Generally, I tell people before I go anywhere and always eat before I go out to new places, so that if I turn up and can’t eat I can genuinely say it doesn’t matter.
I found that if I eat meat one time, then I’ll have to do it every time. And that means meat being brought for me to eat, which I don’t want.
I hope that generally few people get offended, except for the people who get all up in my face about how awesome their dietary choices are and how mine are wrong. They generally get graphic descriptions of animal killing peppered with expletives until they just don’t ever talk to me again. Which is for the best.
Most of my friends are veg, so it’s less about me and more about what our group of friends are like. I’ve never had a problem letting someone know beforehand (if it’s at their house) that I don’t eat meat. Even in Arkansas, it hasn’t been so bad.
When I first stopped, though, I was a raging asshole. So, sorry to anyone who ate around me that year.
I’d live on fruit, cheese and bread if I could. Most of the time. But DAMN do I get cravings for meat sometimes and the omnivore within wins. Like when there’s grass fed free range bison meat on sale. I cannot resist that. And bacon. I never say no to bacon.
Vegan dicks are gross. A whole bag of them is a puke just waiting to happen.
As a carnivore, all I have to say that if we weren’t meant to eat meat, then it wouldn’t be so damn tasty. Dairy is the only thing I can think of that something doesn’t have to die to feed another. What, you can’t hear the screams of the carrots?
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To Josh I would say it’s less about the principle and more a real practical objection to the problems with the meat industry. Humans may or may not be “meant” (by whom, by the way?) to eat meat, but that doesn’t mean we have to torture the hell out of the animals that provide it. But I’m with Julia, if I am being served meat I’ll eat it; abstaining from eating meat that is already purchased and prepared doesn’t do anyone any good.
I’m a vegetarian and I don’t make comments to meat eaters like “You disgust me” if they’re serving meat I just politly opt out, kind of like how someone who is allergic to seafood would opt out of eating shrimp. It’s usually the other way around. people will shove why they eat meat in my face and how humans are carnivores (we’re not, we’re omnivores.). It’s stupid. I don’t care who eats who. I just don’t like meat.
yeah, I did some poster and album art work for them awhile back, they’re on of my favs. There’s a comic of us hanging out in brooklyn somewhere in the archives but i’m too lazy to go find it
Hoping this is going to be available as a print….I’ve been looking for something to compliment the cheese calender that graces the wall of our kitchen.
This was a total delight. I was a vegetarian for 25 years, the last 2 years I was pretty much vegan (I ate honey). My diet was for health reasons, not political. It got so bad with people sneaking meat in my food i had to start telling people I had allergies! I got tired of having to go out of my way to keep meat out of my food and after reading about the health benefits of Salmon, I left, started eating fish and birds again. It makes life so much easier not to have to fuss.
Anyways, I’ve been reading your comic for a while now and really love the expressions, and you’ve got a great sense for showing humor and frustrations. Keep up the good work.
I am trying to keep a healthy balance. I generally eat a lot of vegetables and some dairy (cheeeese works. the smellier the better), but once or twice a week I also eat meat. The thing is, I only eat meat that I bought from a certified source and that I prepared myself. Of course it is more expensive, but I buy quality over quantity.
@Kittencontinues - so by “fish and birds” you mean LJS and KFC? Hells yeah!
I’m a member of People Eating Tasty Animals and I love it. I personally think being vegetarian is silly, but hey.. it takes all kinds, and that’s what makes being part of the human species so fun!
Kill a kitten to save a human being? Isn’t that, like, Morrisey’s email address? Also, “Bag of vegan dicks” is the greatest line ever. I’m sure this comic will remain strong, but after a peak like that, it’s pretty much downhill from here.
Love it. Hope it becomes a print (though fix the word “imbide”… it’s not a real word!)
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January 31st, 2011 at 9:24 am
Excellent! (Mr. Burns imitation implied). Way to start my week with multiple smiles, thanks!
“Adorable 2 Horrible?” “Adorable 2 Devourable” more like it.
Yes, I’d prefer it if the animals I consume had died happily of natural causes, but…meh, whaddya gonna do?
January 31st, 2011 at 9:24 am
It’s true, no one likes that asshole!
January 31st, 2011 at 9:56 am
this comic just sealed my love to u
January 31st, 2011 at 11:55 am
I am that asshole.
Generally, I tell people before I go anywhere and always eat before I go out to new places, so that if I turn up and can’t eat I can genuinely say it doesn’t matter.
I found that if I eat meat one time, then I’ll have to do it every time. And that means meat being brought for me to eat, which I don’t want.
