Food Eaten Alive and Moving?

[Broomstick]

So... if you're a person who finds it ethically repulsive to eat something that is still living how does one politely decline such a dish if presented with such?

[ElvisL1ves]

"But ... it's looking at me!"

Upon which, the host will take out a cleaver and start singing Christmas carols.

[Bohomite]

Urgh, this thread is making me want to become a vegetarian again.

[Sam A. Robrin]

Originally Posted by Broomstick

So... if you're a person who finds it ethically repulsive to eat something that is still living how does one politely decline such a dish if presented with such?

"I cain't eat this, it ain't dead yet!"

[Ranchoth]

Originally Posted by Broomstick

So... if you're a person who finds it ethically repulsive to eat something that is still living how does one politely decline such a dish if presented with such?

Shoot it in the head with your trusty .45. Act surprised and bemused when the hosts become all shocked and horrified.

(I love culture clashes. Especially when bloodshed and *phagy are involved. )

[Broomstick]

No, guys, I mean seriously - how does one bow out of eating a dish one find ethically repulsive?

(It's the live part that's the problem for me - I have no trouble with raw, but still living just crosses the line for me.)

[even sven]

"No thank you, I'll stick to the chicken," same as any other food you don't prefer.

I've had live mangrove worms in the Philippines. Tastes like oysters.