In today's entertainment industry, a wave of vegetarianism is quietly emerging, which has aroused widespread public attention and discussion. One of the representatives of this trend is director Feng Xiaogang, who is known for his sharp words.
He once wrote in his book "Uneasy Thoughts": "The popularity of Cantonese cuisine has made me see the cruelty of the Han people, and if the Bodhisattva punishes the Han people for this, then I will apply to open up to me."
This remark was like a bombshell, causing an uproar in the entertainment and food circles. In Feng Xiaogang's eyes, Cantonese cuisine, especially those that pay attention to freshness, seems to have become a symbol of cruelty.
He believes that some Cantonese dishes will choose to cook raw in order to retain the umami of the ingredients themselves. Instead of preparing the ingredients in advance, they choose to cook while they are still conscious, which Feng Xiaogang sees as a crime against weak animals.
His words reveal respect for life, but there is also prejudice against specific food cultures. This attitude is not unique in the entertainment industry, and more and more celebrities are beginning to openly declare their vegetarian stance.
Some people because of religious beliefs, some because of personal experience, and some people claim to be for health or environmental protection. As if overnight, vegetarianism became a fashion, a sign of personal cultivation.
However, behind this vegan craze, we can't help but ask: is this due to sincere beliefs, or is it just to create a unique persona? As more and more celebrities join the vegan bandwagon, this question becomes more and more worth pondering.
After all, in this era of information explosion, every word and deed of celebrities can have a profound impact on the public. Their choices, whether genuine or fake, are shaping the values and lifestyles of the masses to some extent.
In the entertainment industry, it is true that there are some celebrities whose vegetarian choices stem from deep faith and personal experience. Chen Kun is one of them. The actor, known for his elegant image, confessed that he refused to eat any food that was killed alive due to his faith.
Chen Kun's eating habits prefer vegetarian food, and he once insisted on eating vegetarian for 17 months. This perseverance and persistence shows his dedication to his beliefs. Also choosing a vegetarian diet because of faith is Faye Wong.
As a devout Buddhist, Faye Wong even has a two-meter-high Buddha statue in her home, demonstrating her dedication to her faith. Interestingly, Faye Wong's favorite dish is boiled fish, which should be a dish that needs to be killed and cooked.
But in order to uphold her belief in not killing, she always deliberately asked the chef to make it from fish that had already died. Although this practice may affect the taste of the dish, Faye Wong doesn't seem to care, putting faith above appetite.
Zhang Jingchu's vegetarian journey stemmed from a touching experience. She revealed that she had not eaten beef for more than 20 years, because she had witnessed a cow kneeling on the ground crying and begging for mercy before being slaughtered.
This image gave her a great impact, and made her deeply realize that animals also have spirituality, know fear, know to please, and know death. Zhang Jingchu firmly believes that food can be replaced, and no life wants to die like this.
She believes that people are human precisely because they have the initiative to choose not to kill. However, Zhang's remarks were not without controversy. Some netizens questioned her point of view, thinking that it was a bit hasty to start advocating vegetarianism in China not long after she had just become rich and had not been able to eat meat freely for a long time.
This skepticism also reflects some of the public's concerns and dissatisfaction with celebrities advocating vegetarianism. The choices of these celebrities allow us to see the profound impact of faith and personal experience on eating habits.
Their persistence is not only a way of life, but also a manifestation of a philosophy of life. However, behind these seemingly noble choices, are there also hidden questions worth exploring? For example, how do you uphold your beliefs while respecting the dietary choices of others? How do you avoid imposing your personal views on others? These are all questions that deserve our deep thought.
However, not all celebrities who claim to be vegetarian or don't kill have consistently stood up for their claims. There is a clear contradiction between the actions of some celebrities and their professed ideas, which raises questions about their true motives.
What's even more confusing is that Cecilia Cheung also claims to be able to cook meat. When asked how she could make a delicious meat dish without eating meat, she replied lightly that when she fried the steak, she would chat with the beef, massage it, and do it by feeling.
This statement is not only puzzling, but also contradicts the physiological rejection that vegetarians usually experience when they come into contact with raw meat. Liu Tao's situation is more nuanced. She once said emotionally that because she witnessed a sheep being killed during filming, she had tears in her eyes, as if she was begging for help, and she never touched meat again.
This story sounds quite touching, showing Liu Tao's compassion for life. However, in the variety show "Dear Inn", she prepared roast leg of lamb for Yang Zi and Qiao Xin, who came to visit, without any psychological burden.
It can also be seen from other clips of the show that she has not completely given up on the enjoyment of meat. This inconsistent behavior can't help but make people wonder if her so-called "psychological shadow" is just a whim.
The inconsistencies in the words and deeds of these stars not only exposed their inadequacies in sticking to their beliefs, but also made the public suspicious of "vegetarianism" in the entertainment industry. Their behavior raises a profound question: in the entertainment industry, has vegetarianism been reduced to a means of attracting attention, a tool for shaping people's design? This kind of contradictory behavior undoubtedly casts a shadow on their public image, and it also makes people wonder: what should true faith and persistence look like? In some variety shows, the concept of "no killing" of some stars has caused controversy, and sometimes even affects the normal progress of the show and the experience of other participants.
