Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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as in a grain farmer's implement ?! (wasn't sure what punctuation to use there so i just went with both.) ::: cue dramatic music ::: Or is it just another hidden layer of meaning on the tattoo I will likely never get?

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Hahahahahaha... – Aughra May 20 2011 at 23:17

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Yes, I love it. But today the Grim Reaper is driving a $500,000 green John Deere Harvestor paid for by your tax dollars. – Dexter May 20 2011 at 23:20

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I'm pretty sure that, no matter how perfect your eating, you're still going to die. – Brad May 21 2011 at 0:41

Is there gluten in salmon mousse? – Aaron B. May 21 2011 at 16:15

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I didn't mean avoiding gluten would make you immortal :) Ashley seems to have gotten my "point". – tartare May 21 2011 at 16:44

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Jack Kronk · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-22 08:09:51Z UTC

Let's look at the facts...

He's not looking very healthy these days. I'm pretty certain the grain gluten has had a significant impact on his body composition. I mean... look at his bone structure.
He appears to be quite disturbed. I have often wondered if some kind of autoimmune personality disorder from his wheat harvest is plaguing him.
We have talked about looking at the physical form of the health gurus of Paleo, and some have noted that it's tough to follow a person who doesn't seem to be a positive walking testimony for their lifestyle. Well... I dunno bout you, but I might have a hard time getting motivated to look like this guy.
He's also a bit pale in the face, almost like he is malnourished or something. Maybe it's too much phytic acid? Or maybe the gluten proteins have completely eroded the lining of his gut, which then led to total erosion of the remainder of his body including his skin. I bet his vision is suffering too. We don't know that for sure, but is it really that much of a coincidence that I know TONS of people on the Standard American Diet that look just like this?

So there you have it folks... I don't think it's a coincidence at all. Ye be warned.. mu-ah ah ah!

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Phoenix · Answer 2 · 2011-05-20 23:55:55Z UTC

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Little known fact: the grim reaper's fingertips are made of pure gluten. Avoid the touch of death.

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Matt · Answer 3 · 2011-05-20 23:34:38Z UTC

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Scythes were first used for mowing grass to produce hay to feed to livestock.

Only later on did the scythe replace the sickle and so were also used for harvesting cereal crops.

answered May 20 2011 at 23:34

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yes, but when did the Reaper come to be known by his present image? from the 15th century onwards! coincidentally around the exact same time the scythe replaced the sickle as the tool for harvesting crops! ::: cue same music again! ::: (wikipedia saves the joke!) – tartare May 20 2011 at 23:49

lol wikipedia for the win. – Matt May 20 2011 at 23:57

I still associate scythes more with mowing grass for some reason. – Matt May 21 2011 at 0:04

because you're from Scotland and you guys have lots of grass to mow? and green everything? Scotland really is quite beautiful. – tartare May 21 2011 at 0:16

Alex · Answer 4 · 2011-05-20 23:25:47Z UTC

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Suppose we need a new symbol for death then. Maybe a wild animal? Getting mauled by a lion seems pretty paleo.

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no i think being killed by grains is just fine with the paleo concept... but if you'd like, how about the grim reaper holding a scythe in one hand and a three headed lion on a leash with the other? – tartare May 20 2011 at 23:27

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Downvoted for joking, lol, alright then. – Alex May 21 2011 at 0:07

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More like scythe in one hand, gallon jug of canola oil in the other. – familygrokumentarian May 21 2011 at 0:17

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As long as the mauling takes place in a field of amber colored grain. ;-) – Chickenosaurus Rex May 21 2011 at 1:33

queen of the stone age · Answer 5 · 2011-05-21 15:41:37Z UTC

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http://paleosister.wordpress.com/ Loved this cartoon - thanks paleosister

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love it! (except where is mama? boooo) – tartare May 21 2011 at 15:58

Chickenosaurus Rex · Answer 6 · 2011-05-21 00:21:38Z UTC

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According to Family Guy, the grim reaper can't seem to get a date. Must be the scythe.

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	maybe he's just gassy from the gluten. that could be a damper to any archetypal symbol's confidence. – tartare May 21 2011 at 0:26
	:-)) True, he probably has terrible headaches all of the time too. – Chickenosaurus Rex May 23 2011 at 2:38
	Nah - he just can't hold his booze – CaveRat May 24 2011 at 16:39

Harry · Answer 7 · 2011-05-21 02:33:12Z UTC

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See the May 19th Rubes comic strip.

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Is it mere coincidence that the Grim Reaper is holding a scythe?

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