Help me make a list of misconceptions about Veganism!

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Help me make a list of misconceptions about Veganism!

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Help me make a list of misconceptions about veganism! I was kinda inspired after theveganatheist made "top reasons it sucks to be a vegan" so I decided, why the hell not, how about make a list of misconseptions about veganism! I also made one for the atheist support forum as well!

Here, I'll start off.

1. Vegan diets are soooooooo limited!
2. Plants are sentient too! (doesn't necessarily coincide with veganism, but brought up in debates)
3. You don't get protein, calcium, or vitamin B12!
4. Veganism is too extreme!

Do you have any you would like to share?
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5) Vegans are all pale, sickly, tired people.
6) Veganism is just a fad.
7) Vegans HATE people. They only care about animals.
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8) Vegans are cynical people who can't enjoy life.
9) Vegans have no sense of humor.
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10) vegans eat only raw foods
11) vegans must eat soy
12) vegans eat only vegetables
13) vegan brains shrink
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14) Vegans don't get to eat ice cream or yogurt! Sooo sad! :(
15) Vegans don't get to eat cake, cookies, or any kind of baked foods! After all, eggs and dairy are essential ingredients of baked foods! Sooooo saaad! :cry:
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