Bands Who Should Change Their Names Immediately! February 6, 2009
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Remember when we wrote letters to Whitefish and Spearfish High Schools, asking them to change their name to Sea Kitten High School? Well after browsing through our iPods, we at peta2 think there are a few bands out there that might want to consider changing their names to spread a more positive message for animals.
Here are a few band names that I'm suggesting to be changed ASAP:
Meat Puppets: Oh, 90's alternative rock, how I've missed you! If you were in High School rocking your flannel and combat boots, I know you know all the words to "Backwater" just like I do. Maybe as the Tofu Puppets they can make a spongy grungy comeback.
Meat Loaf: I would do anything for delicious food, but it won't be meat! Meatloaf, do us all a favor and change your name to Lentil Loaf. Not only does Lentil Loaf have a nicer ring with that extra syllable, but it won't rot in your colon!
Cattle Decapitation: They're a band full of vegetarians, so we think this death metal band should trade their name for Cattle Appreciation to match their ethical beliefs. This might not sound as "metal", but I assure you, cows are more badass than you might think.
Pet Shop Boys: If Oprah did an entire show exposing the abuse of pet stores and puppy mills, and you've still got "pet shop" in your name, you know you're in for it. C'mon guys, get with the times! Change your name to the Animal Shelter Boys and show everyone that adoption is truly the only way to go. I might be even more inclined to listen to "West End Girls" for the 2,000th time. Just sayin', I love that song!
Deerhunter: Calling all Pitchfork Media lurkers! Wouldn't you say it's about time for this acclaimed indie band to change their name to Deerhugger? Not only does their music seem more appropriate for a deer hugging session, rather than the killing of innocent animals, but they'd only have to change three letters to make this happen. Is that really asking too much?
Leathermouth: As a huge fan of the "horror punk" genre, I must say that I'm already in love with what I've heard from Sexiest Vegetarian winner, Frank Iero's band, Leathermouth. The one thing I could do without is the name. My worst possible nightmare would be a mouth made of chemically treated cow skin that would otherwise rot. Pleathermouth—with only one extra letter—however, sounds delicious.
The Stray Cats: The Stray Cats are known for helping pioneer the rockabilly scene with hits like "Stray Cat Strut" and "Rock This Town", but they would be known for helping spread a positive message about animal birth control with their new name, The Spayed Cats.
Skinny Puppy: These industrial pioneers were known for speaking out in favor of animal rights, be it with anti-vivisection songs like "Testure" or Nivek Ogre's theatrical stage antics. With the name Well Fed Puppy their mission would be a bit more obvious.
Reel Big Fish: Fish? What fish? I have no idea what you're talking about. If you're talking about the adorable creatures of the sea with whiskers, you must be talking about Sea Kittens. There will be no reeling of sea kittens here, but Pulin does admit to skanking at a Reel Big Fish show back in the day. Yep, I said it! Sorry Pulin, but you'll now be skanking to Real Big Sea Kittens.
Pig Destroyer: After knowing that the only difference between pigs and dogs are the way that we treat them (Woof! campaign, anyone?), I propose that this metal band should change their name to Pig Enjoyer. Enjoy pigs for the amazing animals that they are, not for their flesh!
Disclaimer: See also: "tongue in cheek", "humor", "I'm kidding", and "J/K"
Are there any other bands out there that you think could change their names to spread a more positive message? Comment with your ideas below!
xo
Comments
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,488218,00.html
Read the article. I mean yeah he stopped being a vegeterian so you can criticize him for that but Meatloaf was his nick name and is his stage name.
Why should he get any slack for his stage name? If vegeterians have low will power and suddenly go back to eating meat because of his stage name then I'm sorry they weren't that committed in the first place.
Also if you want a song that will really offend vegeterians go listen to the last 30 seconds of Queen's "One Vision." :P
Posted by: Pepsi One is Fun at February 6, 2009 2:09 PMMaybe if the joke wasn't corny I would have taken the time to scan to the bottom to read the disclaimer.
:P
Still considering at one point Meatloaf was a vegeterian it sort of negates the funnyness of the joke thats tongue in cheek.
Great idea!!lol
Blue Rodeo should change their name!
Posted by: Kelly at February 6, 2009 2:37 PMThe Dead Pets!
:)
x
Posted by: Hannah at February 6, 2009 5:32 PMOkay, i sorta agree, but these are peoeple that just pick random names. Like the cattle decapitaion. WHO CARES!
Let them call themselves what they what. there is prolly a meaning behind it saying like "This is horrible". especially if they are all vegetarians.
But, they are bands, they have a life, they make money off their music, i really don't think that they are gonna change their entire LIFE OF MUSIC because a bunch of us no-cruelty people think they should. BANDS HAVE A RIGHT TO THEIR OWN OPINION TOO.
this is silly to be honest.
i'm a vegetarian and a band name is just that: a name.
cattle decapitation don't actually decapitate cattle, as we all know they're vegan.
it's just a catchy name to get peoples attention.
What about Sick Puppies?
And Meatloaf is actually a vegetarian!
