Vegetarian Star

Bill Maher took on the hilarious challenge of discussing the recent horse meat appearing in the food supply controversy.

Several stores in the UK were found to have been carrying meat labeled as beef that contained horse meat and most recently, IKEA has come under fire for stocking meatballs that tested positive as well.

Maher, in his usual cynical way, used the scandal to remind everyone that given the state of food labeling today, it should be no surprise such as mixup was made. And if we’re used to eating every other animal on the planet, why are we so fussy about horses?

Maher has the answer.

“And then there’s IKEA. I didn’t even know you could eat there, but you can!” Maher begins.

“And this week, we found out that their Swedish meatballs are a little too… Seabiscuity — challenging all of our cherished notions about the integrity of food served at furniture stores. Sure, I was there buying a $40 pre-fabricated bookshelf made of compressed sawdust and vinyl, but I didn’t think they’d try to sell me something cheap!”

“And this is why I find it so strange that the idea of eating horse meat is freaking people out. It’s not as if horses are more cuddly than cows. I mean, true, they’ll let you sit on their backs, but cows allow you to yank on their titties. I’m just saying, if you’re willing to eat an animal that’ll let you get to second base, you’ll eat anything.”

Maher is not a vegetarian, but has been vocal about the impact of meat consumption in the world. He also is not an advocate of processed meats, saying he wouldn’t touch a hot dog without wearing something you need if you plan to get beyond second base (with or without a horse meat dinner).

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