Naked in Times Square June 25, 2009
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I'm often asked what the craziest thing I've ever done with PETA or peta2 is. For me, that has to be when I participated in the world-renowned "Running of the Nudes" protest against bullfighting in Pamplona, Spain, a few years back. 600 naked people running through cobblestone streets, showing that it's possible to have a great time without torturing animals? Amazing.
Most people are horrified to learn that more than 40,000 bulls are killed each year in this cruel Spanish blood sport. Even the name itself is misleading; since when is it a fair "fight" when a man with a sword tries to kill a drugged and confused animal? They might as well just call it "bullstabbing".
That's why I'm so excited that PETA and its affiliates are holding protests all around the world, drawing attention to this "tradition" of death. Yesterday, more than 35 brave protesters took to the busy sidewalks of New York's Times Square, sporting just their underwear, with banderillas (decorated barbs or flags used by bullfighters to stab bulls) sticking out of their backs.
Picture time!
Pretty sweet, right?
So what do you think? Would you go naked for a protest, to speak out against cruelty?*
* Assuming you're over 18, of course.
Comments
definately! that would be fun and making a point:]
Posted by: ashley at June 25, 2009 1:33 PMHell yeah! Not only is it helping animals, but it also seems fun. When i'm 18 you can expect to see me there!
When I wear my 'I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur' shirt, people go,"umm really?" HELLZ YEAH!
Posted by: Stephi at June 25, 2009 3:23 PMI would LOVE to have the confidence to go naked to speak up for AR...maybe one day!
Posted by: Little_Lotte at June 25, 2009 4:13 PMooh, fun :D
i'd do it.
Posted by: at June 25, 2009 5:12 PMHellZ Yeah, I'd do it! I love helping animals, being naked and making a spectacle of myself. Why not kill three birds with one stone, right?
Posted by: Lizzy at June 26, 2009 12:58 AMyah i would and have. but there not completely naked. should take it to the next level.
Posted by: crimson0033 at June 26, 2009 2:38 AMyes for sure it's for animals!!! who wouldn't oh ya people who are fat because they eat meat. Well I will when I turn 18. I don't even mind going completly naked.
Posted by: Duska at June 26, 2009 9:00 PMi would love to.
Posted by: kaylie at June 27, 2009 1:58 PMIdK someday maybe
Posted by: at June 28, 2009 2:19 AMI would use a bikini, if I'm not allowed till 18 =D That's legal, I supose.
Posted by: Camila at June 28, 2009 11:01 PMheck yesssssss. i would definately, with no hesitation, i would go naked for a protest against animal cruelty. i want to now haha :]
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ohh fer sure!!
even though i'm not 18 yet :(
Posted by: Nikki at June 25, 2009 11:42 AMbut if its for something important, like animal right, i definately would!