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In announcing changes to the school lunches programme, David Seymour said kids would no longer be served ‘woke’ foods. To clear up any confusion, The Spinoff has compiled a guide to the wokeness levels of some common food items.

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[–] YungOnions@sh.itjust.works 161 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

This is never not appropriate with stories like this.

[–] TheIvoryTower@lemmy.world 48 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Just hoping that everyone understands that The Spinoff, like The Onion, is a satirical website

[–] DarkThoughts@fedia.io 32 points 6 months ago (5 children)

Except that it isn't.

The Spinoff is a New Zealand online magazine and news website that was founded in 2014. It is known for current affairs coverage, political and social analysis, and cultural commentary.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spinoff

Founded in 2014, The Spinoff has grown to become Aotearoa’s most innovative independent media organisation with a focus on vibrant, modern coverage of current affairs and pop culture.

Known as 'the mid-shelf red wine of New Zealand journalism', The Spinoff focuses on stories and issues that affect everyday New Zealanders across our core sections of pop culture, politics, Ātea, books and kai.

Ambitious, curious and always seeking multiple perspectives, we've built a trophy cabinet of prestigious journalistic awards, and continue to attract the country's top creative talent.

https://thespinoff.co.nz/about-us

[–] RainfallSonata@lemmy.world 19 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Regardless, the article itself is satirical.

[–] bighatchester@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

I was thinking the whole time going through the list that it was satire but then I looked up the website and it appears to be a serious website. They can't actually be serious though right ???

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[–] Venator 15 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)
[–] TheIvoryTower@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Seymour's idiotic comment is real, but the article you linked is satire playing off it.

A lot of the internationals here seem to be taking the article at face value

[–] xx3rawr@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

Why is there WOKE coming out of your oven, Seymour?

[–] Dorkyd68@lemmy.world 31 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I just can't with the dumb anymore. I'm surprised they don't call bananas woke, cause ya know phallic and that gay

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)
[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 10 points 6 months ago

I go the complete opposite direction and deepthroat it while cradling some kiwis in my other hand.

[–] antidote101@lemmy.world 30 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Curry is woke! Finally someone said it!

... it's because it's foreign and makes my mouth feel burning. I don't like it. I'm glad someone is finally standing up to this woke nonsense invading our culture!

...holy shit, I was pretending but are these guys just afraid of being colonized? It's like a projection of a fear of being on the other side of the historical fence, a subconscious history they can't acknowledge so it comes out as a fear of foriegn things they don't understand being in control of their "new world"

[–] bitwaba@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yeah fuck curry! I want real American food, like pizza, or tacos!

[–] antidote101@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Yes! Or that stuff from 80s movies... That they had at the end of long business meetings: Chinese take out!

So much better than foriegn foods like German Hamburgers or French fries.

Nah: Real American food like freedom fries!

[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 27 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (4 children)

Based on that list; here are two ChatGPT generated meal plans, one for a woke person and one for a not woke person (don't ask about the numbers, it probably can't count):

Woke Meal Plan:

  • Breakfast: Avocado toast with quinoa sprinkles (Approx. 350 calories)

  • Snack: Banana with almond butter (Approx. 200 calories)

  • Lunch: Quinoa salad with chickpeas, mixed greens, and avocado (Approx. 450 calories)

  • Snack: Hummus with carrot sticks (Approx. 150 calories)

  • Dinner: Tofu stir-fry with a side of non-dairy milk (Approx. 400 calories)

Total calories: Approximately 1550 calories

Not Woke Meal Plan:

  • Breakfast: Bacon and cheese omelette with a side of toast and cow's milk (Approx. 600 calories)

  • Snack: Chocolate chip muffin (Approx. 400 calories)

  • Lunch: Burger and fries with a milkshake (Approx. 1200 calories)

  • Snack: Cheese and crackers (Approx. 300 calories)

  • Dinner: Spaghetti-topped pizza with a side of garlic bread and a glass of cow's milk (Approx. 800 calories)

Total calories: Approximately 3300 calories

These are rough estimates and may vary depending on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

[–] Fisk400@feddit.nu 38 points 6 months ago (2 children)

So chatGPT is basically going with the interpretation that healthy and woke is the same thing when it comes to food. That feels about right.

[–] nicknonya@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 6 months ago

its woke to not want a heart attack at 40

[–] davidgro@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

Pretty much so is the author of the article.

