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Sell the Sizzle

Hey, killer, you've slain a cow It's been swiftly slaughtered, cooked, and now You stick your knife's blade deep into that hunk of meat Bloody juice rushes forth, so thick it coagulates, red as a beet How much more of this gore can you possibly take? No wonder they say: Sell the sizzle, not the steak!

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Line Gauthier

Date: 8/11/2019 8:07:00 PM

Perfect anthem for vegetarians, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/11/2019 9:44:00 PM

Yup. This is tailor-made for vegetarians, and for lapsed vegetarians like me. :) gw

Gary Smith

Date: 8/11/2019 4:20:00 PM

I am a long time veggie Gershon, you reminded me why, lol. Much enjoyed.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/11/2019 4:54:00 PM

There you go, Gary. Happy to oblige with a reminder... Myself, I used to be a vegetarian. Still don't eat meat more than once a week. :) gw

Jan Allison

Date: 8/11/2019 3:35:00 PM

food for thought Gershon oh dear I'm just going to cook steak for inclusion my Stroganoff for tomorrow's tea :-( hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/11/2019 3:38:00 PM

Make sure to plunge that knife in deep. Let the juices flow!! LOL.... I'm not a vegetarian --- anymore --- by the way. Just having a bit of fun with the verse. :) gw

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/11/2019 3:02:00 PM

Hi Gershon, You cause to ponder giving up meat. I enjoyed the read-:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/11/2019 3:37:00 PM

You know, I used to be a vegetarian, and I still wince a bit to myself when I indulge my appetite with meat... Thanks for the feedback, Alexis. :) gw