OKAY, Okay , I gotcha on that . I am guilty as charged that he does eat meat . " The Gauntlet " is the perfect example. I thank you for posting those pics to show me . Thank you very much .
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Good quality screenshots.
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MG is that all you care about
And the food looks good too. But I'm not so fond anymore at broiled chicken. Lizzard is however something I never tried.
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Was it actually stated that MacGyver was a vegetarian? Or just a health food nut? Because I'm seeing his eating habits are all over the place.
I know he's not a vegan... So,
"What is a Vegetarian?"
Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, and poultry. Vegans are vegetarians who abstain from eating or using all animal products, including milk, cheese, other dairy items, eggs, wool, silk, and leather. Among the many reasons for being a vegetarian are health, ecological, and religious concerns, dislike of meat, compassion for animals, belief in non-violence, and economics. The American Dietetic Association has affirmed that a vegetarian diet can meet all known nutrient needs. The key to a healthy vegetarian diet, as with any other diet, is to eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
Veganism (also strict or pure vegetarianism) is a philosophy and lifestyle that seeks to exclude the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. Vegans do not use or consume animal products of any kind. The most popular reasons for becoming a vegan are concerns for animal rights, the environment, or human health, and spiritual or religious concerns. Of particular concern are the practices involved in factory farming and animal testing, and the intensive use of land and other resources required for animal farming.
That's from Wikipedia... not always correct, but this sounds right on the money for a description.
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MacGyver has never claimed to be any specific kind of food consumer.
The only time vegetarian was ever implied was at the end of Walking Dead? When Mama Lorraine tells MacGyver that she told the gods he was Vegetarian so he wouldn't have to sacrifice a goat to them.
As you rightly pointed out, just listing his eating habits from the episodes proves that he is definitely a healthy eater, who leans towards the vegetarian foods, but doesn’t seem to have an issue eating white meats. (some vegetarians do include white meats in their diets)
In previous discussions on this topic it’s been suggested that over time MacGyver’s eating habits changed. This is a very likely scenario. We see him eating more meat in the earlier episodes, and then as we move through the seasons his eating gets healthier and we see him eating salads and vegetarian type foods.
We know the character of MacGyver changed through the 7 year show, so it would make sense that his eating habits would follow suit and change as well.
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Good point.
I think also vegetarianism has changed over the years... (I don't know anything about it... but a friend was a vegetarian and her eating habits didn't seem so strict when was a teen) Hmmm...
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Ahhh, just read the FAQ again, and working on the "Mac a vegetarian?" thread.
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At some point Mac said coffee didn't sit right in his stomach. Or someone said it about him. Maybe he's diet changed with age due to intestinal problems. Maybe the man had ulcers. Or high blood pressure. Or high cholesterol and his doctor told him to try and eat more healthy.
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QUOTE (MacNymph @ 22 March 2007 - 04:06 PM)
How and the heck did this thread get on to McDonalds?
Mmmmmmm.... Strawberry Shake. oops
(strawberry shake... 93 ingredients, not one of which is strawberries)
Yep, it's true. Same goes for Dairy Queen.
It should actually be called Soy Queen 'cause that's what it is. And soy is actually NOT that good for you, contrary to popular belief! (It's high in plant estrogens... which means an increased risk of breast cancer for us gals.)
Though I WILL give DQ credit for using real strawberries! (I worked at DQ for awhile, so I quickly learned which of their ingredients are the real thing and which are not. I also heard about the soy thing from a friend of my mom's who is a psychiatrist and an expert on nutrition, particularly as it affects the brain.)
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From what RDA puts on his website, I think in real life he is somewhat of a vegetarian. I think its great that an individual is able to do this. I think he displays this in many of his episodes. Janet Marie
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QUOTE (Janet Marie @ 2 September 2007 - 05:10 PM)
From what RDA puts on his website, I think in real life he is somewhat of a vegetarian. I think its great that an individual is able to do this. I think he displays this in many of his episodes. Janet Marie
Not so much a vegeterian as eating healthy. I can't remember the interview, but he was asked if he was a vegetarian, and he said no. *shrug* Although the meal he described sounded awfully GOOD!
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I finally wandered through this thread -- waay back in its first incarnation, someone asked about this:
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Someone wrote a great short story in which the main character creates a machine that can render all sound audible to the human ear. One day, he tests his machine in a park where a gardner is pruning. The inventor hears the plants shriek as they're cut. Knowing that even plants feel pain, the inventor slowly succumbs to maddness. Great story, wish I could find it again!
The story is titled "The Sound Machine", and it's by Roald Dahl. Dahl is primarily known now for being the author of the Willy Wonka stories and "James and the Giant Peach" -- his adult fiction, on the other hand, is pretty demented. (Although I love it, personally.)
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Dahl is primarily known now for being the author of the Willy Wonka stories and "James and the Giant Peach"
And don't forget "George's Marvelous Medicine"- our teacher read that to us in the 3rd. grade! Great book! And I also later read "The BFG"- that's another good one. Roald Dalhl's also got an autobiography called "Boy" that's really cool too.
Did MacGyver ever litterally claimed to be a vegetarian? I've always thought he was not noticing the inconsitencies (how on earth is this word spelled) when he ate lizard or chicken.
MacGyver has never claimed to be any specific kind of food consumer.
The only time vegetarian was ever mentioned was at the end of Walking Dead? When Mama Lorraine tells MacGyver that she told the gods he was Vegetarian so he wouldn't have to sacrifice a goat to them.
Listing his eating habits from the episodes proves that he is definitely a healthy eater, who leans towards the vegetarian type foods, but doesn’t seem to have an issue eating white meats. (some vegetarians do include white meats in their diets, so this doesn’t prove anything either)
In previous discussions on this topic it’s been suggested that over time MacGyver’s eating habits changed. This is probably the most likely scenario. We see him eating more meat in the earlier episodes, and then as we move through the seasons his eating gets healthier and we see him eating salads and vegetarian type foods.
