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Everybody Should Be Vegan

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Veganism is the way to go. All around the world, billions of animals are slaughtered for food each year. Clearly, everyone who do not support veganism are sinister beings who thrive on the suffering of other creatures. It is a widely acknowledged fact that the souls of domestic farm animals or fish, which we kill for food, are much more sacred than other wild species; therefore it should be agreed upon that the running over of natural habitats by farming machines in order to produce vegetables is an action entirely justified. Most of the wild animals are actually willing to sacrifice their homes and lives for the completely good-natured cause of veganism. The most urgent action us humans can take is to protest against raising animals for yielding meat or poultry, and encourage the production of vegetables, even if it comes at the cost of other animals. I mean, who even cares about all those mice or rabbits who get run over by farm machinery? After knowing about the primary goa

Satirical Images

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This week we talked about satire and parody as examples of irony, and I realized how hard it can be to identify and analyze these forms of literature. While searching up satire, however, I also found that satire can often take forms of comic panels or strips, that often contain more meaning and depth beyond the simplicity of the image. Taking the form of comics, like we said while reading Maus , lets readers read between the lines, or panels in this case, to understand the author’s message. I personally like satirical comic strips, not only because of their entertainment values but also the quick, direct impact they have on viewers, even on topics that can be complicated when explained in words. I found this image when searching for satire, and I thought it illustrated an interestingly ironic relationship between environmental movements and commercialism. While the “Pristine Springs” water seems to be sold to advertise Earth Day, its sales ultimately created an opposite e