PETA is the stupidest bunch of loons I've ever heard of in my life.
Just last week they accused SeaWorld of violating the 13th amendment that abolished slavery. They say keeping Killer Whales and Dolphins in captivity is wrong. Even under the right circumstances. But, really? Doesn't the amendments only apply for human beings?
Just last week they accused SeaWorld of violating the 13th amendment that abolished slavery. They say keeping Killer Whales and Dolphins in captivity is wrong. Even under the right circumstances. But, really? Doesn't the amendments only apply for human beings?
I generally support them, especially their exposure of abuse practices in farms. For reference, I also support groups like Green Peace and the Sea Shepards.
The only way I can begin to rationalize this is to assume that they're not really objecting to Mario's use of animal-themed suits, but are merely using the parody as a platform to protest the use of fur in real life. I have to assume that they just do the video game parodies because they know that video game parodies will bring them some media attention, and not because they really believe that video games affect people's lifestyle decisions.
On a tangentially related note, I had forgotten that the tanuki is a real animal. I had read that before, but for a while I've been thinking that they were purely a creature from Japanese folklore, which made this particular issue seem even more bizarre.
The only way I can begin to rationalize this is to assume that they're not really objecting to Mario's use of animal-themed suits, but are merely using the parody as a platform to protest the use of fur in real life. I have to assume that they just do the video game parodies because they know that video game parodies will bring them some media attention, and not because they really believe that video games affect people's lifestyle decisions.
On a tangentially related note, I had forgotten that the tanuki is a real animal. I had read that before, but for a while I've been thinking that they were purely a creature from Japanese folklore, which made this particular issue seem even more bizarre.
Puh-lease. People would love the premise and gory execution if this were made by some random kid on Newgrounds, but just because PETA did it it has to be because they are overzealous and hate games..
"Our spoof is simply making a serious point: that there is a much darker story behind tanuki skins than Mario lets on. In games like Call of Duty, where characters shoot and kill animals, or in Dog Wars, where players have fun fighting and torturing dogs, it sends a dangerous message that this kind of behavior is acceptable."
"Shooting and killing digital people is fine, but digital ANIMALS? Now you've crossed the line!"
It's just so ridiculous. My buddy was telling me the other day that he was annoyed by the dog he bought in Skyrim so he decided to set it on fire. That hardly means he's going to go ignite real dogs, anymore than it means that me playing Assassins Creed means I'm going to practice my rooftop assassinations. I don't remember hearing about lots of kids trying to pit their pets against one another during the Pokemon craze.
Speak for yourself. I always used to make snails race against each other for my own entertainment and then force them to estivate for long periods of time.
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Just last week they accused SeaWorld of violating the 13th amendment that abolished slavery. They say keeping Killer Whales and Dolphins in captivity is wrong. Even under the right circumstances. But, really? Doesn't the amendments only apply for human beings?
And now this? Ridiculous!
To spend time, money and effort protesting Mario accomplishes nothing at all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5AJ5xGaIdM&feature=related
On a tangentially related note, I had forgotten that the tanuki is a real animal. I had read that before, but for a while I've been thinking that they were purely a creature from Japanese folklore, which made this particular issue seem even more bizarre.
So... it was all a "joke" apparently.
Some people just like to make a stink.
I know a lot of people who donate to them without knowing how crazy their heads are.
"Shooting and killing digital people is fine, but digital ANIMALS? Now you've crossed the line!"
It's just so ridiculous. My buddy was telling me the other day that he was annoyed by the dog he bought in Skyrim so he decided to set it on fire. That hardly means he's going to go ignite real dogs, anymore than it means that me playing Assassins Creed means I'm going to practice my rooftop assassinations. I don't remember hearing about lots of kids trying to pit their pets against one another during the Pokemon craze.
also, this http://www.dorkly.com/video/27944/dorkly-bits-mario-responds-to-peta