Your suggestions for response to "I'm not a Bambi-killer". - Page 2

Fian · November 12, 2002, 10:33 AM

First of all, I think it is very generous of you to offer to take some one hunting. Has anyone ever said yes?

My response to the "Bambi" comments depends on what the other person meant. Some people mean it as a joke or just are not interested in hunting. They eat meat, but just don't want to be involved in the harvesting. I have been to a slaughter house and didn't really enjoy it, but I will still eat beef.

If the other person is attempting to say that no one should be able to hunt, I usually go into more of a discussion on the environmental/management aspects. I honeslty have not run into too many of these people.

ChrisR246 · November 12, 2002, 11:21 AM

Them "I'm not a Bambi killer!"
Me "I don't want Bambi. He ain't worth dragging out. I want to kill Bambi's dad - the oldest and wisest in the forest!"

Zorro · November 13, 2002, 11:54 PM

Just look them in the eyes and say:

"You DO! Know that Bambi is a cartoon, and that it is fictional? You do UNDERSTAND that don't you?"

"You know a children's film from 1942?"

Then when they get that deer in the headlights look, whack them with a newspaper!

WHACK! WHACK! BAD LIBERAL RETARD! WHACK!

I Love being Evil............

ATTICUS · November 14, 2002, 10:43 AM

I always say, "gee, I'm glad Disney didn't make a movie about a cow...we'd all look like Ghandi".

Preacherman · November 14, 2002, 09:21 PM

You could always try the old staple...

YOU: "Did you ever see the movie "Watership Down", about those rabbits? You know, the one with that cute Art Garfunkel tune "Bright Eyes"?"

THEM: "Er... yes, I did..."

YOU: "Did you ever read the book by Richard Adams on which the film was based?"

THEM: Either "Er... yes, I did..." OR "Er... no, I didn't..."

YOU: "Well, if you have (or haven't) seen the movie and read the book, why not eat the cast?"

Guaranteed to turn any liberal Bambi-hugger into a mouth-foaming lunatic!

444 · November 14, 2002, 09:28 PM

For me, I don't feel the need to defend myself at all. It took me many years of being put on the defensive by other people about many subjects before I realized that I didn't really care what they think about it. If I asked someone if they would like to hunt with me and they came back with a personal attack, I would probably just say something like; Ok, I was just trying to be polite and ask if you would like to go. From that point on, I would avoid that person like the plague.

Depending on who it is, I also think Zorro's comment is a good one. I have thought along the same line. Instead of being on the defensive, you turn the tables and put them on the defensive by implying that they don't have a grasp of reality.

super cub · November 15, 2002, 08:39 PM

My original post was not at all about me being on the defensive. It was about reacting to the tacky behavior of others without being tacky. I make no apologies to such people for being a hunter or shooter.

Thanks for all the replies. You all had some great responses.

ninenot · November 15, 2002, 10:19 PM

Until very recently in Wisconsin, most deer hunters ate the proceeds---then came Chronic Wasting Disease. Suddenly, the hunters aren't so interested in the food aspect.

Be that as it may, we also have a 'no-predator/mild winter/lotsa food here' problem. My response would be along the lines of:

"Which death would you prefer for the deer? starvation? slow death from broken ribs in a collision with a car? or a single .30-06 through the heart?"

May not persuade someone to go hunting with you, but there's really no good response.

The ones who fight on eventually have to hold the argument that the deer (who actually eat everyting green in sight in your yard, are better left uncontrolled. This also means that their deer ticks (and THAT disease) are left around for our children to pick up while playing in the woods.

If they really believe that , then there's no hope.

madmike · November 15, 2002, 10:29 PM

I actually sell a bumper sticker that says "Water ship Down: You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now, EAT THE STEW!"

I'm working on one that says, "Four out of five carnivores prefer vegetarians for lunch."

Oh, I could go on.

Did Unka Walt actually hunt??? I wouldn't believe it from that proto-PC piece of $#!+ "Bambi."

tex_n_cal · November 16, 2002, 02:21 PM

You can try this one, if the person has a sense of humor:

"I'm not going to shoot Bambi, just his evil uncle"

For most others:

"Are you a vegetarian? No? Well, where do you think your food comes from?"

For vegetarians:

"Oh you are a vegetarian? That's commendable, but you do realize that when land is cultivated to grow your food, the habitat is altered, wildlife loses its food, and dies anyway?"

For vegetarians with a sense of humor:

"Plants are living things too, how do you know they don't feel pain when they're uprooted and devoured?"

And, one I just heard last night, in the excellent movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding:

"Oh he's a vegetarian? That's o.k., I'll make lamb!"

Mister_Dinky · November 17, 2002, 12:04 PM

Your suggestions for response to "I'm not a Bambi-killer".

BTDT! This is more or less a quote...

"Bambi is a cartoon, not a documentary. Get the facts before you make a fool out of yourself again."

BusGunner007 · November 17, 2002, 11:39 PM

"You cook your meat before you eat it, don't you?
Well, I kill the deer before it gets EATEN ALIVE or starves to death.
It's called Game Management and Conservation.
Hungry?"

4thHorseman · November 19, 2002, 09:12 PM

How would I reply?
"Bambi killer?..Well...H#ll yes, I've killed just about everything that walked or crawled on the face of the earth, at one time or another!"
"I've killed and eaten Bambi's daddy, mommy, borthers, sisters, relatives, and all his friends. Bambi is next!"

November 15, 2002, 08:39 PM	#32
super cub Member Join Date: July 4, 2001 Posts: 66	Defensive...no. My original post was not at all about me being on the defensive. It was about reacting to the tacky behavior of others without being tacky. I make no apologies to such people for being a hunter or shooter. Thanks for all the replies. You all had some great responses.

