Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Link~ McDonald's to study using gas to kill chickens OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — McDonald's (MCD) is considering whether to require its processors to use a method for slaughtering poultry that animal rights groups say is more humane. The fast-food giant said it is studying the possibility of "controlled atmosphere killing," in which chickens are put to sleep with gas, such as nitrogen or argon. McDonald's animal welfare council suggested a study of the newer method, said Bob Langert, McDonald's senior director of social responsibility. It would replace a slaughtering process in which chickens are hung by their legs on a moving conveyor line and pulled through an electrified vat of water. "There has been very little study of this process as to impact on animal welfare," Langert said Wednesday. Some of McDonald's European suppliers already use the newer method, the company said. McDonald's will post the results of the study on its Web site by June 30, said Patricia Paul, senior director of corporate governance. McDonald's move followed an announcement by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which said it would submit a proposal on the issue for consideration by shareholders at McDonald's annual meeting. PETA spokesman Bruce Friedrich said he hoped other restaurants would follow McDonald's example and consider switching slaughter methods. PETA is seeking to have identical resolutions voted on by shareholders of Wendy's International (WEN) and Applebee's International (APPB). I thought of Chicken Concentration Camps immediately after reading this. Of course I was linked to this by a German friend...so that may have something to do with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 PETA is in favor of gassing chickens... and Jews? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 First Chechens, now chickens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 First Chechens, now chickens Mcdonalds gasses Chechens? So that's what's in the special sauce... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 The new gas chambers will not just be limited to chickens: also targeted are gypsies, homosexuals, Communists, and people who didn't keep their hands off his Chicken Selects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 The new gas chambers will not just be limited to chickens: also targeted are gypsies, homosexuals, Communists, and people who didn't keep their hands off his Chicken Selects. Well in that case, Heil Happymeal! and make sure to Sieg Heil Supersize me! .... We're reaching new lowes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 I want a 5 piece Jew Select. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 You can really taste the argon in those Jew Selects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 That's what makes it a Select rather than the all white Jew Nuggets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 McDonalds: Come On In And Be Served By Our New All White Meat, Blonde Hair, Blue Eyed Counter Help. Badadadadaaaa...You're lovin' it, or ELSE! And don't forget, this Sunday at Borders books, Ronald McDonald will be signing his new book, McKampf. But I'm sure someone will just think he was just a misunderstood clown that never did anything evil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 I found a gold tooth in my Jew Nugget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 I found a gold tooth in my Jew Nugget. Find 4 more and get yourself your own free diary which you can fill with graphic images involving the Grimace and the Fry Kids that keep you hid safely in their attic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted the Poster 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 I used breadding from my nuggets to make a lampshade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 does it light up a vase filled with seaweed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 I'm not ruling anything out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Czech just made me laugh so hard I started drooling. Four stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CronoT Report post Posted January 2, 2005 I'm not ruling anything out. Dude, that's fucked up. Is it just me, or does that black-and-white Nazi pic look way too much like Ben Stein? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted the Poster 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 does it light up a vase filled with seaweed? No, but it- whoops, I accidentally dropped it into the chicken oven! Edit: Nice one, Czech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted the Poster 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Hah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 As a McDonald's shareholder, I will instead put chickens to work building Happy Meal boxes for the food effort. The conditions are less than stellar, but just think of the alternatives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Rommel Rommel Rommel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CronoT Report post Posted January 2, 2005 You guys are awful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted the Poster 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 The Ronald McDonald House is not what it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 All of this is tying together too damn neatly. Course nothing is more horrifying than the original Ronald McDonald. That GUY could make the devil wet his loin cloth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted the Poster 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 OMG evidence!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 If somebody can make a running Hamburglar shaped like a swastika, you win the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites