ELI5: when people give up red meat for lent, why do they always eat fish instead? Aren't chicken and turkey white meats too? Submitted by Inanimatepony t3_10pmdtz on January 31, 2023 at 3:03 AM in explainlikeimfive 93 comments 65
Getdeded t1_j6m1tb7 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:40 AM Because back in the day they didn’t consider fish meat, so they’re getting by on a loophole. Much like the string that encircles Manhattan so Jewish people never have to leave the “home” Permalink 1
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