November 16, 2002, 02:21 PM	#35
tex_n_cal Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: North Carolina! Posts: 308	Good, simple responses... You can try this one, if the person has a sense of humor: "I'm not going to shoot Bambi, just his evil uncle" For most others: "Are you a vegetarian? No? Well, where do you think your food comes from?" For vegetarians: "Oh you are a vegetarian? That's commendable, but you do realize that when land is cultivated to grow your food, the habitat is altered, wildlife loses its food, and dies anyway?" For vegetarians with a sense of humor: "Plants are living things too, how do you know they don't feel pain when they're uprooted and devoured?" And, one I just heard last night, in the excellent movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding: "Oh he's a vegetarian? That's o.k., I'll make lamb!"

November 12, 2002, 10:33 AM	#26
Fian Member Join Date: June 2, 2002 Location: MI Posts: 52	First of all, I think it is very generous of you to offer to take some one hunting. Has anyone ever said yes? My response to the "Bambi" comments depends on what the other person meant. Some people mean it as a joke or just are not interested in hunting. They eat meat, but just don't want to be involved in the harvesting. I have been to a slaughter house and didn't really enjoy it, but I will still eat beef. If the other person is attempting to say that no one should be able to hunt, I usually go into more of a discussion on the environmental/management aspects. I honeslty have not run into too many of these people.

November 12, 2002, 11:21 AM	#27
ChrisR246 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2000 Location: Schnecksville, PA Posts: 188	Them "I'm not a Bambi killer!" Me "I don't want Bambi. He ain't worth dragging out. I want to kill Bambi's dad - the oldest and wisest in the forest!"

November 13, 2002, 11:54 PM	#28
Zorro Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 1,072	Just look them in the eyes and say: "You DO! Know that Bambi is a cartoon, and that it is fictional? You do UNDERSTAND that don't you?" "You know a children's film from 1942?" Then when they get that deer in the headlights look, whack them with a newspaper! WHACK! WHACK! BAD LIBERAL RETARD! WHACK! I Love being Evil............

November 14, 2002, 10:43 AM	#29
ATTICUS Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 1999 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,100	I always say, "gee, I'm glad Disney didn't make a movie about a cow...we'd all look like Ghandi".

November 14, 2002, 09:21 PM	#30
Preacherman Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2002 Posts: 791	You could always try the old staple... YOU: "Did you ever see the movie "Watership Down", about those rabbits? You know, the one with that cute Art Garfunkel tune "Bright Eyes"?" THEM: "Er... yes, I did..." YOU: "Did you ever read the book by Richard Adams on which the film was based?" THEM: Either "Er... yes, I did..." OR "Er... no, I didn't..." YOU: "Well, if you have (or haven't) seen the movie and read the book, why not eat the cast?" Guaranteed to turn any liberal Bambi-hugger into a mouth-foaming lunatic!

November 14, 2002, 09:28 PM	#31
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	For me, I don't feel the need to defend myself at all. It took me many years of being put on the defensive by other people about many subjects before I realized that I didn't really care what they think about it. If I asked someone if they would like to hunt with me and they came back with a personal attack, I would probably just say something like; Ok, I was just trying to be polite and ask if you would like to go. From that point on, I would avoid that person like the plague. Depending on who it is, I also think Zorro's comment is a good one. I have thought along the same line. Instead of being on the defensive, you turn the tables and put them on the defensive by implying that they don't have a grasp of reality.

November 15, 2002, 10:19 PM	#33
ninenot Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2000 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 217	Until very recently in Wisconsin, most deer hunters ate the proceeds---then came Chronic Wasting Disease. Suddenly, the hunters aren't so interested in the food aspect. Be that as it may, we also have a 'no-predator/mild winter/lotsa food here' problem. My response would be along the lines of: "Which death would you prefer for the deer? starvation? slow death from broken ribs in a collision with a car? or a single .30-06 through the heart?" May not persuade someone to go hunting with you, but there's really no good response. The ones who fight on eventually have to hold the argument that the deer (who actually eat everyting green in sight in your yard, are better left uncontrolled. This also means that their deer ticks (and THAT disease) are left around for our children to pick up while playing in the woods. If they really believe that , then there's no hope.

November 15, 2002, 10:29 PM	#34
madmike Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 559	I actually sell a bumper sticker that says "Water ship Down: You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now, EAT THE STEW!" I'm working on one that says, "Four out of five carnivores prefer vegetarians for lunch." Oh, I could go on. Did Unka Walt actually hunt??? I wouldn't believe it from that proto-PC piece of $#!+ "Bambi."

November 17, 2002, 12:04 PM	#36
Mister_Dinky Junior member Join Date: July 18, 2002 Location: In one of the 50 Posts: 191	Your suggestions for response to "I'm not a Bambi-killer". BTDT! This is more or less a quote... "Bambi is a cartoon, not a documentary. Get the facts before you make a fool out of yourself again."

November 17, 2002, 11:39 PM	#37
BusGunner007 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Upper Left Coast Posts: 2,116	"You cook your meat before you eat it, don't you? Well, I kill the deer before it gets EATEN ALIVE or starves to death. It's called Game Management and Conservation. Hungry?"

November 19, 2002, 09:12 PM	#38
4thHorseman Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2001 Posts: 698	How would I reply? "Bambi killer?..Well...H#ll yes, I've killed just about everything that walked or crawled on the face of the earth, at one time or another!" "I've killed and eaten Bambi's daddy, mommy, borthers, sisters, relatives, and all his friends. Bambi is next!"