Of course—you say no. But you would if need arose.

As in the siege of Vicksburg in the US Civil War. Gen Grant and his army encircled Vicksburg on the land and the US river fleet completed the encirclement on the Mississippi.

Towards the end of the 47 days the siege lasted cats and dogs had disappeared: the standing joke was “Where’s Fido?” They knew where Fido was, oh yeah. Rats were eaten too. As forage ran out the army mules died/were slaughtered. Mule meat was not sirloin steak!

In the part of Holland where I was born in late 1944 the Germans were still occupying the land—and shipping whatever food etc they could find back to the Fatherland. The Dutch population was, literally, starving. Yup, dogs and cats disappeared.

One of Mum’s brothers was among a party cutting down a street tree for firewood (probably breaching curfew.) Some Dutch civil police had been watching them—and when the tree was down they confiscated it, LOL! Typical!

Look up “Operation Chowhound.”

When I read the thread title I assumed you meant eat it as in...well....

Is this the direction you'd take the forum if you were mod?

No, just exploring attitudes, trying to be a little provocative. I have posted a bit of a platform. Constant bestiality hints reflect on you not me. Maybe think about that.

Gordon wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2020 at 2:28pm:

When I read the thread title I assumed you meant eat it as in...well.... Is this the direction you'd take the forum if you were mod?

I voted for him just so I can point and laf like I did with Furr-mentations ...

Thank you for your vote.

What a terrible subject -
such a good example as to why we don't need Monk in this MRB.

It is a question comes up occasionally. I have quoted two cases: Siege of Vicksburg and Holland in the last Hunger Winter of WWII. Some Antarctic explorers (Mawson) did the same thing.

Just being real. I hope it never is necessary again but the world is not always a friendly place. I am certainly not advocating the practice.

Jovial Monk wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 3:39pm:

It is a question comes up occasionally. I have quoted two cases: Siege of Vicksburg and Holland in the last Hunger Winter of WWII. Some Antarctic explorers (Mawson) did the same thing. Just being real. I hope it never is necessary again but the world is not always a friendly place. I am certainly not advocating the practice.

Monk - did you eat your dog?

So much for Monk saying he was too busy with his forum he spends more time posting here.

;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D

Bobby. wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 3:43pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Jun 23rd, 2020 at 3:39pm: It is a question comes up occasionally. I have quoted two cases: Siege of Vicksburg and Holland in the last Hunger Winter of WWII. Some Antarctic explorers (Mawson) did the same thing. Just being real. I hope it never is necessary again but the world is not always a friendly place. I am certainly not advocating the practice. Monk - did you eat your dog?

Define eat

In very hard times it is a fact that people do eat their pets. They will also eat rats when hard pressed.

Hmmmm another case, the Germans in  the Franco–Prussian War had Paris surrounded and were starving it. The animals in the zoo didn’t last to the end of the siege.

Monk, can you share your hypothetical cooking tips for both dogs and cats?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BTJEHjXs7g

Variations on the theme:


In Vietnamese cooking, there are seven ways to cook a dog.

Thit Cho Luoc - Steamed dog
Cha Cho - Grilled  dog
Rua Man - Steamed dog in shrimp sauce, rice flour and lemon grass
Doi Cho - Dog sausage with dog blood, peanuts, vegetables and neck bone
Gieng Me Mam Tom - Steamed dog in shrimp sauce, ginger, spices and rice vinegar
Canh Xao Mang Cho - Bamboo shoot and dog bone marrow
Cho Xao Sa Ot - Fried dog in lemon grass and chilli


Remember that when you are next in a Vietnamese, Thai or Chinese restaurant.

Go vegetarian.

Frank wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 6:13pm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BTJEHjXs7g Variations on the theme: In Vietnamese cooking, there are seven ways to cook a dog. Thit Cho Luoc - Steamed dog Cha Cho - Grilled  dog Rua Man - Steamed dog in shrimp sauce, rice flour and lemon grass Doi Cho - Dog sausage with dog blood, peanuts, vegetables and neck bone Gieng Me Mam Tom - Steamed dog in shrimp sauce, ginger, spices and rice vinegar Canh Xao Mang Cho - Bamboo shoot and dog bone marrow Cho Xao Sa Ot - Fried dog in lemon grass and chilli Remember that when you are next in a Vietnamese, Thai or Chinese restaurant. Go vegetarian.

Gordon is an expert on Vietnam.  Gordon....what was your choice?

