Domestication of Whales?

[Brogavia]

To supplement our current oil and food supplies, we should domesticate whales. We used whales for oil in the past, and because of the sheer size, they can feed many people. Instead of 9000 pounds of meat from a cow per animal, you are looking at literally tons of meat per animal in a whale, and plenty of fat to turn into various biofuels.

[Lunatic Goofballs]

Bah, fuck the whales. They require massive amounts of food and space and they are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity.

I recommend people. First of all, we already have a pool of billions to harvest from. Second, every human we harvest not only can provide food and fuel for the rest, but eliminates one person to keep fed and warm. Finally, humans aren't as cute as whales and are therefore the natural replacement for cows. *nod*

[Brogavia]

[quote="Lunatic Goofballs"
I recommend people. First of all, we already have a pool of billions to harvest from. Second, every human we harvest not only can provide food and fuel for the rest, but eliminates one person to keep fed and warm. Finally, humans aren't as cute as whales and are therefore the natural replacement for cows. *nod*[/quote]

Stop stealing from PETA's website.

[Lizardiar]

I recommend people. First of all, we already have a pool of billions to harvest from. Second, every human we harvest not only can provide food and fuel for the rest, but eliminates one person to keep fed and warm. Finally, humans aren't as cute as whales and are therefore the natural replacement for cows. *nod*

Stop stealing from PETA's website.

[Barringtonia]

Bah, fuck the whales. They require massive amounts of food and space and they are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity.

I recommend people. First of all, we already have a pool of billions to harvest from. Second, every human we harvest not only can provide food and fuel for the rest, but eliminates one person to keep fed and warm. Finally, humans aren't as cute as whales and are therefore the natural replacement for cows. *nod*

I was just wondering whether to have Chinese or Indian for dinner tonight,

[Lunatic Goofballs]

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[Lunatic Goofballs]

Bah, fuck the whales. They require massive amounts of food and space and they are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity.

I recommend people. First of all, we already have a pool of billions to harvest from. Second, every human we harvest not only can provide food and fuel for the rest, but eliminates one person to keep fed and warm. Finally, humans aren't as cute as whales and are therefore the natural replacement for cows. *nod*

I was just wondering whether to have Chinese or Indian for dinner tonight,

Indian. If you eat Chinese, you'll just be hungry again in an hour.

[Greed and Death]

To supplement our current oil and food supplies, we should domesticate whales. We used whales for oil in the past, and because of the sheer size, they can feed many people. Instead of 9000 pounds of meat from a cow per animal, you are looking at literally tons of meat per animal in a whale, and plenty of fat to turn into various biofuels.

Not really usable in automobiles.
The energy put into to feed them will always be greater then the return.

[Pope Joan]

Ulmo of the Valar used the power of the greatest of whales, Uin, to locate Tol Eressea in the midst of the great sea, and it became a haven for elves.

So you see, it can be done.

If you are a deity.

[Brogavia]

To supplement our current oil and food supplies, we should domesticate whales. We used whales for oil in the past, and because of the sheer size, they can feed many people. Instead of 9000 pounds of meat from a cow per animal, you are looking at literally tons of meat per animal in a whale, and plenty of fat to turn into various biofuels.

Not really usable in automobiles.
The energy put into to feed them will always be greater then the return.

If we domesticate them, and with genetic modifcation, we might be able to create a net gain. Research into it couldn't hurt.

[Avenio]

To supplement our current oil and food supplies, we should domesticate whales. We used whales for oil in the past, and because of the sheer size, they can feed many people. Instead of 9000 pounds of meat from a cow per animal, you are looking at literally tons of meat per animal in a whale, and plenty of fat to turn into various biofuels.

Whales are some of the most intelligent species on the planet, why would you want to eat them? That would be like farming cats or dogs for food!

[Brogavia]

To supplement our current oil and food supplies, we should domesticate whales. We used whales for oil in the past, and because of the sheer size, they can feed many people. Instead of 9000 pounds of meat from a cow per animal, you are looking at literally tons of meat per animal in a whale, and plenty of fat to turn into various biofuels.

Whales are some of the most intelligent species on the planet, why would you want to eat them? That would be like farming cats or dogs for food!

If they're so smart, why are they always running into beaches?

And in Asia, cats and dogs are eaten quite regularly.

[Greed and Death]

To supplement our current oil and food supplies, we should domesticate whales. We used whales for oil in the past, and because of the sheer size, they can feed many people. Instead of 9000 pounds of meat from a cow per animal, you are looking at literally tons of meat per animal in a whale, and plenty of fat to turn into various biofuels.

Not really usable in automobiles.
The energy put into to feed them will always be greater then the return.

If we domesticate them, and with genetic modification, we might be able to create a net gain. Research into it couldn't hurt.

We are doing that more cost effectively with yeast already.

[Brogavia]

If we domesticate them, and with genetic modification, we might be able to create a net gain. Research into it couldn't hurt.

