Animal Rights Activists Suggest 'Eat the Whales'

Reuters ^ | Septmeber 7, 2001 | Reuters

[riley1992]

Animal Rights Activists Suggest 'Eat the Whales'

Last Updated: September 07, 2001 07:39 AM ET

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - An animal rights group that got in hot water for planning ads that appeared to defend shark attacks has launched a new campaign that suggests people should eat whales.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) unveiled a billboard in downtown Vancouver this week that pictures a cartoon chicken and cow painting the sign with the message; "Eat the Whales."

The group said it opposes whale hunting but wanted to draw attention to the fact that many people get upset at the idea of killing whales but do not object to eating meat from chickens, cows and other land animals.

"Some people who blubber about harpooning whales don't hesitate to snag buckets of chicken wings," PETA's vegan campaign coordinator Andrew Butler said in a press release, which suggests whales are a more efficient food source.

A planned advertising campaign in the United States that would have urged sympathy for sharks was canceled by PETA this week following two fatal shark attacks along the Atlantic coast.

The whale billboard is located only a short distance from several sushi restaurants and shares space with signs promoting beer and luxury cars.

[Buggman]

So where can a find a good whaleburger?

Yours in Truth,

[Dan from Michigan]

LOL.

Is this for real?

[Rodney King]

SAVE THE WHALES!!!....till we get more tartar sauce.

[tbeatty]

Last time I checked, cows and chickens aren't endangered. But PETA does this crap because it generates national attention without having to pay advertising.

You watch, the liberal press (Free Republic notwithstanding) will highlight this as a "controversy" and essentially give PETA free airtime. Just ignore it.

Wasn't their last outrage about the "Got Milk?" campaign? Something about Rudolf Guiliani and a "Got Cancer?" billboard?

[Rays_Dad]

Some people who blubber about harpooning whales - good pun on words. Oh and I think you can still get a good whale burger in some parts of Japan and Norway, if my memory serves me correct. Chip

[Vigilanteman]

Actually, there is nothing wrong with eating whales. The ban on whaling has brought about dramatic increases in some varieties of whales to the extend that fish life in their breeding ground in the South Atlantic have become depleted.

Man should be a part of ecology, not an abberation to be pushed down the food chain. Cows and chickens thrive because they are such useful creatures. One can bet that if sharks were in charge, they wouldn't be passing laws to ban feeding on humans.

[riley1992]

LOL. Apparently. Another brainy idea from the freaks at PETA.

"Some people who blubber about harpooning whales don't hesitate to snag buckets of chicken wings,"

What do you think the chances are that this twit meant to use the word 'blubber' in a clever manner?

[LJLucido]

Mmmmmmm.........whales!

[eddie willers]

pictures a cartoon chicken and cow painting the sign with the message; "Eat the Whales."

I hope Chick-fil-a sues their skinny little vegan emaciated asses off.

[Big Guy and Rusty 99]

Good. I love seafood.

[riley1992]

LOL. I should have known you'd show up here. My very own local Galloping Gourmet.

[LJLucido]

Just got home from a church group meeting. They had chicken wings, meatloaf, and mostaciolli with meat sauce. I feel uplifted!

[riley1992]

Praise God and pass the potatoes! I think I need to join your church.

[BurkeanCyclist]

"Some people who blubber about harpooning whales don't hesitate to snag buckets of chicken wings...."

And we call these people...liberals!

[glock rocks]

4 (16 ounce) whale fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Roasted Yellow Pepper Grits
Roasted Poblano Sauce

Brush whale with olive oil on both sides and season with
salt and pepper. Heat saute pan or grill pan over
high heat until smoking. Grill, blubber side down, for 3
to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn over and
continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes for medium-
well doneness.

Place a heaping mound of Yellow Pepper Grits
onto 4 dinner plates. Place a fillet on
top of each and drizzle with the Poblano Sauce.

ummm..hmmm. who’s bringin the beer?

[riley1992]

I think you need a "Save a Tree, Eat a Beaver" bumper sticker, Dan. Those co-eds would really dig that.

[LJLucido]

I think I need to join your church.

LOL! Sure, if you can cook!

[Lazamataz]

Unintended Consequences: I now want to eat whalemeat.