If the ponies feared you for eating meat, how would you handle it?

[Bendy 1,821]

That's not Fluttershy! She would not be a specist jerk just because I so happen to eat meat.

 

I would try explain to them that the animals of our world are not sapient beings, thus we eat them.

 

If that fails, I would leave Equestria and go to the griffon kingdom to see if they would treat me better.

Edited January 30, 2015 by Rush

[Fender 1,284]

They let a Griffon into their town and you think they'd be worried about a fleshy thing that can't fly?

[legionbrony 107]

Yeahhh I don't think that's how it would go down.  Fluttershy doesn't gossip, first of all, and second, she is already friends with other meat eating animals.

 

In fact I doubt many ponies would think  twice about it unless I was actually known to eat ponies.  Which I wouldn't, duh.

Edited January 30, 2015 by legionbrony

[Alia 158]

Of course I will, since I don't eat meat at all. Ashamed to confess, but formerly I used to eat horse meat. Now it's a big "OMG!! nonono" for me. -_-

[SuperBrony87 506]

     For one thing, Fluttershy the one who would probably be more afraid of that, cares for every animals under her watch, even the carnivores like the ferret and many various different birds too, and uh, oh remember how she handled that manticore beast or how she handled that huge Cerberus like any other dog, or when she was wrestling that bear but she as it turns out she was just giving it a massage, or how she is often shy to most things but she's not afraid them, but handles even the carnivores with all the care and love that she gives to the little critters that eat veggies, she's just doing what she loves, taking care of animals. I mean she doesn't seem to be afraid at all of them. Also not to mention that she let's predators stay in her cottage. Probably knowing that any of them could turn on her. Then she could just give them "that look" if they tried anything. (shivers) ooh that's chilling. 

      I'd say, they'd probably be a little hesitant about getting anywhere near you while you went out on the town, but not be like afraid of us. First of all don't worry ponies. You all have unicorns that wield magical powers and pegusi with superhuman like powers and earth ponies, nothing to sneeze at either because we all know they can can give a mean right kick... 

       So in finishing, I don't think it would matter if you visited Equestria and they learned you like meat. So other many animals and creature that share Equestria with them. They'll just love and tolerate the stuffing out of you.

[Shadow Beam 1,179]

I have a variety of outcomes:

 

First:

 

*Puts on sunglasses*

 

*Grab hay from the ground*

 

*Put it in my mouth*

 

*Watch each and every one of them*

 

Smirk and say "Chill"

 

Second: 

 

Give a long explanation that confuses the mob in a level to even question their own souls. Then make use the confussion to run away.

 

Third: 

 

"I'll bring you Doritos and coke if you forgive me, I promise that they are the only thing that enters my system"

 

Fourth:

 

"Wait a second, how the hell did we even got WiFi here?"

Edited January 30, 2015 by ShadowBeam

[AlbaTross 1,586]

Well, maybe it would be ok if I were to eat chicken and fish if I came over there, out of respect for the sentient cows. Of course, if in the process of going through the portal and turning into a pony my taste buds change to that of a herbivore then maybe that wouldn't be a problem. Come to think of it, is Twilight still a vegetarian when she comes over to the human world? I guess I haven't paid enough attention to what she has been eating in the land of Doug.

[Tilt 286]

I don't understand the scenario, How would the internet magically work in Equestria to begin with? It's not a big truck you can just dump something on, it's a series of tubes.

 

I would simply tell her I'm not french and if I were here to eat ponies I would of done it already.

[NotoriousSMALL 1,984]

Look em in the eyes, chew slowly, swallow, smile and slowly nod

[Silver Letter 1,832]

Well, if the ponies really feared me then I think they would be more likely to shun me than attack me. I would wait for Twilight to approach since she is smart enough to want to talk. I would tell them why most humans eat meat and that in general, they have no reason to fear me due to that. I am certain that meat eating is something that some animals do in their universe. Furthermore, I would explain the difference between humans eating horses in their world as to ponies that have speech and heightened awareness and cognitive functions. I would say that humans would be unlikely to kill and eat an animal such as that.

 

If they refused reason and attacked me anyway, I would have no choice but to kick their flanks. :okiedokielokie:

[HopeTheWanderer 121]

Since I am pretty much vegan....I don't think they have any reason to fear me. That doesn't mean I will lie about our species' very frequent screw-ups...

 

I would explain that humans only really needed meat during the ice age, but that we became addicted and saw that as reason to begin the mass torture of other species, most of which are far wiser than even our species. I would of course say that most humans are for the most part pretty blind(I don't mean in the literal sense) and brainwashed by the government.

 

In other words, I would just...tell the truth.

Edited January 30, 2015 by HopeTheWanderer

[CandyStrike 603]

I would point to Winona and Opalescence.  It's not like their kibble is made of oatmeal.

Edited January 30, 2015 by CandyStrike

[Eloquence 2,076]

*vegetarian snickering in the distance*

 

In all seriousness though, first of all I can't imagine Fluttershy starting an angry mob under any circumstances, so I don't think this would happen. I mean, she isn't really the murderous type and also getting a mob together involves a lot of shouting and drawing attention to yourself.

