"We put the meat on the pole, not on the plate."

[Peggyann]

and now,,for some lighter news,,,,,

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http://www.macleans.ca/culture/lifestyle/article.jsp?content=20080306_98967_98967


In late 2006, Johnny Diablo, a committed vegan of 23 years, opened a restaurant/bar in Portland, Ore., to prove that meatless fare could be delicious and satisfying — something guys could eat while they're hanging out and just being guys. But the venture flopped. "Even though Portland is known for being open-minded and liberal, I just could not get these guys to come in here to try the food," he says. "We do a very good job of making authentic-tasting, meat-style dishes — but in their heads, they were like, 'I can't go into a vegetarian place.' " So last month, after retooling both the space and the concept, Diablo reopened the doors, unveiling a devil-themed venue called Casa Diablo Gentlemen's Club — the world's first vegan strip club — where, as he told local media, "We put the meat on the pole, not on the plate."

~PA~

[mowse]

snicker

[indigo]

and now,,for some lighter news,,,,,

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http://www.macleans.ca/culture/lifestyle/article.jsp?content=20080306_98967_98967


"We put the meat on the pole, not on the plate."

~PA~

I hate hearing women called "meat."

[Peggyann]

See, that's what struck me as whack-a-doo about the story. The concern for the animals, and the "eh" about the humans.

~PA~

I hate hearing women called "meat."

[aleutsi]

I hate hearing women called "meat."

It's weird, I've NEVER heard women referred to as meat. I've only ever heard that term used for men.

I don't like it used for men and I really don't like it used for women!

[karunamayi]

I don't like the term, either. however, I don't see too many animals making the concious choice TO BE exploited. Being born as an animal just doesn't cut it for me.

[bannanabette]

I hate hearing women called "meat."

There was an article in the NYTimes last week about the closing of this club, and an ongoing discussion in the feminist community about using sex to sell veganism http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/fashion/27vegan.html?scp=1&sq=+carrot&st=nyt

[azul99]

I hate hearing women called "meat."

I do, too. This is really offensive and (IMO) not funny at all.

It's very discouraging to see that this sort of language is still socially acceptable.

[Peggyann]

I just want to point out that I picked that quote (from the article) because it was funny TO ME that the guy was so worried about animals, but not about people. ((not that the actual quote was funny))

~PA~


I do, too. This is really offensive and (IMO) not funny at all.

It's very discouraging to see that this sort of language is still socially acceptable.

[Debra]

and now,,for some lighter news,,,,,

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


http://www.macleans.ca/culture/lifestyle/article.jsp?content=20080306_98967_98967


In late 2006, Johnny Diablo, a committed vegan of 23 years, opened a restaurant/bar in Portland, Ore., to prove that meatless fare could be delicious and satisfying — something guys could eat while they're hanging out and just being guys. But the venture flopped. "Even though Portland is known for being open-minded and liberal, I just could not get these guys to come in here to try the food," he says. "We do a very good job of making authentic-tasting, meat-style dishes — but in their heads, they were like, 'I can't go into a vegetarian place.' " So last month, after retooling both the space and the concept, Diablo reopened the doors, unveiling a devil-themed venue called Casa Diablo Gentlemen's Club — the world's first vegan strip club — where, as he told local media, "We put the meat on the pole, not on the plate."

~PA~

Well I've got to give the guy credit for starting something new! I thought it was pretty funny and if DH and I are ever in Portland we'll definitely check it out. :loveit:

[~PQ]

How bad is it that I want to point out fish is not actually meat. :p

[Peggyann]

:spit:

~PA~


How bad is it that I want to point out fish is not actually meat. :p

[indigo]

Well I've got to give the guy credit for starting something new! I thought it was pretty funny and if DH and I are ever in Portland we'll definitely check it out. :loveit:

I think I read that it has closed down. I guess he overestimated the interest that vegans would have in watching strippers. Or vice versa.

ETA: Oh, duh, I read that in the NY Times article that was linked to in this thread.

[~PQ]

I guess he overestimated the interest that vegans would have in watching strippers. Or vice versa.






Honestly if I was a stripper I wouldn't have much interest in watching a bunch of vegans either ;)




:p Sorry, I am horribly irreverent lately about just about every sacred cow you can think of, this includes real cows... on plates. I made a horrible joke earlier today about my own church and it felt so good. I think I am emerging from a cloying cocoon of taking-life-too-seriously lately! That or I just have the spring nuttiness all the Alaskans keep talking about. Every other person I know seems to be losing it (in a "we put the fun back into dysfunctional" way) up here lately. Anyway, any story about vegans and strippers is just dying for a rabbi, a priest, and a communist somewhere in it and a really good Chuck Norris punchline. Can't take it... must go make fun of my children....

[indigo]

Honestly if I was a stripper I wouldn't have much interest in watching a bunch of vegans either ;)




:p Sorry, I am horribly irreverent lately about just about every sacred cow you can think of, this includes real cows... on plates. I made a horrible joke earlier today about my own church and it felt so good. I think I am emerging from a cloying cocoon of taking-life-too-seriously lately! That or I just have the spring nuttiness all the Alaskans keep talking about. Every other person I know seems to be losing it (in a "we put the fun back into dysfunctional" way) up here lately. Anyway, any story about vegans and strippers is just dying for a rabbi, a priest, and a communist somewhere in it and a really good Chuck Norris punchline. Can't take it... must go make fun of my children....

LOL. So a rabbi, a stripper, and a vegan go into a bar. The rabbi asks if the meat is kosher. The vegan asks if the stew is murder-free. The stripper asks.....

(You can fill in the blank. I don't know the punchline.)

[aleutsi]

LOL. So a rabbi, a stripper, and a vegan go into a bar. The rabbi asks if the meat is kosher. The vegan asks if the stew is murder-free. The stripper asks.....



...for a two foot salami and a poodle.

[mirage1]

LOL. So a rabbi, a stripper, and a vegan go into a bar. The rabbi asks if the meat is kosher. The vegan asks if the stew is murder-free. The stripper asks.....

"Do you just want me to take down the wallpaper in the bathrooms, or in the main bar area, too? 'Cause that's gonna cost ya."

[mirage1]

...for a two foot salami and a poodle.I like this one better.

[indigo]

"Do you just want me to take down the wallpaper in the bathrooms, or in the main bar area, too? 'Cause that's gonna cost ya."

LOL. it took me a moment.

[aleutsi]

"Do you just want me to take down the wallpaper in the bathrooms, or in the main bar area, too? 'Cause that's gonna cost ya."

LOL! Reversly related - DH was doing some electrical work in a hosptial. He was up on a ladder and just as two elderly ladies walked under him, he yelled down to his guy on the ground "Yeah, I'm going to need some strippers and a pair of dikes" They looked up at him like he was the devil.

[Peggyann]

:spit:

~PA~

LOL! Reversly related - DH was doing some electrical work in a hosptial. He was up on a ladder and just as two elderly ladies walked under him, he yelled down to his guy on the ground "Yeah, I'm going to need some strippers and a pair of dikes" They looked up at him like he was the devil.