Top 10 Ways to Start a Buzz About Animal Rights (and a FUN Video!) August 20, 2008
Posted by Ryan at August 20, 2008 8:51 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBack
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We've all been in that situation. You look around and see hundreds of people walking by you in the school hallway. You remember that out of 100 of them, the majority are probably meat-eaters, many of whom are completely ignorant about what animals face when killed for food, clothing, or other industries. What a downer!
Well, it's time to change things! Why not make it so that EVERYWHERE students look around the school or college campus, they get "hit" by animal rights messages! A "Boycott KFC" stencil on your binder (pow!). An "I'm Not a Nugget" t-shirt in math class (bam!). A "Vegetarian Starter Kit" in the library (zing!). All those small "hits" add up, so even just walking between classes, people will immediately think "Wow, a lot of people here must be vegetarians. I wonder why somebody would want to stop eating meat?" That's the first step. :)
Ready to get people talking at your school? Check out this video to get started!
Pretty cool, right? Drop us a line to get started educating people at your school!
- Ryan!
P.S. - Don't forget to comment below, complimenting Rachel on her spectacular job acting in this video!
Free Stuff Friday: Question Authority Bumper Stickers! August 15, 2008
Posted by Lara Sanders at August 15, 2008 10:56 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 62 ) | TrackBackHave you been itching to find a way to quickly and easily get the word out about peta2? Then this Free Stuff Friday blog is perfect for you!
To win a huge stack of peta2 Question Authority bumper stickers, comment below with why you love peta2! Five of you will be able to leave a trail of bumper stickers everywhere you go, thus spreading the word about peta2 and animal rights (if it's not your car, though, remember to get permission first!) Check out peta2's own Sarah with the sticker!
Comment now because this contest ends August 29, 2008 and the winners will be chosen and notified by September 5, 2008!
Just so you know...by commenting here, we're taking that as acknowledgment that you've read and agreed to our privacy policy.
Also by commenting, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.
Good Luck!
-Ashleigh
Please Be Jessica Biel's Friend July 2, 2008
Posted by Patricia at July 2, 2008 11:40 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 7 ) | TrackBack |
In her blog, which is causing quite a buzz, she describes herself as "internet challenged," which I admit surprised me. What didn't surprise me was what she said about animal rights, or that her beloved dog, Tina, was right there with her on the set.
Biel wrote, "I'm trying on the producer cap with my friend, Michelle, with our production company Iron Ocean Films. We made a thirty minute short last year, called Hole in the Paper Sky about a man's experience after meeting a dog that changed his life. I think it's a really evocative, beautiful film, and it has won an award at all four festivals where it has screened. I'll put up a trailer as soon as I can figure out how to do that : ) I hope that animal lovers will be moved by this film as well because it has an animal rights element to it, which I'm a huge advocate for. I'm actually sitting here with my dog, Tina. She's not really into blogging."
FYI, the dog in the movie is actually in a lab and well, I won't tell you what happens but you should definitely have the tissues close when you watch it.
So she's got four films that are about to be released, she's currently working on a fifth with yummy Mr. Jake Gyllenhaal called Nailed, and she's running her own production company?! No wonder she doesn't have much time for blogging or growing her MySpace family. Show Jessica Biel some love, won't you?
xox
Patricia
30 Days - Did You Watch It? June 18, 2008
Posted by Lara Sanders at June 18, 2008 3:18 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 22 ) | TrackBack
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Did you watch the "Animal Rights" episode of 30 Days last night? If so, I told you! Wasn't it amazing? Sugar!
If you didn't watch, I disown you. No, not really, but I will if you don't catch the rerun!
Want to know what George (the hunter) had to say about the show? Look below!
When you were first selected to participate in this show, what did you expect the experience to be like?
I was pretty scared. I expected to be surrounded by people that just wanted to argue for a whole month. I'm not afraid of an argument, but I thought the numbers were stacked against me. All I was told was that I would be totally immersed in the animal rights movement. As far as the people I would meet, I expected a lot of angry people that yelled a lot. I figured girls and guys alike would be hairy-legged sandal-wearing hippies. For the most part, I was mistaken.