Posted by: Mary at February 6, 2009 5:57 PMPig Destroyer's name isnt supposed to be cruel twords animals. "pigs" are another name for cops. so possibly thats what they mean? haha
Posted by: Nickole at February 6, 2009 6:36 PMWhy all the hate, guys? This isn't supposed to be a serious article, and it gave me a good giggle :D I particularly like "Pleathermouth." XD
Posted by: Maggie at February 6, 2009 9:01 PMWow, I'm changin my name..
I never realized that "zombie"... what was eating flesh.. EWWW... I'm changing my name right now..
And I am a HUGEE My Chemical Romance/ Leathermouth fan but Frankie, please change the name.
And it's surprising too. I meen. Frank IS a veg..
cattle decapitation and skinny puppy rock though! and if cattle decapitation changed their name, it would ruin the wonderful irony of it.
Posted by: meagan at February 7, 2009 8:46 AMHow about Cage the Elephant?!
Posted by: Laura Murphy at February 7, 2009 10:16 AMah i loves it
when i first read that LeATHERMOUTH part i was like grr! wtf?
I'm glad it was a joke though, because then i would have to put a P in front of everything i own...
Posted by: Melissa at February 7, 2009 11:25 AMCalm down people . It's called sarcasm! PETA's not serious!
Rosy' Cattle Decapitation is veggie not vegan
Posted by: Dana at February 7, 2009 12:52 PMLeave LeATHERMOUTH alone. They're just band names, and have really nothing to do with their ethics or what they believe in. I think this is silly and really, kind of immature. I really think this was unneeded.
I really don't see half of those bands singing about how they love to "decapitate cows" or how they love puppy mills. It's just a name to grab attention.
For example, LeATHERMOUTH has a song called "I'm going to kill the president of the united states".
Now, honestly. Do you REALLY think Frank Iero is going to go out and shoot the president?
I didn't think so either.
xoxo
Posted by: Alicia at February 7, 2009 1:19 PM@Nickole
And while there probably are a fare share of cops who choose to be police officers for the wrong reasons saying that the band Pig Destroyer's name is directed at cops is a hidiously stupid and offensive thing to say .
Posted by: Pepsi One is Fun at February 7, 2009 6:12 PMThe Pleathermouth suggestion made me snort.
Posted by: Landhermie at February 8, 2009 12:19 AMLol.
Hey you guys, read at the bottom. It says this is a joke!
Posted by: Ivory at February 8, 2009 3:45 PMAre you serious?
They're JUST BAND NAMES.
How is having a name like Skinny Puppy doing harm?
It isn't.
Complain about something that actually matters, like animal abuse or something.
funny :)
i love how people are getting offended like "its just a name"
There is a disclaimer you should read :) It says that its a joke...
Posted by: heather murphy at February 9, 2009 2:14 AMhaha that rocks!! i seen reel big fish live once for about 3 seconds (their music SUCKS!) and i was like...wtf? where are the fish?(oops i mean sea kittens!)
Posted by: Amber Falobas at February 9, 2009 8:45 AMBlack Crowes should be the Air Kittens :)
Posted by: kate hudson at February 9, 2009 9:33 AMLeave Cattle Decapitation on they're own. Their name can be anything.
Posted by: Emch at February 9, 2009 10:08 AMI laughed hard at these. At first, I was going to say it was a bit much, especially considering Cattle Decapitation could be satirical, but then when I read that this was meant to be a joke, I commend the punniness.
Posted by: at February 9, 2009 1:35 PMdeer hugger? oh dear. now we're moving towards zoophilia? whoever wrote this is r-e-t-a-r-d-e-d. and stop with "the article is sarcastic' because you have to be stupid to believe that. i am veggie and because of peta but some (well, most) things you guys do are just stupid. fullstop.
Posted by: anna at February 9, 2009 8:26 PMthis is DEFINATELY ridiculous.. these are classic bands with meanings for their names.. theres a difference betweem being an advocate and being mindless
Posted by: Alex Selvey at February 9, 2009 9:45 PM'tofu puppets' and 'pleathermouth' made me giggle. :]
so did all thee offended readers! :P
Posted by: Elizabeth at February 10, 2009 11:54 AMGuys. IT'S A JOKE!
But still, you realize Skinny Puppy got there name from a DISNEY RIDE, right?
Try Haunted Mansion.
www.doombuggies.com
LOL i love animals do death and would never wear them but its big bands and it sounds better with the cattle decapatetion it doesnt send a bad message across when they find out there veggies .. lol
i couldnt stop laughin at these sorry but it was really funny but i am vegetarian and dont wear animal tho but the names wear really funny :L xx
Posted by: paulax at February 11, 2009 2:31 PMRofl! Great blog post Peta2, you got me chuckling!
The only band I could think of is "3 Daft Monkeys" could change their name to "3 Wise Monkeys"!! Lol!
Posted by: Little_Lotte at March 3, 2009 8:03 PMyall are missing the point. She isnt suggesting they change the names... Shes just doing this shit for fun.
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Oh man. That was great. Well Fed Puppy.
...yes, definitely. I'd love to wear a 'Well Fed Puppy - The Process' shirt.
Heh.
Posted by: Gabe at February 6, 2009 2:00 PMWhat about Leaether Strip? How could you alter that band name?