yourself. Personally, love eating animals. And at the risk of sounding like a total heathen I actually kill them myself as well. The looks I get when I tell people that I can field dress and butcher a deer are a constant source of humor for me. I mostly eat fish and chicken but I'll never turn down pork or beef if it is cooked and seasoned properly. Hands down though, my favorite red meat is Venison, it is lean, better for you than beef, and when cooked right you can't tell that it isn't beef (other than it tastes better and when cooked it is a lighter color).

    But to boil it down, who cares? Meat is tasty, veggies are tasty, fruit is tasty, grains are tasty, dairy is tasty... Why shouldn't I eat them in moderation?

    Signed,
    :glasses: Equal Opputunity Omnomivore :glasses:
  • aprilgrl27
    aprilgrl27 Posts: 176 Member
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    However, I just don't get it. There has never been a good argument presented to me why someone would want to eat a dead animal.

    Because eating a live animal would just be messy.
  • CouchSpud
    CouchSpud Posts: 557 Member
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    Why is there even a discussion? Why is it so hard for a vegetarian to accept that not everyone would like to subscribe to the same world image?
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 2,073 Member
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    HAHA

    HA
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
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    lol I'll let you go first as I assume you are wanting to eat something other than what I am talking about

    I don't mind sloppy seconds, least in this case.

    Lol those would be some really sloppy seconds, *edited to take out a comment that she looks like she is missing an arm in her profile pic, was going to make a joke but then thought she might actually be missing an arm and that would just be horrible of me*.

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