Why do the bunny’s ears taste best?
I’m one of those people who, when confronted by a chocolate rabbit, immediately gnaw off the ears. I know some folks start at the bottom and work their way up, but that, quite frankly, is wrong. The ears must be eaten first.
Not that I’m sure why. I think part of it might be the expression on the animal’s face, a sort of stoic acceptance that being chomped upon is its lot in life. Even with that, though, there’s something cruel about the idea of taking a chunk out of the rabbit’s flanks while it sits there. (A way of eating which could also be against Jewish dietary laws — not that they really come into play with Easter bunnies, but still …)
The correct way to eat a rabbit is to attack the ears and then move right onto to the head. This, I believe, puts the creature out of its misery, and the rest of the body can be enjoyed in peace.