[–] Guntrigger@sopuli.xyz 7 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Why does it insist on accompanying dinner with a glass of milk?

[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

People who drink milk can include:

  • Not Woke Children: Milk is often a staple in children's diets for its calcium and nutrient content, essential for growth and development.
  • Not Woke Farmers: In rural areas, farmers may drink milk from their own cows or livestock.
  • Not Woke Athletes: Milk is sometimes seen as a source of protein for muscle recovery and growth.
  • Not Woke Health-conscious individuals: Some people drink milk for its calcium and vitamin D content, believing it promotes bone health.
  • Not Woke Movie villains: While not a common trope, some movie villains may be depicted drinking milk in a sinister or unsettling manner, contrasting the innocence associated with milk.
[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)
  • Not Woke Movie villains: While not a common trope, some movie villains may be depicted drinking milk in a sinister or unsettling manner, contrasting the innocence associated with milk.

That happened one time!

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

You paint a whole house, and nobody calls you a painter. But you drink one glass of milk...

[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

No Country for Old Men or A Clockwork Orange

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Okay, two times! I haven't seen No Country for Old Men yet. It's on my list, but it keeps getting bumped for more lighthearted stuff.

[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago

You can get a milk marathon going, continue to Inglorious Basterds, V for Vendetta, Get Out, Alien, Leon (kinda) and The Boys series

[–] kamiheku@sopuli.xyz 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

For getting a contrast b/w dairy and non-dairy

[–] Guntrigger@sopuli.xyz 3 points 6 months ago

Well, sure. But Mr. Non-Woke apparently needs cow's milk in all three meals of the day anyway, so it didn't need to have milk with dinner specifically.

[–] DaDragon@kbin.social 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Because some people enjoy milk with their food? (I know it’s not the answer you’re going for)

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

My friend's family would serve milk with ice in it when we were kids.

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[–] Venator 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 9 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Too confusing for computer smh

Apologies for the oversight. Let's adjust the woke meal plan accordingly:

Woke Meal Plan (Revised):

  • Breakfast: Avocado toast with quinoa sprinkles (Approx. 350 calories
  • Snack: Apple slices with almond butter (Approx. 200 calories)
  • Lunch: Quinoa salad with chickpeas, mixed greens, and avocado (Approx. 450 calories)
  • Snack: Hummus with carrot sticks (Approx. 150 calories)
  • Dinner: Tofu stir-fry with a side of non-dairy milk (Approx. 400 calories)

Total calories: Approximately 1550 calories

"appy slicey not woke"

Snack: Sliced cucumber with almond butter (Approx. 200 calories)

[–] Venator 4 points 6 months ago

Well done, much more woke 😂

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

That's surprisingly accurate! Lol

[–] PDFuego@lemmy.world 23 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Surely that spaghetti-topped pizza isn't real, that's got to be from one of those ragebait tiktoks or something right? That looks and sounds awful.

[–] Knuschberkeks@feddit.de 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It's actually really good. Not that one in Particular, put Pizza with Tomatoes sauce, spaghetti and cheese is actually great.

[–] Pulptastic@midwest.social 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I like my bread with more bread on it.

[–] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I mean, baguette pizza is also just bread on bread, and we all love that

[–] Pulptastic@midwest.social 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

First I've heard of baguette pizza but now I must try it. I've had pizza on a baguette before but never baguette on pizza.

[–] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

You've never placed three baguettes on top of a pizza? We've all done that!

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

We made a Lo Mein pizza at one of the places I used to manage. I tried one piece. It wasn't bad, but there's no reason, outside of competitive swimming, to carb load that much

[–] Nikku772@kbin.social 20 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I think the funnest one is “ Spice, all = WOKE”, like damn…. All spices in the world?

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

Maybe they meant allspice, but I wouldn't be too surprised if black pepper was too hot for them.

[–] Gluten6970@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago

white people joke

[–] xx3rawr@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

If anything, spices are NOT woke. Empires are built and people enslaved out of spice

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 7 points 6 months ago

Hot dog, battered

...the fuck is this woke-ass gender neutral bullshit?

It's called a CORN DOG, and they are glorious!

[–] maculata@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Not woke: penis for boys.

Not woke: pussy for girls.

Not woke: anything to do with people whose skin is not Lily-white.

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