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Famous names celebrate PETA's 25 years
Northwest Indiana (Munster) Times ^ | Saturday, August 20, 2005 12:54 AM CDT | PHILIP POTEMPA

Posted on 08/20/2005 12:37:08 PM PDT by rface

Chance to win.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Yes, PETA might be extreme at times (they once threw a bucket of red paint, symbolizing blood, on Joan Rivers when she was wearing a real fur coat) while on their quest to defend the rights of animals and herald vegetarianism. But they also do plenty of good for worthy causes.

Some of their biggest celeb supporters include Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, Bea Arthur, the Dali Lama, Josh Hartnett, Pamela Anderson, Moby, Christina Applegate and Charlize Theron.

I have a beautiful PETA 25th anniversary gift basket valued at $75 to present to one lucky reader. Among the goodies included, PETA's "Chew on This: A Vegetarian Starter Kit," featuring 15 recipes with color photos. It also has plenty of tidbits and advice from celebs.

I particularly like Conan O'Brien's quip about ample Star Jones: "PETA has named Star on their 'worst-dressed celebrity of the year' because she wears too much fur. Apparently, her one fur coat wiped out three species."

The first reader to call in or e-mail me at my contact info below answering this fun contest question wins the basket. REMEMBER, include your name, town you live in and telephone number. The contest is not open to Times employees and their immediate families.

Question: In 1995, Mary Tyler Moore made headlines trying to buy a 16-pound lobster named Spike on display in a lobby tank at a trendy Malibu restaurant. With the help of PETA, she offered $1,000 and planned to set it free. Rush Limbaugh heard about it, and made a counter offer to buy it to eat!

* How old was the lobster AND how much did Limbaugh offer?

Good luck.


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Among the goodies included, PETA's "Chew on This: A Vegetarian Starter Kit,"....

maybe I'll send them a picture of some big meat titled, "Chew on This". Hahahaha (blush)

1 posted on 08/20/2005 12:37:09 PM PDT by rface
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"Some of their biggest celeb supporters include Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, Bea Arthur, the Dali Lama, Josh Hartnett, Pamela Anderson, Moby, Christina Applegate and Charlize Theron"

That's all I need to know about them!

2 posted on 08/20/2005 12:44:44 PM PDT by Redbob
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To: rface
I wonder if they are going to offer up their 25th Anniversary Pet Euthanasia Package...


3 posted on 08/20/2005 12:45:02 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: rface
Rush Limbaugh, the radio talk show host, heard about this and offered two thousand dollars for Spike and offered to eat him. Now Rush Limbaugh probably didn't realize that even lobstermen who love eating lobster would protect Spike and not eat it. Because lobstermen protect the big old lobsters—those are the ones that repopulate the lobster stock.

Mary Tyler Moore continued her crusade and joined up with PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, to protest lobster eating. They have a little mascot [and motto], which says, "Being boiled hurts." Unfortunately, their mascot is red, which suggests it's already been boiled. But that's a minor detail.
4 posted on 08/20/2005 12:46:44 PM PDT by Issaquahking
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"People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is celebrating its 25th anniversary."

I am going to celebrate PETA's 25th tonight by lighting up the barbeque and grilling some hamburgers and hot dogs!


5 posted on 08/20/2005 12:47:08 PM PDT by msjhall
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To: rface
Hey PETA! Chew on these:


6 posted on 08/20/2005 12:49:23 PM PDT by cowboyway (My heroes have always been cowboys.)
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Is there any way to get rid of this racist, worthless tax free company? They have a budget of 27-29 million dollars, and they kill off 80% of the animals they "rescue". Also, they support eco-terrorists, including members who advocate killing scientists.


7 posted on 08/20/2005 12:56:43 PM PDT by JeffMBattle
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To: rface
Take a Bite out of PETA
Newspapers condemn PETA links to violence
Financial Gain Over Principles: The PETA Saga Continues
PETA reconsiders campaign after complaints of racism
PETA's Puppy Killers May Face Additional Charges

Nice Guys.....
8 posted on 08/20/2005 12:58:26 PM PDT by HangnJudge
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To: rface
Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, Bea Arthur, the Dali Lama, Josh Hartnett, Pamela Anderson, Moby, Christina Applegate and Charlize Theron.

Are they dumb, naive or pushing an agenda?

9 posted on 08/20/2005 1:00:34 PM PDT by Flyer (Peace is more than the absence of war)
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Are they dumb, naive or pushing an agenda?

Yes.

10 posted on 08/20/2005 1:02:01 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: cowboyway

Mmmmmmm hippopotamus


11 posted on 08/20/2005 1:06:45 PM PDT by Blue Highway
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Mmmmmmm hippopotamus

I've heard it tastes like chicken.

12 posted on 08/20/2005 1:16:29 PM PDT by nonliberal (Graduate: Curtis E. LeMay School of International Relations)
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To: Issaquahking
Something I designed for a political race a couple of years ago - I erased the name/district info.
13 posted on 08/20/2005 1:22:30 PM PDT by hombre_sincero
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To: cowboyway

is that you with the Hippo?

My God you would need an anti-Tank round to take that thing down!!

:)


14 posted on 08/20/2005 1:35:04 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (It's called having class.....)
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To: rface
You should know I belong to PETA.

(People Eating Tasty Animals)

15 posted on 08/20/2005 1:56:06 PM PDT by sportutegrl (People who say, "All I know is . . ." really mean, "All I want you to focus on is . . .")
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To: Issaquahking

"Rush Limbaugh, the radio talk show host, heard about this and offered two thousand dollars for Spike and offered to eat him."

I never heard how this story ended. Whatever happened to the lobster?


16 posted on 08/20/2005 1:58:09 PM PDT by pcottraux
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To: rface

Steak is DEFINITELY on the menu tonight!;)


17 posted on 08/20/2005 1:59:39 PM PDT by Frank_2001
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To: Frank_2001

My wife comes from a hunting family in West Virginia... consequently, there is always a good supply of deer meat in the freezer. I think maybe a couple of nice lean slices of Bambi on the BBQ is in order.


18 posted on 08/20/2005 2:31:01 PM PDT by RenegadeNC
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To: rface

INTREP


19 posted on 08/20/2005 2:32:48 PM PDT by LiteKeeper (The radical secularization of America is happening)
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To: rface
they also do plenty of good for worthy causes.

Uh ... sure they do.

And David Berkowitz was an altar boy.

20 posted on 08/20/2005 3:03:58 PM PDT by IronJack
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