Posted on 02/01/2025 8:12:51 AM PST by DallasBiff
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling to ax a beloved American tradition – and to replace it with what it calls a "delicious" vegan substitution.
The animal rights nonprofit organization is seeking to replace the Groundhog Day tradition with a vegan "weather reveal" cake. PETA announced the proposal in a news release on Jan. 20.
"PETA will deliver a delicious ‘Weather Reveal’ vegan cake each Groundhog Day in perpetuity if [the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club] agrees to let Punxsutawney Phil and his family retire to a reputable sanctuary, a move that will earn the outfit kudos from wildlife fans," the press release stated.
PETA also published pun-filled letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, arguing that the groundhog's annual duties were "no piece of cake" for him.
"Groundhogs are shy prey animals who, when allowed, actively avoid humans," the letter detailed. "Yet, year after year, Phil is transported to Gobler’s Knob, whisked on stage, and subjected to a noisy announcer, screaming crowds, and flashing lights against all his natural instincts."
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PETA can go to hell.
Stupid call.
Best response to crappola like this might be: “PETA, never heard of them.”
This should be in the Babylon Bee! How juvenile.
Seriously?
This must be a joke. Right..?
Babylon Bee. That was my first thought.
Punxsutawney Phil is a fake phony fraud. His predictions are only good for Punxsutawney, PA and nowhere else. He is funded by the local chamber of commerce. Off with his head!!
Saint Groundhogs Day deserves much better.
PETA sure is giving the satirical site the Babylon Bee a run for its money.
That’s true of “progressives” in general. They go with whatever silly idea pops into their head. And you’re a hater (or worse) if you disagree.
If we wore PETA skin jackets, no one would be there to throw paint on us! ;-)
Sheesh. How can a cake predict how long the winter will last?
Things like this reveal how insignificant they really are...........
Do they think people eat the ground hog?
I can’t believe this is not The Babylon Bee.
The vegan appetizer might be ok alongside grilled groundhog
A commonly displayed bumper sticker: People Eating Tasty Animals.
I’ve had groundhog chili before. It’s actually quite tasty and tastes nothing like chicken.
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