The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 http://news.yahoo.com/fc?tmpl=fc&cid=34&in...t=animal_rights By SONJA BARISIC, Associated Press Writer NORFOLK, Va. - The animal-rights activists who once suggested Ronald McDonald was a bloody butcher are going after Colonel Sanders, contending cruelty is the "secret recipe" for KFC's fried chicken. Starting next month, Norfolk-based People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plans to hand out "Buckets of Blood" to children outside KFC restaurants and at schools near the restaurants. The buckets are part of PETA's campaign against what it says are farming and slaughter abuses by KFC's suppliers. The 5-inch-tall, red-and-white striped containers mimic KFC's buckets. But instead of fried chicken, each is filled with items including a bag of fake blood and bones, a bloodied plastic chicken and a cardboard caricature of a blood-spattered Colonel Sanders holding a butcher knife toward a terrified-looking chicken. Labels on the bucket proclaim, "Shhh! The 'secret recipe' in this bucket of body parts is ... cruelty" and "The Colonel's secret recipe: live scalding, painful debeaking, crippled chickens." KFC spokeswoman Bonnie Warschauer initially said, "We don't comment on the corporate terrorist activities of PETA. They are corporate terrorists and just like the United States government, we will not negotiate with corporate terrorists." Warschauer added that "PETA has totally crossed the line of free speech and acceptable behavior" and "all they want is a vegetarian world." "They misrepresent the truth about our responsible, industry-leading animal welfare standards," she said. "We're committed to the humane treatment of chickens." KFC, part of Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc., has an animal welfare advisory council made up of highly regarded experts, Warschauer said. She added that while the company does not own chicken farms, it monitors suppliers to determine whether they are using humane procedures. PETA spokesman Bruce Friedrich said the campaign is "about getting KFC to stop supporting abuse of chickens that shocks the conscience of any kind person." A label on the bucket says "Just for you, KFC's suppliers cram thousands of chickens into filthy sheds, sear baby chicks' beaks off with a hot wire, slam the birds into crates (breaking their wings and legs), slice their throats open and scald them to death while they're still conscious. Enjoy." The buckets are reminiscent of the "Unhappy Meals" PETA began distributing in 2000 as part of a public relations assault against McDonald's. The boxes, similar to the Happy Meals that McDonald's serves to children, contained a stuffed doll that looked like Ronald McDonald holding a bloody butcher's knife. PETA suspended its campaign against McDonald's in response to an announcement by the fast-food chain that it would improve living conditions for its chickens. McDonald's officials said PETA had nothing to do with its initiative. PETA plans to begin handing out the buckets on the West Coast and in the Midwest in mid- to late April, then branch out from there, Friedrich said. PETA eventually will have people distributing the buckets all over North America as well as in Australia, India, the United Kingdom and South Africa, he said. They seem to love targeting young children. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Maybe this should go into the CE folder, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 25, 2004 I think PETA can suck my dick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 I really wish these people would protest outside a place where I go to eat. Good times will be had by all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Makes me hungry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 25, 2004 That's one place I will have fun getting hounded. First the supermarket strike and now this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted March 25, 2004 I'm all for the ethical treatment of animals.... But how can you be ethical treating an animal that's being bred for slaughter anyways? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jingus 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Starting next month, Norfolk-based People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plans to hand out "Buckets of Blood" to children outside KFC restaurants and at schools near the restaurants. That can't possibly be legal. As for the issue itself, I have two comments: 1. Chickens are quite possibly the dumbest animals to walk on two feet. You know the phrase, "running around like a chicken with its head cut off"? Ever wonder why that euphemism exists? It's because THEY REALLY DO RUN AROUND AFTER DECAPITATION. Hell, I even remember reading a story one time about a chicken that survived having its block knocked off, because it had a teeny-tiny piece of brain stem left that let it run around and still try to eat off the ground. Chickens are barely smart enough to breathe, much less register that they're being mistreated. Chicken Run was just a movie, people. Believe me, your average halibut is more aware of any possible pain and suffering happening to it than your average McNuggets ingredient. 2. I would really, really like to run into one of these PETA demonstrations... while wearing my leather jacket. I think that would be fun. "Well Your Honor, they threw what appeared to be blood all over me, which could've been infected with AIDS. So I think I was justified in beating the crap out of their entire picket line." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Next chance I have, I'm going straight to KFC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Oh, I hope one of the parents of the kids that gets the bucket sues PETA's asses off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 IT'S PEOPLE! KFC IS PEOPLE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 I'm suddenly in the mood for chicken. Who wants some, I'm buying! * *offer void in all 50 states and all countries outside of the USA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 <<<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 living near the Corporate Home of Perdue Chicken.. none of that is gonna shock anyone around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Meh. You couldn't pay me to eat at KFC anyways. If I'm eating chicken, it's going to be prepared in my own kitchen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomasmoney 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 yeah I hate these PETA folks. They would get their ass kicked if they tried this shit where I'm from. There are like 5 KFC's in a 9 mile radius in my area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Pussies. Every one of them. They're scared of blood and they have no taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted March 25, 2004 Pussies. Every one of them. They're scared of blood and they have no taste. What do you mean scared of blood? They're handing it out to EVERYONE! Crap I seriously want a Ronald McDonald doll with a butcher knife now. PETA: Creating Memorable Holloween Decorations for over a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Mmmmmm.... popcorn chicken.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2004 someone should Richard Simmons go bitchslap them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
