John Lee Taggart

@golaj

January 16, 2015

I ate a dog in China, and it has haunted me ever since…I mean you really don’t forget that kinda’ thing! Arghhhhhhhhh!

Oh, and by the way – while I am here…the WordPress suspension has been lifted, they sent me this message “You may have seen our earlier notice that some social features had been disabled in your account. We have now reversed this block and hope the disruption to your use of our service was minimal.” Thank you so much to each, and every person who expressed concern over the misunderstanding. It was great to see the community come together in that way, and I am beyond appreciative. Honestly, thank you so much.

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Gill McGrath

Jan 16, 2015

So glad it worked out and you are’ back’ and don’t feel too battered by WordPress and its mysterious ways!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  Thanks Gill, it was quite a relief! 🙂
  
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The Storyteller

Jan 16, 2015

My cousin was teaching English in South Korea just over a year ago, and went out to a restaurant, and was really enjoying the meal so she asked what it was, and she thought the guy said “dog”, and she got really upset about it, until she realized he’d actually said “duck”… so she felt better about that afterwards

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  hahahaha! Their pronunciation of the word is so similar, so I can see where the confusion could come from! Dear me 😀
  
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edwinasepisodes

Jan 16, 2015

I am so pleased that you are still here, and that everything is now sorted out. 🙂

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  And yes, me too 🙂
  
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insanitybytes22

Jan 16, 2015

Good to see you still kicking 😉

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  Can’t get rid of me that easily 😉
  
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edwinasepisodes

Jan 16, 2015

Oh, YUCK! I am quite a carnivore, but I don’t think I could eat dog, horse or rabbit. Having said that, there was a palaver over here last year when some of the Supermarkets had been selling meat products which contained horse. I bet I have eaten a horseburger and not even realised!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  haha! Quite probably! I remember hearing about that actually!
  
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Just Plain Ol’ Vic

Jan 16, 2015

I have traveled overseas and have had dog before. I think that if you can get beyond the 100% mental preconceived notions that most Westerners have about it, then you realize it is just another meat. Like many meats, it tastes like whatever the dish is spiced with.

On another note, glad WordPress has finally seen the light! People 1 – “The Man” 0

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  True, I mean what are the differences really other than the fact we have assigned some the designation of pets. Of course just like everyone else that is embedded in my mind too! So I have the same notions!
  
  And yeah man, fight the power! haha! 🙂
  
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cherylgross

Jan 16, 2015

I had a friend who was in the navy and ate everything. He couldn’t bring himself to eat dog, monkey yes, dog no. But as they say, when in Rome…

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Natasha Sykes

Jan 16, 2015

YOU ATE A DOG?!?!?!? D: WUT

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1. Natasha Sykes
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  For real though good for trying new things and not rejecting their culture, but I hope it wasnt a cute one!
  
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  1. Storytime with John
    
    Jan 16, 2015
    
    hahaha! Yeah Natasha it will haunt me for life! But in the situation it felt rude not to adhere to customs! Rock, and a hard place!
    
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    Jan 16, 2015
    
    p.s. I hope so too! haha!
    
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cherylgross

Jan 16, 2015

Getting back to my friend in the navy, this guy would eat and try everything. The only reason why he didn’t eat dog was because he had owned one when he was a kid. Otherwise I’m sure he would have at least tried it. His mother was the same way. One night they invited me over for a chicken dinner. When they unveiled the chicken, it still had it’s feet attached. I was very young at the time and freaked out. The legs were my favorite part, or used to be. Still can’t get the vision out of my head and it’s been decades. UGH!!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  Urghhhhh!!!!! NOOOOO! I know this is coming from the guy who ate dog, but that’s seriously messed up! hahaha!
  
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cowboylawyer

Jan 16, 2015

Have you tried rattlesnake or possum? Do you have them in England?

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  I haven’t had either! What’s the verdict on them, any good?
  
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  1. cowboylawyer
    
    Jan 16, 2015
    
    I don’t know. Even though I think of myself as a tough cowboy in Colorado, I have a weak stomach about meat that is not beef. That’s where I draw the line.
    
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howardat58

Jan 16, 2015

I ate sparrow and chips in Portugal once. Six little featherless sparrows lying on a bed of chips (US: fries) with their legs in the air. The skull was the handle !

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Cary Vaughn

Jan 16, 2015

EAT A CAT?! Ha! That was funny.
I’m totally diggin’ the porn music running in the background.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  hahahaha! Well it was actually a Snoop Dogg instrumental loop, but now I’ll never be able to shift that image! Dammit! 😀
  
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Very Bangled

Jan 16, 2015

I starred this for the suspension lift. Not the dog eating, that should haunt you!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  It does, haha – it really does! But yes, thank you for the support 🙂
  
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erikakind

Jan 16, 2015

I admire you for your confession! I can hardly imagine how you felt after that experience… But on a different note: I am so happy you are definitely back! You made history on Wordlpress!

