Thursday, September 15, 2011

V is for Vegetarianism


Vegetarianism is harmless enough, although it is apt to fill a man with wind and self-righteousness.

Sir Robert Hutchison

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34 comments:

  1. Barbara F.September 15, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Jenny, I just heard this from a doctor (gastro) on a day-time talk show that vegans really do have a lot of "air" -- more so than us carnivores!! :-) xo

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  2. NonnaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    So true ! I have 2 Vegans and 1 vegetarian in our family...lots of wind and self righteousness !

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  3. maryelizabethrocheSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I love that quote!
    I've never really trusted a vegetarian, they're usually too thin! : )

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  4. Susan AndersonSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    This is great. I think things are a little more windy around me since I started the green smoothie thing.

    ;)

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    So true,fresh veggies can take the wind out of our sails,teehehe.
    Love your V post,and I do love my veggies,but I have to say that I do love my meats also,fish,chicken,beef,pork and of course vinson...hubby is avid hunter not just for the sport but for the foodie.
    ~JO

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  6. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    LOL, I don't know about that cause I know some non-vegetarians that are pretty full of air and self righteous also! LOL

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  7. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarrySeptember 15, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    wholesome V word.

    love it.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love that JDaniel loves veggies. He loves meat too.

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  9. ellen b.September 15, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Oh amen to that quote. I was afraid you might be going to the green on us. I love my vegetables, don't get me wrong, but I hate cooking for vegetarians!

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  10. To the Toy Box and BeyondSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    awesome quote Are you a vegetarian?

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  11. ~✽Mumsy✽~September 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love vegetables, but still need a little meat now and then..

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  12. Cathy KennedySeptember 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I love my veggies, but I HAVE to have meat!!! This quote can used on liberal politicans, too. =D

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  13. DonnieSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    That is so true..lol...

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  14. Pat TillettSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    As a reformed vegetarian I can vouch for the wind, but I was never holier-than-thou about it.

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  15. JudieSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    All that cabbage, beans, and brussels sprouts can do that to you!!

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  16. AmySeptember 15, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I am vegetarian, but this still made me laugh. Oh how so very true it is of some people!

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  17. Busy Bee SuzSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Lol at the wind!!!!

    I have a lil' chalkboard sign in my kitchen and I put up little inspirations now and then. A few weeks ago, I wrote: Eat your veggies.
    Linds changed veggies to: Vegetarians.
    Now, that is cannibalism. right?
    xo

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  18. SandySeptember 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I have been a Vegetarian for as long as I could remember... only because I just don't like meat. My two older kids learned it from watching me eat and daughter #2 is raising her three young boys totally vegan... I just can't go that far though. I need my cheese, eggs and shrimp.
    Love the quote you posted and am sending it to my daughter...
    I did not have a V to post today but I did enjoy it!
    Sandy

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  19. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oh, too funny! We have a few vegetarian friends in Tokyo and when I showed my husband this quote, his reply was "Sounds like the vegetarians we know!" :)

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  20. Dazee DreamerSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Wow, I'm truly grateful that my husband is not a vegetarian. Yes I am.

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  21. storybeaderSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I didn't realize eating veges gave you a lot of "air" (or gas, is it?)
    Cute quote! {:-D

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  22. AmesSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Well I can attest to the wind part when Mr.Ames eats cabbage. :( ~Ames

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  23. noexcusesSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Love this quote! No Vs in this house! I do have a dear cousin who is, but she is humble. She wrote a cookbook of Vegetarian dishes that are meatless that is fun and filled with lots and lots of calories. I like my veggies regardless of "air."

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  24. Ms. ASeptember 15, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I'm chuckling and can't think of one witty thing to say, not that I usually do.

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  25. Cheryl D.September 15, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Good one!

    snort!

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  26. PatSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    While we grow lots of veggies in our garden - the overflow is stored in the old frig downstairs. There is a large bumper sticker on the frig door - P.E.T.A. People Eating Tasty Animals. We must have our feet in both worlds :o)

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  27. AnnesphamilySeptember 15, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    My daughter Hannah is a vegan! Very skinny! Maybe I am on the wrong diet! Ha Ha!
    Great post Jenny!
    Hugs Anne
    P.S. I may be in Phoenix for a few days for a cross country meet in November! I would love to see you!

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  28. PondsideSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    What a great quote!...and true!

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  29. HSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I'm a strict vegetarian and I'm mortally offended.

    Only kidding :D

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  30. Rek SeshSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I am a veggie by birth or caste should I say (80% Indians contrary to popular belief are meat/sea food eaters)...and yes too much of a good thing ... specially when u limit yourself to beans, sprouts and potatoes can make u bloat and gassy...as for the "thin veg "comment by one of the ladies...maybe I aught to send her some of my latest pics ;D and you know how modest I am, after all I come from the land of Gandhi (not that it make me non violent either) ;P

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  31. GattinaSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    My DIL is vegetarian, but she eats fish and eggs and so far I still can stay with her in one room, lol !

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  32. Eliza WynnSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Funny quote!

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    As a vegetarian, I'm not sure if I take offense or agree with this. LOL

    Teresa

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  34. KiddothingsSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    The wind part is so funny and true. Cute quote!

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