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Cassini90125 · 08-31-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Thornwhistle

I believe fondess for veggies is gender-biased,because guys are more apt to shun eating those healthy greens than girls would.

I grill, therefore I am.

kageri · 08-31-2006, 05:06 PM

I think the grossness of leafy green vegetables transcends gender.

Cassini90125 · 08-31-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kageri

I think the grossness of leafy green vegetables transcends gender.

What? What's wrong with vegetables? The crispness of a fresh stick of celery, the glorious, pungent aroma of diced onion, the wholesome crunchiness of a carrot, the subtle flavor of an artichoke, the refreshing lightness of a tossed salad with herbs... Oh, who am I kidding, I WANT A STEAK!!!

Sims Katie · 09-02-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassini90125

What? What's wrong with vegetables? The crispness of a fresh stick of celery, the glorious, pungent aroma of diced onion, the wholesome crunchiness of a carrot, the subtle flavor of an artichoke, the refreshing lightness of a tossed salad with herbs... Oh, who am I kidding, I WANT A STEAK!!!

When I was in art school, all the girls in my class were either vegan or vegetarians. I was the only person who ate meat and it was so awkward! I tried to be a good sport, but there were times when I wanted to scream "give me a ham sandwich for God's Sake!"

scary_dream · 09-02-2006, 08:50 PM

Hah I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan, either. I enjoy meat and also, I think (no offense to vegetarians or vegans) that humans were MADE to be carnivores/omnivores. Look at our eyes. I know it's a primitive way, but it's a relatively good rule of thumb. Most vegetarian animals (deer, cows, antelope, etc.) have eyes on the sides of their heads to aid in their peripheral vision and help them see predators. Most carnivore/omnivore animals (cats, dogs, humans) have eyes directly in front to aid in depth perception and to help them judge the distance and attack prey more easily.

Another relatively good way of telling is our teeth. Humans have canines for tearing food. Most herbivores have almost all molars for grinding up plant tissue.

While I know we don't have to attack prey with our bare hands or anything, it doesn't stop nature from putting our eyes in front and giving us sharp teeth.

(But hey... if a human chooses to become a vegetarian, that's fine by me. I really respect them for making a decision like that in such a meat-filled world! It's got to be difficult.)

Cassini90125 · 09-02-2006, 09:01 PM

It's also true that Vitamin B12 is not found in plants, only in animal tissue. The body can store enough to last for a year or more, but without it, you will die, plain and simple. Today we can make synthetic B12 from non-meat sources, but our ancestors didn't have that option. In those days, a Vegan diet was nothing more than suicide. So yeah, mankind is in fact meant to eat meat, whether PETA likes it or not.

Emma · 09-03-2006, 01:28 AM

Ugh...a fan of PETA, I am not...

ch3353-h4xx0rrrr · 09-03-2006, 05:03 AM

YODA!

... right. Moving on.

Mankind is losing those primitive instincts. We used to NEED the appendix for SOMETHING. We used to NEED our wisdom teeth for SOMETHING. Now, they're just annoying little body parts that we take out because they have the potential to kill us. Oh, and tonsils.

I love meat. I feel bad for all the chickens and pigs, (not cows; they're stupid animals. Seriously. Like, peanut-brain.) but survival of the fittest, right?

Cassini90125 · 09-03-2006, 06:15 AM

If they were meant to survive, they would not be on my plate. Pass the gravy.

LaBlooGirl · 09-03-2006, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassini90125

If they were meant to survive, they would not be on my plate. Pass the gravy.

MWA HA HA! Hey, how did this thread go from celery to meat? lol You guys are all too funny!

08-31-2006, 05:06 PM	#22
kageri Polkameister FORTY-SEVEN, YES. I MEAN TWO. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,873	I think the grossness of leafy green vegetables transcends gender. __________________ "(NOTE: these companies are from the country that makes the best video games: JAPAN!)"

09-02-2006, 08:50 PM	#25
scary_dream Ol' Grandpa Trout Now in radio-flavored. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jefferton Posts: 680	Hah I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan, either. I enjoy meat and also, I think (no offense to vegetarians or vegans) that humans were MADE to be carnivores/omnivores. Look at our eyes. I know it's a primitive way, but it's a relatively good rule of thumb. Most vegetarian animals (deer, cows, antelope, etc.) have eyes on the sides of their heads to aid in their peripheral vision and help them see predators. Most carnivore/omnivore animals (cats, dogs, humans) have eyes directly in front to aid in depth perception and to help them judge the distance and attack prey more easily. Another relatively good way of telling is our teeth. Humans have canines for tearing food. Most herbivores have almost all molars for grinding up plant tissue. While I know we don't have to attack prey with our bare hands or anything, it doesn't stop nature from putting our eyes in front and giving us sharp teeth. (But hey... if a human chooses to become a vegetarian, that's fine by me. I really respect them for making a decision like that in such a meat-filled world! It's got to be difficult.) __________________ Ultra-Intergalactic-Cybot G, Marina Liteyears. Her knife kick will punish you! Last edited by scary_dream; 09-02-2006 at 08:54 PM.

09-02-2006, 09:01 PM	#26
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	It's also true that Vitamin B12 is not found in plants, only in animal tissue. The body can store enough to last for a year or more, but without it, you will die, plain and simple. Today we can make synthetic B12 from non-meat sources, but our ancestors didn't have that option. In those days, a Vegan diet was nothing more than suicide. So yeah, mankind is in fact meant to eat meat, whether PETA likes it or not. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

09-03-2006, 01:28 AM	#27
Emma Foster's Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 771	Ugh...a fan of PETA, I am not... __________________ "We're biased as heck, but we try to be honest." - Penn Jillette

09-03-2006, 05:03 AM	#28
ch3353-h4xx0rrrr Permanent Resident And it's Goo! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East of Topeka. Posts: 328	YODA! ... right. Moving on. Mankind is losing those primitive instincts. We used to NEED the appendix for SOMETHING. We used to NEED our wisdom teeth for SOMETHING. Now, they're just annoying little body parts that we take out because they have the potential to kill us. Oh, and tonsils. I love meat. I feel bad for all the chickens and pigs, (not cows; they're stupid animals. Seriously. Like, peanut-brain.) but survival of the fittest, right? __________________ Last edited by ch3353-h4xx0rrrr; 09-03-2006 at 05:03 AM.

09-03-2006, 06:15 AM	#29
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	If they were meant to survive, they would not be on my plate. Pass the gravy. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.