Aussie wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 6:34pm:

Frank wrote on Jun 23rd, 2020 at 6:13pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BTJEHjXs7g Variations on the theme: In Vietnamese cooking, there are seven ways to cook a dog. Thit Cho Luoc - Steamed dog Cha Cho - Grilled  dog Rua Man - Steamed dog in shrimp sauce, rice flour and lemon grass Doi Cho - Dog sausage with dog blood, peanuts, vegetables and neck bone Gieng Me Mam Tom - Steamed dog in shrimp sauce, ginger, spices and rice vinegar Canh Xao Mang Cho - Bamboo shoot and dog bone marrow Cho Xao Sa Ot - Fried dog in lemon grass and chilli Remember that when you are next in a Vietnamese, Thai or Chinese restaurant. Go vegetarian. Gordon is an expert on Vietnam.  Gordon....what was your choice?

Vindaloo?

Baronvonrort wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 3:57pm:

So much for Monk saying he was too busy with his forum he spends more time posting here. ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D

Monk has given up on his moribund forum.
He now wants to be a moderator here.

Okay...Gordon, so how was dog vindaloo?

Hey Aussie, tell us the story about your roach infested kitchen again.

Aussie wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 6:58pm:

Okay...Gordon, so how was dog vindaloo?

No idea. I hate curry.

Gordon wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 6:59pm:

Hey Aussie, tell us the story about your roach infested kitchen again.

Sure.  Except it was not a roach-infested kitchen.

Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it?

Deal?

Is this yet another thread about corrupt lawyers with Indian wives?

Gordon wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 7:20pm:

Is this yet another thread about corrupt lawyers with Indian wives?

Not that I know of. I know of no corrupt Lawyer with an Indian Wife.  If you do, I reckon you should dob on them.

Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it?

Deal?

Aussie wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 7:27pm:

Gordon wrote on Jun 23rd, 2020 at 7:20pm: Is this yet another thread about corrupt lawyers with Indian wives? Not that I know of. I know of no corrupt Lawyer with an Indian Wife.  If you do, I reckon you should dob on them. Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it? Deal?

Come on you two - settle down -
you know what happened last time.

You need Bobby to rescue you Gordon?  Really?

Anyone who frequents Chinese takeaway shops have probably eaten cats and dogs, with soy sauce and black bean sauce.

It would be different if you were eating your own pet pet, smoked and basted with chili sauce washed down with a VB is not to bad.

Lets not allow Aussie to derail yet another thread.

Either tell us your curried dog recipe, or piss off.

Gordon wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 8:15pm:

Lets not allow Aussie to derail yet another thread. Either tell us your curried dog recipe, or piss off.

I don't have one.  Do you?

Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it?

Deal?

Aussie wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 8:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Jun 23rd, 2020 at 8:15pm: Lets not allow Aussie to derail yet another thread. Either tell us your curried dog recipe, or piss off. I don't have one.  Do you? Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it? Deal?

Curried dog. ;)

Gordon wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 6:59pm:

Hey Aussie, tell us the story about your roach infested kitchen again.

Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it?

Deal?

Gordon wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 7:20pm:

Is this yet another thread about corrupt lawyers with Indian wives?

Your wifes employer had an Indian wife?

John Smith wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 8:32pm:

Gordon wrote on Jun 23rd, 2020 at 7:20pm: Is this yet another thread about corrupt lawyers with Indian wives? Your wifes employer had an Indian wife?

Are you saying I've met Aussie?

Aussie wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2020 at 8:27pm:

Gordon wrote on Jun 23rd, 2020 at 6:59pm: Hey Aussie, tell us the story about your roach infested kitchen again. Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it? Deal?

Gordon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's trade.  I will re-tell that 'roach' event (easy to do because it really happened) and you can tell us all about that corrupt Immigration Lawyer you know all about.  You even socialised with the arsehole.  That really happened as well, didn't it?

Deal?

Or will you wimp off?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK2F7jjnuoM

Quote:

Towards the end of the 47 days the siege lasted

They ran out of food in 47 days? We could easily stay away from the food stores for 47 weeks if necessary.

Aussie owned an Indian restaurant, didn't he? I wonder if it was a "roach event?"

Mortdooley wrote on Jun 24^th, 2020 at 11:24pm:

Quote: Towards the end of the 47 days the siege lasted They ran out of food in 47 days? We could easily stay away from the food stores for 47 weeks if necessary.

Quote:

The 47-day siege gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union

https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/vicksburg-campaign#:~:text=The%20Siege%20of%20Vicksburg%20(May,of%20Union%20General%20Ulysses%20S.
47 days.

There were civilians as well as rebel troops in the town.  Cats and dogs disappeared.

There are some infamous places where they hold a festival to eat dogmeat. the dogs are killed very cruelly.

This stuff happens. Can we stop it? Not daring to look does not count as an effort.