Why do people hate vegetarians soo much?!?!
I was in class today and when I told this person that I was a vegetarian, about 5 other kids looked at me and said,"Why the fxck would you be a vegetarian!?"
By the way, I'm in 11th grade!.
What the hell!?! Why do people hate vegetarians so much!? /:Www@FoodAQ@Com
By the way, I'm in 11th grade!.
What the hell!?! Why do people hate vegetarians so much!? /:Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I have no problem with the majority of them, but there is a small minority who are trying to thrust their opinions down the throats of others!.
In your case I think it is those people think you are odd, and probably don't understand your motive or reasons to be a vegetarian!.
Don't worry about those people!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
In your case I think it is those people think you are odd, and probably don't understand your motive or reasons to be a vegetarian!.
Don't worry about those people!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
People usually choose to be vegetarians because they think it's healthier to eat that way!. That implies that anyone who is not a vegetarian is wrong for eating meat!. Some vegetarians also claim to be that way because they feel bad for having animals slaughtered for food!. And, they aren't afraid to voice that opinion, again making those who eat meat wrong!.
Personally, I don't care if someone chooses to be a vegetarian!. That's their business!. Just like it's mine to eat whatever I choose!. And, I chose to eat meat!. I just don't want to hear from a vegetarian that their choice is better than mine!. Just like I wouldn't want some religious person to try to tell me that their religion is better than anyone else's!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Personally, I don't care if someone chooses to be a vegetarian!. That's their business!. Just like it's mine to eat whatever I choose!. And, I chose to eat meat!. I just don't want to hear from a vegetarian that their choice is better than mine!. Just like I wouldn't want some religious person to try to tell me that their religion is better than anyone else's!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some, because they feel threatened that your diet doesn't rely on murder to satisfy dietary needs!.
Some because they are--not to say "ignorant"-- but highly misinformed!.
Some because they haven't met any good vegetarians!. Instead, they've probably met the kind of veg who is pushy, naggy, judgmental, or preachy!.
Others because they just think you're weird or you're "missing out!."
And others because they just don't like people who are different from them or who go outside the norm!.
When I became a vegetarian, I knew this was going to happen, so I braced myself for "a whole lot of ugly from a never-ending parade of stupid!."Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some because they are--not to say "ignorant"-- but highly misinformed!.
Some because they haven't met any good vegetarians!. Instead, they've probably met the kind of veg who is pushy, naggy, judgmental, or preachy!.
Others because they just think you're weird or you're "missing out!."
And others because they just don't like people who are different from them or who go outside the norm!.
When I became a vegetarian, I knew this was going to happen, so I braced myself for "a whole lot of ugly from a never-ending parade of stupid!."Www@FoodAQ@Com
i don't think that it is right to hate vegetarians because they are only doing it toeither protect animals or just because they don't like the taste of meat!. I think that the people in your class might hate vegetarians because they might think that god put animals on the earth for food because that is what my friends and family said when i told them i want to be a vegitatarian but don't take any care of what the people in your class said!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't hate vegetarians!. I do find that many vegetarians are overbearing in that they push their ideas on others and are not accepting of people that are not vegetarians!. It almost makes you want to eat a cow!.
However!.!.!.!.!.!.!.It's your body!. If you want to be a vegetarian, don't let people on the other side of the argument sway you either!.
Do your own ThangWww@FoodAQ@Com
However!.!.!.!.!.!.!.It's your body!. If you want to be a vegetarian, don't let people on the other side of the argument sway you either!.
Do your own ThangWww@FoodAQ@Com
I find that people are rough on vegetarians for one of two reasons:
1- They had a bad experience with one and they think it is indicative of ALL veggies or
2- They *haven't* had any personal experience with one and they believe what the media/movies/television would have everyone to believe: that vegetarians are crazy, protesting, hippie, tree-hugging, environmental extremists who will try to convert any and everyone to be veg!.
Either way, they are being narrow-minded for not getting to know you on a personal level and allowing your dietary choice form their opinion about who you are!. It happens!. We take all kinds of flack from all kinds of people!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
1- They had a bad experience with one and they think it is indicative of ALL veggies or
2- They *haven't* had any personal experience with one and they believe what the media/movies/television would have everyone to believe: that vegetarians are crazy, protesting, hippie, tree-hugging, environmental extremists who will try to convert any and everyone to be veg!.
