Being Vegan Around Family and Friends
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- My observations and best advice in the realm of socially interacting with people as a vegan + some ridiculous skits.
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Being vegan is probably the best way to see who really cares about you.
Jared Chan - That’s really good point, Jared
WHAT!!! X'D
Same with being Republican lol, at least in my family (I’m not entirely Rep actually, nor entirely Democrat anymore either).
But my mom always thinks I’m being a Trump supporter when I debate something. 🙄
Dee Liteful same. Except I’m more libertarian than republican but I am right leaning on many issues
lol. I have to agree with this.
I hate how everyone suddenly becomes a nutrition Jedi when you mention veganism, when they are eating tons of crap themselves.
This is the main thing i can't stand. I just sit there and say "k" and accept that they will die faster than me or i say nothing at all since im not interested in debating it with people that dont want to learn something. Besides spouting incorrect facts they think they know.
Yeah, I feel the same way. It's honestly quite depressing. I just sit there and watch them eat dead animal and then talk about how good it is and how they made it. I hate it because I'm also just sitting there watching them eat all this unhealthy food that they think is good for them, when really it's driving their health into the ground faster. It upsets me.
Why do all vegans have dark circles under their eyes? They look so unhealthy.
Z H Mike doesn’t.
Z H dark circles are NOT exclusive to vegans what are u even talking about 😂😂😂
I always find it so funny how meat eaters will ask like ”HOW CAN YOU MAKE SURE YOU’RE GETTING ENOUGH NUTRIENTS???” when most meat eaters have NO IDEA about the nutrition values in their own meals 😂
Ebba hi :)
Yes, all of a sudden everyone becomes a nutritionist when they find out you're vegan. Truth be known they are probably deficient. I have yet to meet a vegan with a deficiency.
Black Picture Is this a zerocarber in the wild? Sorry dude, but I need to eat some nooch and contemplate how you get fibre.
Black Picture ah yes. The non vegan talking about the amazing nutritional value of their diet on a vegan's video. Sounds super healthy and great for the earth. Nice mate.
+Black Picture calm down man. Watch a different youtuber. I wouldn't go to Mark Bell's channel or some random Keto/Carnivore Diet's channel and preach veganism because I know that's just moot and there's no point. Most of us here are going to disagree with your opinion and diet/lifestyle. Leave it at that. Unless you just want to stir up shit but at that point, I'd suggest getting a hobby so you have less free time on your hands.
I have to say one of my co-workers really shocked me the other day when I was being grilled, yet again, about my veganism. She jumped in and said "she first went vegan because of health factor, but then became more aware and passionate about animals rights and environment, do you have a problem with that??" And she actually stood in front of me, like a bodyguard 😂
that's amazing, I love people who do things like that!
That’s what I have said to my family and my husband. I don’t need you to go vegan, but at least be my advocate. (Although, I would love it if they went vegan, but I’ve given up on them). I became vegan a little over a year ago and it has been an emotional roller coaster for me. I have felt isolated so I’m now going to get involved in AV and do some cubes, as my outlet. I figure that way, I’ll leave my friends and family out of it and just try to be a shining example.
There are brave and nice people out there ua-cam.com/video/vyhxSOT2-EM/v-deo.html
@@DonnaTheDogGroomer Same here! I'm the only vegan in my family, my kids and my husband refuse to give up meat 🙄 When I initially went vegan (also a year ago 😊), my husband made some supposedly funny remarks, but I sat him down and said that I hear enough bullshit from everyone else and could use some support. He doesn't have to understand why I want to be vegan, but he should at least have my back or we are in trouble. He's been having my back ever since and so are our kids 😊 Although the eldest says "my mum is vegan" like it's a disease 😂 Greetings from the UK, you're not alone my dear x
@@martam.2768 My husband was a huge carnivore, I asked him to watch Earthlings, he did and now he's a vegan activist! 💚🌱
"who's missing more nutrients?" game does sound fun
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This has been in the back of my mind for such a long time... Because I just know I'll be having 95%-100% of my daily nutrients whilst my family struggles to even eat one fruit someday, not to mention omega fatty acids.
@@jeffk464 The best part is when you think you're being funny but really you're just a dumbass. My absolute favourite part actually, the insecurity is strong with you my son
@@jeffk464 That his beard doesn't match his hear is the best part about how he looks.
The mother would rather him be gay than vegan! LOL! Anything but one of those food deviants!!! What about Thanksgiving?! What's a mother to do?!!!
When I get a cold my friends immediately say "you get sick a lot you shouldn't be vegan" even though I only had one cold in a whole year.
