Posted on 11/18/2014 9:50:31 PM PST by Slings and Arrows
A ‘gay’ bull has been saved from slaughter by the only person who could have truly understood the ridiculousness of the situation – the co-creator of the Simpsons.
Benjy the bull was being prepared for the chop after vets said his sexual orientation was the reason he wouldn’t breed.
That’s when Sam Simon, who helped start cult cartoon comedy, stepped in.
‘All animals have a dire destiny in the meat trade, but to kill this bull because he’s gay would’ve been a double tragedy,’ said the 59-year-old producer who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
After being told he was dying in 2012 he vowed to give away his $100million (£64m) fortune to charity and thankfully for Benjy, his plight struck a chord with him.
Simon added he was ‘thrilled’ Benjy’s fate lied in a ‘sanctuary rather than a sandwich’.
The bull should be in his new home by Christmas.
Simon was told about Benjy’s situation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).
(Excerpt) Read more at metro.co.uk ...
Don’t think I’ve taken enough Ecstasy for that one.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.