Hi all, I am a man who ate a portion of his own amputated leg. Ask me anything

Why?

So my friends and I always had this joke, If you could try human flesh in an ethical and health way, would you. And we always said of course. Well the opportunity came up and I called them on it

Put up or shut up.

Exactly!

I... Fucking.... What? Dude... Fuck.

Fucking A

You said you only invited I believe people you knew well. Did that feel like an intimate thing? Having people eat you?

It really was. There were some people very dear to me there, who supported me through that time and who’s friendship I will cherish.

Was there a lot of pressure to prepare it just right because it was (I'm super hoping) your last shot at tasting human flesh?

Not really Im pretty sure we would have eaten it if it was just fried We were not looking to go all Hanibal and get gourmet, just to make it so no one gagged

How did you tell people you were going forth with the plan? Like send out an evite?

I called folks who might be amenable. It was only about 2-3 oz that I took off the leg so it couldnt be a big group Plus only people I knew very well

How did your friends react when you called them on the bluff? Did anyone refuse/back out?

I had one person back out, and it’s totally understandable. I think there was a lot of “wait really” Kinda hoping that I’m joking But it was all happy people who showed up that day Lots of dark jokes

Why didnt you take off a bunch and go to town?

We just wanted a taste, not a meal

Did eating your own flesh ethically or morally bother you then or now? And how about your friends that also tried it?

No It was from a healthy part of the amputation, Im a healthy person, waste not want not, and they all consented. As far as I know they are all still cool with it. Its a fun weird thing

Would you do it over again if given the opportunity?

if it was in an ethical situation, sure

He’s hooked. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife.

He’s eatin everybody!

Were you able to log the meal in MyFitnessPal, or did you have to create a new food for the app?

I wish I had thought of that

Chop your own foot off to drop 5 pounds instantly. Most efficient diet.

Closer to 10

Did you throw up after?

No, but one friend had to spit me into a napkin after chewing for a while. They apologized but it was too funny for me to be upset

Lots of people have asked you to describe the taste, but I would like to ask you to rate the taste. On a scale of 1-10, how good was it? How does it compare to steak, or bacon, or other meats you've tried?

That is a fantastic question! On this scale I would give it a solid 6.5, but keep in mind that I have had a lot of good food. So it’s way better that a hot dog or regular burger. Maybe equal with regular bacon, which is pretty decent. But no where near as good as butter seared sea scallops or a rare sous vide tenderloin seared in grape seed oil in a cast iron pan.

When are you planning on telling Anthony Bourdain that he needs to fucking step up?

Edit: Rest in peace Anthony. You were legit one of my heroes and it's sad to see you go. I sincerely apologize if in light of recent events my comment comes across as insensitive.

Bro, I watched that man eat slightly burnt/raw pig asshole on TV He will always have my respect

Well you have my respect because I sure as shit wouldn't do what you did, but I have to admire your conviction.

Thank you so much

While i appreciate the AMA, I can’t help but say I am a little queasy now :-P

What were the details surrounding the motorcycle accident?

I was riding down a mountain road on memorial day, 45mph(speed limit), with one truck and one car ahead of me. Ahead of me a car coming the opposite direction was stopped and indicating they wanted to turn across the road to the fishing area to my right. They stayed stopped in the road as both the car and truck ahead of me passed, and did not move as I approached. I figured they saw me and were waiting for me to pass. As I approached within 15 feet the hit the gas and clipped the back of my bike. It locked up and I fishtailed and then flipped into the forest. I sat up and took off my helmet and saw the burning pain that was mt foot. Edit: Sorry for the queasiness

Were you wearing motorcycle boots?

Was a dumbass and wearing running shoes, but did wear a helmet

What kind of sauce ?

No sauce, cooked with some lime and onions and peppers

I feel like you squandered an opportunity to have it with fava beans and a nice chianti.

I have heard this a lot Next time

Do you have a picture of the recovered foot? Did you take any pictures of it after you took it home? I'm intrigued, but just a little skeptical. It is the internet after all.

I'm sorry about your foot, that looks like it was intensely painful.

It was painful the whole fucking time, but all is well and life is good. There was no totally healed foot. After sitting in the hospital for a week and being told I would never walk on it I decided to amputate. There is a pic of the amputated foot after I got it back. i cremated the rest

You premated your foot?

Wat?

Instead of cremation you did premation. Cause it was only part of you that died.

OMG, I love that! Thank you for that knowledge.

Glad to hear that!

Could you post the pic of the foot after you got it back?

Its in the proof under "Foot Tacos"

Reddit needs a second button after you click to show nsfw that says: "naw man this isn't titties it's some actual ass-puckering shit you still wanna see?"

I agree with this

So do you want to trade usernames or......?

holy shit

What drugs made you decide that it was a good idea to do that?