How did your opinion of animal rights activists change after your 30 days with the Karpels?
I realized almost immediately that animal rights activists, PETA members specifically, were very normal folks. That being said, there are some out there, just as with the factory farms, that give everyone involved a bad name. I learned about several examples of the abuse, neglect, and suffering that occur in factory farming. It's not a pretty industry, and if people were able to experience what I did, you might see a major change.
Are there any animal rights issues that are particularly important to you now that you hadn't thought about before staying with Melissa and her family?
I am aware that there need to be changes in factory farming, but aside from veganism, I haven't heard about a practical alternative. I personally prefer to buy my meat and produce from grocers that support the smaller local farms. The Burberry demonstration was hard-hitting, but we don't have very many fur coats in North Carolina. The one subject that I find the most offensive is vivisection. I can't give away anything about the show, but I had no idea how unnecessary it was. Tissue samples are infinitely more effective. For the sake of money, it seems people are abusing animals just because they can. They should be ashamed of themselves and pray that they never have to answer for their actions.
What are your views on the tactics that PETA uses to draw attention to the suffering of animals?
One area where I think PETA could use some P.R. work is separating themselves from some of the other animal rights groups out there. The term most people relate to animal rights is PETA. Anything that happens for the sake of animals, regardless of how offensive it is, gets hung on the neck of PETA. Consequently, most people think PETA people are nuts. I believe PETA does it the right way: education. They keep it fun and provide people with information.
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Thanks George!
Did any of you watch the show? If so, what did you think?
xoxo- Lara
PETA on 30 Days Tomorrow! June 16, 2008
Posted by Lara Sanders at June 16, 2008 9:19 PM | TrackBackWhat do you get when you put George Snedeker, an avid hunter, with a family of vegans (including PETA's own campaign coordinator Melissa Karpel) for 30 days? If you ask 30 Days creator Morgan Spurlock, an hour of the most compelling TV you'll ever watch.
Since I have connections (i.e. I know Melissa), I got a sneak peak of the "Animal Rights" 30 Days episode that airs tomorrow night on FX at 10:00 PM EST. Morgan Spurlock was right—it was the most compelling hour of TV I've ever watched. I laughed. I cried. I loved it!
George spent 30 days living with Melissa's all vegan family in L.A. participating in Kentucky Fried Cruelty protests, eating only vegan meals, and working at a local farmed animal sanctuary.
I don't want to spoil it for you, but you really have to see what happens! So tell your family, invite your friends, pop some popcorn, and watch it!
Again, the "Animal Rights" 30 Days episode airs tomorrow (6/17) on FX at 10:00 PM EST. Check your local listings!
xoxo-Lara
Running a Student Group 101 April 17, 2008
Posted by Ryan at April 17, 2008 9:26 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBackHow many of you out there are part of a student group (or want to be)? If this is you, pay attention!
We are proud today to be presenting the Michigan State University group, SPAR (Students Promoting Animal Rights), with a "Star Student Group" award, for their tireless efforts on behalf of animals! So what does the group do?
Here are some pictures from their recent circus protest on campus:
- Ryan!
P.S. - Want to follow SPAR's lead? Learn how to start a student group here.
peta2 Hosting "Skinny Bitch" Event in SoCal! April 14, 2008
Posted by Ryan at April 14, 2008 11:31 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack
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Oh, southern California, we spoil you. :)
That's right, peta2 and the UCLA student group "Bruins for Animals" are joining forces to host "An Evening with Rory Freedman, coauthor of 'Skinny Bitch'"! The event will even include FREE FOOD, with recipes straight out of Rory's top-selling cookbook, "Skinny Bitch in the Kitch".
Thankfully for you, this event is NOT limited to just UCLA students, and is open to the public. So if you live within driving distance of L.A., you had better be there! This is one event you won't want to miss!