I hope that generally few people get offended, except for the people who get all up in my face about how awesome their dietary choices are and how mine are wrong. They generally get graphic descriptions of animal killing peppered with expletives until they just don’t ever talk to me again. Which is for the best.
January 31st, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Most of my friends are veg, so it’s less about me and more about what our group of friends are like. I’ve never had a problem letting someone know beforehand (if it’s at their house) that I don’t eat meat. Even in Arkansas, it hasn’t been so bad.
When I first stopped, though, I was a raging asshole. So, sorry to anyone who ate around me that year.
January 31st, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I am constantly considering going back to vegetarianism. tough when the other 5 people in your household aren’t though. Great strip as usual. CHEESE!
January 31st, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Great. Love the disclaimer, too. Did the vegan thing for six months and looked malnourished by the end of it. Great crash diet, though.
January 31st, 2011 at 1:34 pm
I’d live on fruit, cheese and bread if I could. Most of the time. But DAMN do I get cravings for meat sometimes and the omnivore within wins. Like when there’s grass fed free range bison meat on sale. I cannot resist that. And bacon. I never say no to bacon.
Vegan dicks are gross. A whole bag of them is a puke just waiting to happen.
January 31st, 2011 at 1:39 pm
As a carnivore, all I have to say that if we weren’t meant to eat meat, then it wouldn’t be so damn tasty. Dairy is the only thing I can think of that something doesn’t have to die to feed another. What, you can’t hear the screams of the carrots?
January 31st, 2011 at 2:21 pm
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January 31st, 2011 at 4:30 pm
To Josh I would say it’s less about the principle and more a real practical objection to the problems with the meat industry. Humans may or may not be “meant” (by whom, by the way?) to eat meat, but that doesn’t mean we have to torture the hell out of the animals that provide it. But I’m with Julia, if I am being served meat I’ll eat it; abstaining from eating meat that is already purchased and prepared doesn’t do anyone any good.
January 31st, 2011 at 4:42 pm
I’m a vegetarian and I don’t make comments to meat eaters like “You disgust me” if they’re serving meat I just politly opt out, kind of like how someone who is allergic to seafood would opt out of eating shrimp. It’s usually the other way around. people will shove why they eat meat in my face and how humans are carnivores (we’re not, we’re omnivores.). It’s stupid. I don’t care who eats who. I just don’t like meat.
January 31st, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Wow didn’t realize you were a fan of Andrew Jackson Jihad!
Fucking awesome. I now like your comic even more, if that is even possible!
January 31st, 2011 at 6:50 pm
yeah, I did some poster and album art work for them awhile back, they’re on of my favs. There’s a comic of us hanging out in brooklyn somewhere in the archives but i’m too lazy to go find it
January 31st, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Two years later your doctor tells you you’re lactose intolerant
February 1st, 2011 at 3:32 am
just don´t call yourself a vegetarian. why do you need the label anyway?
February 1st, 2011 at 8:44 am
There needs to be more of Zombie Julia.
February 1st, 2011 at 11:34 am
Hoping this is going to be available as a print….I’ve been looking for something to compliment the cheese calender that graces the wall of our kitchen.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:31 pm
This was a total delight. I was a vegetarian for 25 years, the last 2 years I was pretty much vegan (I ate honey). My diet was for health reasons, not political. It got so bad with people sneaking meat in my food i had to start telling people I had allergies! I got tired of having to go out of my way to keep meat out of my food and after reading about the health benefits of Salmon, I left, started eating fish and birds again. It makes life so much easier not to have to fuss.
Anyways, I’ve been reading your comic for a while now and really love the expressions, and you’ve got a great sense for showing humor and frustrations. Keep up the good work.
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:54 am
I am trying to keep a healthy balance. I generally eat a lot of vegetables and some dairy (cheeeese works. the smellier the better), but once or twice a week I also eat meat. The thing is, I only eat meat that I bought from a certified source and that I prepared myself. Of course it is more expensive, but I buy quality over quantity.
February 2nd, 2011 at 12:13 pm
The world needs more Wertz in formal-wear. The image alone cracks me up.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:17 am
@Kittencontinues - so by “fish and birds” you mean LJS and KFC? Hells yeah!
I’m a member of People Eating Tasty Animals and I love it. I personally think being vegetarian is silly, but hey.. it takes all kinds, and that’s what makes being part of the human species so fun!
February 3rd, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Kill a kitten to save a human being? Isn’t that, like, Morrisey’s email address? Also, “Bag of vegan dicks” is the greatest line ever. I’m sure this comic will remain strong, but after a peak like that, it’s pretty much downhill from here.
February 3rd, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Love it. Hope it becomes a print (though fix the word “imbide”… it’s not a real word!)