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PETA protest planned for Talladega cries fowl in wrong direction
posted by Matt Humphrey on Apr 21, 2009 9:44:36 AM
Not sure if you've read about this yet, but PETA -- the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals -- plans a protest Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. That's where NASCAR fans will attempt to set a record for the world's largest mass chicken dance.
That's right, folks. PETA. Protest. NASCAR fans. Chicken dance.
Let the good times roll.
PETA isn't peeved at NASCAR fans, per se, but it's more upset with KFC - the gimmick's sponsor. The animal rights group has waged war with the Colonel's 11 secret herbs and spices for many moons and Sunday's event provides it with a chance to turn Talladega into a gamecock's Gettysburg.
But PETA should know better. These protests will do nothing but enrage chicken-loving NASCAR fans everywhere. In fact, NASCAR fans will likely be so upset that they'll go directly to KFC and order a bucket or two of extra crispy.
Now if PETA wants to endear itself to NASCAR fans and stage a protest that will make a difference, they should protest:
1. Digger, the animated gopher
Come on, folks. Fox should be deep fried for the usage of this cartoon gopher. Most NASCAR fans would rather see Jimmy Spencer slobber another bad prediction than see this animated mammal's exploits on Fox.
2. The Lucky Dog
Some people call this rule the Dale Earnhardt Jr. rule, because he's frequently using it to get back on the lead lap. But really. How lucky are you if you're always going a lap down. This gives dogs a bad name.
3. Jimmie Johnson's beard
Psst, PETA. How many animals were harmed in the growing of this facial hair?
4. Boris Said's hair
Psst, PETA. See No. 3.
5. Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul
God bless "inspirational stories of courage, speed and overcoming adversity" but when this series is channeling the world of stock-car racing, it has truly jumped the shark.
posted by Matt Humphrey on Apr 21, 2009 9:44:36 AM
Not sure if you've read about this yet, but PETA -- the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals -- plans a protest Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. That's where NASCAR fans will attempt to set a record for the world's largest mass chicken dance.
That's right, folks. PETA. Protest. NASCAR fans. Chicken dance.
Let the good times roll.
PETA isn't peeved at NASCAR fans, per se, but it's more upset with KFC - the gimmick's sponsor. The animal rights group has waged war with the Colonel's 11 secret herbs and spices for many moons and Sunday's event provides it with a chance to turn Talladega into a gamecock's Gettysburg.
But PETA should know better. These protests will do nothing but enrage chicken-loving NASCAR fans everywhere. In fact, NASCAR fans will likely be so upset that they'll go directly to KFC and order a bucket or two of extra crispy.
Now if PETA wants to endear itself to NASCAR fans and stage a protest that will make a difference, they should protest:
1. Digger, the animated gopher
Come on, folks. Fox should be deep fried for the usage of this cartoon gopher. Most NASCAR fans would rather see Jimmy Spencer slobber another bad prediction than see this animated mammal's exploits on Fox.
2. The Lucky Dog
Some people call this rule the Dale Earnhardt Jr. rule, because he's frequently using it to get back on the lead lap. But really. How lucky are you if you're always going a lap down. This gives dogs a bad name.
3. Jimmie Johnson's beard
Psst, PETA. How many animals were harmed in the growing of this facial hair?
4. Boris Said's hair
Psst, PETA. See No. 3.
5. Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul
God bless "inspirational stories of courage, speed and overcoming adversity" but when this series is channeling the world of stock-car racing, it has truly jumped the shark.