Someone who has the option to be nutritiously fed by non meat, non dairy etc products (due to the large options of various vegetables avaliable in supermarket), but now feels somehow righteous in proclaiming that this is a more humane option that eating meat due to a prevaling ignorance of human evolutionary history. For our ancestors, eating meat was not so much as a choice as a necessity - hence large amounts of energy spent on 'hunting' rather that the hardly sustainable 'gathering' of amounts of semi-nutritious vegetables etc of many pre-agricultural societies. It was almost impossible to eat enough veggies to survive. Extended hunting was not wasted energy, and undoubtably because of this, your ancestors were not vegan, as they would not survive long on the limited benefits of this diet (i.e. not long enough to reproduce...). Thus, vegans should never criticise their meat eating relatives, as, without these people, the 'option' of veganism would not exist, as no human would be around to have this choice. Of course you can still be vegan, but this is because of a history of eating meat and not as a workable substitute to it.
Vegan: The exploitation of animals for food is anachronistic, and veganism is clearly healthier, kinder, a better way of life etc.
More 'objective' thinker: Yeah, you can be vegan - but get some historical perspective! Veganism is only really a choice in contemporary societies. Ok i'm conscious and can reflect upon my decisions, but more so i am an animal, and don't just eat meant for irrational reasons - it offers long term benefits! Like still being around today...
More 'objective' thinker: Yeah, you can be vegan - but get some historical perspective! Veganism is only really a choice in contemporary societies. Ok i'm conscious and can reflect upon my decisions, but more so i am an animal, and don't just eat meant for irrational reasons - it offers long term benefits! Like still being around today...
by A-S June 15, 2004
An individual who doesn't consume animal products. Sometimes their motives are pure, but for the most part they live this lifestyle to try to be morally superior to others. They can try, anyway.
by tradesman May 13, 2003
by Vegan201 November 23, 2021
Dumbasses who think they are superior to everyone else. They cry about people eating meat like the babies that they are and they think they're changing anything.
by ShortfuZeDTV December 23, 2021
One who has no grasp on the ecological concept of the food chain;
A person who doen't understand that if humans were not the dominant species on the planet, animals would be eating us;
Someone who has no respect for the eating traditions and culture of others
A person who doen't understand that if humans were not the dominant species on the planet, animals would be eating us;
Someone who has no respect for the eating traditions and culture of others
When I saw those Vegans protesting at the World Cup in Korea, apparently because they eat dog meat in that country, it made me want to kick every Vegan in the teeth. By locking themselves in cages, they not only looked ridiculous, but they also happen to be oblivious to the fact that Koreans have been eating dog meat for over 2,000 years.
Comment submitted with request to Delete: "Humans believing they are the dominant species on the planet is just plain arrogance. "Kevin" apparently doesn't realize that every animal raised for consumption doesn't die willingly, each and every one of them are murdered in cruel & extremely painful ways. He should also know that humans have a fruit & grass eaters characteristic body type and weren't designed to handle meat very well, ex: meat-related cancer humans develop & the negative effects of cholesterol on the human body.
"One who has no grasp on the ecological concept of a food chain..." The whole ecological concept must have something to do with this world's hunger problem: "80-90% of all grain grown in America is used to feed meat animals. A Harvard nutritionist, Jean Mayer, estimates that reducing meat production by just 10% would release enough grain to feed 60 million people." (What's Wrong With Eating Meat? V. Parham, PCAP Publications Cornona, NY) Vegans are caring individuals who have made countless sacrifices to help end the pain, exploitation, & murdering of animals on this planet, and have to "face the facts" to fully understand how humans and animals naturally exist together & the negative effects on humans & the planet when they don't. This "definition" is extremely offensive, hateful, & drastically inaccurate, & I request a deletion as soon as possible. Thank you."
Comment submitted with request to Delete: "Humans believing they are the dominant species on the planet is just plain arrogance. "Kevin" apparently doesn't realize that every animal raised for consumption doesn't die willingly, each and every one of them are murdered in cruel & extremely painful ways. He should also know that humans have a fruit & grass eaters characteristic body type and weren't designed to handle meat very well, ex: meat-related cancer humans develop & the negative effects of cholesterol on the human body.
"One who has no grasp on the ecological concept of a food chain..." The whole ecological concept must have something to do with this world's hunger problem: "80-90% of all grain grown in America is used to feed meat animals. A Harvard nutritionist, Jean Mayer, estimates that reducing meat production by just 10% would release enough grain to feed 60 million people." (What's Wrong With Eating Meat? V. Parham, PCAP Publications Cornona, NY) Vegans are caring individuals who have made countless sacrifices to help end the pain, exploitation, & murdering of animals on this planet, and have to "face the facts" to fully understand how humans and animals naturally exist together & the negative effects on humans & the planet when they don't. This "definition" is extremely offensive, hateful, & drastically inaccurate, & I request a deletion as soon as possible. Thank you."
by Kevin June 10, 2003
Vegans have actually researched how their bodies work.
They realise that our entire digestive system works the best when supplied with plantfood.
This is supported by SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.
They have also realised that eating meat gives you a HIGHER CHANCE OF GETTING CANCER.
And that drinking milk has been UNDENIABLY LINKED TO BREAST CANCER AND OSTEROPOROSIS.
They are generally fit, healthy looking and aren't fat-asses. There are many vegan atheletes and awesome-looking celebrities so dont give me your mal-nutrition bullshit.
They also sit and laugh at people who sit and preach about how little animals get stuck under harvesting equipment, because the meat and dairy industries are one of the leading contributors to global warming and also ruin the lives of poorer people in countries overun by soya plantations (95% of which are used to feed livestock).
Do some research, THEN argue against veganism, or maybe you can't, because there is no arguement. There is just ignorance.
They realise that our entire digestive system works the best when supplied with plantfood.
This is supported by SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.
They have also realised that eating meat gives you a HIGHER CHANCE OF GETTING CANCER.
And that drinking milk has been UNDENIABLY LINKED TO BREAST CANCER AND OSTEROPOROSIS.
They are generally fit, healthy looking and aren't fat-asses. There are many vegan atheletes and awesome-looking celebrities so dont give me your mal-nutrition bullshit.
They also sit and laugh at people who sit and preach about how little animals get stuck under harvesting equipment, because the meat and dairy industries are one of the leading contributors to global warming and also ruin the lives of poorer people in countries overun by soya plantations (95% of which are used to feed livestock).
Do some research, THEN argue against veganism, or maybe you can't, because there is no arguement. There is just ignorance.
I'm a vegan, and i actually care about other people which i why i like to let people know that they are killing themselves with a diet they've been brainwashed into believing is good for them by the multi-billion dollar meat and dairy corporations. Sorry for bothering you.
by Notadummy June 3, 2011
by Striker122 July 30, 2009