What: A speaking event about how to "stop eating crap and start looking fabulous!", followed by a Q&A session, and FREE FOOD!
Where: University of California - Los Angeles, Kerckhoff Hall, in The Grand Salon
When: Tuesday, April 29, at 7pm
How Much: FREE! You can add the event to your Facebook calendar by clicking on the image below:
See you there!
- Ryan!
peta2 Rocked Canada, and Canada Rocked Us! April 7, 2008
Posted by Ryan at April 7, 2008 12:42 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 6 ) | TrackBack
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WOW! As if there was ever any doubt that Canadians rock, this question was laid to rest this past weekend at the peta2 Take Action Conference!
Over 175 students attended the event, making it far and away the most successful one yet! Here are a few of the highlights, and you can also check out lots of other pictures on our Flickr page.
Here is peta2 head honcho, Dan Shannon, addressing the crowd during the "Animal Rights 101" segment!
Say hi to all of the blog readers!
Enjoying some of the AMAZING veggie burgers and vegan drumsticks that were donated for the conference!
At the KFC demonstration after the conference!
- Ryan!
Matthew Lush - Fur Is Dead! March 3, 2008
Posted by Lara Sanders at March 3, 2008 1:34 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 10 ) | TrackBack
Hey guys! By now you must've seen our amazing new "Fur Is Dead" site. If not, check it out NOW! One of my favorite things about the site is seeing all of the wonderful people who have taken part in the campaign. One such person is the absolutely adorable and former Cutest Vegetarian Alive Winner Matthew Lush!
Using the screen name "GayGod", 19 year old Matthew Lush uses technology as his means for promoting causes near to his heart (animal rights and a vegan lifestyle). In the process, his live video streams have vaulted him to the #1 most viewed user on the website Stickam.com, and among the all-time most viewed/"befriended" users on Buzznet and MySpace.
Here's a little Q&A we did with Matthew to find our why he wanted to take part in the "Fur Is Dead" campaign:
What do you define as your personal style?
My personal style is cruelty-free and 100% vegan. I'm careful before I add an article of clothing to my body.
Do you have any fashion "do's" and "don'ts"?
Don't wear fur! If you knew the cruelty that went into making a fur coat, you'd agree it's disgusting!
Why do you choose not to wear real fur?
Fur is tacky and uncalled for. Wear your own skin!!!
What is your favorite animal? Why?
Koala. They're just so cute! I want a baby one.
Do you have a favorite vegetarian dish? If so, what is it?
Tofurky roast with mashed potatoes.
Thanks Matthew! Stay tuned to the peta2 blog for more updates from all the lovely people taking part in the "Fur Is Dead" campaign!
xoxo-Lara
P.S. Please sign the 100,000 Strong Against Fur Pledge if you haven't already!
P.P.S. You can get the tee Matthew is wearing here!
Tabling > Everything Else January 15, 2008
Posted by Ryan at January 15, 2008 4:52 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBackGood morning, ladies and germs! Ryan here, bringing you your weekly dose of college tomfoolery and shenanigans!
This week, we'll focus on that issue that everybody's talking about! Politics? Nope! Britney Spears? God no! Why, it's tabling of course!
Yes, it's the classic way to educate others about new ideas, such as animal rights and vegetarianism. It's true! What was old is new again! Everybody's doing it! It feels so good! (Peer pressure, anybody?)
To get you started, make sure to check out this amazing new video about "How to Table on Campus!", featuring yours truly, and guest starring Rachel "Dance Dance Revolution" Owen!
As mentioned in the video, we send out all kinds of FREE materials (leaflets, stickers, DVDs, etc.) to help your tabling events be a huge success! How cool is that?!
So let us know when you want to set up a table at your school, and we'll help you make it happen! After all, what are friends for?
- Ryan!
P.S. - Comment below with your thoughts on Rachel's amazing dancing skills in the video! She reads every one of them, I swear!