Robert Ackerlind yes ppl could have a million ailments and nobody questions their diet, but for vegans any ailment and it's because we r vegan
That's called "confirmation bias."
LMAO That's funny because i haven't had a cold for like a year and a half and i don't really wear anything big to protect me from the low temperatures.
I mean, I didn't get sick even when I wasn't vegan...you can still be healthy without being vegan, it's just easier if you are vegan.
oh gosh, in my previous job I had a coworker who hated vegans (among other people). She only consumed animal products and lots of processed. And one day I had an accident and broke my foot and she said it was because I'm vegan and my bones are weak. And her proof was that she had never broken a bone on her diet.
The strange thing is, I've noticed that the Non-Vegans I know respond MUCH better the idea of Veganism when they find out that we can eat stuff like Vegan Doughnuts; Vegan Cakes/Brownies etc. You know...all the really bad shit.
Which leads me to think that, maybe people who can't handle the idea of Veganism, are actually more concerned about the pleasure or satisfaction that they get from eating, instead of the health benefits of either lifestyle.
That’s exactly how I was. I tried to ignore the topic because I thought it would turn my world upside down and ruin eating forever.. but once I took the leap of faith it ended up just being a huge weight off my chest that I could still eat all the familiar foods and not have to confront my conscience every time.
John-S
you exactly described my boyfriend who is unfortunately not vegan.
So simply: they are delusional and misdirecting to avoid that truth.
so true
To be honest, I dragged my feet switching because I was worried about dining out options. So I get it. I live in rural PA, so it's limited, but doable.
Try being a gay vegan only child that dropped out of a top university physics degree to be an artist.
O my goodness, are you Southern Baptist too?!
NunyaBiz haha no, but I am the only atheist in a large catholic family with no cousins. My dad was the only one of his many siblings to have a kid.
Sounds sexy ;)
Sounds like your parents have a son that constantly makes the right choices😉
lololol
My mother in law tried to tell me that baby calves needed to be (forcefully) weaned bc it was bad for their health to nurse too long, or that it could kill the mother cow. 😒 Ridiculous claims that can be disproven by a quick Google search are what drive me crazy.
Beth Rempel Not heard that one before! Haha.
Yeah this was part of a long letter she sent me bc she felt the need to tell me how "foolish" I was for sharing things I didn't fully understand and that I should pray to God for discernment when doing my research lol
Smiling and nodding is always a good default posture
One of my parents friends said, “But if you don’t milk the cows, they’re gonna explode! Isn’t it better to drink milk and help them?”
Clearly you showed some Earthling Ed traits, because I probably would’ve started laughing uncontrollably and then asked her if she was fucking serious. Good for you.
Earthling Ed has become my latest vegan inspiration for keeping your cool while talking about veganism. It's such a heavy topic, and I found/find it very difficult to talk about the abuse of animals, our environment, people, etc. without getting emotional. Also, since veganism means so much to me and was a personal choice, talking about it is personal. So the fact that Earthling Ed is able to talk about vegan topics with any kind of person without becoming that "annoying vegan" is so impressive! This was a helpful video Mic, thank you always for your great work!! :)
Michayla Ben-Ezra Totally! Ed has taught me a lot about how to speak to people. They end up saying stuff like, “I can’t argue with that”
I love his channel! It's helped me so much along with this channel!
@@marty197666 he’s the best isn’t he?
When i told my family i was vegetarian, my mom kept on putting the meat in my plate and my dad took me to buffalo grill(it’s a chain of all meat restaurants in france, idk in you have it in your country) for my 15th birthday 3 days later.
Two years after that i told my mom i was vegan. She shouted at me and said « what next? Anorexia!? »
Anyway 11 years later i am still alive and in good health.
My son is vegan, and at first I have to admit I had the “Oh no! Couldn’t you have joined ISIS instead?” thoughts. We talk about it a lot, and have shifted over to vegetarians as a house, and vegan for dinners. Our values are to support our kids - and we’re into it for two years - and better for it.
Kinda makes you think you would rather have a son that decapitates people or blow himself up in a crowd, than a son that doesn't eat meat..
Awesome that you are so supportive!🖒
@@missoats8731 hey, look at us being two sides of the same coin 😃
@@iowkey_9339 😉
But why can’t you give up the breastmilk and chicken periods? Those animals abused for you to get heart disease and cancer go straight to slaughter, or in the case of eggs, babies in a blender.
