“The Only Thing Better Than Meat… Is More Meat”

I’m a meat guy. Plain and simple. There was a Bud Light “Real Men of Genius” commercial once called Mr. Over the Top Carb Counter. At one point the narrator said, “The only thing better than meat… is more meat.” That’s about as true a statement as I’ve ever heard.

Ribs. Wings. Steaks. Sometimes I’ll cook a whole flat of chicken breasts, season them up, chunk them, bag them in a Ziploc, and snack on them until they’re gone. I’ve even walked into Buc-ee’s, bought a pound of brisket, and called it a road snack. For better or worse, I just love meat. Honestly, one of the worst sentences I can imagine is “a life without meat.”

That’s why I’d never get along with someone like That Vegan Teacher on YouTube. She swears off meat completely and shames anyone who eats it, calling it a holocaust. But that’s not me. I’m no moral authority. I would never shame anyone for eating anything they choose. If what I write here nudges someone to try a flat iron steak, a plate of wings, or some beautifully smoked baby back ribs, then great. But if they say, “No way,” and grab tofu or an Impossible Burger instead—more power to them. I honestly hope they’re healthier and happier than me.

Bottom line? I’m a meat man. Beef. Pork. Chicken. Fish. Lamb. If it’s meat, I’ll probably eat it. And for me, it’s a big part of the enjoyment of life.

About Douglas Blaine

Capnpen is a writer who was a newspaper and magazine journalist in a previous life. A college journalism major, he now works as an English teacher, but gets his writing fix by blogging about a variety of topics, including politics, religion, movies and television. When he's not working or blogging, Capnpen spends time with his family, plays a little golf (badly) and loves to learn about virtually anything.

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