Is the veggie burger in or out at In-N-Out?

Vegans are petitioning cult burger chain In-N-Out to serve a ‘healthy, humane, and sustainable option’ while critics slam the idea. Photo: AFP

An online petition appealing to fast food chain In-N-Out to add a veggie burger to their menu has divided the internet recently, drawing an angry backlash from meat lovers who called the initiative everything from “un-American” and “fascist”, to “the work of meat terrorists”.

Though the petition drew more than 36,000 signatures over the last few weeks, it also outraged carnivores and fans of the American burger chain which boasts a cult-like following. The appeal was launched by the communications manager for the non-profit vegan group Good Food Institute.