*likes before even watching the video because I can just feel the awesomeness*
Patricia sarkkinen same haha
I've switched from a vegetarian diet to a vegan one a month ago and when people ask me why, they never seem to have even thought about what happens to the calves to get their milk. It seems to hit harder than hearing what happens to chicks for eggs. I get responses like 'I never thought of that' or 'those are some really good points'. I really got to see some wheels turning the past month. It's interesting!
More skits, love it! On a serious note while my family has never had anything against me not eating animals, getting my parents to watch What The Health FINALLY I think pushed them over the fence to make a serious effort to get the animals out of their diet themselves :) I guess hearing 15 doctors and scientists say the same things I've always been telling them carried more weight, fair enough...
+ Don Salieri, no they're atheist, they never doubted any of the points I made, and they're obsessed with their cats and know it's wrong to kill animals, more just stuck in the habits and living in the suburbs with no vegan restaurants, they don't know how to cook and always get take out. Whenever I'm there they always suggest we go downtown to vegan restaurants, and say "if this were near our house we could eat this every day". But What The Health was positively terrifying, especially for folks in older demographics, so I think that was the final push they needed to make a bigger effort.
The beautiful thing is that that movie had the same effect on cities and suburbs across the world and now the convenience and vegan groceries and restaurants are spreading. So if you think you've seen crazy growth in the movement over the last few years shit is about to go into overdrive. Worldwide invasion!
Most of my family think that being a vegetarian means I've been abducted by aliens at some point and my brain was transmuted into sludge. And I've been veg for almost 50 years. So the vegan thing is a lot harder to deal with than that. Family members and friends my age have replacement hips, knees, or gout, diabetes, etc. (The diabetes guy uses crystals to maintain his "health") My brother-in-law has fought off bowel cancer, with the help of surgery. One lady with a new hip thinks I'm "so lucky" that I haven't had any "problems". I said "It's not luck." I sometimes feel like an invisible guy from another galaxy. It's like they have locked-in syndrome but vote and drive a car anyway. And other stuff, like moving their mouths and vocal chords when they're being mind-bendingly delusional. But I say "Uh-huh" and "Oh" a lot. I'm an asshole.
Yep. Same here. but you're not an asshole. It's not luck. I'm the first person in my family to live past the age of 55 (I'm 70). Others, even MDs say I'm lucky.
Lucky to have found this way of eating, yes. Avoiding meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, cream, butter has kept me alive. I say "Oh" ang "Un Huh" constantly.
Thanks Joan. I'm 73 - I walked across Spain a couple of years ago. Italy next - Tuscany to Rome. All the best to you.
You guys are amazing! That's exactly what I wish for when I'm older (except the ill friends and family :().
I'm 33 and my brother is just 2 years older an already battling some awful stuff, I hope he comes around one day and at least tries!
I am over 50. No problems yet. Does veganism help your joints last longer? That's good news!
excellent video as always. The mothers voice tho!!!! LOL
And the fact that the mother has as much beard as the son.
That's the NYC Jewish Mom voice.
I used to be really judgy and annoying when I first started being vegan. But with time I have learned that that is just not good for the movement and my friends really started to feel awkward around me. So instead I just try to be really compassionate, after all, I also was at one point ignorant about the suffering animals go through. And when I feel the need to spread the message, I don't bombard my friends, I just go to a Cube of Truth and spread the message in a beautiful and compassionate way
spiritual plantae thank you. please spread this message of Tolerance and love.. it's true, one runs into a lot, and I mean a lot of hateful judgy a vegan's. I sometimes feel compelled to remind them that as a human, I am a mammal. As a mammal, I am technically a type of animal. seems strange that they will bend over backwards to avoid hurting animals feelings, but they'll cross the street to be an asshole to me LOL. it's weird, I just don't go there. I try to keep my mouth shut unless someone's being an outright bully to someone else. so thank you for actually walking the walk, I hope more people take on your perspective.
I’ve noticed that most vegans I’ve encountered are not in fact the crazy kind. I’ve only met one crazy vegan. Ever. I’ve been vegan for almost 2 years and all the other vegans I know are worried about coming off as judgemental
Wait... the tombstone skit actually killed me 😂😂
Yas😂😂😂😂!!!
You know this joke "How do you know if someone's a vegan? Don't worry, they'll tell you."
In my life it's more like "How do you know if someone's a vegan? Don't worry, they have a friend who will tell you."
This friend of mine mentions it at least every second day and to every person I meet.
It's not that I'm ashamed but it just annoying.
Btw great video :)
I have this friend who think it's a great argument in a debate like you don't like cats well you're a vegan so your opinion does not count lol 🤣
6 years ago, I went vegan. 2 weeks after me, my sister and her husband went vegan. 9 months after me, my mom went vegan, 10 months after me, my husband went vegan.And 3 years after me, my youngest son went vegan. Now, the only family member that is not vegan is my dad and my oldest son. But they respect us and always eat vegan around us. I'm a very lucky girl!
