Men In Gorilla Suits

Once the perceived domain of crunchy hippies, vegetarianism is much more than Birkenstock sandal-wearing hipsters who smell like patchouli. Around the world, it is the diet of many faithful sects; it sustains many top athletes; it is embraced by Hollywood and your average person alike. Dare we say it has even seen mainstream success in recent years? While one of the Gorillamen has not eaten meat since well before the start of Men in Gorilla Suits, we have yet to discuss eating plants. So...this time around, we change that! Here's what we chat about: What is your earliest memory of the concept of not eating meat? Are you now, or have you ever been, a vegetarian or vegan? (If so, when and why?) Why do you think there's a growth of vegetarians and vegans in the world right now? Vegans especially have a reputation for being pushy in their views. Do you think there's truth to that? Along those lines, why do you think some people are so aggressively opposed to the idea of not eating meat – to the point