These incidents not only exposed the extremes of some celebrities' "non-killing" concepts, but also sparked public discussions about whether such behavior is appropriate. Xiong Dailin's performance in a wilderness survival show is quite controversial.
When the other guests finally caught a pheasant after a hard day's work and were ready to enjoy this hard-won food, Xiong Dailin suddenly stood up and proposed to release the pheasant. Standing on the moral high ground, she questioned the others: "It looks so pitiful, do you really want to eat it?" Are you really hungry like this? This remark made the atmosphere instantly embarrassing.
Someone tried to explain: "In the jungle, as long as one person wants to eat, he can eat." Xiao Shenyang also echoed that he was hungry and confused and wanted to eat meat. However, at Xiong Dailin's insistence, Xiao Shenyang finally didn't want to be this "bad guy", and the chickens that he finally caught were released.
However, the irony is that Xiong Dailin then did not hesitate to enjoy the fish fry caught in the show, and sighed while eating: "It's just that there is a little less meat." This kind of inconsistent behavior surprised even the program team: "Don't let go of such a small fish?" Li Feier also had a similar performance in another show.
She insisted on releasing the lobster that the guests had bought, and asked the others, "Can you bear to eat it?" "I was very happy after the release was successful, and I thought I had saved the lobster's life. However, when dinner time came, Li Fei'er eliminated the seven crabs alone without any psychological burden.
This selective "non-killing" behavior cannot help but call into question its authenticity and consistency. The performances of these stars on the show, while the starting point may be well-intentioned, often seem too extreme and self-centered.
Their behavior not only affected the normal progress of the show, but also brought unnecessary stress and distress to other participants. It is worth pondering whether this kind of overkill "goodwill" can really convey correct values.
At the same time, it also raises the question: how to uphold personal beliefs while respecting the choices of others and the overall arrangement of the program? In order to adhere to their own concept of non-killing, some celebrities sometimes do some incomprehensible and even extreme behaviors.
While these actions reflect their commitment to their beliefs, they also spark discussions about how to balance beliefs and practical needs in real life. Yang Mi is a typical example.
Because of her faith and non-killing, she would rather be bitten by mosquitoes and go crazy than drive away or kill mosquitoes when filming in the summer. Although this behavior reflects her respect for life, it also makes people question whether it is a bit too extreme.
After all, being bitten by mosquitoes on a hot set can not only affect productivity, but can also pose health risks. Zhang Junning showed a contradictory side when facing the challenge of eating raw earthworms in the variety show "Follow Bell to Adventure".
She insisted that she did not kill, but begged someone to kill the earthworm before giving it to her. Although this behavior tries to find a balance between sticking to the faith and completing the program's mission, it also exposes a certain degree of contradiction.
She seems to want to maintain her image of not killing creatures, but she is also unwilling to give up the opportunity to participate in the show altogether. Sun Li showed her respect for life on the set. She not only released the mangrove frog that the crew was going to eat on the spot, but also sent a donkey to the Taoist temple on the mountain.
Although these actions are well-intentioned, they may also cause some inconvenience to the work of the crew. After all, during the intense filming process, the preparation of ingredients and props is carefully arranged.
Although Sun Li's behavior shows her compassion, it may also affect the work progress of the crew. The behavior of these celebrities, although it reflects their dedication to their beliefs, also raises a question: in real life, how to find a balance between adhering to beliefs and adapting to the social environment? Is it true that an overly extreme behavior can convey the right values? These are questions worth pondering.
At the same time, it also reminds us that while pursuing spiritual beliefs, we also need to take into account the various needs and limitations of real life, and find a balance that can hold on to our beliefs without affecting others.
Through the observation and analysis of the phenomenon of vegetarianism in the entertainment industry, we have to think: Are these behaviors of celebrities based on sincere beliefs, or are they to create unique characters? Veganism undoubtedly has its positive side.
As Zhang Jingchu said, it can reduce the number of animals killed, thereby reducing the harm to life. However, when some celebrities are inconsistent in their words and deeds, or impose their personal beliefs on others, it will inevitably cause controversy and disgust.
We should respect everyone's dietary choices, whether they choose vegetarian or meat food, and it should not be the standard by which a person is judged. As some netizens questioned Zhang Jingchu: "How many years has China been rich, and how many years has it been able to eat meat freely?" You're not going to make people vegetarian? This perspective reminds us that when advocating for a certain way of life, we also need to take into account the realities of society.
More importantly, we need to appeal to the importance of matching words with deeds. Especially for public figures, their words and actions have a wide impact on society. The inconsistencies in words and deeds of people like Cecilia Cheung, Tao Hong, Liu Tao and others not only damage their own public image, but also may mislead their fans.
In this era of rapid information dissemination, celebrities should be more cautious about their words and deeds. They need to be aware that every decision and statement they make can affect thousands of followers.
Therefore, while sticking to your personal beliefs, you should also take into account your own social responsibility. Finally, whether it is vegetarian or meat food, it is important that we learn to respect life and cherish food, which is the real "personality" we should pursue.