PETA

Joker loves animals, pass it on. We’re still no closer to official confirmation of a Joker sequel – those initial reports were quickly debunked, in case you missed it – but here’s one thing we do know: Joaquin Phoenix loves animals so much they’ve only gone and given him an award for it. Yep, the […]

Joker loves animals, pass it on. We’re still no closer to official confirmation of a Joker sequel – those initial reports were quickly debunked, in case you missed it – but here’s one thing we do know: Joaquin Phoenix loves animals so much they’ve only gone and given him an award for it. Yep, the […]

6 years ago

PETA come under criticism for comments they made about Steve Irwin on his birthday

The animal rights group claimed that Irwin was killed “while harassing a ray”. Friday 22 February marked the birthday of Steve Irwin, the legendary zookeeper and television personality. Irwin was known for the close relationship he seemed to have with animals all around him, and was loved by a massive audience. He died on 4 […]

The animal rights group claimed that Irwin was killed “while harassing a ray”. Friday 22 February marked the birthday of Steve Irwin, the legendary zookeeper and television personality. Irwin was known for the close relationship he seemed to have with animals all around him, and was loved by a massive audience. He died on 4 […]

7 years ago

“Bring home the bacon” debate is a case study in how stupid we’ve all become

Let’s bring home the bacon. Earlier this week, you might have heard that “they” are planning to “ban” phrases like “bring home the bacon” to “avoid offending vegans”. Maybe it’s been on your mind. Maybe you’ve even been mad about it. Maybe you posted an angry comment about it on Facebook. The story has had […]

Let’s bring home the bacon. Earlier this week, you might have heard that “they” are planning to “ban” phrases like “bring home the bacon” to “avoid offending vegans”. Maybe it’s been on your mind. Maybe you’ve even been mad about it. Maybe you posted an angry comment about it on Facebook. The story has had […]

7 years ago

PETA want people to change the way they use everyday phrases to stop “speciesism”

This seems… extreme. The activist group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has a problem with phrases it says are anti-animal. The group suggested that some commonly-used turns of phrase are anti-animal and that they should be removed and replaced. They are urging people, for example, to use phrases like ‘bringing home the […]

This seems… extreme. The activist group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has a problem with phrases it says are anti-animal. The group suggested that some commonly-used turns of phrase are anti-animal and that they should be removed and replaced. They are urging people, for example, to use phrases like ‘bringing home the […]

7 years ago

PETA ask Waterford Mayor to erect memorial plaque for chickens killed in motorway accident

The chickens were killed after a lorry was overturned en route to Carlow. Animal rights organisation PETA are calling on Waterford’s Mayor to erect a tombstone in memory of a group of chickens that were killed after a lorry was overturned in west Waterford on 17 April. The lorry had been carrying a load of […]

The chickens were killed after a lorry was overturned en route to Carlow. Animal rights organisation PETA are calling on Waterford’s Mayor to erect a tombstone in memory of a group of chickens that were killed after a lorry was overturned in west Waterford on 17 April. The lorry had been carrying a load of […]

8 years ago

WATCH: PETA trick people into thinking they drank dog’s milk for ad campaign

A controversial ad campaign to say the least. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are no strangers to controversy, with past ad campaigns including a “Holocaust On Your Plate” advert, with the catchphrase “To animals: All people are nazis”. There was also the infamous “Jesus was a Vegetarian” billboard that was erected in […]

A controversial ad campaign to say the least. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are no strangers to controversy, with past ad campaigns including a “Holocaust On Your Plate” advert, with the catchphrase “To animals: All people are nazis”. There was also the infamous “Jesus was a Vegetarian” billboard that was erected in […]

10 years ago