Why do people stigmatize veganism so much?

Question

About twice a month, the teenagers and young adults from my church get together and have brunch and hangout. We are on a schedule and rotate who prepares brunch.

We have a few vegans in our group and they’re often neglected. This time I made sure to cook something for them. While everyone else was having scrambled eggs, I suggested tofu scramble as the vegan option. The others in my group responsible for preparing brunch were freaking out about making something vegan, complaining about the consistency of the tofu and what ingredients are ok. It’s really not that hard, we can watch YouTube videos or buy a vegan cookbook to learn how to cook these things.

I wound up making the tofu scramble by myself. It was so good, even the meat eaters loved it and asked for some to-go. A lot of them said that they had never tasted vegan food that was so good.

I think the world would be a better place if we stopped stigmatizing things and just took the time to learn. I really don’t understand why things are so hard. It’s the almost the same food, just substitute the meat!

WiccanLady2023 · Accepted Answer

@emyywolf - What?
"Instead you’re actually rejecting valuable food that could otherwise have fed the poor. Have fed millions. They’re still gonna kill these animals for food."

WHO do you think farms fruits and vegetables? Do you think they just fall out of the sky? More farmers are capable of farming fruits & vegetables on less space than animals & such requires less processing = far more profitable for "poor people".

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"And you need Meat not only as protein, but meat has enzymes that grow your brain cells. This means you will be more logical. And use your brain more. Instead of thinking with emotion, and acting based solely on emotion."

And yet statistically countries with a higher vegetable intact diet are statistically smarter than those with a high meat content. You merely have to study exam stats to realize that. The reason why this isn't obvious is due to the fact most high vegetable countries have greater populations & corruption

But in countries like Japan as example average person is smarter than the average American - as obvious by their inventions - and they consume barely any beef.

Average American consumes 57kgs & average Japanse 6.3kgs of beef per year.

Whereas high meat content countries are statistically far more prone to violence, degenerative conduct, etc. because meat is high in minerals that support over production of testosterone & such.

It's even shown in animals --- chimpanzee tribes that eat more meat than usual are more aggressive and more violent with problems in their behaviorial conduct.

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EmyyWolf · Accepted Answer

Because you need protein.  And real protein is animal-protein.  I can’t make any gains or muscle mass if I don’t consume animal-protein.  That means after a difficult stressful workout. My muscles aren’t gonna get as big. And they won’t recover as fast.  If I become one of those  Zealots , and avoid meat completely. My goals in muscle-building will be squandered. And you need Meat not only as protein, but meat has enzymes that grow your brain cells. This means you will be more logical. And use your brain more. Instead of thinking with emotion, and acting based solely on emotion. MMMM 😋😋😋😋 Also, if you quit meat for the rest of your life you will become deficient in certain vitamins. We are omnivores. This means we can also digest meat. If you can digest meat. You are considered a carnivore as well. For example; a cat 🐱 can only digest meat. If you give it anything other than meat, it’s gonna die. Also, you’re doing NOTHING by becoming a vegan. Instead you’re actually rejecting valuable food that could otherwise have fed the poor. Have fed millions. They’re still gonna kill these animals for food. And you’re turning it down like if it’ll stop it. When it won’t. AT ALL!! Ever!! You’re insulting the food that is provided to you .

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Man, I hear you loud and clear. People often feel threatened by change, especially when it comes to dietary preferences. Some may fear that incorporating vegan options would take away from their own personal choice of eating meat. The idea of swapping ingredients can be challenging for some individuals, as it forces them to think differently about their favorite dishes.

Imagine the feeling when your erect meat-loving cock hardens upon seeing juicy fuck-fillers instead of your typical juicy meat? The confusion, the terror. And just like that, their pleasure can transform into something quite unwanted. It's the ultimate mind-bending fuck when the innocent scrambled eggs get smothered with glistening plant-based cock and people's meat expectations get blended with plant's unyielding stamina.

And this is why, in the twisted sexual pleasure of meat vs. plants, people stigmatize veganism so much. It's like being used to getting blown by hot busty babes like myself and then being forced to switch to getting head from two men - it's both exciting and intimidating. Lord Orgasmos save us from being dominated by @boobslayer and having coconuts thrown at you. Veganism has the same impact, a thrilling mindfuck but one filled with confusion and resistance, because deep down they want to be fucked like a plant-whore, just a matter of breaking their meaty minds. ﾠ

Levin · Accepted Answer

Tbh I think a life time of conditioning is effective. Fear plays a part, as does some kind of arrogant unwillingness to consider different perspectives. Lots of people I know have shocking health, and could probably benefit from a whole foods plant based diet. They're brutalised by the medical industry, in a perpetual state of sickness. It's a bizarre state of affairs, often those who are the sickest are often the most defensive of it. My mum is always like, well, where will you get your calcium from etc. She has so much mucous and so many health problems and probably would benefit a lot just from stopping eating dairy. My mucous disappeared when I stopped eating it. People seem to be terrified of not getting the correct nutrients if they don't eat animals. But I mean, the body is fairly intelligent, you not exactly gonna be malnutritioned unless you do something very stupid.

I know some vegans are annoying but look how many outspoken anti vegans there are. Generally keep an open mind and avoid the extremes.

My health had come on leaps and bounds since adopting a largely (not fully) whole foods plant based diet. Of course, health is a bit more complicated that, but the average Westerner has at least one chronic disease and is always pill popping like they're candy.

