If we had the technology to grow meat in vats, would you eat it?

For the kosher rules, there’s also a question of whether eating vat-grown meat would be considered eating a limb cut off from a living animal. That’s forbidden, even if the animal in question is a kosher animal.

“Mmmm, this Carrier Pigeon is divine - have you tried the Pterodactyl?”

I would, assuming that it tastes good and has an advantage over regular meat in terms of price and/or environmental impact. If it meets all three of those criteria, I would prefer it over regular meat. I have no qualms about killing animals for food, so environmental impact is the most important factor to me.

Wow … the vote so far is 139 yes, 12 no. I think it’s surprising, considering the numbers would be reversed if the question was “Would you ever eat at Applebee’s?”

Well, it could be served by vat-grown waiters.

This. Vat-grown meat wouldn’t require roughage, among other things. That would reduce the volume, weight and cost of food sources by as much as 90%.

No kidding! Most overrated chain restaurant ever and my family constantly wants to go there.
As for meat grown in a vat, hell yes. I know how hot dogs are made and I don’t care, they taste good. Take a look at the ingredients in “potted meat product” sometime. :eek: I still like it on a sandwich though.

Well, then I’ve got good news for you …

Funnily enough, the “steak” at Applebees does seem like vat-grown meat to me.

Insect burgers? Repulsive…at least settle for a nice little drumstick if you have any respect for cuisine!

I assume that line starts at Peter Lugers?

The GF and I rented Food, Inc. the other day.:wink:

Actually, for all intents and purposes, McDonald’s hamburgers are practically vat-grown meat.

Ha! You’ve never tasted my mom’s vat-loaf!

BACON! BACON! By the kiloton, on an assembly line basis!:cool: