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Huh, I was sure the universe had heard me say I really didn't want to go the 2 (yes 2, not 1, not 0) meat raffles with my hated relatives the weekend everything

by kgwxd 5y ago

Huh, I was sure the universe had heard me say I really didn't want to go the 2 (yes 2, not 1, not 0) meat raffles with my hated relatives the weekend everything got shutdown. What the hell is a meat raffle anyway?

irrational 5y ago
I’ve heard the dating scene referred to as a meat market. Maybe they are raffling off the opportunity to go on dates with people? Otherwise… why would anyone raffle off real organic meat?
- detaro 5y ago
  it's a thing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_raffle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_raffle
  - p1necone 5y ago
    This is pretty common in New Zealand/Australia too. Although more so in the older generation I think.
    - ikr678 5y ago
      I guess it sounds strange to an American, but they are still popular in smaller towns in Australia. The local businesses eg butcher or bottle shop will donate/provide at cost goods(meat tray/wine) to be raffled to raise funds for some local cause or sporting team. The supermarket duopoly here has been killing off independant butchers so I suppose the classic meat raffle will gradually disappear too.
      - robbiep 5y ago
        Our company has a meat tray (or vegan tray, or whatever most suits the winner) for our company trivia/friday fun points winner
    - hydrok9 5y ago
      its also a thing in Canada (am Canadian)
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  - Cthulhu_ 5y ago
    I... kinda want it? A decent cut of meat is expensive over here - to the point where I'm sure at least half of what a butcher's or grocery shop has out on display is discarded. The only affordable stuff is processed stuff like sausages and ground meat. I mean part of me gets it, some meat (e.g. chicken) was getting too cheap - the €3,- a kilo chicken stunts caused a big outrage - and 'we' need to reduce meat consumption. But at the same time, meat is an essential part of a balanced diet - vegetarianism and veganism may be alternatives, but they need a lot more effort and headspace to make balanced, especially concerning vitamins, proteins, minerals, fats etc easily found in meat.
mulmen 5y ago
If you hate these relatives why don’t you just… not go?
- newbie789 5y ago
- bigbillheck 5y ago
  Probably because there are loved relatives who would be upset if OP didn't go.
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by kgwxd 5y ago

irrational 5y ago

I’ve heard the dating scene referred to as a meat market. Maybe they are raffling off the opportunity to go on dates with people? Otherwise… why would anyone raffle off real organic meat?

detaro 5y ago
it's a thing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_raffle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_raffle
- p1necone 5y ago
  This is pretty common in New Zealand/Australia too. Although more so in the older generation I think.
  - ikr678 5y ago
    I guess it sounds strange to an American, but they are still popular in smaller towns in Australia. The local businesses eg butcher or bottle shop will donate/provide at cost goods(meat tray/wine) to be raffled to raise funds for some local cause or sporting team. The supermarket duopoly here has been killing off independant butchers so I suppose the classic meat raffle will gradually disappear too.
    - robbiep 5y ago
      Our company has a meat tray (or vegan tray, or whatever most suits the winner) for our company trivia/friday fun points winner
  - hydrok9 5y ago
    its also a thing in Canada (am Canadian)
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- Cthulhu_ 5y ago
  I... kinda want it? A decent cut of meat is expensive over here - to the point where I'm sure at least half of what a butcher's or grocery shop has out on display is discarded. The only affordable stuff is processed stuff like sausages and ground meat. I mean part of me gets it, some meat (e.g. chicken) was getting too cheap - the €3,- a kilo chicken stunts caused a big outrage - and 'we' need to reduce meat consumption. But at the same time, meat is an essential part of a balanced diet - vegetarianism and veganism may be alternatives, but they need a lot more effort and headspace to make balanced, especially concerning vitamins, proteins, minerals, fats etc easily found in meat.

mulmen 5y ago

If you hate these relatives why don’t you just… not go?

newbie789 5y ago
bigbillheck 5y ago
Probably because there are loved relatives who would be upset if OP didn't go.
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