Sue Ellen Vegges Out Arthur

# Every day when you're walkin' down the street

# Everybody that you meet

# Has an original point of view

-# And I say, hey!

-Hey!

# What a wonderful kind of day We can learn to work and play

# And get along with each other

# You gotta listen to your heart Listen to the beat

# Listen to the rhythm The rhythm of the street

# Open up your eyes! Open up your ears!

# Get together and make things better by working together

# It's a simple message And it comes from the heart

# Believe in yourself For that's the place to start

-# And I say, hey!

-Hey!

-What a wonderful kind of day

# We can learn to work and play And get along with each other

# What a wonderful kind of day, hey! What a wonderful kind of day, HEY! #

Hey, DW!

-Hey!

-Whoa!

Oh, hey! Want to see some pictures of my new best friend, Sally?

She's a pig I met a few weeks ago.

I met her at this farm. She was really sweet and so smart.

She could jump through hoops,

roll over,

open doors,

and she could even take a bow.

In fact, Sally helped me

make one of the most important decisions of my entire life.

Hola, Sue Ellen! Happy Cinco de Mayo! What'll it be today?

Does the calabacitas have any meat in it?

No.

It's 100% vegetarian, with fresh produce and lots of love.

OK, I'll have that.

Mmm! Fascinating. Slightly spongy in texture.

A pungent aroma.

Looks good. Might be better with ketchup, though.

-You should try the steak tacos.

-Yeah, they're amazing.

Actually, I don't eat meat any more.

I've decided to become a vegetarian.

-What?

-You're never going to eat meat again? Ever?

-You'll still eat bacon, right?

-No. And definitely no.

-But why?!

-Meat is so...meaty.

-Lots of reasons.

I've been thinking about becoming a vegetarian for a while.

-Oh, my gosh! So am I.

-Uh, Muffy? You have a steak on your plate.

I didn't say was a vegetarian yet. I'm becoming one right after lunch.

See?

There with this article in We're Fabulous And You're Not Magazine

and Capri de Vapida says not eating meat is very fashionable right now.

Maybe I should give up something.

Olives!

I guess I could give those up? Mmm... No, no, I couldn't!

Muffy, I don't think you should become a vegetarian just

because you read about it in a magazine.

It's kind of a big decision.

Huh! Plus, you wouldn't last a day.

Oh, really? Well, we'll just see about that.

There! That was my last bite of meat ever.

I can't even bear to be around it any more.

OK, that was my last bite.

Come on, veggie sister! Let's get away from these carnivores.

Ah! I'm so glad I decided to give up meat.

-I feel like a completely different person.

-It's only been four hours.

I know! Isn't it amazing? I am a little hungry, though.

Let's get a snack.

Um, Muffy, I don't think that's the best place for a vegetarian.

One barbecue Chick'a'Lickin Stick

with an eight-piece 'Normous Nuggets, please.

-Wait, Muffy. That has meat in it.

-Really? Which one?

Both of them. They're made with chicken and chicken is meat.

Technically, it's poultry by-product with real chicken flavouring.

-OK, but it's still meat.

-Oh!

Well, what do you have that doesn't have meat in it?

SHE GASPS

Sure I can't tempt you with one teeny-weeny slice?

-It's extra rare, just the way you like it.

-Um... I don't know.

Hold on a sec.

Sue Ellen? It's your veggie sister.

What if a slice of meat were to fall into your mouth by accident?

-Could you eat it then?

-How would that happen?

Well, what if you were sitting next to your dad and he was,

I don't know, slicing a roast or something?

And then, a piece fell off his fork

and you just happened to be standing under it.

Muffy, if you want to eat meat, then just eat it.

No-one's forcing you to be a vegetarian.

And let Francine say, I told you so? Never.

Great news! Capri de Vapida is now on the baloney-only diet!

We don't have to be vegetarians any more.

I don't care what diet some celebrity is on.

-I gave up meat because...

-Ha! I told you so!

You couldn't give up meat for one day.

-Well, you couldn't do any better.

-Oh yeah? Watch me.

As of this second, I renounce meat forever.

We'll just see how long you last, Francine Frenski!

It's on!

-Francine, wait!

-Hey, where did everyone go?

Are you sure you want to do this? If it's just to prove to Muffy that...

Sue Ellen, I would never make such an important decision just because...

-There she is!

