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MargaretMoony
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Ah, PETA strikes again! Though, slight credit for putting the "Ink, not Mink" over well, her mink. But only slight credit, it's PETA.
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AndPreciousLittleofThat
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Excuse me, this picture makes me want to go "choke the chicken."

His name is Harold, he's a Rhode Island Red, and he'll make a lovely dinner tonight.
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TurtleSpeak
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Put your clothes back on! You're embarrassing yourself. Not to mention most tattoo ink isn't exactly vegan. FFS.
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twileen
11/24/09

@TurtleSpeak: It's pretty easy to get a vegan tattoo, actually. Just sayin'.
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TurtleSpeak
11/24/09

@twileen: Yeah I really don't care. The protest is still ridiculous.

#tips
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twileen
11/24/09

@TurtleSpeak: Uh, pardon me for clearing up misinformation?
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TurtleSpeak
11/24/09

@twileen: It's not misinformation; I know that vegan options exist, you'd have to be pro-active to get them, and have faith that your artist knows/cares where the ink comes from. I was just pointing out that tattoos aren't really a good "alternative" to fur, considering you can't guarantee that they're animal-friendly. Holding a sign saying 'Ink not Mink' is really... how to put it... simplistic. And dumb.
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msAnthrope
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
ask any of these people in a couple of weeks why this woman was standing naked in the middle of street. i guarantee you maybe 1 or 2, tops, will remember it had something to do with fur, or animals, or something like that. the rest of the people will just remember there was a naked woman standing in the middle of the street.

i wish if there were some board of directors at PETA that they would get rid of ingrid newkirk. it's been under her watch that the group has focused exclusively on these publicity-crazy, totally ineffective demonstrations.
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hortense
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Somewhere, an octopus is yelling "fuck you."
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Snowbunny
11/24/09

@hortense: Octopi are so not cute or fluffy. Sympathy fail.
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5ft of fury
11/24/09

@Snowbunny: Octopi are so cool! They're smart, they have awesome adaptations like their ability to change skin color and texture, and they can fit into really small spaces. And they can be pretty tasty if cooked well. I love octopi, if I ever become a crazy rich person I want to have a few as pets.
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seejanerun
11/24/09

@Snowbunny: PETA asked me to inform you that Octupi are now known as Octupuppies.
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
11/24/09

@5ft of fury: And they have gardens! In the shade, even!
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5ft of fury
11/24/09

@Sputnik_Sweetheart: I want to be, under the sea, in an octopus' garden in the shade! I went through a bit of a Ringo phase when I was about 5 (I think it had something to do with repeat viewings of Yellow Submarine, and the fact that he was the conductor on Thomas the Tank Engine). That was one of my favorite Beatles' songs for a while.
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MargaretMoony
11/24/09

@Snowbunny: I hate octopi, like really hate them. That's why I eat them.
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Inspired by the post yesterday, I did a quick google search to see if there are any animal products in tattoo ink and according to what I found, the ink is often made with animal bones and/or fat.

Not that that matters to PETA of course. They don't really care about welfare of animals as much as they care about flaunting naked bodies.
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twileen
11/24/09

@Sputnik_Sweetheart: As to the ink ingredients: black is often made with india ink which is made by burning animal bones. Also, the glycerin used in the ink may come from animal fat. However, a quick chat with a tattoo artist can ensure an awesome vegan tattoo.
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
11/24/09

@twileen: Yeah, I read about that during my quick research. I think the thing that irritates me about this (other than obvious exploitation) is that many people never would think that the ink in their tattoos may contain animal by-products (I know I wouldn't have if I hadn't read the post yesterday and I'm a vegetarian). I think it is a little irresponsible for an "animal rights" group to encourage something without acknowledging that what they are encouraging might also exploit animals.
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twileen
11/24/09

@Sputnik_Sweetheart: I agree that the premise is ridiculous and irresponsible. I'm just being a defensive, non-PETA oriented, tattooed vegan. :)
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futuremouse
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Dear PETA.

Your shock tactics really stink
They barely make me blink
At this point all they do, I think
Is make me want a drink.

See I can rhyme too!
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Triana Orpheus
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Hmm, what rhymes with "dignity?"
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MediasBlue
11/24/09

@Triana Orpheus: No dignity, no rhyme!
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MadFab
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Get OUT! PETA is responsible for this? I am shocked! I am agog! I am aghast!

Nothing less than a double cheese burger is going to set me right again.
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Ailatan
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Southern Hemisphere summer is a great time to wear mink, right? right??
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beastybeatsy
11/24/09

@Ailatan: Yeah. I dare them to have this same protest in Manchester. Tomorrow.

I'll be standing by with tea and blankets. And laughters.
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Ailatan
11/24/09

@beastybeatsy: and a brolly!
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funzette
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
Think, not Kink.
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badmutha
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
And the older dudes on the left: "Just hanging out here for a little while. Just hanging...."
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phantom lady
11/24/09

@badmutha: "she can't hold that arm up there forever"
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CurtCole
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle

I'd rather it be PINK, NOT MINK. But, to each his (or her) own.
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funzette
11/24/09

@CurtCole: I prefer to dress in LINK, NOT MINK.
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CurtCole
11/24/09

@funzette: TINK, is always an option too!
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badmutha
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
I love how the one teen feels the need to point out the naked woman to his friends.
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bluebears
11/24/09

In reply to The Urban Jungle
The sad part? That sign was made of baby seal skin.
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