PETA has girls make out in public for attention (With Video)

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This is partially an experiment to see how many more views this gets over the other threads in this sub-forum ;). Should be interesting. I also can't wait to see what evenft complains about.

It's been a while since we've had a PETA thread, and things are slow here so...

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EL PASO, Texas -- The activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA gathered in Downtown El Paso Thursday, and it had many people turning out to see what was going on.
However, instead of finding anything animal-related, El Pasoans found two half-dressed women on a blow-up mattress, French kissing. It had people snapping shots with their phones and cameras, but beyond the shock value, PETA promised there was a message.
"This weekend is Valentine's Day, so it is a great time to get the point across that vegetarians have lower rates of impotence and this is also a great way to show off what a healthy vegetarian body looks like," said Ashley Byrne of PETA.
Vegetarians, Byrne said, have more stamina in the bedroom because they are healthier. It is a point that resonated with other local vegetarians.
"The point that they are trying to get across right now is about the whole love issue because I'm a lot healthier because before, I was overweight,” vegetarian Miguel Rodriguez said. “I am a better lover now."
Some people, however, didn't get the point.
"Honestly I just want to slap those girls.” Patty Juarez said. “That’s disrespectful for my two kids, and I mean that’s not even right, and then them kissing like that.”
As men and women gawked and snapped pictures, offensive or not, the hope was that the message got across.
“Learn more about how delicious and easy a vegetarian lifestyle is," Byrne said.
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As promised...
Video 1: News story
Video 2: Uncut makeout footage
Video 3: More making out

Does anyone really believe this sort of demonstration helps PETA's cause? Better lovers for being vegetarian? Is there scientific proof? I think this sort of thing probably pisses people off more than increases care for animals.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Does anyone really believe this sort of demonstration helps PETA's cause? [/quote]

A group of screaming chanters calling me a monster because I'm eating a Whopper didn't sway me.

Perhaps PETA is learning the difference between honey and vinegar.

If I was in the park with my 2 year old son, I would probably sit and watch.

"Off Daddy's lap."
 
[quote name='fatherofcaitlyn']
"Off Daddy's lap."[/QUOTE]

LoL. Classic.


I'm curious if we have any vegetarian/vegans here on CAG. If we do, I would like to know what they think of PETA.
 
Y'know, when you consider the thought processes of many people in crowds, it really wouldn't be too tough for the meat industry to counter this.

Think about it, all the meat industry needs to do is send out some make-outers of their own and set up their mattress right next to the PETA mattress, posing as a part of PETA's display. The objective? To clear out the crowd. The people to use? Luckily, I know of the perfect couple who would definitely clear out the crowd...

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Grease 'em up and send 'em out!
 
Sweet. Eating carrots makes you hot!

Being health conscious makes you healthy, not not eating meat.
 
Kind of reminds me of those "Truth" ads. Get attention in any way possible to push a message. Then that message will be overlooked due to the tatics you used to get the attention in the first place.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']LoL. Classic.


I'm curious if we have any vegetarian/vegans here on CAG. If we do, I would like to know what they think of PETA.[/quote]

I grew up in a meat eating family, but my wife and her family have been vegetarians their whole life. It definitely opens up your eyes when you realize that you don't need to eat meat in order to survive. Im not a true vegetarian but at this point, if I have steak (which I do agree taste yummy) I'm usually on the towel for awhile since my stomach isn't use to digesting red meat.
So not a vegetarian but I have some perspective.

I agree with what PETA is fighting for, animals should be treated humanly. I know that animal testing is necessary for medical advances and I'm ok with that. But, when you see video's of minks having their fur ripped off of them and seeing their still live bodies thrown in a box filled with other blood covered twitching minks, it makes you question..why? Would you let your dog/cat suffer that way?

I read an article in wired awhile back about how disgusting pig farms have gotten. Their stuck in a cag where they can't move and covered in their own shit.. Its just disgusting (i love bacon btw).

PETA is just freaking stupid when it comes to PR, and their tactics suck. They need to find a better way of getting people to care and get rid of the "12 monkeys" vibe. I'm not sure how anyone could be against protecting animal rights. Unless they were Ann Coulter, she's just evil.
 
god, PETA must be getting fewer donations these days or something. personally i cant stand the group, and ive never been one to tell two girls not to make out, but having seen animal cruelty videos and read books/articles on the matter, those are FAR more persuasive than this will ever be. (not that its persuaded me thus far).
 
