48 Hilarious Vegan Hunter Pics

Hunting is not the exclusive domain of carnivores and omnivores, you know. That’s the message that some vegans with a grand old sense of humor are trying to send the world with their hilarious ‘hunting’ photos.

They might be posing with their weapons in their hands, but they sure aren’t crouching down next to animals. No siree! Instead, they’re proudly posing next to the vegetables they ‘hunted’ in their gardens.

Bored Panda collected some of the very best vegan hunting pics for you to chow down on. Upvote your faves and let us know which ones you upvoted and why. Oh, and when you’re done, check out our earlier article about how a vegan accused someone of food appropriation because they enjoy tofu. And be sure to scroll down for our exclusive and in-depth interview with healthy-living expert, Mai Ram Yoga teacher, and lawyer Kristina Gužauskytė about veganism and having a healthy diet, lifestyle, and outlook on life.

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Bored Panda reached out to healthy-living expert, Mai Ram Yoga teacher, and lawyer Kristina Gužauskytė to hear her opinion about veganism and its popularity in recent years.

“Nutrition free of animal products has been around for a long time. Many great teachings, such as yoga, Buddhism, and others, contain messages that the lives of all sentient beings is precious and should be cherished.”

“History shows that for a long time meat and other animal products were easily available only for a small part of population, whereas vast majority of people—peasants, slaves, laborers— used to consume only small amounts of it and sustained themselves on plant-based staples, such as rice (Asia), maize (South America), grains (Europe),” Kristina told us.

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“We can see from various research that as the food industry grew, the consumption of animal products also increased worldwide. I think, nowadays we are witnessing a saddening situation in people‘s eating habits, which are built on using food as entertainment or to relieve stress, consuming food unconsciously and way more than we need, throwing food away, not feeling any gratitude for what is on our table and not realizing that only because of Nature are we able to sustain our lives.”

She continued: “In turn, factory farming caters to these habits by treating animals like property items, without any respect or compassion. The effect is suffering—not only animals but humans themselves too, as various illnesses come as a result of overconsumption and not being in harmony with Nature.”

“So, I believe veganism is growing nowadays, as a natural counterweight for this cult of eating everywhere, everything and all the time, and using food to experience pleasure, without thinking about consequences,” Kristina shared her opinion. “For me, it is hard to predict whether the percentage of vegans is going to grow or diminish in the future. However, I am certain that there will always be people who live and eat consciously, respect and value life not just of their own but of others too.”

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Kristina told Bored Panda that she’s tried several different diets throughout her life. “In the past, I‘ve tried various things—from a standard diet to a vegetarian one, to vegan, even to raw vegan.”

“I must say, my experiments, unfortunately, were sometimes built on rules, even restrictions. Sometimes I would feel like I could fly or run to the top of the highest mountain and other times I would feel tension. For sure, I was not in true balance,” Kristina said.

“I learned so much from it. I learned that life is so multifaceted—sometimes by trying to avoid causing harm to others, one might harm him or her self. I learned that health is not just physical but also psychological. I learned what true beauty is. I learned how to hear what my body is trying to tell me through various signs. I learned that we are all different and have different physical needs, based on our genes, biology, occupation, and that we all experience different stages in life. A child‘s nutritional needs will be different than an adult‘s, a pregnant woman will need different things compared to an old person, someone who is recovering from a disease will eat differently than a healthy individual.”

She continued: “So, gradually I have let go of all tags for myself. I do feel best on a diet largely based on plants, full of colorful fruit and vegetables, prepared and eaten with love and gratitude. I do incorporate some animal products too as I feel it helps me to stay balanced and healthy.”

“Now, I feel better than ever, especially because of the psychological freedom and relaxation that comes from listening to my body and not being fanatical. I know that I am changing constantly and I accept that my nutrition might need to change as a result, so that I can adapt to all events that life brings.”

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We also wanted to know if Kristina sees any health or climate change-related problems with some people continuing to eat meat in the future. “I don‘t believe eating meat is evil by itself. My grandmother has been eating meat her whole life and she is now a youthful, happy 97-year-old lady.”

“The problem lies in overconsumption, not being conscious of our true needs and not seeing the value in the life of others. I believe that we hurt ourselves and Planet Earth by getting out of balance with Nature and not paying attention to the natural rhythms of our own bodies.”

Kristina added: “I would encourage people to be conscious of their eating habits and try to honestly see, whether they are eating food because of their physical needs or because of habit, pleasure, societal pressures.”

