Playing against the stereotypes
As unfair as it might be, there is universal shorthand for someone who lives the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. The assumption is that they will be skinny, young, virtuous, belong to PETA, and campaign against all cruelty to animals and the planet. They will also be ready to extol the virtues of being a vegan at a moment’s notice.
Even if you didn’t ask them about it. Truth be told, you don’t expect them to be a 57-year-old hunter who has quite a lot of extra weight around his middle. However, as we can see from the conversation Kristyn overheard, all stereotypes are now dead, as this Redneck Vegan has shot them all with a hunting rifle.