PETA has gone full retard...

DrDubzz · 01-09-2009, 06:03 PM

oh my

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574...-29277,00.html

PETA's campaign to rename fish 'sea kittens'
A CAMPAIGN to rename fish as "sea kittens" in order to improve their image has been ridiculed by the Federal Opposition.
Outspoken animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is using the "sea kitten" name as part of its push to restrict fishing.

"Nobody would hurt a sea kitten!" the group says on its website.

"People don't seem to like fish.

"We're going to start by retiring the old name for good.

"When your name can also be used as a verb that means driving a hook through your head, it's time for a serious image makeover."

The website features images of fish with cats' whiskers and ears.

PETA is using the campaign to entice people to sign a petition calling on the US Fish and Wildlife Service to stop promoting "the hunting of sea kittens (otherwise known as fishing)".

Opposition fisheries spokesman John Cobb was not impressed with the campaign, nor with PETA.

PETA has offended some in Australia with is high-profile campaign against mulesing, the practice of cutting away the skin from a sheep's rear to prevent flystrike.

Mr Cobb said the group had little credibility.

"It is hard to take an organisation which wants to change the name of fish seriously," he said.

Many people might laugh at the sea kitten campaign, Mr Cobb said, but PETA's agenda was actually more sinister: destroying the meat and fish industries.

PETA has convinced a number of large companies to boycott Australian wool which comes from mulesed flocks.

The group argues mulesing is cruel and there are better ways to prevent flystrike.

goalie204 · 01-09-2009, 06:06 PM

Peta are big time whackjobs, and i didn't read the article because anything about PETA just angers me.

This isn't necessarily related, but food for thought nonetheless - Fish is awesome and nutritious and delicious, but i think its weird to eat orange ruffy because it lives to like 100 years old. Fish lovers correct me if i'm wrong. Not sure if that's a double standard because i love 99% of the fish i eat - Hope i didn't jack this thread tho

elderboy02 · 01-09-2009, 06:11 PM

Wow!

JE3146 · 01-09-2009, 06:13 PM

LMAO...

Funniest thing I've seen all week.

hotreds · 01-09-2009, 06:21 PM

When I took the Norfolk Naval Shipyard cruise last year and saw PETA's HQ, I was kinda dreaming about how nice it would be if one of those big guns misfired and removed those HQ from this blue orb! Shame on me- that's how I feel- too damn bad!

BigFrank · 01-09-2009, 06:26 PM

Never go full retard...

01-09-2009, 06:33 PM

Im gonna start ordering fish at resturants as sea kittens! That sounds like fun!

BigFrank · 01-09-2009, 06:34 PM

I wonder if I can get a fresh sea kitten roll with spicy sauce?

markem · 01-09-2009, 06:34 PM

You got the memo, right? Cows are now called "land puppies".

Ashcan Bill · 01-09-2009, 06:36 PM

This thread just put me in the mood.

I'm grabbing the missus and heading to the sushi bar right now.

MTB996 · 01-09-2009, 06:39 PM

Uhhh, wouldn't your title suggest that PETA was less than full retard previously? If you ever met any of them or seen them in action you would understand they have been pretty full-on retard for many years. Maybe they have gone super-retard lately...

Studebaker · 01-09-2009, 06:40 PM

Many of Jesus Christ's disciples were fishermen, and He even showed them where to drop their nets for a better catch. If it was good enough for the Lord, it's good enough for me.

hotreds · 01-09-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTB996

Uhhh, wouldn't your title suggest that PETA was less than full retard previously? If you ever met any of them or seen them in action you would understand they have been pretty full-on retard for many years. Maybe they have gone super-retard lately...

I'd hafta second that comment!-- " has gone??!!" Where do you think they've been?!?!

Rockestone · 01-09-2009, 06:46 PM

I'm a member of PETA.

People Eating Tasty Animals

01-09-2009, 06:57 PM

I'm fryin fish tonight!!!!!!!!! PETA, what a joke.

M1903A1 · 01-09-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studebaker

Many of Jesus Christ's disciples were fishermen, and He even showed them where to drop their nets for a better catch. If it was good enough for the Lord, it's good enough for me.

Whoa...good point!!

01-09-2009, 07:32 PM

Fish/Sea Kitten's are delicous, and until the Sea Kittens can sit on my lap and pur while I pet them, I am going to keep eating them

G G · 01-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vstrommark

You got the memo, right? Cows are now called "land puppies".