I’ve been vegan for about 5 months, and I am really DREADING the upcoming holidays 😟. I’m not an “in-your-face” vegan, but I do wear vegan jewelry and an occasional T-shirt with a vegan slogan. I’m never the one to bring it up, but when others, including friends and family, come at me with cynicism, sarcasm and disrespect, I give it right back. I’ve been ostracized from family functions in the past because I have a sharp tongue, and they know I won’t just shut up and take it. It’s interesting how I’m always the one that’s expected to be respectful about thier carnism, but no one in my family seems to extend that same courtesy to me regarding my veganism.
I’m actually considering “coming down with some kind of bug“ this year. 😂
By they way, I really enjoyed the Jeopardy game at the Sonoma Veg Fest. Your sense of humor made the glitchy part of the game pretty funny.😄 It was a pleasure to meet you.
My friends made jokes about me eating grass and stuff and eventually stopped when they saw how serious I was about it..
My sister still makes those jokes
Slade Shadows go record her, surely she will notice how stupid that is.
@@LiamGutierrez when people are facetious they don't admit anything and in the end call it a joke ,but I will record her
The one who laughs last, laughs te best
"and not get too mad when Aunt Millie's vegan dish is actually just a normal omelette" haha! I always cringe at the obligation of trying a non-vegan's specially-made attempt at vegan food just for me...please don't make me
Ugh! I had a situation like this recently. I was at someone's house and they were trying veganism for health. She was making a vegan dish, and everything was good, until I saw a bottle of Worcestershire sauce. I casually mentioned that it wasn't vegan, and offered to whip up a batch of homemade vegan Worcestershire really quick. She was like "oh, a little bit won't hurt us!" So, she made it with the non-vegan Worcestershire, and then got offended when I didn't try any. In my head I'm like "OMG I told you I couldn't eat that!"
Jeff White I’m the same way!
@@k1a9l9i2 hey I don't have experiences with that sauce, what's not vegan about it?
depending on the brand, it may have anchovies in it.
I can forgive well meaning home cooks. What galls me is people who should know better. I saw a recipe on the website for the _The Chew_ tv show labeled "Vegan Sweet Potato Pie." But when I looked at the ingredients, the crust specified a lot of butter. Sigh....
"Maybe they just aren't good friends after all."
I was thinking this two seconds before you said it. A couple of guys I know make jokes like, "vegetables are what food eats." This was funny the first time I heard it. I've even used it myselfa couple of times in an ironic sense. But when your friend's mind solidifies around that idea and they never move forward, you realize they don't respect you, and they would rather make the same joke at your expense again and again than actually--I don't know--BE your friend. That's your cue to flush.
Fortunately, I’ve got a very cool, supporting, and understanding family. They’re Christian and meat-eaters. I’m vegan, agnostic, enjoy a certain green plant, liquor, etc. and they still love me the same. 😌
Sounds like they are Christians in both faith AND practice. I am Christian and my family is too, but they can be so nasty and un-Christlike 🙄
You are so lucky and blessed to have a supportive family.
Christen and vegan here, I think it goes hand and hand
I enjoy fresh, green arugula myself.
Scope Maverick, that's wonderful! Don't you just love it when Christians are actually christ-like?! It seems to becoming a rarity these days unfortunately.
Be a Vegan Boss and others will want to come up to your level.
This.
uhm, sink to your level
Red Pill Vegan Exactly!
EXACTLY. savage
Yes, be a good example.
I am struggling to forgive myself, I caved into social pressure the last few months and began consuming animals again because it was easier around family and friends. I have found my way back and have learned a lot. Mainly about food prep and eating before social gatherings. Hopefully I am not the only new vegan who’s slipped up. I won’t go back. I don’t believe in hurting or eating animals, and I feel better health wise 100%. Those are my reasons and that’s going to decide my map for the future. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Sarah C
I hope you feel better don't beat yourself up about it.
Elias Barrasa thank you! I feel best being Vegan!!!!!!!
Slip ups help us learn! Like you said, you've now learned more about food prep, etc. Don't be hard on yourself! It's awesome that you are back at it when a lot of people would've just given up altogether!
