Hug a Vegetarian Day: The E! True Hollywood Story September 29, 2006
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So in only a week or so, 36,176 people have signed up for "Hug a Vegetarian" Day. Now that the day is finally here, everyone has all these questions for me about how I came up with the idea, what other animal rights-themed holidays I've got up my sleeve, and where I got the HI-LARIOUS hug-related facts from (seriously, if you didn't read them, do it now--if you click on "Random Hug-Related Fact of the Moment" it will refresh and you'll see a new fact). Well, I'll answer the last question first: If you couldn't tell, I actually made up all of the hug-related facts. I first tried searching for "hug facts" on google, but was greatly disappointed at the results, so I decided to just make some up that sounded official. I am curious to find out how many hug-related deaths there are each year, though.
So, onto the other questions: How did I come up with "Hug a Vegetarian" Day you ask? Well, it all started with a tattoo I got a little over two years ago...
I wholeheartedly believe in this motto. Not in a lame hippie-ish way, but I think friends need to be more affectionate, and, well, give more hugs. And what group of people are more huggable than vegetarians? None! Since there aren't nearly enough holidays dedicated to animal rights activists, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and created one myself.
So what's next? I'm thinking "Talk Like a Vegan Day" or "Vegetarian New Year" (which, of course, is on May 12). We'll see.
Anyway, here are some pictures from "Hug a Vegetarian" Day. BEST. HOLIDAY. EVER.
Jazmyn and Gidget
Christian and Mariko
Charlene and Alexis
Check out peta2's Flickr page for more, and click here to post yours.
-Noah
P.S. I wish Tofutti made a really huge, like, 3-foot long Cutie and called it a Hug. I'd eat the fuck out of Tofutti Hugs.
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The Newest Edition of WonderPig! September 28, 2006
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Here's WonderPig #4 from vegan artist Phil Tutton. This time, WonderPig takes on a group of animal experimenters that need to be taught a lesson or two. WP rules at life.
Past editions of WonderPig if you missed 'em:
WonderPig #1
WonderPig #2
WonderPig #3
And if you'd like to see more comics and other art, check out peta2.deviantART.com.
-Noah
PS - "Hug a Vegetarian" Day is so close I can feel it!!! Everyone get ready to hug.
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PETA Crashes Cavalli Catwalk September 28, 2006
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A mere two days after the Burberry invasion, guess who strikes again? That's right, PETA activists crashed yet another Milan Fashion Week event, only this time it was Roberto Cavalli's party that we invited ourselves to. Of course we mixed it up a bit though, adding two more activists to our parade of do-gooders, you know, just to keep the security guards on their toes. They must get pretty bored standing around watching waifs prance up and down the runway in clothes most real people would never be able to afford. Let's face it, our disruptions are probably the highlight of their week, unless of course a skirmish about seating or who stole who's bf breaks out between the Olsens, Lohan, and the Hiltons.
Catwalk crashers!
This time our crusaders were armed with "Cavalli = Cruelty" banners as they leaped from their seats and took over the runway, delaying the Just Cavalli show and putting a damper on the designer of death's big day. Of course all of this could have been avoided if only he would have agreed to meet with us, and to put an end to his outrageous use of fur. Cavalli, who walks around saying that he just loves animals, uses the fur from pretty much every animal you can think of in his lines. That makes me wonder what he does to the people he loves...can you say taxidermy? So, how much do you love animals? Enough to pledge not to wear them, I hope. Enjoy the pix and stay tuned because you just never know what else we've got up our sleeves for the rest of the week...
You can suck it, Cavalli!
XOX
Patricia
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Have You Signed Up for "Hug a Vegetarian" Day? September 27, 2006
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In case you haven't heard yet, peta2 kind of made up our own holiday: This Friday, September 29, is international "Hug a Vegetarian" Day. Our goal is to set a world record for the most vegetarian hugs on one single day in history. Yeah, I know, sounds fun, right? Thing is, we can't do it ourselves, since there are only a handful of us peta2 folk, so we're asking all of you to help make it happen. Here's a step-by-step explanation:
1) Click here to sign up to hug. Tell us who you plan on hugging. If you aren't vegetarian yourself, you surely know a vegetarian or two, so hug them. As long as one person in the hug is vegeterian (or vegan), it counts.
2) Use this form to send a message to your friends asking them to come sign up to hug, too. We're not fucking around - we're going for a world record here, so send it to as many people as you possible can.
3) Use one of these Web banners on your page, in a comment on your friends' pages, whatever, to spread the word about the best holiday ever.
If you need some help getting into the spirit, check out this video from the oh-so-charming Matthew Lush.
When you hug, everybody wins.
