George Dyson's vegetarian gator chaser

Xeni Jardin 4:16 pm Mon Mar 20, 2006

Earlier today, I posted Esther Dyson's horrific flickr snapshot of an oven-roasted alligator in a light teriyaki glaze, spotted at the Explorer's Club dinner. Now, George Dyson offers BoingBoing a meat-free alternative with which to cleanse your palate. Above, oven roasted carbogators, ready to be eaten. "It's a family tradition to bring them to life during the holidays," explains George. Here, another specimen with Lauren Dyson. She's George's daughter, and founder of People For the Ethical Treatment of Alligators. OK not really.

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