What could be more cuddly than Phish?

Four hippie rockers, made in Vermont, who inspire hugs, happiness and good times in their hordes of devoted fans.


Apparently, they’re not cuddly enough for PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

The organization wants Phish to change its name — for this weekend’s shows in Wisconsin — to Sea Kitten.

In this way, people might come to view fish the way they see cats and dogs, as smart and sensitive animals worthy of care and protection, said Ashley Byrne, a PETA senior campaigner based in Washington, D.C.

“We felt that fish needed an image overall,” she said of the animals, not the band. “They don’t receive the sympathy of the more cuddly animals. We thought that by rebranding fish as sea kittens, they might receive the compassion they deserve.”

Since October, PETA has asked numerous organizations and entities with fish in their name to change it to sea kittens, Byrne said.

She does not know how many requests have been made, but no one has made the sea change to sea kitten, she said.

Phish becoming Sea Kitten would be a big catch for PETA.

“We were hoping that if Phish would become Sea Kitten, the band’s legions of fans would start using the word Sea Kitten to describe Phish, and fewer of these sea animals would be violently used for food,” Byrne said. “Hooking a fish through the mouth and dragging it out of the water is really the same as hooking a dog through the mouth and dragging him behind your car.”

Phish is on the road and could not be reached for comment. The band is scheduled to play in landlocked Wisconsin tonight and Sunday — as Phish.

The tour schedule lists the performers as Phish, not Sea Kittens.


http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20090620/NEWS/90619024/PETA-asks-Phish-to-change-name-&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

Good grief, what next?? Phish, DON'T TAKE THE BAIT!! (;) :lol: )

blowphish would be a better name for them.

Just when you thought PETA couldn't get any crazier....

As I recall, the lead singer of 80's prog rock band Marillion (who had a hit with the song "Keyleigh") was also named Fish. Does he have to change his name? :confused:

Or how about Country Joe and the Fish, the 60's folk-rock band who sang the infamous "F-I-S-H Cheer" at Woodstock? Do they need to change it? "S-E-A-K-I-T-T-E-N Cheer."

And let's not forget early 90's alternative funk-rock band Fishbone. Are they now Seakittenbone??

Just when you thought PETA couldn't get any crazier....
...they always do. ohno:

As I recall, the lead singer of 80's prog rock band Marillion (who had a hit with the song "Keyleigh") was also named Fish. Does he have to change his name? :confused:

Or how about Country Joe and the Fish, the 60's folk-rock band who sang the infamous "F-I-S-H Cheer" at Woodstock? Do they need to change it? "S-E-A-K-I-T-T-E-N Cheer."

And let's not forget early 90's alternative funk-rock band Fishbone. Are they now Seakittenbone??
Don't forget Hootie and the BlowSeakittens!!

Don't forget Hootie and the BlowSeakittens!!Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me!! :lol:

And there's also the track, "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)", the instrumental half of the popular track by Yes, "Long Distance Runaround", on the 'Fragile' album, where bassist Chris Squire displays his
playing abilities. If you listen to classic rock radio regularly, this is a familiar song. I guess PETA would want them to change that, too.

Okay, first they slam Pike Place Market for throwing dead fish. Then they get on Pres. Obama's case for killing a fly and now they are offended by this music group's name? Good God! When is it going to end!!?????!!!!!

Okay, first they slam Pike Place Market for throwing dead fish. Then they get on Pres. Obama's case for killing a fly and now they are offended by this music group's name? Good God! When is it going to end!!?????!!!!!
Someone - PLEASE STOP THEM!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Someone - PLEASE STOP THEM!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
But then who would we make fun of?

But then who would we make fun of?
True. :lol:

Reminds me of this great photo/quote combo that Charles created a few months ago. :rofl:

Come on aleady...

Are they going to ask to have the game "Go Fish" be turned to "Go Sea Kitten" next?

Reminds me of this great photo/quote combo that Charles created a few months ago. :rofl:
Abe Vigoda as Sea Kitten. I love it!!! :lol:

Come on aleady...

Are they going to ask to have the game "Go Fish" be turned to "Go Sea Kitten" next?
SHHHHH!! Don't give them any more ideas!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Are we now supposed to refer to people who catch fish (er I mean sea kittens!) for a living as seakittenermen?

Are we now supposed to refer to people who catch fish (er I mean sea kittens!) for a living as seakittenermen?
:rofl:

Now we're going to have fried sea kittens and raw sea kittens to eat?
Do they realize how dumb this idea sounds?

Now we're going to have fried sea kittens and raw sea kittens to eat?
Do they realize how dumb this idea sounds?
We'll also have freshwater sea kittens and deep sea sea kittens. How silly is that?

Now we're going to have fried sea kittens and raw sea kittens to eat?
Do they realize how dumb this idea sounds?
If they had their way, NO ONE would be eating "sea kittens" of ANY kind!!

If they had their way, NO ONE would be eating "sea kittens" of ANY kind!!

Certifiable absolutely certifiable. PETA's nuttier than fruitcakes. Looney tune city. Penthouse suite.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/tzgames/ScreenHunter_02Jun230209.gif

Would the computer act of phishing (trying to deceive someone into giving out confidential, sensitive information by appearing to be a legit site) be turned into seakittening?

Would the computer act of phishing (trying to deceive someone into giving out confidential, sensitive information by appearing to be a legit site) be turned into seakittening?
I would say yes. :crazy:

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/tzgames/ScreenHunter_02Jun230209.gif
:rofl:

Next time a friend or loved one ends a relationship you can comfort them by telling them there are other seakittens in the sea!

PETA needs to get a ****ing life!

If I was ever a vegetarian, I'd never go to PETA, and I support some animal rights!

The people of PETA have less brain cells than normal people because they don't eat meat. (This fact I heard is true)!

So I guess the Barney Miller spinoff Abe Vigoda starred in is now called "Sea Kitten"?? :rolleyes: :eek: :lol:

Next time a friend or loved one ends a relationship you can comfort them by telling them there are other seakittens in the sea!
I guess so. :lol:

What the heck is a sea kitten anyway?????

What the heck is a sea kitten anyway?????
What PETA says fish should be renamed. :rolleyes: :eek: :lol: