tvgasm / CC Did you see last night’s episode of The Office? You may have guessed that my favorite part was at the end, when Michael, clad in his new fur coat, told us this valuable lesson: “You should know that some people think it’s cool to throw buckets of fake blood on you as … Read more »
The wonder crusaders over at PETA Asia-Pacific have been crossing country borders nonstop for the sake of animals. Their efforts as of late have reached crowds of people in China and Australia, and even more individuals are tuning in via news circuits and the Internet. We say, rock it, PETA A-P! Of course, we fancy … Read more »
Here are the top four reasons why Fred Willard is the man: 4. This Is Spinal Tap: Seriously, put it on your bucket list. 3. Waiting for Guffman: A travel agent–slash–community theater star who’s all tracksuit and no talent—nice. 2. ABC PSA (ad-libbed version): Known for his improv skills, Fred ad libs on the acronyms … Read more »
There’s been a lot of good news for doggie kind lately. First, our canine friends in the U.K. got a break when the (British) Kennel Club announced that it would be reviewing and revising breeding standards for its “recognized” breeds. The first step was to inform breeders of Pekinese dogs that it was no longer … Read more »
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about during the holiday travel season, now there’s a new road hazard: deadly bacteria. And it comes to you courtesy of your pals in the chicken industry. In case you don’t happen to be a regular reader of the Journal of Infection and Public Health, a recent … Read more »
Stop! Put down that doggy sweater. For all you folks out there wondering what to give your favorite four-legged family member this holiday season, look no further. The answer is a lot easier and cheaper than you might think. This year, take a hint from country legend Dolly Parton, comedian Kathy Najimy and the ever-adorable … Read more »
Ugh. It’s that time of year again. With the mercury dipping and the holidays just around the corner, flurries of cold-hearted fur hags are starting to be seen on the social scene (that famous footage of Bigfoot was actually an opera buffa walking off the effects of her Pomtini). It’s also the time of year … Read more »
A Donna Karan Boutique in Manhasset, New York, received some negative attention yesterday, when PETA’s “Grim Reapers”—holding signs that read, “Donna, Bring Out Your Dead!”—greeted pedestrians and passing cars. The purpose of the protest was to spotlight DK’s continued use of fur in her collections—even after we’ve made several attempts to educate her on the … Read more »
Like pretty much everyone else on the planet, we at PETA have a YouTube account. Unlike (most) other accounts, we use ours to broadcast and share PETA’s funny and provocative ads and public service announcements. Turns out that some of our ads may have been a little too hot for TV YouTube. After uploading our … Read more »
The tabloids are constantly filled with breathless speculation about who various celebs might be sleeping with. But we already know who a few lovely stars are taking to bed: their mutts! Some celebrities who are hooked on rescued mutts include Sandra Bullock, Simon Cowell, Kristen Bell, and—hopefully—even the next president of the good ol’ U. … Read more »
timeinc / CC Our friends at ecorazzi have pointed out one of the coolest auctions going on at eBay right now—the auction to win those ridiculous (in an awesome way) faux-fur boots that Stephen Colbert wore in his Christmas special. That’s right—the next time you find yourself in your log cabin, hiding from a bear … Read more »
Last Friday, as you know, was a very special Friday—Fur-Free Friday! In the hope of stopping people in their tracks if they were about to buy fur, PETA members all over the world were busy encouraging shoppers to cross the cruel stuff off their shopping lists. In Aspen, Colorado, a pair of rockin’ “snow bunnies” … Read more »
Our recent demo in Kansas City was really, really crappy. Which was good, considering that we were handing out toilet paper. You see, we staked out a local steakhouse and greeted patrons with T.P. that was embossed with a special meaty message. Why give away this fly two-ply? Someone needs to tell meat-eaters that they’re … Read more »
farm1 / CC Calling all football fans! The results are in, and it looks like this year’s contenders for the most vegetarian-friendly NFL stadium fought all the way to the end zone. These stadiums satisfied the hungriest of the hungry with delicious munchies ranging from the oldie-but-goodie veggie burger to the more exquisitely prepared Garden … Read more »
Thanksgiving is over and everyone is getting in the wintery, “Christmassy” spirit … but hey, don’t forget about my favorite holiday of the year! Fur-Free Friday! While most people are hittin’ the shops at 4 a.m. to dig through bargain bins and trample their neighbors to grab those $5 iPods, animal activists are going out … Read more »
