Annoying vegan sibling

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every vegan and vegetarian is annoying, well that I met! You make them a ton of healthy veggies and they eat the potatoes.

I really don’t get how this is a problem. Just because someone doesn’t eat meat, doesn’t mean they want to eat nothing but vegetables. Veggies alone aren’t very satisfying. Potatoes are delicious and vegan. What’s wrong with them having some potatoes?

DP. Do you hear yourself?

[Anonymous]

Serious question - why host if you don’t want to ensure your guests are fed and taken care of?

I love hosting, and I certainly don’t mind making things vegan, gluten-free, organic, whatever. My goal is to make people happy and comfortable, and to make sure they have a good time. If I knew my guests were going hungry, I’d be horrified.

Hosting is not the time to try to prove a point about people’s dietary choices.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every vegan and vegetarian is annoying, well that I met! You make them a ton of healthy veggies and they eat the potatoes.

I really don’t get how this is a problem. Just because someone doesn’t eat meat, doesn’t mean they want to eat nothing but vegetables. Veggies alone aren’t very satisfying. Potatoes are delicious and vegan. What’s wrong with them having some potatoes?

DP. Do you hear yourself?

I thought PPs comment was perfectly reasonable. Why was the prior PP offended when her vegan guest ate one vegan food served but not the other? Seems odd, as does the idea that it’s a huge sacrifice to make some vegetables. Doesn’t every health-conscious person enjoy vegetables in addition to whatever protein they eat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m vegan. I know many of us are annoying, but I’m kind of horrified at the suggestions to serve nothing but broccoli or to cook things in bacon. I have had a couple friends who get extremely sick from eating meat, and adding things to people’s food is extremely unethical. How would you feel if someone intentionally fed you a food you found revolting without your consent? What if it was something you were allergic to and they wanted to prove a point that you were just being dramatic?

Many vegans get excited when they first start, as do many people who starts other diets, such as paleo, keto, weight watchers, or even just calorie restriction. Many have also struggled with lifelong disordered eating and need support, not criticism. Plus most vegans get into the diet for animal welfare reasons, which is a cause many are passionate about.

And often times there really isn’t anything for us to eat. Vegetarian is not vegan, so something with cheese or eggs doesn’t really help me. Most of the time at social gatherings, I’ll have nothing to eat but some vegetables, which is maybe 100 calories and not enough for fill me up. And equally as annoying are the people who mock me or try to cajole me into eating meat.

Can’t you just ignore the FB posts, like all of us have to do with every annoying political FB post we see? Can you offer sibling support, too? It’s not that hard to pick up a pack of vegan burgers and some vegan cheese for a cookout.

Vegans are definitely complicit in animal cruelty, and more importantly, given the working conditions for the HUMAN BEINGS that help grow and produce your food, your diet is not cruelty free whatsoever (unless you produce all your own food).
And FYI, millions of animals die also in the industrial agriculture process...that's why vegans holier than though attitude is always amusing to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m vegan. I know many of us are annoying, but I’m kind of horrified at the suggestions to serve nothing but broccoli or to cook things in bacon. I have had a couple friends who get extremely sick from eating meat, and adding things to people’s food is extremely unethical. How would you feel if someone intentionally fed you a food you found revolting without your consent? What if it was something you were allergic to and they wanted to prove a point that you were just being dramatic?

Many vegans get excited when they first start, as do many people who starts other diets, such as paleo, keto, weight watchers, or even just calorie restriction. Many have also struggled with lifelong disordered eating and need support, not criticism. Plus most vegans get into the diet for animal welfare reasons, which is a cause many are passionate about.

And often times there really isn’t anything for us to eat. Vegetarian is not vegan, so something with cheese or eggs doesn’t really help me. Most of the time at social gatherings, I’ll have nothing to eat but some vegetables, which is maybe 100 calories and not enough for fill me up. And equally as annoying are the people who mock me or try to cajole me into eating meat.

Can’t you just ignore the FB posts, like all of us have to do with every annoying political FB post we see? Can you offer sibling support, too? It’s not that hard to pick up a pack of vegan burgers and some vegan cheese for a cookout.

Vegans are definitely complicit in animal cruelty, and more importantly, given the working conditions for the HUMAN BEINGS that help grow and produce your food, your diet is not cruelty free whatsoever (unless you produce all your own food).
And FYI, millions of animals die also in the industrial agriculture process...that's why vegans holier than though attitude is always amusing to me.

*thou

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m vegan. I know many of us are annoying, but I’m kind of horrified at the suggestions to serve nothing but broccoli or to cook things in bacon. I have had a couple friends who get extremely sick from eating meat, and adding things to people’s food is extremely unethical. How would you feel if someone intentionally fed you a food you found revolting without your consent? What if it was something you were allergic to and they wanted to prove a point that you were just being dramatic?

