Name the ways in which your food snobbery oppresses people

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think ‘food snobbery’ was a poor choice of words. You should have just asked how any food choices oppress people. I happen to like quinoa and avocado even though I eat both only occasionally.

+1. Op you've derailed your own thread by calling avocados snobby. Is "avocado toast" the first you've heard of avocados? I get that avocado toast is trendy, and maybe you know some snobs who eat it, but regular people were eating avocados before the avocado toast trend came along.

NP, but can yiu even fathom that it’s the avocado toast and almond milk “trends” that are causing problems? Because people used to eat avocados when they were in season, but now there is pressure for them to always be available and in season (likewise almonds, which used to be for eating, but now need to support a whole “milk” industry).

Quinoa, I’m less concerned about. I’m Canadian and I support Canadian quinoa growers. Bet ha didn’t know that was a thing!

Avocado toast hasn't increased avocado consumption that much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I only eat lime jello, not orange.
Does that count?

Jell-O?? Why do you hate cows and pigs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no ethical consumerism under capitalism. I thought this was generally established.

(I drink a ton of dairy. Even though I buy locally and ethically sourced meat, the dairy industry is hopelessly intermingled with factory farmed beef, which aside from the cruelty to animals aspect is also a huge contributor to antibiotic resistance.)

Pretty much this OP. If you wear sneakers, have a smart phone, wear diamonds, etc. We all contribute to the exploitation of someone somewhere….

[Anonymous]

You could post this thread or you could take a few hours to watch the entire run of The Good Place. Covered in detail and funnier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is no ethical consumerism under capitalism. I thought this was generally established.

(I drink a ton of dairy. Even though I buy locally and ethically sourced meat, the dairy industry is hopelessly intermingled with factory farmed beef, which aside from the cruelty to animals aspect is also a huge contributor to antibiotic resistance.)

Pretty much this OP. If you wear sneakers, have a smart phone, wear diamonds, etc. We all contribute to the exploitation of someone somewhere….

As opposed to ethical consumption under communism, lol.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think ‘food snobbery’ was a poor choice of words. You should have just asked how any food choices oppress people. I happen to like quinoa and avocado even though I eat both only occasionally.

+1. Op you've derailed your own thread by calling avocados snobby. Is "avocado toast" the first you've heard of avocados? I get that avocado toast is trendy, and maybe you know some snobs who eat it, but regular people were eating avocados before the avocado toast trend came along.

NP, but can yiu even fathom that it’s the avocado toast and almond milk “trends” that are causing problems? Because people used to eat avocados when they were in season, but now there is pressure for them to always be available and in season (likewise almonds, which used to be for eating, but now need to support a whole “milk” industry).

Quinoa, I’m less concerned about. I’m Canadian and I support Canadian quinoa growers. Bet ha didn’t know that was a thing!

Avocado toast hasn't increased avocado consumption that much.

US avocado consumption has exponentially exploded:

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/charts-of-note/?topicId=14849


That's why Mexican cartels murder people over avocados - they're now more valuable than weed crops. Every time you eat avo toasts and dip your chips in guac during the super bowl you help kill poor central Americans and support Mexican cartels.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think ‘food snobbery’ was a poor choice of words. You should have just asked how any food choices oppress people. I happen to like quinoa and avocado even though I eat both only occasionally.

+1. Op you've derailed your own thread by calling avocados snobby. Is "avocado toast" the first you've heard of avocados? I get that avocado toast is trendy, and maybe you know some snobs who eat it, but regular people were eating avocados before the avocado toast trend came along.

NP, but can yiu even fathom that it’s the avocado toast and almond milk “trends” that are causing problems? Because people used to eat avocados when they were in season, but now there is pressure for them to always be available and in season (likewise almonds, which used to be for eating, but now need to support a whole “milk” industry).

Quinoa, I’m less concerned about. I’m Canadian and I support Canadian quinoa growers. Bet ha didn’t know that was a thing!

Avocado toast hasn't increased avocado consumption that much.

US avocado consumption has exponentially exploded:

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/charts-of-note/?topicId=14849


That's why Mexican cartels murder people over avocados - they're now more valuable than weed crops. Every time you eat avo toasts and dip your chips in guac during the super bowl you help kill poor central Americans and support Mexican cartels.

Moral of the story: do drugs instead.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I like foie gras and lamb so I guess I just oppress cute animals

Fois Gras is unethical but lamb isn't. They aren't babies when you eat them. They are about 8-9 months. And b.c they often graze at altitude or other areas that can't feed cattle or produce arable crops- its more sustainable than many other meats. Flying it from NZ isn't great but you take my point.

You are eating much much younger animals when you eat pigs and chickens. Pigs are about 4 months old at time of slaughter. A broiler chicken is about 8 WEEKS old.

And lambs get to live free range not in factory farms. Google dry sow crates then get back to me about oppression.

So lamb is more ethical than veal? I gave up both ages ago but have started eating lamb again because it’s so damn good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My MIL asked once (early on) if I liked salmon and I was like "yeah I love it" and she presented us with salmon from a TIN CAN. I had literally never eaten salmon from a tin can, I'd only had smoked or fresh salmon previously. In my snobbery I refused to eat it (it smelled disgusting).

