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IS IT UNNATURAL?

Not at all. Cannibalism occurs in every corner of the animal kingdom. Most often, it’s a survival strategy. Sometimes it’s stress induced. And sometimes it’s all about sex. From insects to toads, rabbits to bears—even humanity’s closest living relatives—everybody’s doing it.

IS IT UNHEALTHY?

As far as dietary guidelines go, the Australian Government would probably prefer that we eat chicken. The human body contains a significant amount of adipose tissue (fat), which means that cannibalism is probably not compatible with you having a tight beach bod. Of course, moderation in all things is the best policy. I guess that also applies to cannibalism.

DOES IT TASTE BAD?

Most reports point to no, although sources conflict as to our actual flavour profile. Cow, pig and sheep are all animals we have been likened to. ‘Goaty’ has been thrown in the mix. We have variously been described as sweet, bitter, tender, tough and fatty.

DOES IT KEEP YOU REGULAR?

I’m sure your team mates don’t go down easy, but apparently they don’t come out easy either.

CAN IT KILL YOU?

Yes, definitely. The consumption of human flesh has helped plane crash survivors live, but it has also caused the untimely death of many … and not just those being eaten. Without properly preparing your person-meat, you run the risk of catching bloodborne diseases. I’m talking hepatitis, Ebola, HIV, syphilis—all that fun stuff. People are pretty filthy—dead or alive. Contamination from E.