posty Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/pets/...h__a_robot.html Is nothing sacred? The animal rights group PETA is demanding that America's beloved harbinger of spring, Punxsutawney Phil, be replaced with ... a robot. The group says it's unfair of the Groundhog Day festival organizers to subject the furry critter to the bright lights and huge crowds that descend on the tiny Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney every Feb. 2. "Make the compassionate decision to use an animatronic Phil and retire the live groundhogs who are used for Groundhog Day activities to a sanctuary," wrote Gemma Vaughan of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "Tradition is no excuse for cruelty." William Deeley, president of the Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, said Phil is the most pampered groundhog in the world. "This is just crazy," Deeley told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "Phil is probably treated better than the average child in Pennsylvania. He's got air conditioning in the summer, his pen is heated in winter ... He has everything but a TV in there. What more do you want?" Besides, Pennsylvania already has an animatronic "Gus the Groundhog," who is the "spokesanimal" for the state lottery. Over at the Staten Island Zoo, spokeswoman MaryLee Montalvo said they'd never dream of replacing their weather-predicting groundhog, Charles G. Hogg (a.k.a. Staten Island Chuck), with a robot. "He's a local celebrity," she said. He's also a bit of a diva. Last year, he bit Mayor Bloomberg on the finger after he was rousted from his lair to declare that spring was on the way. The movie, "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray featured a real groundhog - even if it was shot in Woodstock, Ill. His best known animatronic co-star is the gopher from "Caddyshack." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 PETA is just ridiculous . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 le sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Dude. I can't imagine how these guys can raise any money at all when they pull this crap. They completely marginalize any credible causes they take up by constantly making a mockery of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Dude. I can't imagine how these guys can raise any money at all when they pull this crap. They completely marginalize any credible causes they take up by constantly making a mockery of themselves. Because they know most people are stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 PETA is just ridiculous . . Oh yeah, they were protesting at my small college once right in front of this little grill/coffee house we had. They were obnoxious and catching people walking away from the counter with their food. I had my standard double-patty melt w/bacon and cheese, so they loved me. The chick asked me "Did you know on average there's 30 lbs of undigested red meat in the colon of an adult male?" I shot back "I'm probably double that!" and other folks they'd harassed laughed. They had ticked me off at that point (trying to ruin your appetite) so I sat close to them and heckled until they left. I kept asking the one girl who'd accosted me "I bet I know how you get YOUR protein! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 PETA is just ridiculous . . +1,000,000 Why have they not been stopped yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Dude. I can't imagine how these guys can raise any money at all when they pull this crap. They completely marginalize any credible causes they take up by constantly making a mockery of themselves. agreed. PETA = Jesse Jackson and the like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Has anyone tried to protest PETA? I mean like go to their HQ & have a cookout or something like that. That would be pretty funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Has anyone tried to protest PETA? I mean like go to their HQ & have a cookout or something like that. That would be pretty funny. What would be really funny is if someone were to go to there message board and start talking about how much the like eating meat and the such. I'm surprised nobody here has done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 What would be really funny is if someone were to go to there message board and start talking about how much the like eating meat and the such. I'm surprised nobody here has done that brings back memories of "catch and release" spear fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 What would be really funny is if someone were to go to there message board and start talking about how much the like eating meat and the such. I'm surprised nobody here has done that How to help animals in Haiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Dude. I can't imagine how these guys can raise any money at all when they pull this crap. They completely marginalize any credible causes they take up by constantly making a mockery of themselves. Exactly. The chick asked me "Did you know on average there's 30 lbs of undigested red meat in the colon of an adult male?" I shot back "I'm probably double that!" and other folks they'd harassed laughed. lol I would've added "did YOU know that believing such an idiotic myth makes you one of the stupidest people on the planet?" Good grief. PS I can't help but wonder if any of them were wearing any belts or shoes with leather in them. Love to see obnoxious people get theirs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Has anyone tried to protest PETA? I mean like go to their HQ & have a cookout or something like that. That would be pretty funny. GREAT idea - I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Oh yeah, they were protesting at my small college once right in front of this little grill/coffee house we had. They were obnoxious and catching people walking away from the counter with their food. I had my standard double-patty melt w/bacon and cheese, so they loved me. The chick asked me "Did you know on average there's 30 lbs of undigested red meat in the colon of an adult male?" I shot back "I'm probably double that!" and other folks they'd harassed laughed. They had ticked me off at that point (trying to ruin your appetite) so I sat close to them and heckled until they left. I kept asking the one girl who'd accosted me "I bet I know how you get YOUR protein! You should have asked her if she gets all her nutritional information from "Beverly Hills Cop." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 The chick asked me "Did you know on average there's 30 lbs of undigested red meat in the colon of an adult male?" an adult male what? grizzly bear, lion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 man, I realize that this is the understatement of the year and has been true for at least the last 20 years, but PETA could really use a new PR department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 man, I realize that this is the understatement of the year and has been true for at least the last 20 years, but PETA could really use a new PR department That would be a tough one to fill . . . "Complete nutjob organization looking for a qualified individual to hopelessly try and spin our radical views into a semi-coherent propaganda that will paint us in a positive light while not compromising any of our core ideals that put the importance of animals over the value of humans. Please include salary requirements . . . must love dogs. Vegans preferred." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 That would be a tough one to fill . . . "Complete nutjob organization looking for a qualified individual to hopelessly try and spin our radical views into a semi-coherent propaganda that will paint us in a positive light while not compromising any of our core ideals that put the importance of animals over the value of humans. Please include salary requirements . . . must love dogs. Vegans preferred." I'm sure if they hired david axelrod they could convince a majority of americans they were pragmatic centrists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm sure if they hired david axelrod they could convince a majority of americans they were pragmatic centrists. That swing to partisan poltics was quicker than Zeke! Well played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 "Phil is probably treated better than the average child in Pennsylvania...his pen is heated in winter. So are we to assume from this that most of Pennsylvania's children don't have their pens heated in winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 A robot Groundhog would be cool as hell. You could blow up the Earth with one if done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 So are we to assume from this that most of Pennsylvania's children don't have their pens heated in winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Oh yeah, they were protesting at my small college once right in front of this little grill/coffee house we had. They were obnoxious and catching people walking away from the counter with their food. I had my standard double-patty melt w/bacon and cheese, so they loved me. The chick asked me "Did you know on average there's 30 lbs of undigested red meat in the colon of an adult male?" I shot back "I'm probably double that!" and other folks they'd harassed laughed. They had ticked me off at that point (trying to ruin your appetite) so I sat close to them and heckled until they left. I kept asking the one girl who'd accosted me "I bet I know how you get YOUR protein! Tell her you know someone in Hollywood who thinks she's been watching too many movies. beverly Hills Cop to be precise which is the first place I ever heard that joke. And it is a joke, according to snopes. Hardest thing to digest? Veggies and legumes. Ask her if she has 30 pounds of beans in her colon next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 So are we to assume from this that most of Pennsylvania's children don't have their pens heated in winter? Nope. Parents too busy clinging to their guns n religion yknow. On the plus side, they don't throw their reverends/churches under the bus for PR reasons, so let the little buggers freeze I say. lol - why don't I get loons like that getting in my face? SO much fun you could have with them right then and there. Instead I get ahole co-workers who are also the boss' golden child. But I digress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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