A Reddit post detailing a family's years-long prank of secretly feeding their vegetarian daughter meat products has ignited a firestorm of online criticism. The user, "Lady_Squids," recounted her high school vegetarianism, driven by a sense of community rather than strict adherence. She recently discovered her extended family of approximately 50 members engaged in a "game" to sneak meat into her meals, using tactics like cooking vegetables in bacon grease. This deception occurred at various events, from holiday gatherings to ordinary dinners. The family defended their actions, claiming they were concerned about her protein intake, but their laughter and giggling suggested otherwise. The Reddit community overwhelmingly sided with "Lady_Squids," validating her feelings of betrayal and disrespect. Many questioned the family's understanding of nutrition, pointing out that bacon grease contains no protein. One commenter advised caution when accepting food from the family in the future, while others suggested the original poster educate her family about nutrition or distance herself from them. Some commenters expressed deeper concerns, labeling the family's behavior as "childish and mean" and indicative of a broader pattern of disrespect. A clinical psychologist, Kathy Nickerson, weighed in on the situation, stating that honesty would have been preferable to deception. She suggested the young woman communicate her hurt feelings to her family, emphasizing the breach of trust and mockery. If the family remains unrepentant, Nickerson advised bringing her own food to gatherings or even skipping them altogether.