Dude, it’s funny how vegetarianism seems like some kind of boogeyman to so many people. Like, no one’s raiding steakhouses and confiscating ribeyes, but the moment someone says they don’t eat meat, a heated debate breaks out as if it’s a threat to Western civilization.

What’s even weirder is that the meat and dairy lobby is massive—it controls everything from advertising to government subsidies. Meanwhile, the so-called “vegan lobby”? Pretty much nonexistent. And yet, people act like there’s some global conspiracy to force-feed everyone tofu for breakfast.

The truth is, this whole uproar might actually be a sign that the idea hits a nerve. When something is truly irrelevant, no one cares. But when it starts gaining traction—whether for environmental, ethical, or health reasons—that’s when the over-the-top reactions kick in. And honestly, you don’t even have to be vegan to notice how oddly obsessed some people are with hating on plant-based diets.

And to be fair, it makes sense that people get defensive. Eating meat is deeply ingrained in culture, and nobody likes having their habits questioned. But come on, can’t we all just chill? At the end of the day, everyone should eat whatever they want—no need to turn it into a holy war.