Well, well, well…It’s
National Cow Appreciation Day. I’m probably the last person to be writing anything praising these creatures. Not
only am I allergic to them, but I also blame them for causing so much harm to
our planet. Rant time! It is my opinion, that if we were to rid ourselves of
bottled water (all plastic bottled products are evil, but water is just
pointless!), and cows, our “climate crisis” would be severely reduced! You see,
cows produce a lot of C02 emissions…way
more than the automobiles we drive so carelessly. Now, don’t get me wrong, I in
now way am suggesting that we shouldn’t be looking for other alternative
methods of transportation so that we can further reduce our impact on the
planet, but, we’re foolish if we deny what is so obvious. Apparently cows
produce 18% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, compared to human
activity, which produced 0.28% (there are many varying estimates, but they are all generally quite similar)! And yet they all look soooooo innocent!
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| (Image found at: http://sasukes-trouser-snake.tumblr.com/image/18494528536) |
But, since it is National Cow Appreciation Day, I
probably should say something good about them…like how cute they are, with
their long eyelashes. Or their taste flesh grilling quietly on the BBQ. Cows do
provide us with nourishment, but (sorry, I couldn’t keep with the theme of
appreciating them) they harm us way more than they help. They require a lot of
resources (land space, vegetation, etc.)
in order for us to produce them for all of their “benefits.” Sure they taste
good, but they aren’t overly necessary in the grad scheme of things! And, don’t
even get me started on milk and how that industry has grown drastically in the
last few decades! Aaaarrrrrggggggg!
Well, I’d love if you would
fill out the daily poll. In fact, I might even appreciate it! And, since I
don’t want to leave you on a negative note, here’s a series of photographs of
me attempting to “appreciate” a cow.
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| Goin' for it... |
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| We've made contact! |
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| Abort! Avoid future contact! |
*Photos courtesy of my pal,
Katie!
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