Saw the teen sensation movie “Twilight” yesterday. I was impressed at the many ‘shout-outs’ to vegetarians (misguided as some may be).
The main character, Edward, and his family, the Cullens, view themselves as “vegetarian” vampires since they only feed on the blood of animals, not humans. Edward makes this declaration tongue and cheek (so to speak) as if the fact that the animals die as a consequence is considered, well, inconsequential. I’m vegan but I’m sorry, I had to laugh.
In describing to Bella what it’s like to forgo his carnivorous animal cravings, Edward likens it to eating tofu, “you get full but you’re never really satisfied.” Once again, I had to laugh. Vegans and vegetarians know the full spectrum of nutritious and immensely satisfying foods/dishes that make up a plant based diet and tofu is not the sole source of nutrition. The majority of the population is learning slowly. Being acknowledged at all is indeed a step in the right direction.
Is Bella a vegetarian? She eats a veggie burger in the first scene at the Fork Diner. The second diner scene she orders a spinach salad while a nameless character at the bar orders a veggie burger.
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Vegetarianism played more than a ‘cameo’ role in this movie. It’s good to see the Veg lifestyle getting some PR in the mainstream Pop culture. Young people often want to mimic the stars they celebrate. Perhaps there’ll be more folks jumping on the veggie bandwagon. There’s certainly room for all who want to come along for the ride.
Wishing you all a very vegan new year full of love, peace, and happiness ~
~ The VeganPimp
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