“By doing that, I believe, we can naturally and effortlessly decrease the consumption of meat as a society, which would allow to be healthier and diminish the extent of factory farming which is causing so much pain to those who cannot defend themselves. We are all in one big circle of Life, so let‘s cherish it and do our best to create well being to ourselves and others.”

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Veganism is on the rise, and even Greta Thunberg convinced her parents to drop animal-based food products. What’s more, we’re reading more and more articles about how quitting meat and dairy is the best way to save Planet Earth from climate change. But the reality isn’t all black and white (unlike this totally cute baby zebra born with spots instead of stripes—isn’t he the cutest?).

Advocates of veganism say that their diet is the healthiest diet ever, both for people and the environment. They also claim that it’s possible to get all the nutrients that are in meat from non-animal foodstuff.

Meanwhile, researchers on the other side of the barricades are fighting back by explaining just how important having red meat in your diet really is. Obviously, both sides have their own interests at heart and it’s sometimes hard for them to see eye-to-eye.

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We already know the benefits of veganism by heart, so let’s take a closer look at why eating meat in moderation can be good for your bod. At least according to one leading British scientist.

British red meat advocates are stating their case for omnivorism at Britain’s largest farming conference in Oxford which takes place in the second week of January this year. Alice Stanton, professor of cardiovascular health at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, believes that essential nutrients in some vegetables, fruits, and grains have halved in the last 50 years.

“For plant-based foods, there’s been drops in vitamins and key electrolytes by up to 50% over the past 50 years because of the genetic selection for large volume and uniformity of shape and appearance, so the things look good on the shelves. There hasn’t been selection for nutrient content,” Stanton revealed to the media.

“I’m not against vegetarianism or veganism. It is possible to have a balanced diet with vegetarianism. It’s a little bit more challenging but still possible with veganism. However, it requires a lot of knowledge and effort, which doesn’t happen in the majority of the population. People don’t have time to invest in getting a really balanced diet through a range of plant-based foods,” Professor Stanton noted.

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Stanton also explained that eating red meat in moderation (that’s 2 to 4 times per week) protects us from heart attacks, strokes, and cancer. And the nutrients found in red meat are vital for kids during the first 3 years of their lives.

Of course, Stanton also encouraged people to eat more fruits, veggies, nuts, and pulses. Just don’t forget to add delicious steak next to your gorgeous fresh salad once in a while. After all, the science regarding what’s healthy (or rather what isn’t) keeps changing and it’s easy to get lost. Remember way back when fat used to be the biggest problem? And then salt? And then sugar? And now meat? Whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or omnivore, just remember to get all the nutrients your body requires, exercise lots, and get plenty of sleep.

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Timber shutters conceal Bangkok home designed for writing and baking

A house wrapped in wooden shutters on the outskirts of Bangkok by IDIN Architects has space for a couple to coexist while pursuing their separate activities.

Called JB House, it was designed for a couple who wanted distinct yet connected spaces that would allow them to focus on their hobbies of photography, baking, writing and drawing.

With only a small site to work with, IDIN Architects divided the home vertically.

On the ground floor is a large kitchen island for his baking surrounded by living spaces, and above is a large workspace surrounded by bookshelf-lined walls for her writing.

The writing room's desk and the kitchen island have been aligned vertically, with the glass desk covering a void that looks directly down to the kitchen below.

"A huge piece of glass is used for the top of the woman's working table, which creates a visual connection to the kitchen island below, allowing them to see each other while doing their own activities," explained IDIN Architects.

The upper floor steps upwards on one side, and glazed strips have been inserted beneath these steps to allow further glimpses between the floors, allowing the owners to "privately keep in touch."

To provide privacy, the master bedroom occupies the highest point of this upper floor.

The guest bedroom is at the lowest point, but when desired the whole floor can be transformed into a single large space using full-height sliding doors at either end.

The shutters that surround this upper level also contribute to this play of open and closed.

Built as a double skin, the wooden shutters sit alongside glazed screens that can remain closed to allow light in or be opened to allow the home to be naturally ventilated.

When open, these shutters double as vertical brise soleil that prevent overheating at certain points during the day.

When these shutters are closed, skylights along the staircase provide natural light for this upper level.

The staircase is also been lined with large timber bookshelves, intended to be filled over time.

Similarly, storage areas in the living and kitchen spaces have also been built into large cupboards that can be concealed by folding wooden doors.

Two layers of large curtains allow light and views through the glazed envelope to also be controlled.

Many architects and designers incorporate shutters into the envelopes of buildings to prevent overlooking and control light levels.

