No, it's not fiction. Above is video of Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean chowing down pieces of the raw heart of a freshly slaughtered seal, while children (our future, remember) watch with glee.
How does it taste? "Absolutely delicious."
This has apparently caused some controversy in our northern neighbors, with animal rights activists attacking Jean in extremely harsh terms. She did the gesture in conscious solidarity with the Inuit seal hunt, so I don't think the controversy's unintentional.
It's telling that respect for other cultures -- and a perfectly sustainable, efficient way of getting meat -- ends when their practices are tarred with words like "blood lust," "barbaric" and "neanderthal" (way to be culturally enlightened, PETA). In other words, when "they" gross us out.
It reminds me of more than one person I've encountered that extols agricultural living while managing to despise anyone who actually dwells in a rural area.
On a side note, I'm hungry. And I want to visit Canada again. Toronto, it's been too long.
(via Wonkette)
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