We are doing that more cost effectively with yeast already.

If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. But what's the harm in trying it?

[Lunatic Goofballs]

Not really usable in automobiles.
The energy put into to feed them will always be greater then the return.

If we domesticate them, and with genetic modification, we might be able to create a net gain. Research into it couldn't hurt.

We are doing that more cost effectively with yeast already.

And algae. DOn't forget algae. The best part of modifying things like yeast and algae is that there are billions of them in a petri dish. Whales on the other hand require unpleasantly large and expensive ships just to catch a few dozen.

[Brogavia]

We are doing that more cost effectively with yeast already.

And algae. DOn't forget algae. The best part of modifying things like yeast and algae is that there are billions of them in a petri dish. Whales on the other hand require unpleasantly large and expensive ships just to catch a few dozen.

Not if we put them in giant tanks.

[Greed and Death]

If we domesticate them, and with genetic modification, we might be able to create a net gain. Research into it couldn't hurt.

We are doing that more cost effectively with yeast already.

And algae. DOn't forget algae. The best part of modifying things like yeast and algae is that there are billions of them in a petri dish. Whales on the other hand require unpleasantly large and expensive ships just to catch a few dozen.

I favor yeast.
you don't need the sun.
So you can fill a giant cave with the stuff and pump it out as needed. basically just like oil today, but green.

[Brogavia]

I favor yeast.
you don't need the sun.
So you can fill a giant cave with the stuff and pump it out as needed. basically just like oil today, but green.

But caves have rights too!

[Avenio]

To supplement our current oil and food supplies, we should domesticate whales. We used whales for oil in the past, and because of the sheer size, they can feed many people. Instead of 9000 pounds of meat from a cow per animal, you are looking at literally tons of meat per animal in a whale, and plenty of fat to turn into various biofuels.

Whales are some of the most intelligent species on the planet, why would you want to eat them? That would be like farming cats or dogs for food!

If they're so smart, why are they always running into beaches?

And in Asia, cats and dogs are eaten quite regularly.

In Asia, many people are suffering from starvation-level poverty, so anything could and is considered food.

Whales have very poor eyesight, and when combined with human disturbances in their oceans, many beachings are caused by sheer stress and disorientation, not stupidity.

[Brogavia]

Whales are some of the most intelligent species on the planet, why would you want to eat them? That would be like farming cats or dogs for food!

If they're so smart, why are they always running into beaches?

And in Asia, cats and dogs are eaten quite regularly.

In Asia, many people are suffering from starvation-level poverty, so anything could and is considered food.

Whales have very poor eyesight, and when combined with human disturbances in their oceans, many beachings are caused by sheer stress and disorientation, not stupidity.

Oh, yes, blame the humans.

Cats and dogs are only really treated as pets in the west. In the Arab world, dogs are seen as diease carrying pests, and are treated like insects and exterminated. Cats are considered delicacies in Southest Asia.

[Avenio]

Oh, yes, blame the humans.

Cats and dogs are only really treated as pets in the west. In the Arab world, dogs are seen as diease carrying pests, and are treated like insects and exterminated. Cats are considered delicacies in Southest Asia.

Hmm, I didn't know that. I knew that they ate tarantulas and mealworms, but wow, cats? Well, you learn something new every day!

[Pope Joan]

Oh, yes, blame the humans.

Cats and dogs are only really treated as pets in the west. In the Arab world, dogs are seen as diease carrying pests, and are treated like insects and exterminated. Cats are considered delicacies in Southest Asia.

Hmm, I didn't know that. I knew that they ate tarantulas and mealworms, but wow, cats? Well, you learn something new every day!

credits to big Jim for pointing me toward this gem:
Did you ever think, when you eat Chinese
It ain't pork or chicken but a fat Siamese?
Yet the food tastes great, so you don’t complain.
But that’s not chicken in your chicken chow mein.
Seems to me I ordered sweet-and-sour pork
But Garfield’s on my fork.
He’s purrin’ here on my fork.

CHORUS
There’s a cat in the kettle at the Peking Moon
The place that I eat every day at noon.
They can feed you cat and you’ll never know
Once they wrap it up in dough, boy.
They fry it real crisp in dough.

Chou Lin asked if I wanted more
As he was dialin’ up his buddy at the old pet store.
I said "Not today. I lost my appetite.
There’s two cats in my belly and they want to fight."
I was suckin’ on a Rolaid and a Tums or two
When I swear I heard it mew, boys.
And that is when I knew.

CHORUS
There’s a cat in the kettle at the Peking Moon
I think I gotta stop eatin’ there at noon.
They say that it’s beef or fish or pork
But it’s purrin’ there on my fork.
There’s a hair-ball on my fork.

[Getbrett]

Whale meat isn't really that tasty anyway.

[Galloism]

Whale meat isn't really that tasty anyway.

What's it taste like?

[Barringtonia]

Whale meat isn't really that tasty anyway.

What's it taste like?

Chicken.