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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 ra
by 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 agoit's a thing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_raffle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_raffle
- p1necone 5y agoThis is pretty common in New Zealand/Australia too. Although more so in the older generation I think.
- ikr678 5y agoI 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 agoOur company has a meat tray (or vegan tray, or whatever most suits the winner) for our company trivia/friday fun points winner
- hydrok9 5y agoits also a thing in Canada (am Canadian)
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- Cthulhu_ 5y agoI... 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.