Many vegans get excited when they first start, as do many people who starts other diets, such as paleo, keto, weight watchers, or even just calorie restriction. Many have also struggled with lifelong disordered eating and need support, not criticism. Plus most vegans get into the diet for animal welfare reasons, which is a cause many are passionate about.

And often times there really isn’t anything for us to eat. Vegetarian is not vegan, so something with cheese or eggs doesn’t really help me. Most of the time at social gatherings, I’ll have nothing to eat but some vegetables, which is maybe 100 calories and not enough for fill me up. And equally as annoying are the people who mock me or try to cajole me into eating meat.

Can’t you just ignore the FB posts, like all of us have to do with every annoying political FB post we see? Can you offer sibling support, too? It’s not that hard to pick up a pack of vegan burgers and some vegan cheese for a cookout.

Vegans are definitely complicit in animal cruelty, and more importantly, given the working conditions for the HUMAN BEINGS that help grow and produce your food, your diet is not cruelty free whatsoever (unless you produce all your own food).
And FYI, millions of animals die also in the industrial agriculture process...that's why vegans holier than though attitude is always amusing to me.

The vegans I know show a huge amount of concern over the ways their food is produced. All the ones I know are progressive and work/vote to improve working conditions and quality of life for humans as well. I don’t know any who care *only* about animal welfare, they all care about human welfare as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every vegan and vegetarian is annoying, well that I met! You make them a ton of healthy veggies and they eat the potatoes.

I really don’t get how this is a problem. Just because someone doesn’t eat meat, doesn’t mean they want to eat nothing but vegetables. Veggies alone aren’t very satisfying. Potatoes are delicious and vegan. What’s wrong with them having some potatoes?

DP. Do you hear yourself?

I thought PPs comment was perfectly reasonable. Why was the prior PP offended when her vegan guest ate one vegan food served but not the other? Seems odd, as does the idea that it’s a huge sacrifice to make some vegetables. Doesn’t every health-conscious person enjoy vegetables in addition to whatever protein they eat?

I don’t know, why don’t you ask the vegans who ignored the vegetables in favor of inhaling all the potatoes so there wasn’t enough for everyone else?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m vegan. I know many of us are annoying, but I’m kind of horrified at the suggestions to serve nothing but broccoli or to cook things in bacon. I have had a couple friends who get extremely sick from eating meat, and adding things to people’s food is extremely unethical. How would you feel if someone intentionally fed you a food you found revolting without your consent? What if it was something you were allergic to and they wanted to prove a point that you were just being dramatic?

Many vegans get excited when they first start, as do many people who starts other diets, such as paleo, keto, weight watchers, or even just calorie restriction. Many have also struggled with lifelong disordered eating and need support, not criticism. Plus most vegans get into the diet for animal welfare reasons, which is a cause many are passionate about.

And often times there really isn’t anything for us to eat. Vegetarian is not vegan, so something with cheese or eggs doesn’t really help me. Most of the time at social gatherings, I’ll have nothing to eat but some vegetables, which is maybe 100 calories and not enough for fill me up. And equally as annoying are the people who mock me or try to cajole me into eating meat.

Can’t you just ignore the FB posts, like all of us have to do with every annoying political FB post we see? Can you offer sibling support, too? It’s not that hard to pick up a pack of vegan burgers and some vegan cheese for a cookout.

Vegans are definitely complicit in animal cruelty, and more importantly, given the working conditions for the HUMAN BEINGS that help grow and produce your food, your diet is not cruelty free whatsoever (unless you produce all your own food).
And FYI, millions of animals die also in the industrial agriculture process...that's why vegans holier than though attitude is always amusing to me.

Have to agree, most vegans are annoying. I ate a vegan diet for a number of years (for health reasons), and tried to never utter the words "I'm a vegan" due to the inevitable eyerolls and stereotypes around it. I can read a menu just fine and figure out how to order something.

Especially after I once did tell someone about eating vegan and they pointed out that my belt was obviously leather. Thanks, but I wasn't planning on eating my belt.

[Anonymous]

I'm just excited to fight about something other than urban cyclists again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every vegan and vegetarian is annoying, well that I met! You make them a ton of healthy veggies and they eat the potatoes.

I really don’t get how this is a problem. Just because someone doesn’t eat meat, doesn’t mean they want to eat nothing but vegetables. Veggies alone aren’t very satisfying. Potatoes are delicious and vegan. What’s wrong with them having some potatoes?

DP. Do you hear yourself?

I thought PPs comment was perfectly reasonable. Why was the prior PP offended when her vegan guest ate one vegan food served but not the other? Seems odd, as does the idea that it’s a huge sacrifice to make some vegetables. Doesn’t every health-conscious person enjoy vegetables in addition to whatever protein they eat?

