Epic Barbecue Showdown: Thousands Attend Grill Fest in Front of Vegan Australian Woman's Home

Lucas Rainfall

Updated Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a surprising turn of events, an outdoor barbecue has become the center of a viral internet sensation. The image, shared widely on social media, depicts a long line of barbecue grills loaded with large pieces of meat being cooked. This scene, which stretches into the distance, showcases several people tending to their grills with grass and trees visible in the background, capturing the essence of a communal cookout.

The text accompanying the image reads: "Thousands of people attended a barbecue in front of the home of a vegan Australian woman who took her neighbors to court over the smell of meat cooking in their own backyard." This statement has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with users weighing in on the situation.

One user commented, "Not to ruin the story. But this picture is not of that event, I don't think it's even in Australia." This skepticism is shared by others who remember the event differently. Another comment states, "The event itself never took place as police intervened, claiming there was a risk of violence or escalation."

Despite the controversy, the image continues to evoke strong opinions. One user humorously remarked, "Vegans in Australia? Are they called 'Prey'?" while another reflected on the broader implications, saying, "People who hate vegans are kinda like hateful Republicans. They don't like people who don't think like them."

The original post, shared by the handle @epicfunnypage, included a comment, "😂 epicfunnypage @epicfunnypage The kind of pettiness I can get behind." This sentiment resonated with many, though not all reactions were positive. Some users felt the behavior depicted was inappropriate, with one stating, "This is super weird behavior. Be better than a Karen, not a bigger Karen."

The image and the story it tells have ignited a conversation about tolerance and respect for differing lifestyles. One user encapsulated this by saying, "I'm vegetarian and I LOVE the smell of meat. I don't have a desire to eat it and I don't feel like I'm missing out. I think both sides acted nasty here. Eat what you want and stay quiet about it. Don't make people feel bad about whatever they like ffs."

As the debate continues, the image remains a fascinating snapshot of a moment that has captured the internet's attention. Whether viewed as an act of pettiness or a stand for personal freedoms, it serves as a reminder of the diverse perspectives that coexist in our world.

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Top Comments from Imgur

notacobra

Not to ruin the story. But this picture is not of that event, I don't think it's even in Australia. The "thousands of people" claim is derived from the Facebook event page, which went viral and had thousands of people click that they would attend. The event itself never took place as police intervened, claiming there was a risk of violence or escalation. The story kinda fizzled out after that.

talldean

this feels like a really s***ty response to something. Like really really s***ty.

RedCamaro

Vegans in Australia? Are they called "Prey"

aCheekyFingerUpTheBum

This never happened

Krysnox

I remember this being cancelled actually

911vi

People who hate vegans are kinda like hateful Republicans. They don't like people who don't think like them.

wandermanspacebot

This is super weird behavior. Be better than a Karen, not a bigger Karen.

Lambchoppiest

Look, I'm not trying to ruin anyone's good time but I am surrounded by evangelical Christians and this s*** would be right up their alley. Hateful, spiteful, cruel.

LitterBoxKing

But...why?

Saxytimes

I'm vegetarian and I LOVE the smell of meat. I don't have a desire to eat it and I don't feel like I'm missing out. I think both sides acted nasty here. Eat what you want and stay quiet about it. Don't make people feel bad about whatever they like ffs

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