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Durelin · 01-05-2007, 01:13 PM

But it's not. I want it answered!

The night before last, I came upon a shocking revelation.

I have never heard of a fat Elf. Ever. And I could never really imagine one.

Why on earth is that?

Obviously their diet and/or digestive system might very well differ from Men's, but can either really be that different? All we ever hear about are Elves eating lembas, but surely they ate other things. But were they perhaps vegetarians?

We certainly see Elves as extremely environmental, and so possibly keep animals out of their diet (not that being a vegetarian, vegan, etc. is required for being environmental!).

And even if their diet is extremely selective, perhaps even to the point of a true Jainist's diet, might they even enjoy their food?

If this is belongs in "Middle-Earth Mirth" or perhaps specifically on the "Ask a Stupid Question" thread, I apologize. But though I do find it amusing, I do seriously wonder why this is.

01-05-2007, 01:13 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	This should be a rhetorical question... But it's not. I want it answered! The night before last, I came upon a shocking revelation. I have never heard of a fat Elf. Ever. And I could never really imagine one. Why on earth is that? Obviously their diet and/or digestive system might very well differ from Men's, but can either really be that different? All we ever hear about are Elves eating lembas, but surely they ate other things. But were they perhaps vegetarians? We certainly see Elves as extremely environmental, and so possibly keep animals out of their diet (not that being a vegetarian, vegan, etc. is required for being environmental!). And even if their diet is extremely selective, perhaps even to the point of a true Jainist's diet, might they even enjoy their food? If this is belongs in "Middle-Earth Mirth" or perhaps specifically on the "Ask a Stupid Question" thread, I apologize. But though I do find it amusing, I do seriously wonder why this is.