[quote name='homeland']I agree with what PETA is fighting for, animals should be treated humanly.[/QUOTE]

This is a bit funny. Did you really mean "humanely"? I hope so. That is something most people would agree with. However, PETA's stated goal is to give animals the same rights as humans (thus, treating them "humanly"?). If that is your position (I know it is their position), I will then call you a loon. PETA is a terrorist-supporting loony group full of holier-than-thou assholes. But that's just my opinion.
 
There's a far cry from eating animals and wanting to see them tortured. I think anyone that abuses animals should be abused in turn in the same fashion. If I ever had a kid pull on my dog's hair, I'd pull their fucking hair out to see how they like it. My sister bit me once, so I bit her. She went crying to our mom saying I bit her. Mom asked why and said because she bit me. Then my mom laughed at her and told her she deserved it. :lol:

But yea, the peckerwood fucktards that stomp on chickens' heads and shit like that is utterly uncalled for.
 
I know quite a few vegetarians and they all hate peta. I'm all for animal rights(though not vegetarian), and I also hate peta.
 
[quote name='brighenne']I know quite a few vegetarians and they all hate peta. I'm all for animal rights(though not vegetarian), and I also hate peta.[/QUOTE]

What do you mean by "animal rights"? Hopefully you too just mean that they should be treated humanely. Animals don't have "rights." If they were given rights, your not being vegetarian would be a big problem for you.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Those dumb bitches aren't going to get people to eat more vegetables until they start offering their bodies as vegetarian dinner plates.[/quote]


That would work, but honestly, the meat industry could counter by putting up a table that offers free bacon.

Nothing beats free bacon.


Nothing.
 
[quote name='homeland']

But, when you see video's of minks having their fur ripped off of them and seeing their still live bodies thrown in a box filled with other blood covered twitching minks, it makes you question..why? Would you let your dog/cat suffer that way?

I read an article in wired awhile back about how disgusting pig farms have gotten. Their stuck in a cag where they can't move and covered in their own shit.. Its just disgusting (i love bacon btw).

.[/quote]

Is it wrong that I found all of that amusing? Maybe it's the way you wrote it. Also, how do you think regulating the treatment of animals would effect the animal related industries ( meat, dairy, etc). I think it would raise costs, which is why when it comes down to it most people don't give a shit.
 
Free bacon on a stripper's ass?
[quote name='georox']That would work, but honestly, the meat industry could counter by putting up a table that offers free bacon.

Nothing beats free bacon.


Nothing.[/quote]
 
[quote name='elprincipe']What do you mean by "animal rights"? Hopefully you too just mean that they should be treated humanely. Animals don't have "rights." If they were given rights, your not being vegetarian would be a big problem for you.[/quote]

By animal rights I mean the right to humane treatment. I don't mean animals should be given rights equal to humans.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']This is partially an experiment to see how many more views this gets over the other threads in this sub-forum ;). Should be interesting.
[/quote]

But how do you differentiate between the:

1)"Hurr hurr chix makin out" views
2)"Goddamn it PETA..." views (*raises hand*)
3)"I click on every story" views, and the
4)"This should be easily trollable..." views?

I mean hell, from what I've gathered over my year here, 1) and 4) each by themselves pretty much make up the average number of views and responses for half the topics on CAG anyway. :/
 
[quote name='VioletArrows']

I mean hell, from what I've gathered over my year here, 1) and 4) each by themselves pretty much make up the average number of views and responses for half the topics on the internet CAG anyway. :/[/QUOTE]

i fixed it for ya
 
[quote name='brighenne']By animal rights I mean the right to humane treatment. I don't mean animals should be given rights equal to humans.[/QUOTE]

That's what I suspected, since most people agree with that sentiment (I do too). But PETA actually believes in animals having "rights" the same as humans. I kid you not. Most people don't even know this, especially those who have pets and contribute to this wacko group.
 