-Noah
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Wake Up Screaming Contests! September 27, 2006
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Geeze peta2 is all over the place. To further enjoy the movie, here is my own personal delicious popcorn recipe:
Pop some popcorn
Add some Nutritional Yeast
Shake it up
Done
xoxo-lara
P.S. Also-stay tuned to peta2 for our own Wake Up Screaming contest coming up in October.
currently listening to:
my own personal mega metal mix
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Free iheartpeta2.com E-Mail Addresses! September 26, 2006
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With some help from PimpedEmail (the sweet new custom e-mail creator from our friends at Dotster), we've created a way for you to get a free e-mail address at iheartpeta2.com. All you have to do to set yours up is fill out this form, and you'll be good to go. In the first blank, put in what exactly you want your new iheartpeta2.com e-mail to be (for example, omgwtflolz@iheartpeta2.com), then in the second blank, put in your current e-mail address. Once you fill everything out and hit "set up", you'll be able to give out your iheartpeta2.com e-mail address, and have the e-mails forwarded straight to your existing gmail, yahoo, or other e-mail account. Easy, eh?
Not only is it free to set up, but you'll also be entered to win a PS3 for showing your love for peta2. Yowza!
If you wanna make your own custom e-mail address, check out myspace.com/pimpedemail. (I'm gonna get emailz@noahiswayvegan.com.) Their kitten video is so cute it's ridiculous.
Kittens!!!!111one
-Noah
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Pictures from Take Action-Orlando! September 25, 2006
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The first-ever peta2 Take Action conference - or as we've been referring to it in-office, "TACON" - was downright spectacular. On Saturday, about 100 people, including 7 of us from the peta2 office, got together at the University of Central Florida for workshops on how to fight for animal rights (and have fun while you're doing it), as well as a huge protest against a local KFC, and some delicious food from the Garden Cafe. For those of you who weren't able to make it, here are some pictures. If you were lucky enough to be able to be there, be sure to send me your pictures so I can post them on Flickr! (To send them to me, just e-mail them to NoahC@peta2.com or use the form here to upload them.)
So ... where do you think our next TACON should be? My vote is for Toronto. I just really want to go to Canada!
-Noah
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PETA Hits the Burberry Catwalk September 25, 2006
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Oh, the drama that is Fashion Week.
I've gotta assume that our invites to Burberry's exclusive "invitation only" unveiling of their Spring - Summer 2007 women's collection today at Milan Fashion Week must have gotten lost in the mail.
Not to worry, we invited ourselves and wow, did we make a scene. Three activists, including peta2's very own Violet, stormed Burberry's runway today modeling their stylish "Burberry: Fur Shame," banners and chanting "Fur is dead" to make a real fashion statment and remind all of the fashionistas in attendance that fur on their backs (or collars, purses, or shoes) is blood on their hands. One would think they'd be expecting us by now, I mean we've hit all the biggest fur pushers—Dior, Lagerfeld, Oscar De la Renta, Cavalli, Gaultier, Prada—so they really shouldn't have been surprised to see us there. Nevertheless, long time PETA target Vogue editrix and resident fur hag Anna Wintour looked shocked and horrified from her front row seat...although, with a face as hideous as hers it's kinda hard to tell when she's shocked. Wouldn't you think they'd have a special section quartered off for us with a direct shot to the catwalk by now? Our fearless ladies were escorted off the runway and released without harm. We'll have more inside info from our fabulous Violet after she jets back to the UK from Milan—she's the dog's bollocks, our Violet—but for now, check out the smashing pix, and don't forget to tell Burberry that murdering animals for their fur is just plain evil.
Take that, Burberry!
Violet storms the runway!
XOX
Patricia
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Jake Gyllenhaal...A Dog's Best Friend September 22, 2006
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Whether or not there's any truth to the rumors about Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman being a couple remains to be seen—who wouldn't fess up to dating either of them?!—but one thing's for sure, the man does love dogs. You can't open a magazine without seeing him running around town or strolling along the beach with his adorable adopted doggies, Atticus and Boo Radley, thank goodness.
Jake and pals
So this little birdie wasn't a bit surprised to find out that he was using his super powers for good, after all, he was just voted one of the coolest celebrities in the world, along with Johnny Depp...but I'm not even gonna get started down that lust-filled path. So, back to super cute Jake, he was one of 40 celebrities to help the Mississippi Animal Rescue League out by signing giant wooden dog bones for their charity auction. And true to his dog lovin' ways, he even got Atticus and Boo in on that act by having them add their paw prints too. Aw, a moment of silence for all of the cuteness please...
XOX
Patricia
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Good Tunes! September 22, 2006
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I have been listening to The Hope Conspiracy's new album "Death Knows Your Name" practically non-stop since I got it on Monday. No lies. We actually did an interview with Jonas from Hope Con about vegetarianism a while back that you can check out here.
Deadly.
If you haven't already add them on MySpace and definitely pick up their new album. You won't be dissapointed. Unless you don't like good music that is.
