Veganism is the belief that one should not eat any animal products. Many vegans are so because of dietary reasons, although not as many people are vegans for health reasons as there are health vegetarians. A large principle for most vegans is a respect for all life on Earth, not just human life. With the current treatment of animals and humans on big company farms, many vegans believe that it is irresponsible to support that. Even on small "mom and pop" farms who try to be kind to their animals, the simple fact remains that in order to make any kind of profit the animals must be exploited. Previous health concerns have mostly been negated, such as the lack of vitamin B12 in vegan diets. Vitimin B12 comes from a bacteria found on both plants and dead animals, but is generally washed away on plants. So, consuming a B12 supplement does not necessitate eating animal products. Veganism has been criticized for a multitude of reasons, but generally if someone has a problem with them it is either out of fear of change or because of a lack of understanding.
After learning more about Pacifism, Gary decided that he could not in good conscience use animal products, he had to become Vegan and that's how he got started on Veganism.
by Pretentious Vegan Jerk October 4, 2008
A person who out of respect or compassion for animals, the environment, creation, or their own self, has chosen to eliminate animal products including, but not limited to, meat, dairy, eggs, honey, leather and wool from their lives. Often reviled by society, they are a committed group, who put ethics and love before the dictates of their taste buds or tradition. Vegans often cross-identify as radicals, pacifists, hippies and new age spiritiualists.
by Jennifer L. Howell July 20, 2003
Annoying fucking vegan: What's you favorite candy?
Brandon: Sour Patch Kids
Annoying fucking vegan: THAT'S NOT VEGAN
(Inspiration Jubilee 6 vegans vs 1 non-vegan)
Brandon: Sour Patch Kids
Annoying fucking vegan: THAT'S NOT VEGAN
(Inspiration Jubilee 6 vegans vs 1 non-vegan)
by Kitolada April 21, 2020
1: someone who abstains not only from eating meat, but also milk, eggs, and anything else derived from animals.
Note: Not to be confused with a Nazivegan, who follows a vegan diet but flaunts one's veganhood over everyone else as if it is somehow morally superior. Kinda like saying that a gazelle is morally superior to a lion because the lion is a carnivore, you know? They're not better than each other; just different.
Note: Not to be confused with a Nazivegan, who follows a vegan diet but flaunts one's veganhood over everyone else as if it is somehow morally superior. Kinda like saying that a gazelle is morally superior to a lion because the lion is a carnivore, you know? They're not better than each other; just different.
'I made sure I had veggie patties and vegetable shishkabobs on hand at my barbecue because some of the people I invited are vegans.'
by veeeeeeeeeegan May 8, 2003
What a person becomes when they're traumatized by factory farms and decide in the long run, it's ultimately better to go vegan.
by VioletThePurple October 1, 2020
vegan comes from the word vegitarian.
a person who is vegan is someone who does not eat meat, dairy products, or eggs. vegans also do not wear clothes made from animal products. veganism can be more healthy then eating meat. 33% of teens are obese. 2% of vegans are obese. animal products are loaded with chemicals, fats, and byproducts that your body cant use and does not need.
a person who is vegan is someone who does not eat meat, dairy products, or eggs. vegans also do not wear clothes made from animal products. veganism can be more healthy then eating meat. 33% of teens are obese. 2% of vegans are obese. animal products are loaded with chemicals, fats, and byproducts that your body cant use and does not need.
by shesvegan May 21, 2004
A mindless group of people who are totally ignorant to the feelings of fruits and vegetables. These are people who dont eat meat for reasons other than health or weight loss. They normally form the same argument about animal cruelty, when in fact, animals have no true feelings or emotion, and if we didn't eat them they would suffer and die anyway just like everything else does. As for the sport of it least animals have some chance of escape, unlike plants.
That damn lettuce patch never saw it coming. They were ambushed in the middle of the night by a band of salad-loving vegans.
by At least I'm true to my nature August 17, 2003