Cows Quote by Al Yankovic
“Many years ago I found out something about hamburgers that really grossed me out. You may not know this, so I hope I don’t make you sick, but it turns out hamburgers are actually made out of dead cows. I am not making this up. Needless to say, as soon as I discovered that, I gave up meat entirely.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Weird Al Yankovic, Podcast, 2015
Realizing that hamburgers are made from dead cows can cause a strong revulsion and lead to dietary change.
In simple terms: Hamburgers are dead cows; that can be shocking.
Consider plant based alternatives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant ordering
- social gatherings
- cooking at home
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think knowledge should change habits?
- How do you reconcile taste with ethics?
Some may argue the nutritional benefits of meat outweigh ethical concerns.