I don’t know, why don’t you ask the vegans who ignored the vegetables in favor of inhaling all the potatoes so there wasn’t enough for everyone else?

Did this actually happen to you, where a vegetarian ate ALL of the potatoes? Or is this a hypothetical situation?

If one person is able to eat all of your side dish, you probably didn’t make enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every vegan and vegetarian is annoying, well that I met! You make them a ton of healthy veggies and they eat the potatoes.

I really don’t get how this is a problem. Just because someone doesn’t eat meat, doesn’t mean they want to eat nothing but vegetables. Veggies alone aren’t very satisfying. Potatoes are delicious and vegan. What’s wrong with them having some potatoes?

The issue is that I cooked a ton of them, people make an effort. You are damned if you do and damned if you don't! I ask what they like... they tell me veggies, we love all kinds of veggies. and then potatoes. So annoying. Just tell me, I love potatoes only!

[Anonymous]

I don’t mind accommodating at all. I do mind paying for fancy ingredients (like vegan cheese) and the vegan friend not touching it because they don’t like that brand. Or my gluten free friend who never told me she doesn’t like rice after I made a special rice-based stuffing for her at thanksgiving. And the ones who never offer to bring food they can eat to a potluck but bring a bottle of wine…it’s easy to bring wine. It’s not as easy to make a gluten free, vegan, low fodmap casserole.

So I guess I’m saying I don’t mind accommodating when it feels appreciated.

[Anonymous]

I'm not a vegan but I think we could all benefit from having more plant based/vegan options at family get togethers and restaurants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m vegan. I know many of us are annoying, but I’m kind of horrified at the suggestions to serve nothing but broccoli or to cook things in bacon. I have had a couple friends who get extremely sick from eating meat, and adding things to people’s food is extremely unethical. How would you feel if someone intentionally fed you a food you found revolting without your consent? What if it was something you were allergic to and they wanted to prove a point that you were just being dramatic?

Many vegans get excited when they first start, as do many people who starts other diets, such as paleo, keto, weight watchers, or even just calorie restriction. Many have also struggled with lifelong disordered eating and need support, not criticism. Plus most vegans get into the diet for animal welfare reasons, which is a cause many are passionate about.

And often times there really isn’t anything for us to eat. Vegetarian is not vegan, so something with cheese or eggs doesn’t really help me. Most of the time at social gatherings, I’ll have nothing to eat but some vegetables, which is maybe 100 calories and not enough for fill me up. And equally as annoying are the people who mock me or try to cajole me into eating meat.

Can’t you just ignore the FB posts, like all of us have to do with every annoying political FB post we see? Can you offer sibling support, too? It’s not that hard to pick up a pack of vegan burgers and some vegan cheese for a cookout.

It is extremely difficult to satisfy vegans at formal events like weddings. And if it is a fine dining venue with super chefs? There are usually 2 entree options and now many have moved to a courtesy vegan option - no vegetarian. So no cake-get berries.

Impossible to accommodate every guest. People would not be cajoling or annoying if they didn't have to hear about everything ad infinitum. As for guest in a home, vegans can be easy to accomodate. Get frozen food. Microwave. Plate it. Mashed potatoes- once did a special for a vegan and they ate the other.

[Anonymous]

I will never understand why many of you get so upset about someone else’s dietary decisions. It’s not everything either - it’s just this one thing. Over on the diet forum, there are dozens of people with extremely disordered eating who basically think their bodies will balloon to a size 10 and then stop working entirely if they so much as eat “carbs”, but then when someone doesn’t want to eat meat anymore, they’re cutting out an entire category of food which is “high maintenance” or whatever else. Also all of you have a story about some vegan who upset you by not wanting to eat meat and inevitably someone suggests slipping an animal product into “vegan” food to teach them some kind of lesson.

It is interesting that many of you think it is right and proper to secretly give someone a food they’ve specifically told you they don’t eat in order to punish them for not eating the way you do. Do you feel that way about people who keep kosher? What about people who follow a gluten free diet for health reasons that are not allergies (I assume you wouldn’t vindictively add something with wheat to the meal of someone with an actual allergy, since that would actually be dangerous, right?)

My relatives post about a lot of things on FB that are annoying. Sometimes they also ask for food that is outside what I’d usually be making. In the first instance, keep on scrolling. It’s no different to me than any other social media fronting. In the latter instance, if you ask people what their dietary needs are, don’t get all upset when they… tell you their dietary needs. If a vegan finds a vegan item they didn’t specifically request at a non-vegan event, they’re probably excited.

And if one person was able to eat so many potatoes that there wasn’t enough for everyone, you didn’t make enough potatoes and the fault is yours.