Sarah C no problem have a good one 😊 also this emoji always makes me laugh so enjoy it 😱😱😱😱😱
Oh wow. I'm in the "caved to social pressure" phase too. ;_;
my family is cancerous when it comes to discussing veganism. honestly I am not bothering anymore for my own sanity
VegAnn veganism is a cancer.. I hope you find your way one day.
on the contrary, veganism is anti cancer ;)
VegAnn I used to think the same way. All the best!
well its a medical fact tho :)
VegAnn it isn't... what you are referring to is cooked industrial meat. Raw meat from clean sources is medicinal... especially the organs. It is the same for industrial veggies, grains, fruits and nuts... they are all poison to some extent.
I don't give a shit what family and friends think anymore! I know it's right for me. By the way, I could've met you at Veg Fest, as I live in Santa Rosa, but after a trip I took to see family, I was exhausted. Maybe next year? #proudvegan
It’s empowering isn’t it?
Haha that skit in the beginning.
"tiger, take a limb from each, alright?" I laughed so hard I almost died :DDDD
“When are you going to be done with your vegan diet?” 🙃
Usually, upon telling them I'm vegan I hear, "Well, you can still eat cheese." I almost barf. But I remember how I was when someone I love told me that she is a vegetarian. I just couldn't understand. So I can understand their confusion.
Yeah, the not understanding is a huge point. I see it mostly with grandparents who don't understand: my parents can start to understand, but to my grandparents, it's completely foreign and I don't think they will be able to understand why you wouldn't eat meat for ethical or environmental reasons. Health reasons (see: Dr. Kim Williams) is one thing that makes them start to see it as an option
Such perfect timing with this video... Last night I literally cried myself to sleep after my family spent all of dinner making jokes about eating meat and foie gras, and quoting bullshit facts about how animal products are good for you. This was really helpful, thank you :)
I found a response to "you're vegan? I had a juicy steak yesterday." (The bacon/steak argument)
Me: "would you say the same thing to me if I told you I converted to Hinduism? Why are you disrespectful towards my ethical standpoint, you wouldn't say that to a Hindu?"
^troll alert
No thanks you psycho. I've just seen you leaving such moronic comments here. Why are you even here other than embarrassing yourself??
haha troll made me laugh!
u could also respond with the banging ass delcious meal u had!! I had this fucking delcious spinach salad with olives and red and yellow peppers with the extra virgin olive oil that was on sale for 6 bucks, and it’s in a glass bottle so I hope it’s legit- IT WAS AMAZING!!!
They might take no interest in your lunch, you can take no interest in theirs, get excited about YOUR food!
I’m siked cuz this is my lunch plan today!!!! :))
When I was a little kid my mom's reaction was here is a pizza since you are vegetarian. (I was only 9 or 10) And after awhile I would just go back and started eating meat because I got tired of pizza. When I went to college I worked in a health food store so I went back to being a vegetarian for 18 years. Now I've been vegan for 6 months.
lol 'i need to pre-order a headstone' killed me! great video man V
MIC YOU ARE THE MAN!! I’ve been vegan over ten years now and recently found your channel. Your killing it!! I agree with the others I don’t care what my friends/family think anymore. It’s all about moving forward and embracing it all! You inspired me to start my UA-cam channel!! I can’t thank you enough!! Let’s spread the true vegan message! 🤙
theinfinitecup omg... malnourishment is nothing to be proud of.
In the 1970s, I wanted to go just vegetarian at age 10 and my mum sent me to a psychologist for having an eating disorder. You kids have it so easy.
Totally relate. 😂 My dad pronounced it "ve-gin" at first, and was like "Okay, but don't lose too much weight, I don't want you to get sick. Are you gettong enough protein? Vegetarian people I've heard from have stressed the importance of varying the types of proteins you eat." The weight loss point is because the last year I have lost weight to become healthy, even before I went vegan. I know my family means well, but it gets tiring explaining things to people who think they know everything before you can even say anything.
When you become vegan, everyone else suddenly becomes a nutritionist. It's magic.
I know
I know that situation- it made me stop eating with my family & separate myself a bit from them. I've talked to other vegans & they gave me the advice to focus on what's important to me & on my health & eventually others would realise that you are doing better & very well on a vegan diet. Your "success", better health & happiness will make them realise that you are right & healthier. It took some time but I've been vegan for nearly 2 years now & it's been a while since my family last argumented with me about my diet/veganism. Regular blood tests, me being so conscious about my behaviour & the "disappearance" of several health issues (allergies, asthma, digestion & skin issues) have probably convinced them that I'm doing very well 😄 All the best to you & stay strong 💚
My dad pronounces it Vegg-un. lol he sends me links to Fox news articles on how it's unhealthy, then I read the article and it says that vegans are b12 deficient. I told him I track everything I eat and that I'm not deficient in anything, have been doing that for almost a year now and haven't had any problems. Had to comfort my mom with that fact, too. Watched her eat more Doritos and cookies in the three days I was there than anything else, but yesterday she was asking me about protein. oi vei...
