Posted April 11, 200916 yr http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story...2-12377,00.html 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. "(PETA) has written to Pet Shop Boys with a request they are unable to agree to but nonetheless think raises an issue worth thinking about," the message says. Under the name Pet Shop Boys, the duo of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe became famous as pioneers of electronic and dance music. They are best known for their 1984 single "West End Girls". PETA is known for its attention-grabbing campaigns, including one comparing the slaughter of animals to the Holocaust. Even some supporters of the group seemed to think its Pet Shop Boys request was silly. On the official PETA website, one person called the campaign "ridiculous". Another asked if the group was going to go after US rock singer Meatloaf next. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- :mellow: :mellow: :mellow:
April 11, 200916 yr Saw that yesterday :o :o I thought it was some April Fools joke till I saw the date How bizarre :wacko: PETA do a lot of good in terms of animal cruelty but this nonsense will give PETA a bad name and make it a laughing stock, whoever is responsible for that should be sacked or even better put in a padded cell
April 11, 200916 yr I thought it was some April Fools joke till I saw the date Ditto. It came across as a complete own goal IMHO.
April 11, 200916 yr I suspect it was meant as a way of gaining publicity. However, it looks like it's backfired as the publicity they're getting isn't exactly good publicity.
April 11, 200916 yr Has anyone here seen Ingrid Newkirk's will? It is definitely worth a read: http://www.peta.org/feat/newkirk/will.html
April 14, 200916 yr I used to have respect for PETA, but they've just totally lost it now..... It's surely got to be some sort of joke..... I mean, why wait over 20 years to make a fuss about this anyway....? It's not as if PSB are exactly a new band is it....? :wacko:
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