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| The recent documentary showing photographs of a Chinese artist eating a stillborn baby has sparked a new culinary trend. The Chinese Mr Zhu Ye had released photographs of his cannibalistic act as a piece of art, hoping that it would make people realise their own revulsion at the sight of this previously called "barbaric" act, and force them to challenge their own morality and sensibility as they witnessed the recent documentary. However, quite the opposite effect has occured. Many have become curious about eating stillborn babies; the flesh is said to be very tender, and is thought to contain high levels of protein. It has also been practiced by many different species of mammal for centuries, and people are starting to wonder why they too cannot partake in such activities. "There are no religious nor legal restraints against the consumption of human flesh," states May Teirta, "I myself have also had the pleasure of sampling this so-called "babyfood", and I have to admit that it is really quite scrumptious." Restauranteers have already begun to respond to this new trend. Chefs nationwide are hard at work sampling new recipes involving human meat, including a whole new kind of steak and kidney pie. The famous T.V. chefs are also requesting to be allowed to show viewers how to prepare babyfood, but of not the traditional variety. However, this trend may have negative consequences on society. Many poor women with large families may see it as a way to dispose of unwanted babies. Not only because it would restrain the family's growth, but also because it could provide a proper meal for the family, that is both appetising and nutricious. One mother has already been arrested on suspicion of murder. Mrs Carol Esslay is thought to have killed her 2 year old son and then used the meat in the meal she cooked for some guests. The police were notified by a concerned guest, who wishes to remain anonymous, who reported that "the child was not in the house that night, Mrs Esslay said he was with his childminder. This seemed a satisfactory explanation, but I have not seen the child since, and Mrs Esslay refuses to tell me the recipe for that delicious meal; I had never tasted meat quite like it." The government is considering introducing a new law stating that children may not be consumed unless raised on a licensed farm or orphanage, and killed by a registered butcher. One of the politicians suggested that this should be banned completely, but this was opposed by a large majority. The real question here, however, is whether this new trend of "babyfood" will last, or is it just another crazy fad? Will it be a case of Elvis Presley, who took the world in his grasp and even now remains a legend, or of Hear'Say, who die down quicker than a squashed fly, and leave barely a smudge on the wall? Only time will tell. |
| Article written by Jean Ayas |