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Zoneboy · 01-10-2009, 10:50 AM

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As much as it sounds like one, this is not a joke. The over-zealous animal lovers over at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, are now campaigning to get the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to change the name of fish to "sea kittens".

PETA would like to change the name in order to improve the image of fish as a species.

On the PETA webpage entitled "Save the Sea Kittens!", PETA claims that "People don’t seem to like fish” and that “we’re going to start by retiring the old name for good.” They are urging their members to sign a petition that asks the US Fish and Wildlife Service to stop the "hunting of sea kittens (otherwise known as fishing)."

PETA makes the argument that "Sea kittens are just as intelligent (not to mention adorable) as dogs and cats, and they feel pain just as all animals do."

They're also a source of food for many parts of the world, and the word "fish" is used everywhere from books to menus. Changing the name from "fish" to "sea kitten" will never happen, and I'm sure the US Fish and Wildlife Service is having a good laugh already, as would the rest of the world if our government would ever be so stupid as to honor PETA's request.

Zoneboy · 01-10-2009, 10:52 AM

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SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — The activist animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked school officials to change the name of Spearfish High School to "Sea Kitten High School." The new name would "reflect the gentle nature of its current marine namesake," the organization said in a letter to Steve Morford, Spearfish High School principal.

PETA said the letter is part of a new Sea Kitten campaign aimed at children.

If children were taught to refer to fish as "sea kittens," reflecting that fish, like cats and dogs, are "individuals" that "do have friendships," fewer fish might be killed for food or sport, said Pulin Modi, a PETA spokesman.

"We want people to realize that more fish are killed each year than all animals combined," he said. "They don't have the sympathy of more popular animals like cats and dogs."

Morford said he did not want to share his feelings about PETA. "Obviously, it's nothing we're taking seriously," he said.

catlover79 · 01-10-2009, 11:24 AM

No comment.

Dr. Thong · 01-10-2009, 12:09 PM

I'm for animal rights, but PETA is a joke. Unfortunately, all they do is make the animal rights movement look foolish.

I hope that whatever school officials spoke to PETA about changing school names laughed out loud at them and hung up on them.

TJL · 01-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Now I know what I want for lunch.

Sea Kitten Sticks.

Mmmmmmmm boy they're tasty!

catlover79 · 01-10-2009, 12:52 PM

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Now I know what I want for lunch.

Sea Kitten Sticks.

Mmmmmmmm boy they're tasty!

Actually, that sounds dirty.

Zoneboy · 01-10-2009, 01:08 PM

catlover79 · 01-10-2009, 01:11 PM

^

That's my favorite!! Another winner for Charles!!

Zoneboy · 01-10-2009, 01:24 PM

catlover79 · 01-10-2009, 01:36 PM

^

MonarC · 01-10-2009, 01:44 PM

Big C · 01-10-2009, 02:22 PM

Another reason why I can't take PETA seriously.

All they care about are publicity stunts and dumb ideas.

TJL · 01-10-2009, 02:31 PM

"Do you have any 3s?"

"Nope. Go Sea Kitten!"

Cactus Jack · 01-10-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

LOL

catlover79 · 01-10-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

"Do you have any 3s?"

"Nope. Go Sea Kitten!"

YES!!!!

01-10-2009, 10:50 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,381	PETA Campaigning to Rename Fish as "Sea Kittens" in a Bid to Improve their Image Link As much as it sounds like one, this is not a joke. The over-zealous animal lovers over at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, are now campaigning to get the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to change the name of fish to "sea kittens". PETA would like to change the name in order to improve the image of fish as a species. On the PETA webpage entitled "Save the Sea Kittens!", PETA claims that "People don’t seem to like fish” and that “we’re going to start by retiring the old name for good.” They are urging their members to sign a petition that asks the US Fish and Wildlife Service to stop the "hunting of sea kittens (otherwise known as fishing)." PETA makes the argument that "Sea kittens are just as intelligent (not to mention adorable) as dogs and cats, and they feel pain just as all animals do." They're also a source of food for many parts of the world, and the word "fish" is used everywhere from books to menus. Changing the name from "fish" to "sea kitten" will never happen, and I'm sure the US Fish and Wildlife Service is having a good laugh already, as would the rest of the world if our government would ever be so stupid as to honor PETA's request.

01-10-2009, 10:52 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,381	PETA: Spearfish school should be called Sea Kitten Link SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — The activist animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked school officials to change the name of Spearfish High School to "Sea Kitten High School." The new name would "reflect the gentle nature of its current marine namesake," the organization said in a letter to Steve Morford, Spearfish High School principal. PETA said the letter is part of a new Sea Kitten campaign aimed at children. If children were taught to refer to fish as "sea kittens," reflecting that fish, like cats and dogs, are "individuals" that "do have friendships," fewer fish might be killed for food or sport, said Pulin Modi, a PETA spokesman. "We want people to realize that more fish are killed each year than all animals combined," he said. "They don't have the sympathy of more popular animals like cats and dogs." Morford said he did not want to share his feelings about PETA. "Obviously, it's nothing we're taking seriously," he said.

01-10-2009, 11:24 AM	#3
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01-10-2009, 12:09 PM	#4
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01-10-2009, 12:12 PM	#5
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Now I know what I want for lunch. Sea Kitten Sticks. Mmmmmmmm boy they're tasty!
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01-10-2009, 01:08 PM	#7
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01-10-2009, 01:11 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ That's my favorite!! Another winner for Charles!!

01-10-2009, 01:24 PM	#9
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01-10-2009, 01:44 PM	#11
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01-10-2009, 02:22 PM	#12
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Another reason why I can't take PETA seriously. All they care about are publicity stunts and dumb ideas.

01-10-2009, 02:31 PM	#13
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	"Do you have any 3s?" "Nope. Go Sea Kitten!"