[quote name='RAMSTORIA']god, PETA must be getting fewer donations these days or something. personally i cant stand the group, and ive never been one to tell two girls not to make out, but having seen animal cruelty videos and read books/articles on the matter, those are FAR more persuasive than this will ever be. (not that its persuaded me thus far).[/QUOTE]

What I think they're trying to do now is develop a more (forgive the misuse of the phrase) "family friendly" image. That videos of chicken farms are nauseating and get the point across, but they're changing the message to appeal to those who don't have the stomach to watch those videos. And they're shooting for more TV ads - they had a ad they wanted to run on the super bowl (which shows they're either really stupid in their spending, or they aren't hurting as you suggest) which was basically a Victoria's Secret ad in terms of content/production, but with the women holding vegetables.

Plus, they've used the "nekkid celebrity 'I'd rather go naked than wear fur'" ad campaign for well over a decade now, so using sexuality to convey their message is nothing new.
 
[quote name='mykevermin']

Plus, they've used the "nekkid celebrity 'I'd rather go naked than wear fur'" ad campaign for well over a decade now, so using sexuality to convey their message is nothing new.[/QUOTE]

The question is, do they actually see results from that message? Furthermore, what results to they expect and how do they measure a return on them?
 
Experiment over?

Before this post, there were 10.41 views for every one post. Most of the other threads out here have a very similar number. "Do you want Obama to fail?" has 10.80. The New Hampshire thread has 9.25. The Daschle thread has 12.88. The "Obama continues Bush..." thread has 9.39. There are some anomalies, like "Couple forces burglar..." (a setup for a horrible porno if I've ever heard one) which has 25.67, but this thread here is remarkably average.

Now, whether or not the rate at which the views and posts for this thread have grown is any higher or lower than the average for threads in this subforum, I can not say.

...

That all look right, Mr. Vermin?
 
[quote name='62t']http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2009-02-09-peta-westminster-kkk-protest_N.htm[/QUOTE]

from the article...

Their goal, according to a post on the PETA website, was to draw a parallel between the KKK and the American Kennel Club. "Obviously it's an uncomfortable comparison," PETA spokesman Michael McGraw told the Associated Press.

But the AKC is trying to create a "master race" when it comes to pure-bred dogs, he added. "It's a very apt comparison."
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ARE YOU fuckING KIDDING ME?!
 
PETAs vice president uses Insulin. Guess what that contains! Animal products!
http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm?headline=2343

PETA also killed 92% of the animals they took into their shelter in 2005. Compared to other local shelters who only put down 20% of the animals.

They did this to free up money for other things like paying girls to make out in public telling people to take care of animals. Instead of...taking care of the animals.

http://www.dogpolitics.com/my_weblog/2007/01/peta_is_dead_me.html
 
[quote name='homeland']I agree with what PETA is fighting for, animals should be treated humanly. I know that animal testing is necessary for medical advances and I'm ok with that. But, when you see video's of minks having their fur ripped off of them and seeing their still live bodies thrown in a box filled with other blood covered twitching minks, it makes you question..why? Would you let your dog/cat suffer that way? [/quote]

(not picking on you homeland, just there is one particular thing I'd want to respond to as well as giving general feelings).

1) I am a card-carring member of PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals :cool:

2) I generally agree the cruelty for cruelty's sake is pretty much the bastion of social deviants. However, if sticking an electrical probe up a rat's ass gives us a better understanding of brain functions and can help alleviate Altizheimer's (sp?), I'm all for it. (I actually dated a girl who was doing neuro-research and they did some strange things to those rats: not necessarily the anal-electrocution though)

3) Until we have "ethtical treatment" of humans, I couldn't care less what happens to some horse/pig/chimp/etc.

And this has been my recent real beef with PETA. First off, I only have so much "moral outrage" to cover a finite number of issues. As long as there are *people* who are starving on this earth, I dont give a *damn* about what happens to stray dogs/cats. In fact, I suggest rounding up all the strays and (if they are healthy) instead of euthanizing them, using them for food!

Moreover, PETA, has been particularly shallow in there 'treatment' of women. Yeah I know everyone uses scantily clad women to push their cause. But it reeks of hypocracy (sp?) when your cause is "ethics". Especially in light of their "Open Letter to Ben & Jerry's", where they basically suggest using women as 'wet nurses' to provide milk for the ice cream.

PETA's disgusts me! If you want to do something for animals, I'd suggest supporting the ASPCA instead. They seem more intent on effecting actual change and not just blowhard grandstanding.:bouncy:
 
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