What's a good comeback for vegetarian haters?!?!
What's a good comeback for vegetarian haters? Preferably something that stings but won't result in me getting a black eye, lol.
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Answers: I'm a vegetarian of 2 years and I still get rude remarks from people whenever it comes up. It's very frustrating. I don't understand why it's such a big deal, it's not like I think I'm better than them..it's just a choice I've made.
What's a good comeback for vegetarian haters? Preferably something that stings but won't result in me getting a black eye, lol.
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I wouldn't do or say anything to further antagonize them, as tempting as it might be. You could say something like,
"Geez, it's not like I gave up chocolate or anything!"
"Look, I am not forcing this on you, so there is no reason for disrespect."
"This is how it is with me. I am happy."
I recommend the book "Living Among Meat Eaters" by Carol Adams - she has a lot of good advice about interacting with omnivores who are hostile towards vegetarians.
I can't say I have the same problem except online, where it's easy to hate when you're nothing but a hidden face behind an avatar.
However, you can try, " Done ranting? Good, what other group would you like to slander with prejudiced comments now? Jews? Gays? Blacks? Please, I'm all yours."
How about something like, "It's a choice I've made for my own reasons, and I hope you'll respect it just as I respect the choices you've made even though they're different"?
I know, not a snappy comeback, but more likely to work.
Ignoring them.
well i think that you should say : I'm glad that you have your own opinion and i forgive you of your rude comments. that will give them a big shock! or you can say : what do you care? and by the way, its not your choice if i eat meat or not. remember, its a free country. that will get them too. just be confident.
I totally know what you're going through! I'm vegan and the quirky comments and questions never stop rolling in!
I think people do this because they aren't educated enough on this subject, so give them some websites or swat up on the facts and give them a nice long lecture! ...SO much fun!!
Good luck!
"Well, have a nice life being fat, having heart disease and getting mad cow disease, while I'll be healthy and not have a guilty conscience about eating flesh. "
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Then smile and walk away.
I don't eat animals because I don't have to. But if I was shipwrecked on a desert island and I had to eat meat in-order to survive, I'd be a cannibal, probably: the meat is meant to be really nice with chianti and fava beans.
That's a jocular answer. The fact is, though, that we don't need to eat dead animals.
"Meat is Murder" A classic Smiths album
them: omg r u a vegetarian to loose weight because you are a bit unfit.
you: no actually, its because i care about other souls.
them: yuk, how can you only live on fruit and vegetables?
you: i dont, i also eat dairy, honey etc. (since ur a vegetarian not a vegan right?)
them: herbivour. pathetic
you: no, not pathetic, im not a murderer like you are.
them: look, look, im being a freak like that vegetarian over there. " ohhh i only eat vegetables! im soo cool"
you: yes i am, im better than you.
them: why dont you just go steal eveyones fruit and vegies?
you: im not a stealer or murderer.
them: y do u like animals so much? i mean seriously meat rules!
you: i love animals becuase they are just like us, they deserve rights and yes of course meat rules only when it's alive.
them: tell me, does that actually taste good? its looks yuk.
you: yes it does actually. and its good because number one, it tastes good and number 2 its not an animal.
(if it doesnt taste good)
you: no it doesnt, but im doing it for the poor creatures that end up as meals.
lol...hows that? i know some of them are a bit dodgey but those are a few rude comments people say to me. haha. maybe tell us what things they say. ill think of something for u.
good luck.. xoxo (remember that you dont need to quit being a vegetarian just becuase wat others say)
I live in the deep south, in the state of where a steakhouse is almost on every corner, Texas - and I have never had anyone to be rude to me because I didn't want to eat meat.
Because I have seen this similar type of question more than once on here - I have actually asked others that are vegetarian and vegan - and from those that I know - none of them have had a negative experience as well.
Maybe in the south, people are more polite to your face - I don't know. :)
It does make me wonder where you live since it is very different than where I live - so as to avoid it - not meaning to offend - just making a truthful comment.
Sorry, I don;t hve a comeback, but I get remarks all the time. People always say "Eating meat is nicer to the animals becuse then you don't eat their food" or "what about the plants?" What is with people?!
Also, how many times a day do I get asked "Where do you get your protein?" Ahh! lol
Like Karen, I recommend "Living Among Meat Eaters." Carol J. Adams suggests gentle ways to deflect idiotic remarks and deal with the sticky situations veg*ans find themselves in.
I mean, really, the comeback depends on what the moron says to you.
Or you could just say what you told us: "This is a choice I've made, that I feel is right for me. I am not forcing my choice on anyone, and I would appreciate the same courtesy."
People always tell me "Sooo...when are you giving up this whole vegetarian thing?" They think it's a joke.
Anyway, google "vegetarian comebacks". There are tons!
Read "Skinny B*tch," plenty of quips there for you and a lot of good information to arm yourself with.
I've never had a problem.
Think about when you're getting the remarks... if you come across as preachy or judgmental, then people are probably being defensive rather than offensive.
I believe that the reason I don't get any crap is that I don't talk about my reasons for being vegetarian unless someone asks. When people do ask, I am careful about how I answer (for example, I say, "I think the mass-meat industry is unethical; plus I feel a lot healthier" rather than discussing factory farms and heart disease).
If people are bugging you despite the fact that you go out of your way to avoid making them uncomfortable; people probably say crap because they find your reaction funny. Take away the motivation by ceasing to react.
Good luck to you.
Stop caring about what they have to say.
I don't know about the insults, but to the "But what do you do for (protein/iron/B12/whatever)?" question, how about:
"Oh, I don't believe in eating protein, not even the protein that occurs in most plant foods. The way I prepare my food is such that all traces of protein are removed. Then, and only then, will I eat the food."
or:
"OMG! You're right! I'm not getting any (protein/iron/B12/whatever)! I must've been dead for the last (insert number of years you've been a vegetarian) years! I'm so grateful to you for bringing that to my attention!" (best accompanied by a slow shaking of the head, a rolling of the eyes and a slow, deliberate *and audible* intake of breath)
they say: ewwww! ur a vegetarian? Thats gross!!!!!
you say: u know whats grows ur outfit! i could throw up on it but it looks like someone already did!
they say: thats weird! ur a loser!
you say: i could say the same thing about you but i'm going to be the nice one in this predjudice conversation!!!
they say: who cares about animals! i mean seriousliy!
you say: i do! i want you get chopped up and eatin and see how you like it!
they say: why did you choose to be a veg. thats stupid!
you say: i chose it so i wouldn't kill iniscent animals who have helped save humans lives more than a thousand times!!!
they say : thats so great!(in a a baby caring voice)NOT! lol
you say: just go take a nap you little baby
they say: thats so lame!
you say: go die in a hole!
they say: veg. are so lame! it's so loserish like you!
you say: i don't care what you have to say cause ur the loser and your opinion doesn't matter!peace out! (leave!)
they say: no offense but.............
you say: i don't take it personally cause everytime u open your mouth it's an insult!
I don't get it as much as I used too...but then, I also select who I chose to tell. Not everyone needs to know.