Robbie, you have huge fans here in the Peg'

Posted by: Carla | November 15, 2007 04:04 PM

rob zombie is awesome! he makes great music & movies,he is handsome,smart and talented...and an ethical vegetarian?? amazing!!!i wish he would come over and cook veggie thanksgiving for me & my veg friends, that would rock!

Posted by: christina | November 15, 2007 06:43 PM

WOW!! I love everything Rob Zombie, I love his music, movies, his gorgeous wife and to find out he is a animal rights activist and a vegetarian is FABULOUS!! I would have never guessed this but all I can say is Rob you ROCK!! Love ya from WIsconsin!!!

Posted by: Kris Shulfer | November 15, 2007 08:56 PM

Wow, he has a sexy voice! What a great voice over!

Posted by: Jaclyn | November 16, 2007 12:43 PM

good job rob

Posted by: matt | November 16, 2007 02:24 PM

Save a turkey, Roast Rob Zombie! LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Lyle K | November 16, 2007 10:35 PM

WAY TO GO ROB !

THANKS for Showing HEART... and Where it COUNTS :)

Posted by: TAYLOR | November 17, 2007 02:18 AM

I'm not familiar with Rob Zombie, but thank you, Rob, for helping animals! I do have a question:
I've been vegan since April and love the way I eat now. I'm invited to Thanksgiving dinner at my brother-in-law's house where everyone is a meat eater and I'm bringing some food I can eat that they also enjoy. But I find that they watch what I take to eat, comment on it, throw little digs my way and, in general, it can make me uncomfortable to the point where it's hard to enjoy my meal. I would just not go except that they are my late husband's family and my son (also vegetarian) likes to go there, so the alternative would be for me to be home alone, which I don't choose to do. Does anyone have suggestions about how to handle nosy in-laws who feel free to comment on what you eat? Thank you, if so.

Posted by: Susannah S | November 18, 2007 10:07 AM

So rad to see a total bad ass with a good sence of what's right and good.

Posted by: Morgan Millar | November 18, 2007 07:35 PM

Rob Zombie how did peta get to you,very sad.next you be on the front page of nerds our us.no more zombie in my house.pam must be giving you head

Posted by: john | November 19, 2007 09:28 AM

Susannah S--I just sit there with a big smile on my face!! Of course afer all these years my family is immune to pretty much anything I do...
A few years ago I stopped at out local Chinese take out and ordered spicy Tofu and Broccoli and took that. My grandmother was fascinated and had some and liked it!

Posted by: Kelley | November 19, 2007 11:10 AM

Answer to Susannah's question: I understand, as do most new vegetarians, what you are going through. The best thing is to go to the dinner with your head held high. I usually try to avoid getting into a heated debate, especially on holiday's, but just calmly explain that 1) they should not have a problem with what you are putting into your own body as you are not judging them for what they put into their bodie's, and 2) Explain that NO amount of ridicule they could throw at you in a lifetime could amount to the suffering that occurs for these animals daily. And then brag about how much weight you have lost as a result of your animal friendly diet.

Posted by: Cecilia | November 19, 2007 01:21 PM

Rob kicks your asses!

Posted by: LauraChristSuperstar | November 19, 2007 01:28 PM

Rob kicks your asses!

Posted by: LauraChristSuperstar | November 19, 2007 01:28 PM

You are an idle of us all!!!

Posted by: Amanda | November 19, 2007 03:02 PM

Susannah,

The best route I think is to keep a good-natured sense of humor and not be at all defensive about it. Their "nosiness" might even reveal a curiosity and willingness to learn about your chosen diet. So it might even present an opportunity. Of course, preaching doesn't work, but when they perceive your passion and your genuine willingness to enlighten them, who knows? Even if they try to bug you, they'll stop when it goes nowhere. Anyway, the spiritual peace and joy you get from your diet may inspire others to give it a try.

Posted by: Mike Quinoa | November 19, 2007 03:24 PM

Rob,
You rock my world and also my two daughters world.
Thank you for being so compassionate along with your lovely lady.

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | November 19, 2007 08:07 PM

Susannah, I have the same problem at work - fortunately though, I happen to be on a new team of 6 workers where 3 of us are vegetarian (including me as a vegan), so things seem to be letting up a little. I just keep bringing lots of yummy vegan treats to share, and then they just can't say anything bad.

I am lucky with respect to my family and my in-laws. My parents are happy for me to bring a dish that I can eat as well as share, and my mother-in-law now makes the effort to make at least one main vegan dish for me at family gatherings, and she will make separate mashed potatoes without milk and butter for me (all without me ever asking her to do so).

Maybe you could bring along a downloaded copy of the PETA video "Meet Your Meat" to leave with them at the end of the evening, and explain that you would like them to watch it completely before making any further comments about your food choices. Best of luck with them!

Posted by: Michele | November 19, 2007 08:53 PM

I'm not familiar with Rob Zombie either, other than on this blog site - however, I thank him for all of his wonderful efforts for the animals!

Hi, Susannah S.,
I guess with us not being familiar with Rob Z., it gives away our ages. : )

Anyway, I kind of can relate to what you have to deal with pertaining to your circumstance, but only in a little bit of a different way. When eating in social gatherings, I get to the point of feeling somewhat embarrassed or VERY uncomfortable ONLY because I become the center of attention (which I hate) with people saying to me things like: "You didn't have enough to eat;"..."Is there anything else I can get for you;"..."I'll have to remember to have vegan food the next time..." on and on and on....They talk to me as if they think I have some kind of eating disorder and should be pitied! (but by no means can I be considered thin) : )
So I can relate as to how it feels VERY uncomfortable because of others watching and commenting. And I get tired of having to cheerfully "defend" or "explain" myself, especially to the same people over and over and over again.

I gather from your comments that this is only a once in a while in-law gathering. So the only thing I can suggest for you to do -annoying as it is- is to just let it pass. OR at best, show a mild expression of displeasure/annoyance on your face...
...particularly with their digs, maybe -just maybe- you hit a nerve whereby they feel uncomfortable knowing that you are eating very healthy, while they know they're not - so it makes them feel better to bully you, so to speak. Perhaps you might consider speaking privately to who ever is throwing the digs, and politely tell him/her how you feel. Good luck!

(please let me know if you read this)

Posted by: Ariel | November 20, 2007 08:47 AM

ughm so rob zombie you are pretty much amazing.mhn
:DD

Posted by: Janell Robles | November 20, 2007 10:54 AM

Last year I found out my family had secretly put some meat based products into my food, knowing I am a strict vegan. I was mortified, I had no idea what to do, I first started to cry, and that made it worse. My family is in the military and crying was not permitted at home. I felt so terrible about the whole ordeal. I am crying now as I type this. I plan to have thanksgiving with my fellow vegans this year

Posted by: Hector | November 22, 2007 11:02 AM

Turkey is my second favorite food. Veal parm is number one.

Posted by: Dan24 | November 29, 2007 09:29 PM

Hector

You are the most pathetic person I've seen.

Posted by: Caboose | December 10, 2007 10:54 PM

That Janell Robles is an impostor, for I am the REAL Janell Robles. I am also vegetarian. And I don't cry that much. Go Rob.=]

Posted by: Janell Robles | December 12, 2007 10:19 AM