It's been noted by more than one that extremists have no sense of humor, which might be why PETA hasn't noticed they've become a parody of themselves.
According to News.com.au:
PETA has asked the Pet Shop Boys to change their name as part of a publicity stunt to oppose pet stores.
The animal rights group wrote to the band requesting they change their name to the Rescue Shelter Boys in opposition to the "cruelty" of pet shops.
"Most dogs and cats sold in pet shops are sourced from profit-hungry breeders who may have bred them in cramped, filthy conditions," the letter said.
"Most pet-shop animals are kept in cages or runs that are far too small for their needs.
"Exercise is minimal, and they often never leave their cages until the day that they are sold."
In a message posted on the band's website, the Pet Shop Boys politely declined the bizarre request.
Yes, the name of that band is really encouraging people to frequent/shop at/own and operate pet stores. Same reason every time I listen to Sugarland I want to eat a bunch of candy and/or move to Texas. Or when I listen to Matchbox 20, I want to become an arsonist who plays with die-cast metal car toys. Or the prevalence of Polydactyly in Finger Eleven fans.
Better stop now before I get to that band that recorded "One Week" and "If I Had a Million Dollars," so my mom can read this post without blushing.
(h/t: kletois)
2 comments:
Awesome post Hob! How ridiculous. Peta knows no bounds and obviously is not familiar enough with embarrassment...yet...
Well, they were never Being Boring...
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