We have grown up with advertising filters embedded in our brains and hear a second voice of disclaimers without a second thought. Here is a cleverly worded email that avoids a direct statement but is pretty hard hitting by way of pushing your taboo button.

Subj: Re: [ManBeef Contact] I want to know you if you are real Date: 04/17/2001 9:52:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: manbeef@manbeef.com (Joseph Christopherson)

Dear M.C.

Many people don't openly accept the fact that others enjoy the flavor and texture of human meat. However, we assure you that our company is in no way a joke. We have been in this business for many years, and over the years we have had many people assume that our company is merely a joke. Though we are offended by that, we do take the time to let people know that we are indeed a serious business.

It is common for people to feel uncomfortable with the idea of eating human flesh, and this has caused a great deal of problems for us in the past. Those who deem the concept of consuming human flesh as "gross" only do so because they have not experienced the delicacy that is ManBeef.

For people who are new to the world of human flesh consumption, we offer a new "Sampler Pack." This package contains small samples of the most common cuts of ManBeef. We find that it is a good way to introduce someone to the concept of eating human meat. The sampler pack only costs $200 and contains 28 samples of our best cuts. If you would like to order our sampler pack, please contact sales@manbeef.com

ManBeef operates on a completely legal basis. All bodies we use are legally accounted for, and have had all of their rights waived by selling their bodies to cadaver venders, before they passed away. This makes the sales of our products completely legal. You can find more information about how we acquire our bodies on our processing page. http://www.manbeef.com/processing.html

Some countries, states, or counties have laws against the purchase, sale, or consumption of human flesh, however many do not.

ManBeef assumes no responsibility if you violate local laws by purchasing human meat. It is the customers responsibility to contact their local authorities and determine whether they would be in violation of local law by purchasing or consuming human flesh. If you discover that it is illegal to consume or purchase human meat in your county, please contact your congressman and request that the laws be changed. When a customer signs up for ManBeef membership we thoroughly check their state and county laws in regards to handling, shipping, purchasing, and consuming of human flesh. If at that point we discover that it is illegal for you to purchase human meat from ManBeef International Meats, we will inform you. It is also important to remind you that the laws do change from county to county. This means that if you plan to have a picnic in another county, you may be in violation of local law by transferring human flesh across county lines. If you wish to become a consumer of human meat, we suggest that you begin researching the legality of this action. By better understanding the laws throughout the country, you safeguard yourself against legal action.

Thank you for your interest in ManBeef,

Joseph Christopherson -- President, ManBeef International Meats. -- www.manbeef.com