Recaro Seats in the US *(the cowhide horse meat edition)

[DaveB]

A very versatile animal - milk, steaks, and baseball gloves (and car seats!)

I was at a dinner with a group of vegans recently and one commented that the gummint (government) should ban the consumption of animal flesh.
I said to her "you do realise what would happen to all the cows, chooks and sheeps if that happened?"
She said "they would be released back into the wild"
I said "excellent, 1 billion cows, 1.5 billion sheep and 30 billion chickens released into our forests and national parks."
No response

 

[Stu_Barnes]

*the winner of the trolly clickbatey award for the month.

 

[klarie]

I was at a dinner with a group of vegans recently and one commented that the gummint (government) should ban the consumption of animal flesh.
I said to her "you do realise what would happen to all the cows, chooks and sheeps if that happened?"
She said "they would be released back into the wild"
I said "excellent, 1 billion cows, 1.5 billion sheep and 30 billion chickens released into our forests and national parks."
No response

Exactly. These animals are also a type of breed that cannot survive in nature.. for a time feeding predators thats it.
Only pig may survive and become a pest like the razorback in US.
Btw I told a vegan can you discuss this also with certain religious faith where slaughtering an animal is part of ritual?
No response either.
Also I asked on how you could teach a lion or cat not to eat meat. @DaveB this is a fruitless discussion.

Common sense was buried long ago.

 

[Tazzieman]

Those cows are lucky they don't have to contemplate the fact that they wouldn't have existed in the first place if they weren't so great to sit on and yummy on the inside.

Why not use horses?
Or are they too cute , or is there something I'm missing?

 

[IG_in_AZ]

Why not use horses?
Or are they too cute , or is there something I'm missing?

Some cultures eat horse. I understand they're quite tasty. They are useful otherwise, so we don't generally do that in western culture.

 

[Tazzieman]

Some cultures eat horse. I understand they're quite tasty. They are useful otherwise, so we don't generally do that in western culture.

Kazhakstan - they are both useful and delicious. Japan - delicacy.
In the West it's mostly about horse racing (which I detest) and pony clubs with people poncing around like medieval princes.
Notwithstanding usefulness in cattle ranching , ironic - somewhat!
But modern ranching is mostly with trail and quad bikes. Easier to feed and water.

 

[Deleted User Account.]

Why not use horses?
Or are they too cute , or is there something I'm missing?

It's a cultural thing. Same reason we don't eat dogs in the west. We wouldnt even need animal shelters if it weren't taboo to eat cats and dogs.

 

[Tazzieman]

It's a cultural thing. Same reason we don't eat dogs in the west. We wouldnt even need animal shelters if it weren't taboo to eat cats and dogs.

Let's call it "bush meat" like they do in Africa , and not waste anything.
Maybe we've already had some?
Not keen on cats, unless they've been eating horses or something similar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_horse_meat_scandal

 

[globalgregors]

Kazhakstan - they are both useful and delicious. Japan - delicacy.
In the West it's mostly about horse racing (which I detest) and pony clubs with people poncing around like medieval princes.
Notwithstanding usefulness in cattle ranching , ironic - somewhat!
But modern ranching is mostly with trail and quad bikes. Easier to feed and water.

Way more popular than you’d think…

And now for the mane course ...

Australia is one of the world's biggest exporters of horse meat. Paul Best discovers which countries we are selling it to.

www.goodfood.com.au

How to cook horsemeat – three thrifty recipes

Tempted to try horsemeat? Here are three simple recipes, taken from a 19th-century French cookbook

www.theguardian.com

 

[globalgregors]

Why not use horses?
Or are they too cute , or is there something I'm missing?

Economics: better yields from cow/steer hide and widespread availability (ok, back to actual work).

 

[Tazzieman]

Recaro seats>eating horsemeat in <24 hours. A win!

 

[globalgregors]

Recaro seats>eating horsemeat in <24 hours. A win!

A ChatGPT integration would handle vehicle-related topics (footrest, wipers, US pricing, tyre size, flag orientation) more efficiently than we manage.

 

[emax]

A ChatGPT integration would

... be my immediate departure from the forum.

