What I find really interesting about Dungeon Meshi is how it explores the role of humans/humanoids in an ecosystem and what is okay to consume.
Take the kelpie for example. Senshi is attached to the kelpie that frequently joins him while he's fishing, even naming her. Marcille also thinks it's cute and supports the idea of Senshi riding it. After that doesn't turn out well Senshi apologises while delivering the killing blow, appearing remorseful. Nevertheless, he himself sets out to salvage usable ingredients from the now deceased kelpie and even Marcille uses some of its fat for soap.
That is an example of exactly the type of relationship I think humans should have with livestock animals. I'm mostly vegan (occasional exceptions made for fish and eggs) both because of the environmental and animal rights issues with large scale livestock farming/the meat industry. However, I very much support a harmonious approach shown by indigenous peoples and small scale farming for example. Where, similar to Senshi and the kelpie, the animal lives a good life and is loved by its keepers until it is killed and all its parts are utilised.
There is also something to be said about people's involvement in the slaughter of animals so they respect the origin of their favourite products, like Marcille with the soap, since that is likely one of the reasons people currently consume animal products in such copious amounts. I regrettably didn't save the post in my drafts, but I saw someone on here talk about how far removed we are in the west from the origin of our meat products and how absurd it is that people are disgusted by a fish served with its head for example.
Meanwhile, Laios and Chilchuck are arguing over whether it's okay to eat a fish-man since it resembles a humanoid. Laios naturally wants to eat everything but Chilchuck has reservations when it comes to humanoids. This comes up in later episodes as well, where the rest of the crew appears to have fewer reservations since the creatures are being killed in self-defense and they're now seeing the utility of not letting resources go to waste.
Now I wonder if they'll take it as far as cannibalism, but humanoids are already a close metaphor. In any case, it is a great way to showcase how the arbitrary values we attribute to different species influences what we consider to be acceptable food, even though it's all just meat. I mean, I could never slaughter a cat for example but somehow would be fine with eating human flesh...
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Guys, what's the problem with people liking Hua Cheng being a bottom?? It was Hua Cheng himself who said “top and bottom are not the same thing?”, so what do you expect? That Hua Cheng would just be the top and not accept being the bottom at some point?
Please, we are talking about the Hua Cheng, not some any generic top out there.
People don't accept a 6'9 femboy Bottom on top. Disgusting 😤
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最近オートミールにハマり気味な私ですが、それが原因なのか、お腹周りがスッキリしてきたと思ったらするりと体重落ちてた!筋肉量は増えてたから健康的だと思う!凄いなオートミール。
まだまだヘルシーで美味しいレシピ配信していくので、よければご覧ぐださい!
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My body has been feeling nice and light lately! (and I lost extra pounds while gaining muscle! )
Oatmeal rocks and tastes so good!
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Ultra Creamy Vegan Cookie Dough Cheesecake
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Halloween blackberry mummy pies
You can make these pies with just a few ingredients, and they are adorable, creepy and delicious! They sure are popular among kids! Recipe here 👻
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