Are You A Veggie Guy? (in Mary's Daily Dish)

I recently shared that I would be giving up my œsugar and chocolate men for œveggie men for the New Year. I received many emails addressing this subject, so I think it’s time we take a closer look at what a veggie man is¦

WC Dish’s definition of Veggie Men:

Men who are good for you. These are men who are reliable, trustworthy and will lead to a healthy relationship. They are the ones you can feel good about. Relationships with these men are like a nice, healthy diet of leafy greens.

Real world definition: The good guy.

Seems easy. What’s the problem? Well, the problem is that there is only so long until you want a cookie. And then you may want a slice of cake or maybe some potato chips. And it’s all down hill from there.

Well not this year. Not for me. I’ve decided it’s time to really find myself a good veggie man and enjoy the healthy benefits. The chocolate may look tempting and the chips may try to sway me but I’ll be true to my resolution.

As luck would have it, I had to see my doctor for bronchitis last week. Okay, that doesn’t sound “lucky” but my doctor has a friend she wanted me to meet. I told her that he should read the blog and if he wasn’t too scared he should write me.

I guess he wasn’t too scared… ’cause I scored an email. Here is a quick look at some of his comments…

œSure, I didn’t connect the dots and make the clear distinction that I’m a vegetable, er, like a vegetable…. well, you get it.

If I had to pick, though, I’d say that I would be a Cayenne pepper “ mild looking, unassuming, stable, with a sizzling, fiery side when opened up.

I’m dying to know what the qualities of a good veggie man are so that I can stack myself up against that yardstick and see how I do!

The Final Dish: I like peppers¦ but can I handle a Cayenne pepper? I’ll have to find out. Oh yeah… and he likes French toast for breakfast. Oh la la.

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Mary Bigham, the creator of wcdish, is a self-admitted sushi and travel addict. She has a crush on just about every food but refuses to eat American cheese.

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13 Comments So Far

Sparky – Jan 10, 2007

Hmmm…a Cayenne pepper? Sounds like that’s right up your alley.
Sole Mate – Jan 10, 2007

The question is…..does he like french toast with a slice of delicious cream cheese sandwiched between the two slices of french toast, smothered in a cinnamon sauce, and topped with bananas and nuts? Because honestly, that’s the only way to roll.
Sarah Reese – Jan 10, 2007

french toast makes me nervous
wcdish – Jan 10, 2007

You make me nervous
THE Veggie Man – Jan 11, 2007

But can a veggie man ever really survive in a world of gluttony and indulgence? Sure, we come with all the healthy benefits: anti-oxidants (we keep you young), fiber (to keep you regular like the anal discharge WOW! chips), and we reduce your risk for illness (like bronchitis). Heck, we can even build stamina and vigor for other “healthful” activities - let’s see a cookie do that.

It would seem these days, though, that only the USDA recognizes us as part of a healthy diet.. and even then they advocate at least some cookies.

So the real question is: Are you ready to become a vegetarian?
Jason – Jan 11, 2007

As “A” veggie man, I would have to agree with “THE” veggie man except for the anal discharge. That’s just nasty.
fenwick – Jan 11, 2007

Sometimes a carrot isn’t JUST a carrot. What you see isn’t always what you get.

Look deep into the veggie. there’s a deep fried mac-and-cheese center in there sometimes.
Sole Mate – Jan 11, 2007

I have a few thoughts at this point, the least important (though most pressing) is the anal discharge. I have asked wcdish to remove that part (the part about the snotty tissues stays) so that her readers do not turn up their noses and look away every time my name appears. Then I put things into perspective. A few months ago wcdish captured on a video me doing something I find embarrassing, but something she finds hilarious. After much pleading she agreed that yes, it would be inappropriate and just plain mean to post this on YouTube against my wishes. So what it comes down to is that I’d much rather have the mere mention of my name conjure up thoughts of anal discharge than the image of something called the fat girl booty dance. Don’t even ask.

My other thought is this….wcdish loves veggies, but she almost always prepares then with or dips then into a little something extra. Maybe she’s the yogurt and basil dipping sauce to your pea pod?
Sole Mate – Jan 11, 2007

I have a few thoughts at this point, the least important (though most pressing) is the anal discharge. I have asked wcdish to remove that part (the part about the snotty tissues stays) so that her readers do not turn up their noses and look away every time my name appears. Then I put things into perspective. A few months ago wcdish captured on a video me doing something I find embarrassing, but something she finds hilarious. After much pleading she agreed that yes, it would be inappropriate and just plain mean to post this on YouTube against my wishes. So what it comes down to is that I’d much rather have the mere mention of my name conjure up thoughts of anal discharge than the image of something called the fat girl booty dance. Don’t even ask.

My other thought is this….wcdish loves veggies, but she almost always prepares them with or dips then into a little something extra. Maybe she’s the yogurt and basil dipping sauce to your pea pod?
Sparky – Jan 11, 2007

Genius
wcdish – Jan 11, 2007

I do make a mean yogurt dipping sauce. However, I am particular about the pea pods I dip into it. A good pea pod is hard to find this time of year.
Broccoli – Jan 12, 2007

Go to a grocery story on January 2… everyone has their New Year’s resolutions fresh in their mind. Everyone is picking up the broccoli and walking past ice cream. Do you think Ben and Jerry are nervous?

Go to a grocery story on January 31… Everyone has run back to Ben and Jerry.

At their core, people want to eat right, but in the long run few people actually do…
Sweet T Bag – Jan 15, 2007

Extremes are unnecessary- I don’t want a veggie boy nor do i want a chocolate boy- I WANT BOTH!!! There is something to be said for a little balance- why can’t he be sinfully indulgent one moment and maybe the next make you realize the necessary balance of his whole grain- I think that we need, and deserve both- PS sole mate….I am doin the dance with ya!

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