The word vegan comes with a lot of baggage especially here in the south. I generally tell family/friends that I eat WFPB diet. It avoids some arguments. Love the video. 🙂
So funny. My husband just told me today he was talking to his mom about me going Vegan and she said, I am just worried about Thanksgiving. (Which is always at our house). This after we had a family BBQ in July where I cooked about 6 vegan dishes, and my non vegan husband cooked beef steaks and everyone had a good time, including his mother.
Another recent conversation with my mom. We were had a favorite restaurant of hers during happy hour. I said I was going to get the salad bar because there was nothing on the happy hour menu I could eat. She said there are fish tacos, I said no animals, she said‘ they aren’t animals’. Ugh........have to laugh.
"I don't eat anything that poops"
@@iowkey_9339 😂 perfect!
Theoctopus Thoughts 😀
My father always thought it was the height of comedy to point out that I shouldn't be eating potatoes because they have eyes.
Michele Paccione lol. So many different points of view!
I convinved my mom to go vegan, just showed her the Dominion trailer and that was all she needed. No plants tho, no ancestors tho, no taste tho, no tradition tho.
your acting.... I can't haha
I often find people will ask me questions about my diet but don't REALLY want the answer. I, being a nerd, want to happily information vomit an answer which I find can be off putting to someone who was just asking to try to corner me. Now I try to give simple, positive sounding answers and then just shut up and see if their gears start turning. If they really are interested in learning more they will ask other questions and become engaged. If they were just trying to stump you they will probably have a sour look and excuse themselves from the conversation.
Never let the shade cast by friends or fam detectably upset you... *frame is everything*
improvement pill
@Jay Paul next
I dont think that showing emotions are a feminine trait all together. It really depends on the situation. Crying because your life is so shit and nobody seems to like you? Yeah that is pretty un-masculine. Crying because a good friend of yours died? Or crying from joy? Nothing un-masculine about it.
why does this sound like a threat
When one of my friends found out, he began angrily telling me "you people do this and that yadda yadda" weird extreme stuff. Then he informed me insects are killed in fields therefore I should eat dead mammals and birds too. He's chilled out now, we're still friends, and he even occasionally thinks what I'm having for lunch sounds good. I did have to tell him along the way that it was enough, and I would not be taken to task over what I don't eat.
I'm a very careless person I don't care what people think but telling anyone when I was starting to go vegan it was very easy for me it just came naturally and I would tell them why, but it was a bit awkward explaining how the dairy industry works to my mom.
MattEliteStorm Is Vegan - If you’re vegan, you’re FAR from careless. Quite the opposite in fact.
Yep, I just whip out my cronometer for doubters. Nothing ends arguments as fast as hard numbers 🌱
Hahahaha! Literally when I told my mum she said "I'd have preferred you being gay than vegan" now she loves experimenting recipes for me :)
OMG when the mom says VAYGAN! 😂😂
lol, cringe!!!!
Was hoping to see a video from you on this topic! yeugh
Yeugh indeed.
I feel like Mike reads all these peer reviewed studies and does all this research to be able to get those fleeting moment of recognition when he show the world his true passion, dramatic acting. And it's so funny i laugh every time i see a new skit, they're just 👌 10/10.
Great video! I’m incredibly blessed to be supported by my family who are all vegan too-after considering the science. Even my parents turned vegan after one of them got a scary health diagnosis. 😃 At work my husband gets questions from other employees all the time about how to turn vegan. I hope my little microcosm of the world is a sign of what’s happening in other places. What I do notice and don’t like is there can be division and ridiculing that goes on between different vegans. Sadly, I see the ethical vegans ridiculing the health-based vegans and the other way around. We should respect each other and stand united. Maybe you can do a video on that.
LOL!! This is why I love your videos. Smart, funny, never preachy. Your mom character - that was the best!
My life as a vegan became a bit harder once I had a vegan baby. I really don't want to be present at meal times with the baby because he is going to ask for food I don't want him to eat. And family says "ooh the poor thing but he wants this soo much" and I get to be the bad mom who says no. :( I am afraid my baby will not want to be a vegan in the future because of this...
Marta Só wow that's tough, I feel for you. Good luck with it, I bet you'll find your way and your child will have a good role model in you.
But what kind of mother would you be if you gave him something to eat that is clearly not good for him? I think that's a very good reason to stay firm with this. He will most certainly be thankful for that in the long run.
