Is it normal to be ridiculed for being a vegetarian?

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If they say "Oh, you didn't save this cow" while shoving chicken in their mouths, they may be slightly retarded...

It's not very nice. And to be honest, this is expected of people and humanity because most of us have no regard or empathy towards animals. As egotistical beings, we see ourselves as 'above' them, and will often use animals for our benefit -- food, clothing, entertainment.

It's cruel and unacceptable, but don't stop your habits of eating vegetarian food because you are saving lives of animals, and at the very least, you are not spending money and supporting the animal food industry. Stick up for what you think is right, and screw other people, they don't understand and don't have the capacity to.

Just tell them that it's what you like and no amount of them shoving hamburgers down their throats like animals is going to change it. And if they still don't accept you, find some new friends.

Wow. Yeah that will happen. But the kind of people that do that are assholes to begin with. They put down others to make them look and feel better about themselves. Nothing wrong with being a vegetarian, I wish I was, the health benefits are fantastic on top of the humanitarianism of it all but I love meat too much, I don't believe I have the self-discipline for it.

Tell them that there are other ways to compensate for how lame and little they feel. Tell them that a used, late model Mercedes that is in really good shape is actually a lot more affordable than they think it is. Or maybe give them coupons for breast enhancements or encourage them to visit their local Best Buy and buy themselves an IPhone, IPad, and Iwhatthefuckever. Maybe they would appreciate it if you found them a good rim/extremely loud car stereo store. This is Capitalism here, material wealth is almost the same thing as self-esteem. Because we all know that if everyone notices you, that means that they respect you and you are worth something.

They are most likely just playing with you, not intentionally trying to hurt your feelings. Kind of like when someone gets a girlfriend/boyfriend, they'll make little jokes about it, but don't mean it in a negative way, just for jokes.

If it bothers you so bad, perhaps tell them that it does.

Yes, vegetarians are hated due to the cruel nature of their diet. They cause the starvation of many animals by eating their food and forcing meat eaters to eat their carcasses to prevent them from taking up too much space

It's what you deserve, so yes.

That is incredibly rude of them. Now, personally I'm skeptical of vegetarianism, mostly because the ones I've known don't do it properly so don't supplement their nutrition properly, act self-righteous, or "cheat" when they claim humanitarian reasons & then validate themselves ("no its okay its just a little bacon on my salad!"), so its mostly skepticism of that kind of behavior. I do, however, respect their opinion and do not mock them for it (unless they're self-righteous in which case, game on!).

Time to find some worthwhile friends.

People tend to single out anything that is different. Being a vegetarian makes you different in their eyes so you get picked on. I'm not a vegetarian simply because I lack the willpower to give up red meat, but I respect the sacrifices you make (for whatever reason you do). Keep your head up, who cares what they think?

Why do you think we have canines?

I'm vegan. I don't know why some people care so much if I don't eat meat and they get so offended about it.

Some countries don't really do vegetarianism and they do find it odd. In the country I live in, I know people who never ever eat fruit and I've come to accept that, but other countries would find that incredible too.

However, if vegetarianism is practiced by more than about 5% in your country, then your friends are of above average ignorance.

I think your friends are just joking around, but if it really bothers you then just tell them to stop, and if they don't, then they're not your real friends.

I've been on and off vegetarian. I guess. Lol. Not committed enough to last much longer than a year, but I really don't even like meat.

But yeah, people say things. Even my dad would say things to me about it. He'd be eating rare steak and telling me he likes when it still moo's when he cuts it, and things like that. I hate steak, and most meat. I just ignored all the comments though, don't let them get to you.

The first time I became a vegetarian, it didn't last long and I was met with much negativity. I was in after school and had told some people. Two of the people at the table didn't agree and said that they NEVER ate veggies! To which I told them that lack of fiber would cause constipation. My prediction of their digestive system turned out to be true many moons later. Despite "winning" that conversation, I still didn't like being called names due to it.

I became a vegetarian because I felt that meat was wrong. I was the only vegetarian I knew and I didn't have many resources for living a proper vegan lifestyle.

