due to his vegetarianism, ethan is literally bringing in brand deals for vegan food - yet babs is obviously still incredibly frustrated by his decision, and has her fingers crossed that this "phase" will soon end.
if anything, i would say that the fact that he's "little" and feels so strongly against cruelty to animals is actually an indicator that his vegetarianism WILL last - he's eight, and he's already reading the packets of every food he eats to ensure it's suitable for vegetarians? that sure sounds like he's taking it very seriously, especially for a young child - which gives the impression that for caring, sensitive ethan, this is a "phase" that will last for life. babs will be FUMING.
it's so sad that the person commenting is clearly impressed by ethan's decision, and literally says "big respect to him", yet babs can't even say she's proud of him! it's all "ahhhhh" - clearly showing her frustration and aggression at his inconvenient behaviour - and then a quick "hope he'll get over it soon!" ofc, if it was the golden child who had decided to go veggie, we'd literally hear about nothing else. the whole family would follow. in her footsteps and babs would constantly be proudly reminding everyone that erin made the decision to be a vegetarian, because she's so considerate and amazing, and that babs is SO proud of her. poor ethan though - a random. babette compliments him on his decision, and babs is quick to dismiss the praise! it's heartbreaking. ethan is nothing more than an inconvenience to he, even when his vegetarianism is literally making her money! she's obviously pissed that she had to create an ad featuring ethan instead of the golden child, and being forced to eat vegan food.
honestly, i hope that ethan doesn't ditch the vegetarianism, and actually decides to be vegan - as the ultimate "
duck you" to babs!
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