In London, MATA Architects used mechanical shutters for an extension to a home, and in Lithuania, Aketuri Architektai designed a lakeside retreat that can be completely closed using a series of large shutters.

Photography is by Ketsiree Wongwan.

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Project credits:

Clients: Bodin Khampu, Chernporn Kongma
Architect: IDIN Architects
Team: Jeravej Hongsakul, Saralee Sittigaroon, Supachai Phiromrach, Sakorn Thongdoang
Interior architect: IDIN Architects
Team: Pakanut Siriprasopsothorn
System engineer: Eakachai Hamhomvong, Panot Kuakoolwong
Contractor: Art Con, DIIDIA Interior Service

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Carlo Ratti's Eyes of the City exhibition in Shenzhen tracks visitors with facial-recognition tech

Architect and MIT professor Carlo Ratti stokes the surveillance debate with his biennale exhibition, which is set in a working train station in China and actively uses facial-recognition technology.

A part of the the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture in Shenzhen, The Eyes of the City exhibition is now open at Futian station.

It features works by over 60 international contributors, including MVRDV, Thomas Heatherwick and Liam Young. All respond to the question of how digital technologies are impacting urban life — especially sensors that give a city the ability to "see".

Ratti is an expert on the topic of smart cities and head of MIT's Senseable City Lab. He advocates for more transparency and public awareness about how governments and companies use people's data.

As the exhibition's chief curator, Ratti set out to provoke debate by employing facial-recognition technology and artificial intelligence to track visitors.

But in contrast to how the public might currently encounter those technologies in today's public spaces, The Eyes of the City educates its visitors about what is happening and secures their explicit consent.

Throughout the venue, cameras are highlighted rather than hidden. There are two information points, designed by Dutch architects MVRDV and located at opposite ends of the venue, that scan visitors' faces for the purpose of recognition.

The participants then choose whether they are happy to be tracked or whether they would like to retain their anonymity, which they can do by wearing a special mark on their face — a signal to both other visitors and the cameras.

"It is vital that we have the ability to opt-out, not only online, but also in the space of the digitally augmented city," said Ratti. "At a time when urban technology and facial recognition are prompting polarisation and conflict — from Hong Kong to San Francisco — our exhibition wants to provide a critical reflection."

While Ratti positions the topic as one of global relevance, the exhibition seems particularly pertinent to China, where the government has built a comprehensive surveillance system that combines people's digital and real-world lives and will use it to assign them a social credit score.

In an interview with Dezeen earlier this year, Ratti said it was important to engage with and learn from China's experience with technology and the urban environment.

The specific venue choice of a train station is significant too. As Ratti sees it, railway stations are one of the public spaces that are likely to experience the "strongest shift" with the uptake of digital technology.

"For a long time, stations have been places where one could experience urban anonymity at its highest form," said Ratti. "Already today, they are becoming examples of a built environment that is able to recognise and respond to us in real time."

"In stations as well as in airports, we can already observe what an Eyes of the City scenario might look like and start a critical reflection about it."

Futian is an underground high-speed railway station that connects mainland China and Hong Kong. There are no clear boundaries between the exhibition space and the rest of the station.

In fact, the exhibition's visual language — created by Dutch graphic designer Mieke Gerritzen — is meant to recall duty-free shopping areas.

Another unusual feature of the exhibition design is that it is based on open-source principles and produced entirely on-site with no international shipping, in an effort to lower the event's carbon footprint.

The exhibitors produced blueprints and instructions for how to develop the installations and shared them digitally with the curatorial team and Shenzhen-based suppliers.

Eventually, all the blueprints will be made available online so that anyone can potentially recreate the biennale in their own city.

Many of the exhibitors in The Eyes of the City are architects and urban planners, but others are economists and philosophers.

They include Baukuh, Cui Kai, Dominique Perrault Architecture, Future Firm, Liu Jian, Antoine Picon, Terreform ONE, XKool, Long Ying, J. Meejin Yoon, Liam Young, Philip F. Yuan and Zhang Li.

Ratti was assisted in curating the exhibition by the Polytechnic University of Turin, in particular professor Michele Bonino, and the South China University of Technology.

Bonino said he was grateful to biennale organisers for allowing them to explore the themes of the exhibition "with honesty and transparency at such a critical moment".

This is the eighth edition of the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture, which is held concurrently in Shenzhen and neighbouring Hong Kong. It is the world's most visited architecture event.

The Eyes of the City is one of the two main sections in the biennale. The other is called Ascending Cities and is curated by the Chinese academic Meng Jianmin and the Italian art critic Fabio Cavallucci.

The biennale continues until 8 March 2020.

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