Posted on 02/01/2005 11:41:31 AM PST by presidio9
Looking for a unique way to support the fight against animal abuse?
The British founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's biggest animal rights group, is auctioning off a lizard tattoo on her right arm -- with proceeds going to the charity.
Billed as "waterproof and weathered" and "suitable for making into a wallet or watch strap," the tattoo is being offered on Web site eBay to draw attention to the plight suffered by skinned animals.
"It's the only skin you can wear and use with the express permission of the original owner," said Ingrid Newkirk of her tattoo.
"Euphemisms like 'leather' and 'meat' help mask the cruelty that goes into stealing and slaughtering for clothing, trinkets and taste ... It may be uncomfortable to contemplate, but we're all flesh and blood," she said Tuesday.
The purchase price will be donated to PETA's "Shed Your Skin" Campaign, which promotes alternatives to leather and exotic animal skins.
But the winning bidder might have a long wait getting hold of the tattoo: it will only be delivered after its owner has passed away.
I want it - maybe for my wallet like it says, but if I win the auction - I'm slicing it off her arm!!
Why wait?
I bid $1.00!
"waterproof and weathered" and "suitable for making into a wallet or watch strap,"
NO PICTURES please!
Cool! Too bad we have to wait before we can claim it!
What, no foreskin jokes?
Groooooooooooosssssssssssssss. :)
Waittaminit...
I thought selling human parts was verboten on the bay?
Hmm... Mebbe she's not human?
Either way, this is gross. What's next? Lampshades???
That's the ickest thing I've heard in a long time.
But if she's trying to make a point, she needs to sell it while she's still alive.
Reminds me of some of the more ghastly home accessories made by the Nazis.
"Reminds me of some of the more ghastly home accessories made by the Nazis."
Don't forget Wisconsin's Hometown Hero, Ed Gein! We'd have no movie "Psycho" without his having inspired Alfred Hitchcock.
And you thought we were only proud of our cows and our cheese? ;)
Why doesn't she auction her brain?Like New condition, still in container, completely unused!
Or her heart?
Bleeds a lot, enlarged...
Or her arse?
Makes a lovely hat!
If she sold her breast, it would make a great tobacco pouch.
MAX SAND
And the difference between that and wearing animal skin is?
I mean I got this trained seal and everytime I ask if he wants me to skin and wear him he shakes his head up and down and then asks for a fish!~}
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