Inspired by super-Aussie-blogger Darren Rowse, I have decided to put together my top 10 reasons to become a vegetarian. I have been a ‘vego’ since I was 15, and these reasons are based entirely upon my experiences!
Oh and by the way, this is just for fun, it’s not meant to offend anyone. Honest.
- Most importantly - you will ALWAYS be served more food by friends at parties, dinners and barbeques (due to the non-vegetarian’s perception that if you don’t eat meat then you must need double the food to keep your energy up)
- You will quickly become addicted to loads of different fruits and vegetables
- You will become a lot more creative with your cooking and always willing to try new things
- You will QUICKLY learn to be get what you want at restaurants - especially meals which are not actually on the menu
- You will never need to sleep off another meal - nor will you get the meat sweats (thats two in one!)
- Girls dig vegetarian guys
- Guys dig vegetarian girls
- You will, by default, avoid a LOT of unhealthy foods, such as meat
- You will be able to listen to The Smiths and understand what Morrissey is harping on about
- You will become bloody brilliant at answering smart-ass comments
Oh and as the unofficial number 11 - it means you don’t have to fraternise with people like http://www.ranchers.net/ who claim, rather bafflingly:
“If animals weren’t meant to be eaten, then why are they made out of meat?”
What a ****.
Click here to read the full and excellent TIME article on vegetarianism where I pulled that quote.
Add some comments: Got your own reasons, or perhaps you are a meat eater with something to say! Don’t hold back - just keep it *’d in the appropriate places!
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yeah, sure I’ll be able to understand morrisey lirriks. but what’s the comfort food I’l eat when my gildfriend’s in a coma?
LOL you forgot to mention that you will completely baffle the poor souls at McDonalds by asking for a grilled cheese, even if you show them that it is just a bun and cheese melted….. true story. Our list is up if you’d like to look… have a great day!
boom-tish - I like your style Ed!
MamaDuck
Heh - nice work. Although saying that, I am sure it doesnt take a great deal to baffle the dudes and dudettes at McDonalds.
I loved your list:
‘The kiss psyche - making kissy faces and noises, running towards you, then at the last second running backwards, laughing with glee.’
I still do that now
IF IT AINT RANCH, RACING OR WRESTLIN’ I DONT WANNA HEAR BOUT IT!
hah just kidding. ive been veg since i was 15 too and ive lived every point you just made. good stuff.
Glad to hear it Orion!
I must admit, I was worried when I was reading your first sentence, but then I noticed that you hadn’t mentioned truckin’ so I realised you were joking…
Nice list…yes it is amazing what you can order at reastaurants that doesn’t appear on the menu
But I often get strange looks from waitors…I guess you’ll have that
as a rebuttal to where it says “If animals weren’t meant to be eaten, then why are they made out of meat?†well humans are also made out of edible meat are they suggesting its ok to eat them too?
Hey Gabriel
Absolutely!!! Heh heh.
I’m absolutely loving your email address by the way!
Have a great weekend
Ross
Great list… also, you’ll save a lot of money, since veggies are almost always cheaper than meat.
I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life and have no idea what meat tastes like…but theres heaps of vegetarian fake meat you can get a chinese shops and stuff and my friends tell me there isn’t a difference between that and meat..I’m doind a speech on becoming a vegetarian for school though and this really helped so thanks!
xx
Hey mina
Glad to hear it! Good luck with the speech too!
Have a great day
Ross
It’s rude to order food at a restaurant that’s not on the menu. Learn some basic etiquette.
Was that supposed to be ironic?
Actually, Kate, it’s not rude to order food that is not on the menu at a restaurant. Plenty of big chain restaurants actually do have veg items that are not listed, perhaps they couldn’t fit them on the menu, don’t know. Point is if it wasn’t being requested, they wouldn’t have it. Also, plenty of people have to make special requests because of allergies or they simply don’t like something, so what difference does it make, just to ask them to omit the meatballs or chicken? That’s silly, get a clue. Restaurants are in the business of making money, if they have it they will serve it!
i’m a vegan (according to my girlfriend, it’s prounounced “vEg’ tard”), and i love to stump wait staff by asking if there is dairy or eggs in certain dishes. often, after only a few minutes of embarrassed servers and cooks coming to realize their poor knowledge of what is actually being served, i end up with the manager as my apologetic, personal servant. the best part is that i never have to be a prick, or get angry… i just ask one simple question, and hell breaks loose.
I love your list. =]
I am a 17 year old vegetarian and I am dating a college student who isn’t. He is also out of shape and trying to lose weight. He has actually considered going veg just so he can lose weight. I mean because of all the nasty food he will avoid.
Also, you would be surprised at how helpful some restaurants can be. I used to be a waitress and actually preferred when people asked about the food they are served.
I don’t think we talk enough about the ph benefits of going veg. Before I went veg over 10 years ago I was so acidic I was burning holes in my T shirts.
Great post!
Thanks for all the comments guys - really appreciated!
Have a sensational week and keep smiling
Ross
i absolutely adore this blog and being vegetarian is just the best
Ive been a vegetarian my whole life, (my parents raised me that way) & i loved this blog!
haha, just like mamaduck i always go to mcdonalds and ask for a grilled cheese and get hilarious responses. once i asked for a hamburger without the burger, big mistake, and got a bun, cheese & the unwanted ketchup and pickels. haha they always so confused to what im ordering. its pretty funny. luckly i found 1 mcdonalds that can actually make them.
yay veg!
i found out burger king had veggie burgers, and although i hate to support fast food joints- i was starving and ordered one. the lady at the register asked me if i wanted bacon on it. i just drove away.
6 and 7 were messed up
6. Vegetarian Girls dig girls
7. Vegetarian Guys dig guys
I can see where you got mixed up, it was just a few words out of order.
you can thank me later =)
Absoultely 100 percent true. I’ve been vegetarian my entire life!
Meat is absolutely delicious though, you have to admit. Plus, Vitamin B12 anyone?!