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Potataoism 

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po·ta·to - noun

1.
a starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
"roasted potatoes"
see sweet potato.

2.
the plant of the nightshade family that produces the potato tubers on underground runners.

Tao - noun

(in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism.

Potato + Taoism = Potataoism

Potataoism - religion

the idea that the origin of the potato is the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang salt and pepper and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation Ash took from Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Potataoism; believe in the potato.
excuse me, do you have a moment to talk about our Lard and Tater, Cheezus Crust, the original founder of Potataoism?
Potataoism by ashes528 February 10, 2018
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Palatism 

When a person or a place does not offer menu items to suit every palate. I.e Vegans, Vegetarians, Pescatarian
This resturant doesnt have any vegan options. Thats palatism!
Palatism by Itscandysworld December 9, 2023

Palatism 

Palatism refers to discrimination against people with specific dietary preferences or restrictions, such as vegan, pescatarian, or vegetarian individuals, by not providing alternative options on menus. It's essentially the exclusion or marginalization of these dietary choices in food service establishments.
Can you believe this resturant doesn't have any vegan options. This is palatism!
Palatism by Itscandysworld April 18, 2024
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