In Peter S. Beagle's piece in Lightspeed Magazine from July 2012, he humorously expresses the notion that consuming a certain mouse would be an egregious act. The mouse is depicted in such an appealing way that it transforms the idea of eating it into something not just undesirable, but downright shameful. Beagle's playful exaggeration highlights the disconnect between culinary choices and their moral implications, inviting readers to reflect on their own eating habits.

This entertaining proclamation suggests that the allure of the mouse, likely as a metaphor, evokes a sense of guilt or impropriety associated with indulging in something so delightful. Beagle's clever phrasing captivates the reader and emphasizes the delightful contradictions in our food culture, prompting consideration of what we choose to savor and the underlying emotions tied to those choices.