Animal-Rights Protesters Get Blasted From Sprinklers at KFC

Associated Press ^ | 4-14-2005

[kingattax]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- A trio of animal-rights protesters didn't find any welcome mat when they stopped at a KFC, but the restaurant manager did turn on the sprinkler system for them.

Manager John Olivo turned the sprinklers on full blast to soak the protesters from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals who were standing by the curb. They were campaigning for more humane methods of killing.

The protesters, including one in a chicken suit, were followed by a man with a microphone who said he eats beef.

"You're not going to win, not in Brownsville," David Ingersoll shouted through his microphone at the protesters at a busy intersection. His stepchildren passed out anti-PETA pamphlets to stopped drivers.

The PETA members did not give up on their message.

"It hasn't been quite like this in other parts of the state," said Chris Link, PETA's campaign coordinator, who is traveling to protest KFC in 12 Texas cities.

"It's a rarity that we get this," he said after being doused by the sprinklers.

[kingattax]

Don't mess with my chicken !!

[Frank_Discussion]

""It's a rarity that we get this," he said after being doused by the sprinklers."

Maybe not so rare in the future... heh...

[To Hell With Poverty]

PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals

[kingattax]

Anti-PETA Protestor Weapon

[Army Air Corps]

PETA hasn't figured-out that you do not mess with Texas. PETA should be careful in the valley - the old stomping grounds of the Duke of Duvall County.

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

"Long-haired, maggot-infested, dope-smoking long-haired FM-types" get a much-needed shower.



BWAHAHAHAHA WooHooooooooooo!

I think I'll visit the Colonel for lunch to show my support....

[So Cal Rocket]

"It's a rarity that we get this," he said after being doused by the sprinklers.

Yeah... I'm sure it's been a while since these PETA folks have had a shower.

[NittanyLion]

[OKIEDOC]

Those damn PETA protesters are the worlds biggest idiots.

They want to enforce their cruddy value system on all others, no matter what.

I don't force those nuts to eat chicken so whats the problem.

[OKIEDOC]

Those damn PETA protesters are the worlds biggest idiots.

They want to enforce their cruddy value system on all others, no matter what.

I don't force those nuts to eat chicken so whats the problem.

[BJungNan]

What a porker! You mean to tell me this girl is a vegatarian? I don't think so. She is definately sneaking hamburgers when no one is looking. Look at her salivating over the one the guy in the cage next to her is eating.

[Phantom Lord]

PETA protested the circus several years ago here in Raleigh NC. Counter protestors set up grills next to them and gave out free hamburgers and hot dogs to those who wanted them.

[ElkGroveDan]

The protesters, including one in a chicken suit, were followed by a man with a microphone

I wonder if this illiterate AP reporter meant to say MEGAPHONE. I wonder if the illiterate editors at AP even care.

[kingattax]

LOL.....no they dont

[sten]

I haven't been to the zoo lately... the exhibits have improved!

[sten]

After all those easter egg deliveries, the easter bunny needed a back rub

[sten]

yup.. if this doesn't make me want a good steak, nothing will...

[sten]

i'm not sure what those peta folks are after, but i don't think it's having the desired effect. ;)

ok, time to get back to work.

[Navy Patriot]

PETA must be mad as a wet hen.

[cubreporter]

Yipes...