 

[DenisM]

A ChatGPT integration would handle vehicle-related topics (footrest, wipers, US pricing, tyre size, flag orientation) more efficiently than we manage.

The ChatGPT phenomenon is just the first step of an exponential intrusion of AI .... forget about "other intrusions like a certain footwell" Frustrated academics at a local university are waging war on plagiarism by students using AI for assignments. One faculty has resorted to "pen and paper" exams!!

 

[Stu_Barnes]

I’m a chat gpt.

Last time I ate horse meat was on a pizza in Barcelona. Possibly the first time as well. But I’ve eaten some very dodgy stuff over the years so who knows.
And my Babbage machine renders this thread *

 

[globalgregors]

... be my immediate departure from the forum.

From ChatGPT
Q
Is the Ineos Grenadier footrest intrusive?

A
As an AI language model, I don't have personal experience with the Ineos Grenadier or its footrest. However, from my research, it appears that the Ineos Grenadier is designed to be a rugged, off-road vehicle with a utilitarian interior. As such, the footrest may be positioned in a way that maximizes space and functionality rather than comfort.
It's possible that some people may find the footrest to be intrusive or uncomfortable, particularly if they have long legs or prefer to stretch out their legs while driving. However, others may find the footrest to be a useful feature that helps them maintain a comfortable and stable driving position.
Ultimately, the best way to determine whether the Ineos Grenadier footrest is intrusive for you personally is to test drive the vehicle and see how it feels. You may also want to consult with other Ineos Grenadier owners or automotive experts for their insights and opinions.

Perfectly reasonable position, thank you HAL9000… now, perhaps more apropos to the thread:
Q
Is a car seat better upholstered with horse hide or cow hide?

A
Both horse hide and cowhide can be used to upholster car seats, but they have different characteristics that may affect your decision.
Horse hide is generally considered to be more durable and resistant to wear than cowhide. It is also more water-resistant and has a tighter grain, which can make it easier to maintain and clean. However, horse hide can be more expensive than cowhide.
Cowhide, on the other hand, is more widely used in automotive upholstery and is often less expensive than horse hide. It has a softer feel and can be more comfortable to sit on, but it may be less durable over time and more prone to showing wear and tear.

C’mon @emax - SkyNet would make an excellent member of the community.
I do note however that Robby the Robot has made no mention of the international horse meat trade, so human intervention remains essential.

 

[Tazzieman]

People who drive classic cars may know the seats are stuffed with horse hair. Not cow hair.
Though I've surprised more than one person by asking how many horses were used to stuff the seats of 10,000s of various cars e.g. Porsches.
Then I tell them it's lowly coconut fibre (coir). And as flammable as the cardboard and plywood in other cheap parts of the car
Now horsehide - that would make a great and durable steering wheel - but I'm settling for the saddle leather. It's as close can be got to the mighty horse.
Don't want any cow parts in my iron horse!

 

[DenisM]

People who drive classic cars may know the seats are stuffed with horse hair. Not cow hair.
Though I've surprised more than one person by asking how many horses were used to stuff the seats of 10,000s of various cars e.g. Porsches.
Then I tell them it's lowly coconut fibre (coir). And as flammable as the cardboard and plywood in other cheap parts of the car
Now horsehide - that would make a great and durable steering wheel - but I'm settling for the saddle leather. It's as close can be got to the mighty horse.
Don't want any cow parts in my iron horse!

and that's no bull!

 

[globalgregors]

People who drive classic cars may know the seats are stuffed with horse hair. Not cow hair.
Though I've surprised more than one person by asking how many horses were used to stuff the seats of 10,000s of various cars e.g. Porsches.
Then I tell them it's lowly coconut fibre (coir). And as flammable as the cardboard and plywood in other cheap parts of the car
Now horsehide - that would make a great and durable steering wheel - but I'm settling for the saddle leather. It's as close can be got to the mighty horse.
Don't want any cow parts in my iron horse!

Not as energetically seeking diversion as I was this morning so examination of the coir market may have to wait.

 

[bemax]

A ChatGPT integration would handle vehicle-related topics (footrest, wipers, US pricing, tyre size, flag orientation) more efficiently than we manage.

And we could stick to the important stuff which the AI can not do in our way