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Marissa Bergen

Jan 16, 2015

So glad John! Although I admit, I was secretly making plans to take over the blogging world with you out of the picture…drats, foiled again.

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AprilEsutton

Jan 16, 2015

I hope you don’t sleep with your dog. I’d be afraid to close my eyes if I were you. No Dog, Horse, or Rabbit, nor primate of any kind. I have had fish as pets, and I do eat them. I may have to blog about this.

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Food, Glorious Food | April's Perspective

Jan 16, 2015

[…] a little obsessed with thoughts of food. I really enjoy food of all kinds, and then I listened to I Ate A Dog, and I feel I should warn you John, but your dog may be planning something, and I would sleep with […]

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PeabuttonsMom

Jan 16, 2015

IF I ever eat dog meat then I don’t EVER NEVER want to be told. My conscious would never let me sleep! Also, I am so VERY glad WordPress decided to lift your burden and let you to continue to play here! I like this playground!

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accidentallyreflective

Jan 16, 2015

YAY! Glad it’s lifted!
And OMG you have a northern accent! Where are you from in the UK? I’m trying to figure it out but can’t do it, it’s not Manchester is it?
Oh and sorry about the dog : /

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totsymae1011

Jan 16, 2015

Back in action…uh…a dog, eh…

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  Yes, indeed! 😀
  
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Pebbles On The Road

Jan 16, 2015

The waiter asked if you wanted to SEE the pup while it was still alive?!! Kinda like picking your lobster out of the tank before they drop the poor thing in a pot of boiling water.

I’ve always been told all meat tastes like chicken. Is that just an Amaerican thing? I don’t know. So did the dog taste like chcken? You’re far more adventerous than me. I could never eat a doggie. Yikes.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 16, 2015
  
  Wasn’t even the waiter, it was my Chinese friend!!! He thought he could go in the kitchen, come out with one on the leash just before dinnertime…arghhhh..the madness of it all!
  
  People do tend to say everything tastes like chicken, not so sure myself!
  
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AZVHV.wordpress.com

Jan 16, 2015

nooooooo… not dog!!

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Persia Karema

Jan 17, 2015

Glad you’re back! 🙂
You ate dog… 😦

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 17, 2015
  
  Bittersweet moment, haha! 🙂
  
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KaleverA

Jan 17, 2015

Thats confusing. Why would they make any changes to your account? Im glad the situation was promptly rectified. Id cry an ocean of tears if your blog diapeared💦

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 17, 2015
  
  Well they stopped me from following, and liking people for like a day – then must have realised that it is ridiculous that I can’t “follow people back” if they follow me…and changed it. Anyway, phew, it’s over for now!
  
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  1. KaleverA
    
    Jan 17, 2015
    
    All is well in the blogosphere again🌹
    
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    Jan 17, 2015
    
    Wooooo!
    
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charlypriest

Jan 17, 2015

Did he wiggle his tale?

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 17, 2015
  
  I couldn’t see, the potatoes were in the way! 😉
  
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  1. charlypriest
    
    Jan 17, 2015
    
    Damn….
    
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Rene

Jan 17, 2015

You’re a sick Bastard! LOL Yeah, see the problem is when you get hungry next time, all alone, watching a marathon of CSI, and then the dog comes in the room. You will never be the same. I covered my dog’s ears so he didn’t have to hear this horrid story, although I am sure he would willingly put his ‘sisters’, the terrible two cats, up for Cat a’ la orange in an instant.

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mja

Jan 17, 2015

Lazy Susan… the spinny thing on the table. A Lazy Susan. Wendy was so close. Have you tried Dachshund?

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 17, 2015
  
  hahaha! Thank you! I knew it was like a woman’s name…so close yet so far!
  
  I haven’t…should I?
  
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  1. mja
    
    Jan 17, 2015
    
    Probably not. One would think they taste like sausage, but I’ve heard otherwise.
    
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kimboxin

Jan 17, 2015

You should know that my dog is giving you a dirty look. Okay…you got it out of me! She’s giving me a dirty look because she’s dressed in a heart-shaped sweater. Still…I think she knows about you eating her 3d cousin twice removed!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 17, 2015
  
  hahaha! Sounds cute, and makes me feel worse about my past…err…transgressions, haha!
  
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thoughtsofmymadlife

Jan 17, 2015

Yay so glad they did that!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Jan 17, 2015
  
  Me too, overjoyed! 🙂
  
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  1. thoughtsofmymadlife
    
    Jan 17, 2015
    
    I love your stories – I’m so glad you’ll still be around to share them!
    
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  2. Storytime with John
    
    Jan 17, 2015
    
    That’s lovely to hear, thank you! WordPress had me worried for a sec! 😉
    
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