That year, I ended up going on a trip to the south with some of my relatives. They gave me a very hard time about my diet. It was like they were taunting me. Eating meat in front of me like they were trying to get a raise out of me. I remember one of my aunts was making spaghetti and my grandmother had specifically told her that she needed to make me a separate sauce without meat in it. She had flip out and got angry towards me. If I accidentally got meat, they'd poke fun at me for being upset. About a month later, I had to sop being a vegan.

I've recently become a vegan again, because I'm allergic to meat and I've kept it to myself. I don't want to be ridiculed and hassled because of it.

You friends aren't real friends. They and your classmates are extremely immature. Get new friends preferably other vegans. You unfortunately can't get new classmates... There must be someone at your school that is also a vegan. Maybe, you could find a vegan support group? They would be understanding to your diet.

Good Luck:)

I was a strict vegetarian for four years and I was only antagonized about it once, by my father. But he's a narrow-minded dickhead about a lot of things, so I really don't care what his opinions of my dietary habits are.

I did a few things that kept me out of the negative limelight though. I never used to get preachy about vegetarianism, not even with other veggies. It was a personal choice and I was very discreet about not eating it. When invited for dinner, I never asked the host to make special food arrangements for me, I would just eat the options that didn't have meat in them. Normally, if someone asked why I wasn't eating meat, I'd say that I'm just not into it as much and would rather skip it. People have likes and dislikes about food, so saying that I'm not interested in it seems more normal and easier for people to understand than making the statement: I'm a vegetarian.

That's just me though.

Screw them they are ignorant fat ass assholes that get fat on meat. It makes me angry how people don't care about killing poor animals and eating them that explains why the so called people are just like animals no regret at all this is one of the reasons that humanity sucks selfish cunts.

Not healthy. Eat some meat. It's good for u. I like how someone pointed out that we have canines...it's true lol, it's meant to b part of our diet

I don't think it's fair you got rediculed about it. These types of posts are always close to home to me as I've been tossing up the idea of being a vegetarian or not :/

In all honesty, I've noted more incidents in which my meat-based diet is ridiculed over that of a vegan. Perhaps I live where vegetarianism and veganism are more prominent?

Nonetheless, I never last long before I find myself withstanding the preachings of certain extreme vegetarians, though I don't recall reciprocating instead with the demeaning of a plant-based diet.
Therefore, I openly return the question to you: Is it normal to be ridiculed for practically being a carnivore rather than a vegetarian?

I will always make fun of vegetarians. Meat is part of a healthy diet.

I especially dislike vegetarians who do it because they don't want to kill or eat killed animals.

Guess what, it's part of life, it happens in the animal kingdom a thousand times a day, it just so happens we're on top of the food chain. Be grateful you're not a fuckin gazelle or something, whose only purpose in life is to provide for hungry predators.

I know what you mean, it's the same with me. I believe non-vegetarians have a sense of guilt for eating meet, and that's why they need to attack you. They have no better arguments than "it's tasty, i like it" and so they're in a weak position. The only way they can defend their actions is by acting like assholes.

Personally, I've felt vegetarians are just a bit hypocritical. Plants are living organisms, as well. So by that notion, we should not be eating plants because of the inhumane way we spray them and walk on them and tear them apart with our teeth.

SAVE THE LETTUCE!!!!!!!

I'm a vegetarian too and all my friends make fun if me for it . I know just how you feel. Hang in there

My fiance and I are vegetarians. We have gotten ridiculed for it. Just remind them it's a diet choice and their say-so in it is about as limited as yours is with their choices, and to continue to say snide comments is only going to bother you, not prove some point.
Or you could remind them that they're the ones who can't seem to stop shoving meat in their mouth... Mmmmm weiner... -Or maybe "I've got some meat you can suck on". Join in on the mean jokes and they'll get the point.
Or you could play along and they'll stop when they get bored.
Me personally, I've ended friendships over it. What kind of friends ridicule you over a diet plan? Iwas a vegetarian before them and I'll be one after.

It still depends, though. There are people who ridicule and people who joke. The "Save a cow" thing is just rude.

I don't really get it but in my opinion if you don't try to force it on other people than they should probably just leave it alone.

Haters gonna hate.

If your a male yes ,becuase poeple generelly will see you as a hippie or else weak and not a " REAL MAN " as it is sometimes believed it not directly said " REAL MEN EAT BEEF " . I personlly cant live without it myself but to each their own choice ....

im a vegetarian and i couldnt care less what people may say