26 July 2010

Advent of Amina Tariq, the Lettuce Lady

It looks like the PETA is spreading its poisoned roots to the Middle East now.

An animal rights protester clad in lettuce leaves drew a crowd in the Jordanian capital Amman, but also got the attention of city police. Officers led Amina Tariq, a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) to a restaurant where she could change out of her leafy garb.
It's quite hot in the area right now - about 35 C (95 F), so the restaurant chef could let her stew as she is for a while, although some vinegar/olive oil mix with salt, pepper and a tad of garlic could add a delicious background taste. My preference would be to go for medium-rare, with a side order of baked potato and, possibly, beans. No lettuce.

P.S. Re the placard she was carrying, saying (in Arabic): "Let vegetarianism grow on you": I have been cursed in my life, but this one really takes the cake. Ain't there some limits?