Amid the egg production shortage caused by the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry, more than 50 local convenience stores, known for their made-to-order, on-the-go hot food options, have begun rolling out breakfast sandwiches called “Bird Flu Bailout.”

The classic menu item has been remixed and made with Just Egg, a plant-based egg substitute.

  • Jerkface (any/all)
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    2 months ago

    Strange to think that a virus could potentially save so many yet unborn individuals from atrocity. Now we just need pig ebola and bovine SARS.

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      1 month ago

      Isn’t the virus causing the culling of lots of birds? I don’t think this is any better than if they were eaten. I mean, I guess these birds dieing early does mean they suffer less.

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        2 days ago

        The virus makes egg farming less profitable, potentially entirely unprofitable. That could represent billions or trillions of individuals never born into exploitation and atrocity.

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    2 months ago

    “BECs” refers to bacon, eggs, and cheese, for anyone who was wondering what on earth this article is about.

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      2 days ago

      Thank you I had absolutely no clue what that meant.