 

So, going back to when the ponies found out about humans eating meat, which I mean sentient creatures eating meat isn't something they aren't already familiar with, I would... well... thinking about all of the different things humans do, in terms of how they interact both with animals and with each other... I would probably just apologize for my species and ask them to accept me anyway, which they would, cause forgiveness is kind of a big thing with them.

[Stone Cold Applejack 381]

I don't think that they'd try to hang me. Aren't they supposed to be understanding. The worst that some of em would do is just shun me.

[KillerKingBakudan 702]

Just updated the OP, but I'm copying and pasting here.

Firstly, the portal doesn't have to be some long transdimensional tube that takes minutes for you to cross. It could be as simple as opening a door to another room. Does it sound logical? Maybe not, but then neither does Pinkie Pie teleporting to catch up with Rainbow Dash in two episodes. That said, when you have a limitless source of magic, the possibilities for getting an internet connection from this world to Equestria are endless. Twilight can figure it out.

Fluttershy gets along with carnivores in her world because she's already familiar with them. You're an alien. She's not going to know what to think when she hears your species eats meat, not to mention the fact we've committed atrocities against each other, and other animals, that make anything Chrysalis did look petty.

Fluttershy isn't necessarily the one starting the mob. They're acting on their own paranoia.

Not all ponies are understanding. Bridle Gossip has shown that they can be racist jerks (or in this case "specist" jerks), including Fluttershy. And thanks to those hired goons from Daring Don't, we know they can also be violent.

Edited January 31, 2015 by Lord-Pomegranate

[HunterTSN 1,444]

First off, I think that is exactly how ponies would not react. Secondly, I'm a vegetarian so yeah....

Edited January 31, 2015 by HunterTSN

[Sazama Ichida 2,367]

Me: W-Wait! Please! I'd never eat a pony! Ever! Least of all one of you!

[Lucky Star 972]

I don't think they would care that humans eat meat, I think they'd understand that different species have different diets.

not sure so much about the horse meat, that might be a deal breaker right there.

 

but you know what would be an even bigger deal breaker?

 

if they found Peta's webpage, eating animals is fine, but torturing them before you turn them to food is another.

 

But I'd probably go vegan just as they found out. xD

 

Twilight: Human's eat meat?

Me: Um! not all of us, I'm vegan.

[Cwanky 17,609]

Well for starters, I'd point out to them that some meats like bacon are just to die for. Moreover the fact that they eat eggs, a meat product and still call themselves vegetarian is a tad hypocritical.

 

Also while we're at it, Equestria while quite modern and progressive, still has some pretty bigoted attitudes, like their treatment on cattle:

 

 

While we humans eat meat, I'm fairly certain we wouldn't eat, let alone exploit another sapient species. So the ponies better not bother getting high and mighty with me.

[Holiday Agnaktor 1,436]

I would probably panic, and shout some something about becoming vegetarian, but I don't think they would believe me... *sigh* Guess, I'll have to put on my disguise mustache for the rest of my life... (Mustache Activate)

Edited January 31, 2015 by Midnight Frost

[The Crimson Cross 7,532]

Providing I don't rock up there with a knife, fork and bib, licking my lips like a ravenous beast, then I would likely handle it as any sentient species would.

Since ponies in the MLP universe seem every bit intelligent as humans, given we speak the same language, I'd just explain my situation and that would be that. Plus, it isn't as if there are no meat eating species out in Equestria either, I mean what do bears eat? There's got to be something. Maybe have an Everfree forest free-for-all and go on a hunting expedition.

 

I don't exactly know how farms work in Equestria either, but I wouldn't be keen on eating anything remotely sentient.

I guess there would be no harm in going vegetarian for a while. 

[Monsoon 1,662]

I would escape into the forest craft a makeshift bow and arrows become a silent assassin steal a few swords and other stuff become a corvo clone troll ponies and if I feel that I'm too threatened I will just have to assassinate the princesses and the mane six and live in my makeshift tree house oh and slowly take out anything that attacks me so if those pesky villagers come into my new house in the forest they are going to take an arrow to the knee or the head and I will have traps set up around the forest. Overthought I know

[ShadowPirateX 600]

I'd remind them of Discord. You know, the guy who turned Equestria into a living madhouse twice, turned Ponyville into his personal botanical garden filled with thorns and facehuggers and last, but far from least, betrayed them to work with Lord Tirek.

[sweetolebob18 728]

You specified that the lynch mob is already on the way.

 

In that case, appeal to Twilight for help.  Point out that you've been in EQ for some time & haven't harmed any ponies.  Ask her to tell mob that she has captured you & will make sure you don't eat ponies here.  Also point out Griffons & Diamond Dogs are predators & that they can get along w ponies.  Point out that it isn't fair to blame you for crimes committed by other humans.  If all else fails, get Twilight to ask Celestia to help calm down the mob.

[MindaFan 32]

I would curl in a tiny ball and sob my heart out and surrender. My last words would be "I would never hurt anypony, I'm sorry" and just let them do anything to me