The drugs were not a factor in the decision That being said, contemplating my death while tripping through space and time while on ketamine in the helicopter did change my outlook on life

Which one of the jokes in this thread is your favorite?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Jokes/comments/2bf0iq/cannibal_jokes/

The having a ball one, good lord thats horrific

Two cannibals are sharing a lost tourist. "You start at the feet. I'll start at the head." says the first. After a little while he notices his friend hasn't said much. "You ok?" he asks.

"Fine." Comes the reply. "I'm having a ball."

"You're eating too fast."

Yes!

It seems like you shared it with others from the photos you posted? Who else ate it? Also I am just curious - from the first picture it seems like you only damaged your foot, so why did they amputate so high up? Do you know?

10 of my friends joined in for a brunch. Only the foot was damaged, but with below the knee amputations the want to do it higher up so there is a balance between having enough stump to make for a good lever and having enough room beneath for prosthetic equipment. If they amputated low it would make it difficult to put good hardware underneath.

Ah that makes a lot of sense. Do you plan on getting prosthesis then?

I have had for about a year and now just got a new one that fits better. Life is good

There's apparently a community interested in devouring human flesh. Would you have sold the remainder to them if they offered to pay, and at what price?

No I wouldnt. 1. Im pretty sure thats illegal 2. I know a guy in Japan I think did something like this, but I fell that selling myself would cheapen the experience. I did this as a way of closure and to share in a unique experience with people close to me. Monetizing that would go against that

edit: ok, maybe for a ridiculous sum of money, like over a million

This little piggy went to the market indeed

best comment so far

Did it taste like chicken? Asking for a friend.

No, Like bison, but chewy

Should've braised it.

You are probably correct, but I left it to my chef friend and I was not dissapointed

Kudos to you for trying it. I enjoy "odd" foods but I'm not sure I'd have the guts.

It didn't give you "the hunger", did it?

Why? I mean, you aren't offering are you? are you edit:Thank you so much for the gold

Oh my, look at the time.

Dinner time?

What is it like knowing you are one of the few (if not only) person who can claim to have eaten their own leg?

Im fucking torn between wanting to shake your hand and barfing.

I think that is a common response. Its was a neat experience, and I wouldnt change it.

How many "You are what you eat" jokes did you crack?

all of them

Am I the only one who feels like this should be on r/ForbiddenSnacks?

nah, you can totally eat it

Do you have any diagnosed mental illnesses?

ADHD

This just in: ADHD causes Cannibalism

Truth

What part of your body, if obtained ethically and incidentally, would you most like to try next?

How do I get backstrap and still be mobile? Honestly I don’t think about it to much. I hope I never get the chance again, cause body part coming off sucks

One more question, do you now prefer eating your meat or beating your meat?

beating it has always been better

I thought someone had a pretty compelling argument on your other post stating that human meat would not brown the way that your photo showed. Any rebuttal to this? Because, many (myself included) are very skeptical of your claim.

No real rebuttal, Its just the way it happened. I understand your skepticism. Its a big claim, but this is the best I got. Im curious why they think human meat would not brown. Its just meat

Thanks for the reply. What was the process like in getting your amputated foot/leg back?

It wasnt that hard. The doctors didnt know if I could or not, no one ever asked I guess. But I said it was mine and I wanted it. So I signed some release paperwork from the pathology lab, and picked it up a couple of weeks later

So true - I would’ve been the same way. Just because it’s amputated doesn’t make it any less your biological property. Was it in a freezer?

It was sealed in an airtight bag and then in the fridge ata the hospital. Thanks

Have you ever responded to the question "what happend to your leg?" with "Oh I ate it"

And then laughed

not just yet, but i may have to now

Why are you sharing this with us? If the accident was 2 years ago, why share now?

It took me while to get over my injuries, and to become comfortable with my new life. It makes for a good telling, and so now I want to share it.

Thank you for sharing. I will be remembering this for a while!

I’m sure am glad you enjoyed it

Try to call one of them when you'd suspect that they're next pooping.. "Are you shitting me right now?!?"

This happened

Did it taste like raccoon meat?

No, like bison, but chewy

Do you consider yourself a cannibal now?

Auto canibal

Your friends are proper cannibals though.

indeed

Did you have a nice Chianti with it?

No, mimosas

Why did you eat a portion of your leg? Also, did you share it with others?

Because of a long standing dare between my friends and I, an opportunity, and yes I shared with 10 others

What did it taste like?

Like buffalo, but really chewy

Did it taste like chicken?

Nope, beefy

holy shit! my first click of the day...but I gotta ask...what did it taste like?

beefy

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No, ut a nice little sauce my buddy whipped up

Did you try eating it?

Wait, eating what?

Your leg bruh

yea bro