Kevin Wayne Williams wrote:
> Declan Murphy wrote:
> > Paul Blay wrote:
> >
> >>"Declan Murphy" <declan_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote ...
> >>
> >>>B wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>Yes, it is an important distinction that they are mamamals,
> >>>>not fish. Whales are highly intelligent and socialable mammals.
> >>>
> >>>Other than all whale & dolphin species, what other mammals should by
> >>>this definition also be off limits for human consumption?
> >>
> >>Probably pigs, goats and dogs for a start*.
> >>
> >>* One of the three of which I've eaten.
> >
> >
> > I've eaten meat from each of those. Horses and kangaroos (think "faces
> > in the mob") are intelligent and sociable and I've eaten those also.
> > Damn fine eating too. I'm unclear as to what this definition of
> > intelligent and sociable mammal is in terms of what is acceptable
> > cuisine.
>
> I'll have to spot you the dog. I probably would have a hard time with
> chimp meat, too.

The dog was very good actually. Never eaten monkey meat. I'd probably
be OK with it (if I didn't have to watch it being slaughtered and
prepared). The first time I ate snake was easy, the second time was
after watching it being skinned - while still wriggling away :-(
 
(Ghana 2, Seppos 1, 30th minute 2nd half...)