Yea after i became vegan I wondered,
"why did my mom not tell me about this ?" At the end of the day it's like miss oats said but seriously if you have to breast feed your baby
I told my nephew that he ate baby cows and pigs and now he doesn’t want to eat meat anymore. I think you should explain to your child where meat comes from and I think the child will naturally not want to eat it if they know that it’s dead animals...
@@martaso643 what? Oh Ok
Another Great video Mic!
Emotional Correctness is similar to another form of empathic communication named Non-Violent Communication. It’s extremely useful tool when I need to explain to my vegan choice to family during those awkward holiday meals.
Thanks!
😆😂omg on sooo many levels I identify. It's crazy how a choice in diet makes others uncomfortable. My coworker does this all the time. I just through some stats and studies at him but he still does adolescent meat jokes and parading meat in my face. I just chuck it up to his own karmic path. I'm vegan ethically first and health second.
BARBECUED BRAINS I'm one of those crazy buddhists who sees the cause and effect of intentions . 🕉☸️🙏🏽 be well
Veganism isn't about the diet though. I think it's the ethical part that triggers people. No one would be triggered by a keto or paleo..
Alice Pam totally agree, it nibbles away at their conscious to see animals as sentient beings and not just food. I always say they should be grateful because they have just tapped into a dialogue with higher consciousness 🙏🏽
michelle castro that's exactly why he makes fun of you because you are stupid. I'm vegan to and I'm health first ethical second.
Leonidas Saber well I am a Theravada Buddhist and Among some of my precepts we commit to not harming life, not taking what is not offered to me ( the animals life) . I'm glad you're vegan and don't think there is any right or wrong reason for choosing veganism and I guess you do. May you be well
Gosh, one of you best Mic drops.
Im literlly going to a family BBQ tomorrow as a vegan :))))))))))))))))
They all are against that shit, except my grandma, she even buys vegan fast food so I can eat with them, which is very nice. But my angry meat loving Father..hell no. But heey I have to, cuz "family". Kill me pls, thx.
kopf hoch und durchhalten. irgendwann hören die dummen sprüche auf. in der regel wenn du dich nicht drüber aufregst meiner familie wurde es irgendwann einfach zu langweilig
I am sure you will ruin the get together... like you always do.
we can't kill you coz we are vegan :D
Denton Woods Excuse me? Lmao
Do not let them being family as an excuse to let them walk all over you. If they are constantly cruel, then drop them, because they will not respect you. Some family members just use the "blood is thicker than water" because they see that you aren't going to be vocal. Family means nothing if they are abusive. Stay safe 🌱
I just shared this in my Vegan challenge group. Great video.
Ps. That interview with Info Wars was painful. Kudos to Ed for keeping his composer.
THIS IS MY LIFE!!!! Especially the family thing. 😒😖😫😭
Cora Avery... So your family hates cults?
Lol move along troll.
I feel ya, I had to overcome similar problems... It's most difficult when you live in a small town or in rural areas. Stay strong sister.
Donner Party Family is the biggest cult ever...
PERFECT! I have family coming over for my birthday today and this was exactly what I needed to explain to my beef & cheese loving family. 😅
Thanks! 🌱💖
Makes me laugh when I see people say how great the video was when it was only posted 3 minutes ago! Why?
Vegan Matt thanks. I have no idea what that is, I’ll do some research
Thank you for doing this video! You bring a funny side to a sometimes uncomfortable situations with family 💚🌿
omg, I just saw you at the Vegfest and watched the first video that drew my attention. It's good!!!!! So glad to hear that you are moving to this area. Thanks for the video!
My friends are very supportive of my veganism and completely know the statistics of why veganism is better for our planet/bodies/fellow animals but still cannot be persuaded to be vegan. Very odd. It seems that the last hold out for most people like that is convenience and familiarity.
Same!
I’m not vegan, but I’m a sympathizer, and I get it. Even after you know all the ethical reasons why you should change your behavior, if people think it’s too hard, they will be discouraged and will get stuck at the same place they’ve always been. To chance long term habits, we need to see a clear path forward. I think it’s more useful to share good vegan meals and advocate for a reduction in the consumption of animal based foods. When you realize there are a lot of options, veganism doesn’t seem such a terrible idea
Great video Mic! Watching your videos as well as Dr. Greger's, Earthling Ed's and doing a lot of research regarding the health benefits of plant based diets has allowed me to get my family and a few friends to go vegan! Thanks a lot!
I love using the Cronometer. It is the most helpful tool ever.
Oh man, my mom and I went at it last Thanksgiving... oops.
Great video...laughing all the way till the end!