-Oh, hey, girls. What's up?

Just enjoying some healthy and delicious vegetarian frozen yoghurt.

Mmm. I could live on this stuff.

Mind if I sit and eat with you?

Oh, wait! What I brought isn't vegetarian.

I wouldn't want to tempt you.

Don't worry about me. I won't be tempted.

Yep!

Nothing like the smell of a fresh, hot double Bubsy Burger, is there?

Mmm! Wow! It's like a symphony, performed in the key of meat.

Oh, got to run! I'll just leave these here. One is plenty for me.

Thanks!

-Hi, Francine.

-Hi, Bubsy.

-I really miss you.

I miss you too. I...

I should have said goodbye, but there just wasn't time.

Francine, snap out of it! You're talking to a hamburger!

Fine! If it's not burgers,

I'll find something else she can't resist.

When you're a vegetarian,

it's important that you get enough protein.

Nuts and seeds are a great source.

KNOCK AT DOOR

-I'll get it.

-A great source of protein? Yeah, if you're a squirrel.

Your first night as a vegetarian and you order meaty Chinese food?

I didn't order Chinese food.

Fried chicken dumplings, beef lo mein, Peking duck...

-These are my favourite dishes! Who would...? Muffy!

-Here.

Have this cheese instead. I'll take care of the Chinese.

-What's this?

-A thank-you note from my parents.

They loved the Chinese food.

I had salad and a baked potato.

Stand back, Sue Ellen! She's probably got bacon on her.

Relax. I just came to say let's let bygones be bygones

and to invite you to a potluck I'm having.

Everyone brings a dish, so there'll be all kinds of food.

But if you think it will be too difficult for you,

-I completely under...

-Oh, we'll be there all right.

-Great!

Are you sure about this, Francine?

-You've only been a vegetarian for a day.

-Hah! I'll be fine.

We need to stick together and show Muffy how strong we are.

Hi, Buster. Want to come to my potluck dinner? Great!

What's your favourite food? Does that have meat in it?

Great, bring that. See you tomorrow!

Hey, Binky! Want to come to my potluck dinner? Great!

Hmm, macaroni salad?

Actually, I think someone's already bringing that. How about hot dogs?

Great!

Mmm! Smells wonderful, George. Ooh! Shepherd's pie.

You're sure there's lamb in that, right? Great! Come on in.

Hey, Muffy! I brought some sauteed breaded cauliflower.

-And I brought ratatouille.

-Oh! They look lovely.

Let me take these for you.

Uh... Everything seems to have meat in it.

Where are the dishes we brought?

I put them in the kitchen so they could be warmed up.

I hope someone didn't mistake them for mulch. Oh, well.

Why don't you just have a teeny bit of what's here?

This has all been a trick to try to get me to eat meat, hasn't it?

-I beg your pardon?

-Hey, everyone!

-Here are some fresh vegetables from the community garden.

-Vegetables?!

-You were supposed to bring pizza with chicken and sausage!

-Oh, sorry.

My mum didn't have time to make that.

It looks like your plan failed, Muffy.

And even if Buster hadn't come,

I found these amazing vegetarian collard greens.

Mmm!

Glad you like them, but they're not actually vegetarian.

-They were simmered in duck fat for three hours.

-Ah-ha!

I knew you couldn't stay away from meat. I knew it!

You tricked me!

I didn't even know it had meat in it, but you found it anyway.

Just couldn't resist! I win!

That's it! I've had it with you two!

Neither one of you really cares about being a vegetarian.

You're just using it as an excuse to fight with each other.

You want to know why I gave up eating meat?

Because there are some animals whom I consider friends,

so I lost my taste for eating them.

Frankly, they are a lot better friends

than some of the people I know!

Kind of lost my appetite too.

Yeah, me too.

Uh, yeah, I've got a book report.

You can leave if you want to.

-This was all my fault.

-No, it wasn't.

I'm just as much to blame as you are. Besides, I'm starving.

-How's my favourite vegetarian?

-OK.

I guess I'll have the spinach souffle.

We do have more options today.

With Bailey's help,

we made a few extra dishes to add to the school menu.

We thought of having a Meatless Monday once a week.

-Want to try the ratatouille?

-Wow, that looks delicious!

Only the best for our veggie sister.

We're kidding! Francine and I are going for

double Bubsy's after school, but until then, let's dig in.

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