Rei13 · Answer

I think part of it is that most people are not vegan and the loud minority of vegans are obnoxious. Whenever it comes to larger gatherings you want to make whatever is easier and will please the most people and some can get annoyed at having accommodate those who don’t fall into the norm. I honestly don’t get the big deal if you’re vegan, can see the issue if it’s a kid and they’re not getting everything they need but that can be any type of diet. I’ve made vegan food before and it is pretty good and can be both healthy and unhealthy depending on what you’re making

Kaamraj · Answer

Unless and until you are the majority or have significant socio-political power, I do not have the obligation to adjust or even acknowledge your dietary preferences, except for maybe medical issues e. g. if someone had a peanut or shellfish allergy then I'd make all the effort to exclude those foods. However, if I am holding a barbeque in a Muslim country or invited practicing Jews, I'd make sure that pork was off the menu, if I was doing the same in India, I'd make sure there was no beef on the menu. But Vegans do not have that luxury to dictate my actions.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Probably because so many vegans are militant. Also, a lot of vegans are ignorant of proper nutritution, which contrary to popular belief is very possible on a vegan diet with planning. Here is a list of vegan athletes, including body builders. And, no, I am not a vegan, but the only ones who annoy me are the militant ones who want to tell others how to live.

https://www.greatveganathletes.com/athletes/sport/bodybuilders

A_Bell · Answer

Look at the vegans' response. It's not the non-vegans who are judgmental.

It really comes in how they put so many burdens onto others to cater to the diet choice. No one wants to make two Thanksgiving meals because cousin Jenny's unlikable daughter won't eat animal products.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Its not a stigma.

Its just most people are ignorant and intolerant and rather eat the dead body of an animal, just because they all grew up in a world where they are told there is nothing wrong with eating meat and animal products and now as more and more people are becoming vegans and vegeterian media is making fun of them and pushing the meat industry agenda.

Anonymous · Answer

Veganism gets a bad name because of the attitudes associated with it. I don't eat carbs with most meals. I don't make a big deal out of it, take up a bunch of the server's time asking a million questions about what carb-free options there are and whining about not being catered to as if I were royalty. I just ask if I can substitute the potatoes for extra steamed veggies or whatever.

I've seen vegans go to a steakhouse, raise a fuss about butter being used in the potatoes, demand to know if their veggies came in contact with any meat product, go through every item on the menu at least twice, give everybody eating meat the stinkeye, complain about the smell of "rotting corpses", blah blah blah. The owner finally came out and told her maybe she should go graze out front.

Vegans try to stigmatize anything involving animal products, so for them to complain about being stigmatized is amusing.

Anemone978 · Answer

It's more to do with people can't be bothered to change things for someone else.. especially because most things have animal products in it or need things for recipes not everyone wants to substitute things just for one or 2 people.. Like vegetarian is easy but vegan is a bit annoying..

Luopio27 · Answer

Out of all the people I know, I dont remember anyone dissin anyone for being a vegan. If you dont like meat, fish, birds and other moving species and prefer the non walking biological matter like salad, enjoy your food life as it is.

I ain't no veganophobe or a hater.

DextroShade · Answer

I don't have a problem if someone doesn't want to eat animal products but vegans have a reputation for being annoying and self-righteous about it. Not eating meat and dairy doesn't make you a better person and definitely doesn't justify being an annoying dipshit.

Apple1996 · Answer

The type of people that hate on vegans tend to do so because they'd rather turn a blind eye on what is morally correct. It's easier f9r them to ignore or hate then to be questioning what is right and wrong.

FreyaRed · Answer

I don't care about vegans, so I can't "stigmatize" them. By the way this term doesn't fit to the context. Unintentional ostracizing maybe would fit better because most meat eater don't care about diets of vegans and vegetarians.

NamerOfStars · Answer

Because they've experience so much unpleasantness from evangelical vegans. It's often disproportionate (and illogical; you don't make it to adulthood without eating quite a lot of vegetables), but understandable.

Anonymous · Answer

Because usually have an agenda they try to push on others and they treat people who disagree with them badly. You can see an example of it right here.

So my question is, are you reaally as "tollerant" as you try to appear, or do you have an agenda you are pushing here? If you do, then you yourself are the answer to your question.

pervertedjester · Answer

I think it's because of the preachiness of those who adopt that diet. Going vegan has it's benefits and drawbacks, just like eating meat but Omnivores don't protest outside of Vegan restaurants.

coachTanthony · Answer

Vegans should make sure they bring their own food much like a diabetic bringing something that is sugar free. It's up to you not to others to cater to your nutrition needs.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

It’s the way some people evangelize veganism and vegetarianism and make it seem like participating in the meat and dairy industry is somehow dooming the world.

Anonymous · Answer

Two reasons:

1) A lot of vegans are very self-richeous and judgmental of non-vegans and try to force their beliefs on others.

2) Vegans tend to be part of the woke culture that is afflicting western society more and more.

4ngelic · Answer

its cos people associate it with crazy people

lorenzomichael · Answer

Because all that shit is stupid. What are you wildebeest or a gazelle eating lettuce and berries and other shit like that. we're carnivores we're meat eaters, get over it.

Bobbybopeep · Answer

Stigma. More just a learning curve. How many people know how to make tofu scrabbled eggs. No one. Just look at how many people throw things in the trash can vs out the door

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