Does that count?

I don't know, but all canned salmon is wild, did you know that? It's nutritious and cheaper than fresh, plus convenient as a snack.

I used to eat canned salmon from Trader Joes in grad school, adding just some balsamic vinegar and chopped onion, and it was so good on toast...

[Anonymous]

I support local food through my CSA. Hopefully that balances out my grocery store purchases!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think ‘food snobbery’ was a poor choice of words. You should have just asked how any food choices oppress people. I happen to like quinoa and avocado even though I eat both only occasionally.

+1. Op you've derailed your own thread by calling avocados snobby. Is "avocado toast" the first you've heard of avocados? I get that avocado toast is trendy, and maybe you know some snobs who eat it, but regular people were eating avocados before the avocado toast trend came along.

NP, but can yiu even fathom that it’s the avocado toast and almond milk “trends” that are causing problems? Because people used to eat avocados when they were in season, but now there is pressure for them to always be available and in season (likewise almonds, which used to be for eating, but now need to support a whole “milk” industry).

Quinoa, I’m less concerned about. I’m Canadian and I support Canadian quinoa growers. Bet ha didn’t know that was a thing!

Avocado toast hasn't increased avocado consumption that much.

US avocado consumption has exponentially exploded:

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/charts-of-note/?topicId=14849


That's why Mexican cartels murder people over avocados - they're now more valuable than weed crops. Every time you eat avo toasts and dip your chips in guac during the super bowl you help kill poor central Americans and support Mexican cartels.

Moral of the story: do drugs instead.

I guess, baby killer.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think ‘food snobbery’ was a poor choice of words. You should have just asked how any food choices oppress people. I happen to like quinoa and avocado even though I eat both only occasionally.

+1. Op you've derailed your own thread by calling avocados snobby. Is "avocado toast" the first you've heard of avocados? I get that avocado toast is trendy, and maybe you know some snobs who eat it, but regular people were eating avocados before the avocado toast trend came along.

NP, but can yiu even fathom that it’s the avocado toast and almond milk “trends” that are causing problems? Because people used to eat avocados when they were in season, but now there is pressure for them to always be available and in season (likewise almonds, which used to be for eating, but now need to support a whole “milk” industry).

Quinoa, I’m less concerned about. I’m Canadian and I support Canadian quinoa growers. Bet ha didn’t know that was a thing!

Avocado toast hasn't increased avocado consumption that much.

US avocado consumption has exponentially exploded:

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/charts-of-note/?topicId=14849


That's why Mexican cartels murder people over avocados - they're now more valuable than weed crops. Every time you eat avo toasts and dip your chips in guac during the super bowl you help kill poor central Americans and support Mexican cartels.

Moral of the story: do drugs instead.

I guess, baby killer.

I will have you know, my babies are locally-sourced, cruelty free, and not imported from Mexico.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I drink the imported blood of oppressed orphans, thereby increasing pollution since they have to be shipped instead of drinking locally sourced orphan blood. I offset this by wearing cruelty-free, fair-trade hair shirts.

What on earth, OP, is that a parody post? Or are you only eating wild seeds gathered in your backyard and if so, why are you impressing native squirrels?

Signed,
Someone who doesn’t like avocados or quinoa

NP. Of course it’s parody or tongue in cheek.

I use a keurig. Not through snobbery but sheer convenience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like foie gras and lamb so I guess I just oppress cute animals

Fois Gras is unethical but lamb isn't. They aren't babies when you eat them. They are about 8-9 months. And b.c they often graze at altitude or other areas that can't feed cattle or produce arable crops- its more sustainable than many other meats. Flying it from NZ isn't great but you take my point.

You are eating much much younger animals when you eat pigs and chickens. Pigs are about 4 months old at time of slaughter. A broiler chicken is about 8 WEEKS old.

And lambs get to live free range not in factory farms. Google dry sow crates then get back to me about oppression.

So lamb is more ethical than veal? I gave up both ages ago but have started eating lamb again because it’s so damn good.

Yes one million percent! The animal lived a good life outside! Buy local of course. Goat is very similar and even tastier!

I have no idea why Americans think that "lamb" on your table means a newborn. Newborns are all scrawny. Look at the leg of lamb- thats the thigh. It takes a while to grow that much meat!

It's more ethical than chicken or pigs IMHO. I'm a veterinarian and we have to learn to inspect meat so I've seen things up close and personal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I drink the imported blood of oppressed orphans, thereby increasing pollution since they have to be shipped instead of drinking locally sourced orphan blood. I offset this by wearing cruelty-free, fair-trade hair shirts.

What on earth, OP, is that a parody post? Or are you only eating wild seeds gathered in your backyard and if so, why are you impressing native squirrels?

Signed,
Someone who doesn’t like avocados or quinoa

NP. Of course it’s parody or tongue in cheek.

I use a keurig. Not through snobbery but sheer convenience.

Clearly not snobbery b.c that thing makes gross coffee.