Why aren't Vegetarians called Herbivores instead?

[Toad-1]

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[vishna]

If we're being real, there are different types of vegetarians. I eat eggs and dairy, so I'm a lacto-ovo vegetarian.(But I never say that, I just say vegetarian) But some people don't eat dairy or don't eat eggs, but consume the other. I think herbivores eat strictly plant type foods as adults, whereas human vegetarians often do consume animal protein as adults. And if we're really being real, cows are herbivores but eat animal protein in the meat industry, so, it has NOTHING to do with if something is capable of digesting the protein source or not. So, I will say, I think it's because one has control over what they eat, so it's a diet, vs the other would typically do the evolutionary hardwired thing because they just do.

[Anonymous]

I think because herbivores are naturally set up to eat only plants; eg. the way they digest things, the shape of their teeth, the nutritional value they can get from certain foods, etc. Herbivores would get no nutrition and might even be harmed from eating meat. Humans who are vegetarian on the other hand could eat meat and benefit, they're biologically equipped to be omnivores, but they choose to abstain from eating meat.

It's like the difference between being a sex repulsed asexual and being celibate; the asexual feels no sexual attraction and has an aversion to sex, whereas the celibate person experiences sexual attraction and may enjoy sex, but they make the conscious choice to abstain

[4465loveyou5577]

Because "herbivore" describes an anatomical and physiological predisposition to a food source.

[4465loveyou5577]

NOT a dietary choice than any animal ever made.

[Mustachekitteh]

They don't want to be compared to other animals that don't eat meat.

[RedThread]

I think it's because humans as a species can live on both. We just choose to indulge in one more than the other.

[Toad-1]

yeah thats probably it

[BelleGirl21]

I choose to indulge in chocolate more

[RedThread]

@BelleGirl21 I guess you're a chocolatarian then

[BelleGirl21]

They are the best kind of people 😉

[heavensgift2girls]

I am not sure, but it might be that herbivores do eat meat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkQ7o-gWWng

[BertMacklinFBI]

they're sensitive about too much shit already

[idkwtftoputhere]

HEY im vegetarian and im not sensitive but dis really offended me u have been blocked and reported

[BelleGirl21]

Hahaha so true! As shown by the super offended girl that blocked you. I'm going to report you too but only because you've slacked off in your attention to me lately. Sheeeesh some people.

[BelleGirl21]

@idkwtftoputhere clearly you are not sensitive 😂😂😂

[Waffles731]

Did she really block you

[BertMacklinFBI]

@BelleGirl21 wait ples no! I can make this up

[BertMacklinFBI]

@Waffles731 no idea but i don't feel like bothering to check lol

[hellionthesage]

Vegetarianism is an ideology herbivore is biological. Vegetarians choose not to eat meat, herbivores are incapable of eating meat.

[fauchelevent]

I would assume that it's because we refer to animals as herbivores and they probably didn't want to be referred to in the same way.

[mooky06]

It's just a definition of species rather it being defined a personal choice.

[Jxpxtxr]

I actually do say that, I also call meat-eaters 'carnivores' to keep it fair :P

[ClariceOwen23]

Well technically omnivores :P

[Jxpxtxr]

@ClariceOwen23 consumption classifications were never my strength don't judge me :P

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

because herbivores can only process foods not containing meat. that's different than vegans or vegetarians who willingly choose not to eat meat because of some stupid fake ass morals

[DruBiEN]

or because they choose to eat what they want to!! isn't IT?

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@DruBiEN whatever. the point being there is a difference between not being able to and not wanting to

[DruBiEN]

I will not argue that (Not wanting to and not being able to)
but even if they choose it out of morals, its still their choice.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@DruBiEN yes, it's their choice... usually it's because of some moral reason. that was an added bonus. still, the main point of what i said is that herbivores are herbivores is because if they eat meat, they'll die. just like a dog will throw up if it eats grass and if it eats chocolate, it can straight up die. if a human chooses to not eat meat, that's simply their prerogative. I don't know why you're so fixated on the last part

[DruBiEN]

That last part annoyed me a little bit. To be direct. If its about the part where you science to justify it. I am all "hands up".

[DruBiEN]

*use science

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@DruBiEN cool

[matheus_mb]

Because humans need to called differently whatever the reason.

[lenfantterrible]

Maybebeause humans are not hrbivors and I cn't imagine that they have never eaten meat in their lives.

[llorando]

Because the term is copyrighted by dinosaurs, so any human's who call them self's herbivores will be sued.

[TheAngryBanana]

I think it's due to the biological part humans can eat both meat and greens which makes us be seen more as omnivore based mammals instead of only being able to eat greens

[AhGojira]

Because ruminant don't protest and throw lettuce at people with anger.

[Tomboy_Cool]

Herbivores r animals but then again we r animals tooooo mehh

[Anonymous]

Herbivores can only eat and digest plants. Vegetarians are still able to eat meat and digest it as part of their biology. A true herbivore couldn't.

[mrsingle]

Vegetarians sometimes eat eggs or fish, so not a true herbivore.

[Anonymous]

Because you get many stages of vegetarian. Some eat fish and eggs. Though why they're not just omnivores like the rest of us is beyond me.

[xXiTacoXx]

Fish are animals. You're thinking of pescatarians.

[Opinion Owner]

@xXiTacoXx I do realise this. Go read Vegetarian-nation ;)

[H2OBearer]

Because herbivores cannot eat meat. Us omnivores get to choose because we can eat both.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Being vegetarian is a huge missed steak lol

[Toad-1]

Lol nice

[BelleGirl21]

Oh geez lol

[ConsultantIsBack]

@BelleGirl21 lol you laugh at my jokes don't deny

[BelleGirl21]

I'm giggling like a high school chick 😜

[Deft_maiden]

Hold on.. Let me ponder on this for a while🙄🤓🤔

[NJ_Casanova]

Same thing in my book.

[xXiTacoXx]

@dogbert444 This one's for you.

[dogbert444]

ROFLMAO!! Yup! I'm a Herbivore! Move up the trough, please... :-)

[xXiTacoXx]

@dogbert444 *Puts new veggie feed in it for you.* Don't eat all of it my mom need food too. She can't solely live on fish and eggs. >o >

[dogbert444]

@xXiTacoXx I'll make room for your mum. And you, too... Plenty of room! LOL!!

[xXiTacoXx]

@dogbert444 It'll just be for her and/or my dad. Despite possibly being like one of the biggest meat lovers on GaG my parents are damn near the complete opposite. My mom is a pescatarian who prefers veggies over most meat, and my dad won't touch meat red meats and will only stick to things like veggies, some seafood, and birds. 8/10 times though he'll have his meals meatless. I have to pay for my own stuff if I want things like red meat. xD

[dogbert444]

xXiTacoXx Hey! You eat my friends! Naughty! Now go sit on the naughty step and do time out while you eat your beef sandwich... ROFL!!

[xXiTacoXx]

@dogbert444 I vacation in the naughty corner. u3u

[dogbert444]

@xXiTacoXx That's my place in the naughty corner! But I'll let you share!

I'm off to bed. Getting late her in UK. I need my beauty sleep. Don't know why. It never works! Night night!

[xXiTacoXx]

@dogbert444 I'm sure it'll work. You just need a skin care regimen to go with that sleep.

[Becky01]

because that would make sense

[jacquesvol]

The Cow's and Sheep's Union protested.

[ImClara]

herbivores are for animals

[Anonymous]

you are too cute. so I am not abusing you.

[Marinepilot]

Beats my two pair.