Either way, they are being narrow-minded for not getting to know you on a personal level and allowing your dietary choice form their opinion about who you are!. It happens!. We take all kinds of flack from all kinds of people!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm really sorry people can be so rude!. I have a friend who's a vegetarian and i know 2 others!. I also have a hero who is a vegetarian!. Did you know that Jim Carrey is one!?
They probably just don't understand why you would want to do that!. They enjoy meat and think it's something that everyone else should enjoy and are closed minded to people who choose not to!.
I'm not a vegetarian, i enjoy meat (sorry, not meaning to shove it in your face) BUT i accept that other people choose not to!. I accept that as long as they don't shove it in my face, i wont shove that i'm not a vegetarian in their face!.
same concept as religion, if you're a catholic, a mormon, whatever i don't care just don't try to convert me!.
i wish other people would think of it that way and just let it go!.
!.!.!.not that being a vegetarian is a religion!. lolWww@FoodAQ@Com
They probably just don't understand why you would want to do that!. They enjoy meat and think it's something that everyone else should enjoy and are closed minded to people who choose not to!.
I'm not a vegetarian, i enjoy meat (sorry, not meaning to shove it in your face) BUT i accept that other people choose not to!. I accept that as long as they don't shove it in my face, i wont shove that i'm not a vegetarian in their face!.
same concept as religion, if you're a catholic, a mormon, whatever i don't care just don't try to convert me!.
i wish other people would think of it that way and just let it go!.
!.!.!.not that being a vegetarian is a religion!. lolWww@FoodAQ@Com
Well, again it depends on the person!. I think kids in high school these days are just a little ignorant and choose not to accept whatever's not in their little comfort zone of "the high school world!." Just ignore your friends!. When they get out in the real world, they'll see that people are actually different and that they should be a little more careful about what they say!. There's nothing wrong with you at all!. I am vegetarian as well, and when I was in high school (recent grad so earlier this year) it was about half and half with the whole surprise factor!. Some were surprised because they thought it was a poor choice, and others congratulated me on my level of "self-control!." They either admired me because they couldn't do it or laughed at me for "sacrificing" meat even though I don't feel like I'm missing anything anymore (I used to love meat!) Alot of people here are saying that we think others are wrong for choosing to eat animals!. I became vegtarian mainly for the health benefits, and the whole animal killing ideal came later!. I always believed that killing animals was a little wrong mainly because I couldn't do it myself, but the killing of animals is the circle of life!. Eat or be eaten is the motto on this world, and it applies to all animals even us, so that is no longer my major concern!. We will die one day as well!. I don't believe any one person is wrong for eating meat just to correct all of the others!. I just believe the practice of killing them and the uncleanliness in some of the factories is a little disturbing!. I became vegetarian after I found out what hotdogs were actually composed of! ^_^ Anyone who hates vegetarians is ignorant!. Although it seems to be a "fad" now!. Some of these teenagers think that you're "in" if you go veggie like the "cool" kids!. No!. Following the trend is not a reason to go veggie!. Some of my friends are doing this, and I admire them somewhat, but then again I don't because they're only doing it because they think they'll be cool if they can tell everyone that they're vegetarian!. Why!? I have no earthly idea why that's cool now, but apparently it's all the rave in my circle of friends (even though they criticized me for it earlier!.!.!.it's quite annoying at times, but the more people I can bring to the dark side the better ^_^!.!.good luck, and never give up!. Veggie is the way to go! No offense to meat eaters!. You guys are awesome too =)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Vegetarians have gotten a bad rap because some of them try to demonize anyone who doesn't agree with them!. Most people don't take well to this!. Of course all vegetarians are not like this!. I have several friends who are vegetarian and they eat what they eat, I eat what I eat and no one tries to convert the other!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't know, almost everyone I know (all adults between 24 and 65) seem to have a problem with me being one!. I just don't bring it up!.