Please do a video about veganism relating to vitiligo. My coworker was vegetarian and claims her doctors credit her vitiligo to her vegetarianism, however, I read that people say it "cured" their vitiligo.. HELP !
oh she's definitely lying, but I want facts.
Oh, I don't think so either, it's just funny that people are even saying that they're related.
So relatable! And, you are 100% right. The best way is leading by example.
Mic! Hey I love your videos! I saw in one of them that you live in Iowa. That’s awesome! It seems like one of the hardest areas to be vegan! Socially that is...I grew up in this state and all of my family are farmers. It’s a tough subject to bring up. Or just have apart of your life with the type of family members I have. I’m from the cedar valley area. What about you?
Try being Vegan on the Balkans... People here use dried meat as car air fresheners :D (it's a Balkan joke, but not far from the truth)
John it totally depends on where is Iowa. I leave somewhat near Iowa city and it’s really easy there
5:08 - Love the precious jewels on the back of mum's mobile #mumoftheyear :-)
LOLOLOLOLOL
You again. You are dumber than a stump.
@@evelynstrickland6419 says the 14 year old boy living in his mum's basement who uses a profile picture of an old woman
Big Homie, whassup!
Let's try being nice for a change. FOOTSOLDIER AGAIN? ON UA-cam? YOU SON OF A BUN, YOU INSPIRE ME AND ARE FUNNY AND I ENJOY SOME OF YOUR VIDEOS. HOW IS THE LIFTING GOING?
See? That wasn't so hard!
I have never had a problem with family or friends. Co-workers are a different story. But they are actually coming around. The ones that gave me the hardest time are now sending me vegan recipes that they found on the web. Since my diabetes has pretty much gone away, A1C from 10 down to 5.8, only .2 from the non-diabetic range, and my cholesterol dropped from 211 down to 167. LDL from 162 to 108. LDL/HDL Ratio from 5.4 to 2.51. Some co-workers that are unhealthy are starting to ask more questions. Just lead by example and be humble. You will come out on top.
"Hack them, shiv them" dyingg. another great video!
This video speaks to me on so many levels! very relatable!! Thanks Mic!
Thank you dude, you have been such an inspiration, I recently celebrated my one year vegan and it's been tough solely because of people's negative reactions especially those close to me. Please know that you are appreciated and I love your channel 🤗🤗🤗🤗
The return of Linda! And she has really impressive taste in Arts and Crafts furniture . . . This was amusing and helpful; though I've been in the life for years, I still dread holidays. TFP : )
Excellent video 👍🏾. As a new follower to a WFPB lifestyle I have had to deal with regularly and sometimes I’m not the most pleasant when I’m being “attacked”. So, thank you for the tips on dealing with “others”.
I'm fortunate that my family is cool with me being vegan. It helps that hey can SEE how extraordinarily healthy it can be, as I've reversed my cardiovascular disease dramatically after a heart attack 5 years ago (now running half marathons very regularly). One family member has gone (almost :) vegan on the strength of that! Ethics next, perhaps ?
You had me at "emotionally correct".
That shiv part was the most I've laughed at any of your videos, and that's saying something!
My mom went vegan a month after me my stepdad went off dairy first cut back on meat and is now a few months later off animal products completely .. they are both body builders so it was an effort to convince them.. but I always present health benefits and ask what people have to lose in trying . I’m glad I have a vegan family now .. friends are not the same story
I fricking love you Mic. Thank you
I love the tiger skit!!! LOL Your skits are great.
Very helpful! Just learning about your channel after being vegan about 6 months. I started only watching vegan what I eat in a day videos so I had no science to back up my veganism to family/friends. Have been binge watching your videos for two days now and cannot get enough! Thank you!
And I thought Vegan Mic was just all serious... nope that was hilarious! I've been avoiding that family dinner for nearly 6 months now so I've got all this to look forward to.
In my experience, people get more defensive than offended when they find out I'm on a plant-based diet. They immediately brake eye-contact and mumble something about needing to eat meat for their health. Bitch! I didn't ask you nor did I try to preach! You told me I looked great and I told you it was the plants, that is all.
This video was made just in time for me. Thanks!!!
You are hilarious Mr. Mic!! Loved the mother and son skit, it was perfect!! :D
Well done, sir! I really loved the skits, too.
role playing hilarious! thanks!
These are the funniest observations and advice on how to deal with bleepy situations - EVER!
I been watchin vegan vids for a good long while and this channel is tops. Typically funny and always informative. I watch and listen to these vids while working out
That mum and son conversation! lol X-D
Love Chronometer thanks ... was able to identify one persistent deficiency.