My apologies for the blog being so short today. With half our department out of the office and down in Florida preparing for our Take Action conference things are kinds hectic around here. If you live anywhere near Orlando you better be there tomorrow!
Take care!
-Chris
More Veggie Videos! September 20, 2006
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Here are three more for your viewing pleasure, the first from my former roommate and Starcraft master Joel Bartlett, and the other two from Street Teamers Blake Wilson and Sara Nemati!
If you haven't already, hurry up and send us your video!
-Noah
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Open Season Gets Punk September 20, 2006
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"I figured it was time to find another avenue of show business to flop in," he told AOL. Oh, Paul...so modest.
A cartoon that feature animals fighting hunters with a soundtrack written by a punk icon- you can't beat that, and I dare you to try.
The video game looks pretty sweet too. Check this out!
In other news that makes me happy, Joan Jett is going to be on Jay Leno tonight! I hope she wears one of our lovely peta2 shirts.
I heart her so damn much.
x to the o-lara
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P-E-T-A-2 September 19, 2006
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This is the best picture I've seen all week.
More on peta2's Flickr page.
-Noah
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Free Stuff from Catalyst Records! September 19, 2006
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What made you decided to go vegan, and how long have you been vegan?
Right now I've been vegan for 12-13 years, I always lose track. My path towards veganism started with being taught a love and respect for animals as a child. When I was exposed to vegetarianism through hardcore music later in my life, it just really started to make sense and I had to re-evaluate the way I was living, and the way I was eating. There comes a point where, as an animal lover, I had to begin to think critically about the choices I was making, and why some non-human animals were to be loved while others were to be tortured and killed for human convenience. The only solution was to change my actions to reflect my own principles, by adopting a vegetarian and shortly later, a vegan lifestyle.
All of the bands on Catalyst are vegan, right? What made you want to start an all-vegan label?
Not all of the bands that Catalyst has worked with have been all-vegan bands, but over half of the 23 releases we have put out so far have been for all-vegan bands, and the vast majority of the remainder has been for bands that are all vegetarian, with a majority of vegan members.
My goal with the label has always been to work with bands that represent the founding principles of the label, and take an active role in promoting those principles. Vegetarianism, and veganism/animal liberation especially are core beliefs of both myself and the label. We want to promote bands that in turn promote what we believe in, and give these bands a platform to express their ideas, hopefully to make changes in the world and to encourage others to do the same.
Do you have any tips or advice for bands that are just getting started that want spread the message of animal rights?
My main advice would be to just get out there and speak your mind, say what you have to say and to not let the possible reactions of others keep you from saying what needs to be said. There is a great need for bands, labels, and individuals who are willing to get out there and spread the word, and to encourage people to question their own beliefs and assumptions.
Now for contest deets: Catalyst gave us some prizes to give to you-so be appreciative! Ten ever so lucky winners will get: a "Veganism is Compassion" shirt, a Maroon CD, and a Catalyst Records comp.
All you have to do to enter is fill out the form below. Get on it!
rock xoxo-lara
currently listening to: Girl Talk
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Win 'Wake Up Screaming' at Alt Press September 18, 2006
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AP is giving away five copies of peta2's Warped Tour documentary, Wake Up Screaming, on DVD. One grand prize winner will also win alternate Wake Up Screaming cover art signed by Hawthorne Heights, Emery, Silverstein, Emery, and a bunch of other bands that are featured in the movie. Click here to enter the contest!
Also, if you live anywhere near Orlando, check out a screening of the documentary following peta2's Take Action conference. It will be showing at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 23 at the University of South Florida, in the Math & Physics building, room 336.
-Jason
PS - Wake Up Screaming t-shirts are on sale now! Get one here.
Here's Jack's Veggie Video. Where's Yours? September 18, 2006
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Jack Shepherd, otherwise known as the most charming vegan east of the Mississippi, made this video to explain why he stopped eating meat.
Check out some of the other Veggie Videos on YouTube by searching for the tag "veggie video." (Scroll past all the other random crap that comes up.) And if you haven't sent us a Veggie Video yet, please please do it now! We're going to put the three best videos up for everyone to vote on, and the person with the best video is going to get a free peta2 hoodie and lots of vegan snacks.
-Noah
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Zach Braff's Last Kiss September 15, 2006
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The Last Kiss starts today...I wonder what Zach Braff and Mandy "I could never wear fur, never" Moore's last kiss was like. Was it one of those, "I'll die if you don't kiss me right now" type-passionate deals or was it the obligatory, "Goodbye" peck on the cheek. Guess I'll never know, anyway, back to the movie. It's all about relationships - romantic and bff - and growing up and being lost and confused, kinda like Garden State, which incidentally starred Zach and peta2's sexiest vegetarian of 2006, Natalie Portman.