We know the character of MacGyver changed through the 7 year show, so it would make sense that his eating habits could follow suit and change as well.
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QUOTE (MacBeth @ 4 September 2007 - 05:09 PM)
The story is titled "The Sound Machine", and it's by Roald Dahl.
Thank you!
I'm not surprised that it's by Roald Dahl, sounds like his kind of story! I love his books.
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QUOTE (Rockatteer @ 5 September 2007 - 06:39 AM)
MacGyver has never claimed to be any specific kind of food consumer. (snip)
Listing his eating habits from the episodes proves that he is definitely a healthy eater, who leans towards the vegetarian type foods, but doesn’t seem to have an issue eating white meats. (snip)
In previous discussions on this topic it’s been suggested that over time MacGyver’s eating habits changed.
Rocky said it all. Watching MacGyver, I actually see my own eating habits and evolution thereof. I can't believe the number of people who call me a 'vegetarian' when I happily chow down on fish and seafood (and the once every three or four years odd bite of chicken or reptile). Coffee's something I used to have everyday but almost never have now because aging has affected my digestive system.
So, all that to say that we can garner a lot about Mac's eating habits from the show, but it'd be nonsensical to pin a label on him. Some people are clearcut vegetarians and vegans, some not so much. Mac obviously enjoys a healthy, varied diet that works for him.
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I made my first Californian friends in the early 1980's, in college; at the time, there was an easily identifiable subspecies, the Californian Health Food Nut. When the series came out and that aspect of the character started to be developed, I simply assumed that Mac was intended to be one. It seemed to be part of the overall theme of MacGyver being good-as-James-Bond-but-really-the-opposite: didn't drink or smoke, didn't drive a sports car or carry a gun, said ouch when hit, didn't need to chase the girls , fixed his own meals, ate healthy food when he had the chance to choose and ate whatever was available when the pickings were slim.
It really contributed to the feeling that the character was grounded in reality and human vulnerability -- and it was a good theme for comic moments, especially between MacGyver and Pete.
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I don't think MacGyver is a vegetarian he ate lizard in the episode the guntlet javascript:emoticon(':open:') smiliejavascript:emoticon(':sak:') smiliejavascript:emoticon(':rofl:') smilie
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this should be proof enough that mac is just a healthy eater I got this from MacGyver online MacGyvers menu FOOD
EPISODE Alfalfa sprout sandwich Eraser Apple Heist Last Stand A prisoner of Conscience total of 3 occasions up to--) Bayou Blackened Red Fish (burnt) Family Matter Bean curd Eraser Bread Children of Light (opens for Mei Jan) The Stringer (gives to Sam) Broiled Chicken (refered to eating as a child) Golden Triangle Carrot Target MacGyver (opening gambit) Cheeseburgers (asked if anyone wanted to order) Family Matter Chewing gum Hellfire Chicken - Phillipe's Jack in the Box Chili Thief of Budapest Chinese food, egg rolls in Out in the Cold. Chocolate bar Pilot, Bushmaster Chocolate ice cream Thief Coffee Pilot Last Stand Twice Stung Silent World total of 7 occasions up to--) Eggnogg (non-alcoholic) Phoenix under Siege Egg roll Enemy Within Out in the Cold Second chance Fish Final Approach Ghost ship Target MacGyver Ginger ale The Eraser h'orderve The Heist - during the 'exhibition scene' Indian food Silent World Lizard The Gauntlet Milk Slow Death The Eraser Split Dicision (was all drunk by Earl Dent) Mountain Trout with wild mushrooms and pinenuts Final Approach Orange Runners The Widowmaker Orange juice Prodigal Runners Pan cakes "my world famous" - cooked by MacGyver Runners Pizza -Hawaiian with pineapple The Wall. (Didn't eat it though) Popcorn Deadly Silents & Soft touch Popsicle (orange flavor) The Secret of Parker House. Prison food The Escape Proteïn shake The Negotiator Rations (Jerky &bread) Bushmaster Rattlesnake (that takes care of lunch!) Final Approach Red wine (didn't like it though) The Heist Roast lamb sandwich Slow Death Roast lizard The Gauntlet Salad Runners Sandwich - unknown type food (Phil's Diner) DOA:MacGyver Salad (with housedressing) The Endangered. Smoothie (oj, strawberries, another berry, banannas,protien powder) The Stringer Soda/cola of some kind Prodigal Soup (unknown flavour) Harry's Will. Stew Trumbo's world (opening gambit) Strawberries GX-1 Stuffed olives The Eraser Tea (hot) stringer Tofu Out in the Cold (cooked) The Stringer (refered to by Sam) Tomato juice Heist High Control Trail mix GX-1 Virgin Mary w/ celery tomato juice with tobasco) The Heist Water Trial of tears Yogurt The Eraser, Runners (in fridge)
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Um, Charley, this is MacGyver Online -- I believe that's our own list, which was compiled by the people on this forum: especially Lothithil, who has been doing comprehensive lists by season.
Speaking of which, Lothi, we still need your lists for the last two seasons! There was a great kitchen scene in "The Stringer", but I don't remember him eating anything else that season except for popcorn in "Deadly Silents".
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Even if he did have "convictions" about meat consumption, I think he was down-to-earth about it enough to eat meat when he was in the wild and had to survive, or when he was in company that would've felt awkward. My best friend's gf is a vegetarian, and there's definitely tension when we all BBQ. A lot of people just try to avoid meat as much as they can, unlike some flaming vegetarians who would dramatically starve to death before they'd eat meat to survive. Obviously, Mac wasn't like that.
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