I think that some people automatically assume that because we care about animals that we don't care about people, which makes them mad!. The funny thing is, most of those types of people don't do a damn thing for these people they think we should be caring about instead of animals!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I think that some people automatically assume that because we care about animals that we don't care about people, which makes them mad!. The funny thing is, most of those types of people don't do a damn thing for these people they think we should be caring about instead of animals!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
They don't hate you or any other vegan!.!.its just that people who eat meat and like it think its natural to do so, and they find it hard for someone to live with out eating meat!.!.!.there is this saying about men who like 'meat and potato's', and maybe people find men less of a man because they only eat veggies and rice!.!.etc!. I don't really know but some people just find it hard to believe that men can live with out eating meat, its everyones personal preference!. My sister became a vegan after a movie she watched!. I could care less if she is one but sometimes my mom finds it difficult to find her food she will eat!. Instead of just making a regular dinner she has to make sure my sis has her own food to eat or she has to set some food aside that she hasn't added meat to yet for her!. That's prolly one thing my mom doesn't like about my sis being one, but she respects my sis decisions on what she wants to do with her life (health)!.
So I don't think people hate vegans they just don't understand it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
So I don't think people hate vegans they just don't understand it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Ugh, i totally know what yew mean!. i've been a veggy tale for 3 weeks [i know!. not long!. im tryin, k!?] and im in 7th grade, and all my friends give me **** about it!.
idk bout your school, but in my school im basicly the only vegitarian there, and i have a bad history with pissing people off and tryin to get attention any way possible, but im doin this cause i love animals and its wrong to eat flesh, not for attention, but thats what everyone takes it for!.
and just ignore it, and when they bug yew about it, tell them to **** the hell off, that its your body, your tastes, and your life, so you could become a cannibol and they couldnt do anything about it!.
okay, maybe dont tell them that; hehe!.
but yeah, i think they're jealous cause they can't do it themselves!.
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i KNOW they're jealous!.
good luck
i feel yer pain!.
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idk bout your school, but in my school im basicly the only vegitarian there, and i have a bad history with pissing people off and tryin to get attention any way possible, but im doin this cause i love animals and its wrong to eat flesh, not for attention, but thats what everyone takes it for!.
and just ignore it, and when they bug yew about it, tell them to **** the hell off, that its your body, your tastes, and your life, so you could become a cannibol and they couldnt do anything about it!.
okay, maybe dont tell them that; hehe!.
but yeah, i think they're jealous cause they can't do it themselves!.
acutally
i KNOW they're jealous!.
good luck
i feel yer pain!.
<3sabrina
add my myspace, btw
http://profile!.myspace!.com/index!.cfm!?fus!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some kids are just mean like that!. I'm not a vegetarian I have friends that are, that doesn't mean I treat them any different!. If you don't eat meat, you don't meat; it's not a big deal!.
People like them you really shouldn't worry about!.
GOD Blessed! :-)Www@FoodAQ@Com
People like them you really shouldn't worry about!.
GOD Blessed! :-)Www@FoodAQ@Com
some people are just lame and ignorant!. in 10th grade english these redneck meat eaters would make fun of me for bein a vegetarian and shove eat meat stickers on their binders in my face and all this mean stuff!. just ignore the ignorant mean losers xDWww@FoodAQ@Com
That question does not indicate hatred for the person!.
They are only questioning your irrational behaviour!.
If you have made a considered choice, defend it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
They are only questioning your irrational behaviour!.
If you have made a considered choice, defend it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Because they constantly want to rub it in your face you eat meat and they feel the need to tell you all the things wrong with it!.We do not do that to others!.!.!.right!?
Not all but some do the whole peta thing!.
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Not all but some do the whole peta thing!.
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I go through the same thing at school!. People dont understand vegetarians are still people who dont eat what everyone else does!.
I think its lack of respect, ignorance and stupidity!.
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I think its lack of respect, ignorance and stupidity!.
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They feel guilty!. So they are trying to justify their own eating of meat!. It's basically a Freudian defense mechanism!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't know! Whenever I tell someone they make fun of me and yelled at me!. Then I tell them why I am and why they should be!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
b/c they are uneducated and uncultured!.
who cares though! we love being vegetarian or vegan so yay for us!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
who cares though! we love being vegetarian or vegan so yay for us!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
i don't hate vegetarians
they're coolWww@FoodAQ@Com
they're coolWww@FoodAQ@Com
i know right!
i think they are jealous that we are saving helpless animals and saving the world
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i think they are jealous that we are saving helpless animals and saving the world
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they are just ignorant Www@FoodAQ@Com
honestly they are just being mean it is a personal choice not theirs
If they don't accept that too bad for themWww@FoodAQ@Com
If they don't accept that too bad for themWww@FoodAQ@Com