‘Bringing home the bacon’ offensive to vegans
Frank Chung News.com.au
Sorry everyone. This incredibly common phrase has been deemed offensive to vegans, vegetarians, women and the poor.
Common phrases like “bring home the bacon” and “put all your eggs in one basket” have been deemed offensive to vegans and vegetarians, who want them replaced with animal-friendly alternatives like “bring home the bagels” and “put all your berries in one bowl”.
According to one academic, as increased awareness of vegan issues filters through society, meat-based metaphors may end up being ditched from the language altogether.
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