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David George Gordon told Business Insider in 2013 that people who do not embrace insects as food are "weirdos" because insects are a sustainable and delicious source of protein eaten by billions of people around the world, especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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David George Gordon stated in 2013 to Business Insider that people who do not eat insects are "weirdos" because insects are a sustainable and delicious protein source consumed by billions globally, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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David George Gordon
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2013",
    "person": "David George Gordon",
    "organization": "Business Insider"
}
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Food Sustainability Insects
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October 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM (2 weeks ago)
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October 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM (2 weeks ago)

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David George Gordon, Apostle for Bugs on the Dinner Plate, Dies at 76
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/dining/david-george-gordon-dead.html

David George Gordon, a science writer known as the "bug chef," who advocated for insects as food through his cookbook and TV demonstrations, died on Aug. 4 in Tacoma, Wash. He was 76.

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