Come to think of it, Zach's also kinda confused and lost on Scrubs too. And his co-star Sarah Chalke is veg. Hmmm, I'm seeing two very distinct patterns here because one of Zach's co-stars in The Last Kiss is none other than the adorable Casey Affleck who is, you guessed, vegan. So A. Zach Braff thrives on confusion and B. he manages to work with at least one veg co-star on each project. Interesting, maybe this means it's only a matter of time before the cutie makes the leap himself? And what about you? You know the tagline of the movie is, "We all make choices. What's yours?" Why not take the veg pledge?
So go see The Last Kiss over the weekend. I plant to catch a matinee while perusing the mall for the latest in fall foot-wear because I haven't gotten any shoes in like a month and I'm having serious withdraw.
XO
Patricia
P.S. The soundtrack is rad. Snow Patrol, baby!
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Purging Day! September 14, 2006
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Whew! Today is purging day at the office so that means we are cleaning everything from top to bottom! I'm talking dusting, organizing, purging, the whole nine yards. My desk is so clean I can see my reflection in it. No lies!
In the midst of all of this cleaning we have unearthed a few prizes for us to giveaway. First up we have 5 CDs from Isolated. They're a vegan hardcore/metal band featuring Scott Crouse of Earth Crisis and Path of Resistance fame. To win one of these gems you need comment below and tell us what you have done recently for animal rights and why you deserve one.
Awesome.
Now I know discmans have gone the way of the buffalo, but we found two brand new portable CD players that we are going to include as prizes for the two best comments. Each winner will also recieve some other sweet goods that we have piled on our desks like buttons and stickers.
Help animals and help make our work space nice and tidy!
-Chris
New WonderPig Comics! September 13, 2006
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Here's the third edition of WonderPig, from the brilliant mind of artist and peta2 friend Phil Tutton.
If you missed the previous WP comics, check 'em out:
WonderPig #1
WonderPig #2
And if you've got half as much skill at making comics as Phil does, please send us anything you've drawn.
-Noah
PS - Only a few days left now in the "Veggie Video" contest! If you haven't yet, hurry up and make a video and send it in.
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Nominations For Most Veg Friendly College September 12, 2006
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Ok here's the scoop. Some of you go to colleges with really great daily vegan and vegetarian options like fettuccine with vegan tomato artichoke alfredo and carrot cake. Some of you go to colleges where the closest thing to a vegetarian meal is a piece of week-old fruit.
We're officially putting a call out of the top vegetarian friendly colleges in the US and Canada. If you want your school to have bragging rights, drop a line to College@peta2.com and let us know the following:
What college are you nominating?
What vegan and vegetarian options are available?
Is there a student animal rights group on campus?
For those of you whining about lack of options, have no fear, my friends! Visit peta2's Veganize Your Cafeteria page immediately!
Hungry students make poor activists. Let's get you well fed and ready to rock your campus with all sorts of amazing activism.
Oh, and don't you kids forget to find peta2 on Facebook, ok? We're right here.
pps- Peter Griffin likes to fight animals. I hope the chicken wins.
Win Stuff From Bloodlined Calligraphy September 11, 2006
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But working at peta2 has changed my fate around a bit. No, I don't get an insider's chance to win the many contests we put on- I get to do something even better. I get to give things away! So it gives me great pleasure to announce this next giveaway. One reason being is that it is with a kick ass band. The other reason is that the lead singer of said band is a vegetarian, and up for our Name the War Room Contest.
So let's get down to it. Bloodlined Calligraphy has a new album coming out (Ypsilanti), and we are giving away a grand prize pack including a copy of the album, a t-shirt, and one signed poster. One runner-up will also get their paws on a copy of the CD. All you have to do to enter is fill out the form below and hope your luck is better than mine.
rock xoxo-lara
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A sneak peak of Ypsilanti
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Take Action Roll Call! September 10, 2006
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It's less than two weeks now until peta2's Take Action conference! On Saturday, September 23, a vanload of peta2 staffers (including yours truly) will be heading down to the University of Central Florida in Orlando for a day of workshops covering a variety of topics, from starting a student group and making your campus more animal-friendly to dealing with friends and family who aren't exactly supportive of your decision to be an animal rights activist, as well as a huge protest at a local KFC, a screening of peta2's new Warped Tour documentary, Wake Up Screaming, and more!
So, who's going to be there? Comment if you're going, and tell us where you're coming from if you're from out of state. And click here f you haven't registered yet or you need more info.
I'm pretty fucking excited about this, and I hope you all are too!
-Noah
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Happy Belated Birthday Pink September 8, 2006
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So our lovely, famously outspoken pal Pink just celebrated her 27th birthday this week. Happy Birthday Pink!
Man, I would loved to have been at that party, or any party she's throwing really because t