Veganism is exploding in popularity – there are now around 3.5 million vegans in the UK, an increase of almost 3 million in just a couple of years, and there are almost 10,000 vegan restaurants here in Britain.
More people than ever are turning to the internet to find out more about veganism too; Google searches have almost doubled in just four years, with almost 12 million searches made in the last 12 months.
Awareness of all things meat-free is booming, but when it comes to other ways to help the planet, like opting for vegan clothing, awareness is still relatively low.
With an aim to increase awareness of vegan clothing, sustainable fashion brand, Thought looked into the questions people ask about veganism, and some very weird questions popped up…
1. Are vegans better in bed?
We suspect this depends on who you ask… but if this is true, what a reason to give meat-free a go! Someone should probably do some research into this.
2. Why do vegans poop so much?
Given the number of articles about vegan poop, it would appear that quite a few people think vegan poop is pretty fascinating. According to Dr. James Lee, gastroenterologist at St. Joseph Hospital in California “people who follow a plant-based diet with plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables tend to pass well-formed poop more frequently”. Seems like a solid explanation.
3. What do vegans say when they take a photo?
Nutritional yeast – obviously.
4. Are nuggs vegan?
As in, chicken nuggets?! No – they are not vegan…
5. Where is vegan city?
OK, we think the best explanation for this one is that either people are confused and really want to know where the Vatican city is… or some people are very confused and think ‘vegan’ is a place, or maybe a place where only vegans live… to our knowledge, there is no such place.
6. What are vegan clothes made out of?
No – it’s not vegetables. Vegan clothes are garments made without animal products, so vegans avoid leather, wool, down and silk to name a few, and instead opt for: bamboo, organic cotton, hemp and recycled polyester for example.
7. Do vegans have superpowers?
Yep. Fact. They’re helping to save the planet, so we’re pretty sure this is actually true.
8. Are eyelashes vegan?
Why are you eating eyelashes?! Do not eat eyelashes.
9. Are vegans not allowed in Texas?
Whaaaa? We know things have gone a bit bonkers in America, but so far we’re not aware of any laws being passed or walls being built, that actually prohibit vegans from entering a state.
10. Are vegans better looking?
Again, we’re sure this will depend on who you ask. But, if we based the decision purely on PETA’s annual Sexiest Vegan contest, we would say, yes. Definitely yes.
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