Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Being American is to eat a lot of beef steak, and boy, we've got a lot more beef steak than any other country, and that's why you ought to be glad you're an American. And people have started looking at these big hunks of bloody meat on their plates, you know, and wondering what on earth they think they're doing.


Being American is to eat a lot of beef steak, and boy, we've

Summary

This quote criticizes the association of American identity with excessive consumption of beef and asserts that America has a surplus of beef steak compared to other nations. It sarcastically suggests that Americans should feel fortunate to have such abundance. Furthermore, it highlights a growing awareness among people who question the reasoning behind consuming large quantities of meat and its impact on their eating habits and health.

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America
By Kurt Vonnegut
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