That is seriously funny Mark. PETA is made up of total idiots and whackjobs that should be in a real asylum somewhere.

My wife says that pigs should be "puddle puppies"

01-09-2009, 09:05 PM

This reminds me of the time a friend and I got thrown out of petco trying to ask for a feeder kitten for his 6+ foot gar (we were kidding could never do that).

Goodness, PETA found a new low.

Opusfxd · 01-09-2009, 09:08 PM

Could you pass the melted butter please? I want some more on my kitty I'm having for dinner.

01-09-2009, 06:03 PM	#1
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	PETA has gone full retard... oh my http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574...-29277,00.html PETA's campaign to rename fish 'sea kittens' A CAMPAIGN to rename fish as "sea kittens" in order to improve their image has been ridiculed by the Federal Opposition. Outspoken animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is using the "sea kitten" name as part of its push to restrict fishing. "Nobody would hurt a sea kitten!" the group says on its website. "People don't seem to like fish. "We're going to start by retiring the old name for good. "When your name can also be used as a verb that means driving a hook through your head, it's time for a serious image makeover." The website features images of fish with cats' whiskers and ears. PETA is using the campaign to entice people to sign a petition calling on the US Fish and Wildlife Service to stop promoting "the hunting of sea kittens (otherwise known as fishing)". Opposition fisheries spokesman John Cobb was not impressed with the campaign, nor with PETA. PETA has offended some in Australia with is high-profile campaign against mulesing, the practice of cutting away the skin from a sheep's rear to prevent flystrike. Mr Cobb said the group had little credibility. "It is hard to take an organisation which wants to change the name of fish seriously," he said. Many people might laugh at the sea kitten campaign, Mr Cobb said, but PETA's agenda was actually more sinister: destroying the meat and fish industries. PETA has convinced a number of large companies to boycott Australian wool which comes from mulesed flocks. The group argues mulesing is cruel and there are better ways to prevent flystrike.

01-09-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Peta are big time whackjobs, and i didn't read the article because anything about PETA just angers me. This isn't necessarily related, but food for thought nonetheless - Fish is awesome and nutritious and delicious, but i think its weird to eat orange ruffy because it lives to like 100 years old. Fish lovers correct me if i'm wrong. Not sure if that's a double standard because i love 99% of the fish i eat - Hope i didn't jack this thread tho

01-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Wow!

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JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... LMAO... Funniest thing I've seen all week.

01-09-2009, 06:21 PM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... When I took the Norfolk Naval Shipyard cruise last year and saw PETA's HQ, I was kinda dreaming about how nice it would be if one of those big guns misfired and removed those HQ from this blue orb! Shame on me- that's how I feel- too damn bad! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Never go full retard...

01-09-2009, 06:33 PM	#7
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Im gonna start ordering fish at resturants as sea kittens! That sounds like fun!

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BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... I wonder if I can get a fresh sea kitten roll with spicy sauce?

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... You got the memo, right? Cows are now called "land puppies". __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#10
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... This thread just put me in the mood. I'm grabbing the missus and heading to the sushi bar right now.

01-09-2009, 06:39 PM	#11
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Uhhh, wouldn't your title suggest that PETA was less than full retard previously? If you ever met any of them or seen them in action you would understand they have been pretty full-on retard for many years. Maybe they have gone super-retard lately...

01-09-2009, 06:40 PM	#12
Studebaker Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 95 Trading: (0)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Many of Jesus Christ's disciples were fishermen, and He even showed them where to drop their nets for a better catch. If it was good enough for the Lord, it's good enough for me. __________________ "I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much."

01-09-2009, 06:46 PM	#14
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... I'm a member of PETA. People Eating Tasty Animals __________________

01-09-2009, 06:57 PM	#15
kdog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PETA has gone full retard... I'm fryin fish tonight!!!!!!!!! PETA, what a joke.

01-09-2009, 07:32 PM	#17
j-easy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Fish/Sea Kitten's are delicous, and until the Sea Kittens can sit on my lap and pur while I pet them, I am going to keep eating them

01-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#19
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PETA has gone full retard... This reminds me of the time a friend and I got thrown out of petco trying to ask for a feeder kitten for his 6+ foot gar (we were kidding could never do that). Goodness, PETA found a new low.

01-09-2009, 09:08 PM	#20
Opusfxd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Up against Denver's mountains Posts: 270 Trading: (5)	Re: PETA has gone full retard... Could you pass the melted butter please? I want some more on my kitty I'm having for dinner.