In November, a guy friend hinted at how female-centric my Holiday Gift Guide was; I couldn’t disagree. While writing it, I’d tried but I really didn’t know what special veg*n gifts guys might want for the winter holidays. Over time, I realized just how out of touch with my male veg compatriots I likely was.

As I reviewed my personal choices, I wondered if and how the reasons might differ and even about product preferences amongst males. Having a background in Sociology, a survey seemed a very logical route for gaining information from wide variety of participants I wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to talk face-to-face with. I’m hoping the chosen platform, Survey Creator, is a successful choice for compiling the data.

My background also meant that I deliberated for more than five months over really minut layout details and wording. With a recent spike in interest specifically focusing on male veg*ns, like the current issue of VegNews Magazine, I don’t think I’m alone in my curiosity.

Special thanks go to my blogger buddy Jake Johnston at PlayWithMyFood. His participation, feedback, and enthusiasm for my little project has been invaluable.

Click to take or share The Veggie Man’s Survey.

A new campaign from a “bunch of Carrot Famers” is encouraging consumers to eat carrots like junk food. Repackaging baby carrots in bags reminiscent of potato chip packs, manufacturers are hoping to change the way these vegetables are viewed. Now their hitching their wagon to the hype surrounding the new move HOP, in an all-too-obvious movie-tie-in. And they are willing to admit that. Literally. Flip over their promotional packaging for the movie and read for yourself.

If Bugs Bunny never swayed you, here’s “What’s Up Doc?”…they go great with dips. If you can’t stand the idea of baby carrots by themselves, try them with hummus, salsa, or even peanut butter! What have you got to lose…except for all the fats, sodium, and preservatives of your usual bag of chips?

Check out the commericial for Baby Carrots. And see HOP, in theaters tomorrow, April 1, 2011.