Cobra Starship Says Down with Fur! April 28, 2008
Posted by Nicole at April 28, 2008 9:37 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 15 ) | TrackBackThe very good people of Cobra Starship are at it again. And when I say again, I mean Gabe and crew are helping more animals. Oh I love that Cobra, just love 'em!
This time Gabe, along with the rest of the fine Cobra clan, have teamed up with their Fueled By Ramen family, Youth Noise, and peta2 to say "¡Down With Fur!"
Gabe and the gang realize that millions of animals being drowned, beaten to death, strangled, gassed, electrocuted, and even skinned alive every year for the fur on their backs is just plain wrong. And did you know that many of these defenseless animals are cats and dogs, too? Fur is reprehensible, outdated, and completely unnecessary and that's why Cobra is speaking out against this filthy, hideous industry and decided to make it their cause on Youth Noise. Check out their brand-spankin' new widget below and click on the "grab it" button to get the code to add it to your page!
Easy as all hell, now wasn't it?
Also make sure you head over to our friends at Youth Noise to check out what other important issues people are talking about and join a cause yourself. Of course we're all passionate about animal rights here, but we also recognize that there are a lot of other important issues out there that need your attention, too. Youth Noise and their "MyCauseIs" tool is a great way to learn and get involved. Our dear Cobra friends want you to get off your asses and do something to make the world a better place. So whatever cause affects you most, get to it!
Oh and remember, like Gabe says, "Throw your fangs in the air, if you a true playa (but you can't be a playa if you're getting played by the fur trade)."
Did I mention how much I love Cobra? If I already did, well then I'm just re-iterating the fact with total and complete glee.
Hope all is lovely.
nicole
Posted by Nicole 
The peta2 Week In Review February 22, 2008
Posted by Pulin Modi at February 22, 2008 11:26 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBackGood day! I wanted to do a little review of what's been going on this week so check it out.
- Grocery chain Harris Teeter announced groundbreaking improvements to its corporate animal welfare standards.
In collaboration with PETA UK, Topshop unveiled a huge store display window condemning the exotic skins trade on London's busiest shopping street!
Our tour crew continues to rock out and educate people on tour with Cobra Starship.
Consumers around the world are still shocked to know that 143 million pounds of beef were recalled including at least 37 million pounds which were used for school lunches and other federal nutrition programs. And the government is admitting that they really don't know how common this problem may be! Seems like a good time to get your school to add healthy, humane vegetarian and vegan options, so do it! We're always here to help! (This funny video about this whole case is amazing, by the way.)
More hot anti-fur ads exclusively on our MySpace.
H&M decided to take a stand against "mulesing" of sheep for the wool industry. They even posted a statement on their website. Email them at info@hm.com to say thanks for speaking up for the sheep (H&M refuses to sell fur, too, by the way!).
Enjoy the weekend!
Posted by Pulin 
The Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking Tour, Part 2! February 20, 2008
Posted by Marta at February 20, 2008 12:25 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBackWe are still out on tour with Cobra Starship on the Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking tour talking about the Chinese fur trade and what we can do to help stop it. This tour has been one of my favorite tours for many reasons. The main reason is because of how awesome all the kids are who have come out to the show. I also love all the flashy fur-free clothing everyone is wearing. If you came out to one of the shows already, thank you so much for being so awesome.
Speaking of Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking, we were at the peta2 SG Party in Hollywood. If you haven't yet make sure you check out our pictures and look at all the awesome ads they did for us.
I want to throw a big shout out to Video Matt from Synthesis Magazine for doing an awesome interview with John and me about our fur campaign. You should make sure you check out the video here.
Man, I love my job, and I bet you would love it too. You all should apply for one; you would get to do awesome stuff like this.
- Paul & John
Posted by Marta 
The Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking Tour! February 15, 2008
Posted by Marta at February 15, 2008 9:27 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBack
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fur Cobra Starship concerts
Everyone knows vegetarians are sexy people, but no one proves that point better then Gabe from Cobra Starship. We just joined up with him on tour to talk to kids about how animals are raised and killed for fur.
Everyone we talked to at our first show to was amazing and really, really ridiculously good looking. We showed up to the show way too early and there were already kids hanging out in line 6 hours before the show started. We had so much fun hanging out with everyone and even played Twister. I never knew I could bend like I did, but after a few pulled muscles I did win.
If you guys haven't noticed, we have a new touring buddy we like to call "Tall John" only because he is 7 feet tall. Hey Tall John, show us your fangs!!!
If you get a chance make sure you come out to one of the Cobra Starship shows. We would love to hang out.
-Paul and Tall John
Posted by Marta
Ladies and Gentlemen, Cobra's Gabe Saporta... October 23, 2007
Posted by Nicole at October 23, 2007 1:30 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 14 ) | TrackBack
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Music Fall Out Boy Andy Hurley Cobra Starship Gabe Saporta While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets !Viva La Cobra! Patrick Stump
So today I have a real treat for you in the way of a guest blog. Now I'm not talking about just any old guest here--it's the one, it's the only...Mr. Gabe Saporta!! (insert applause here) Get excited people because Gabe and the Cobra clan are releasing their second CD, !Viva La Cobra!, today! As if that's not exciting enough, the always lovely Mr. Saporta is also giving away three signed copies to three of you luckies. Okay, okay, enough from me. Take it away, Gabe...
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This past year has been insane. The most amazing thing has been watching Cobras transform from some semi-retarded solo project into a real life band! Making this record as a band really solidified us, and having Patrick Stump (from Fall Out Boy) produce it just brought us to another level. We actually wrote the entire record while we were on tour with Fall Out Boy in the spring. On that tour I also did the peta2 interview with FOB's drummer, Andy Hurley, and in honor of Hurley, peta2, and all the veggies and animal lovers out there, we are giving away three signed copies of the record.
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In order to win a copy, just jot down a few sentences as to what inspired you to become a vegetarian! Thanks again to everyone who has been supporting Cobras for the past year and allowed us to make another record! And thanks to peta2 and everyone out there who is trying to make a difference for animals everywhere!
Fangs up!
-Gabe
Okay people--be sure to get your comments to us by November 13 and I'll notify the lucky winners by November 20.
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Posted by Nicole
The Latest Cool Stuff From peta2 August 27, 2007
Posted by Marta at August 27, 2007 5:15 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack
TAGGED:
Fall Out Boy Michael Vick Cobra Starship NFL Aiden Super Chick Sisters The Matches Lamb of God Charlie Thomas
Check out all the cool stuff below!
 | Fall Out Boy and Cobra Starship Gabe from Cobra Starship picks the brain of Fall Out Boy's Andy in a brand-new peta2 video interview. Check it out, and enter to win the actual camera from the shoot and unseen footage! |
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Play the New Super Chick Sisters Game! Colonel Sanders has kidnapped Princess Pamela Anderson! Fight your way through five action-packed levels of Kentucky-fried madness to rescue her in this free game spoofing Super Mario Bros. |
 | Take Action Against Dogfighting NFL quarterback Michael Vick has accepted a deal to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving illegal dogfighting. Tell the NFL that animal abusers deserve suspension. |
 | Lamb of God: The New Animal Control These guys have some strong words for David Novak (the CEO of KFC's parent company, Yum! Brands)—and a harsh warning for all animal abusers. |
 | DIY Chick! Have any of your DIY projects starred the Nugget? Show off your reconstructed tees, totes, armbands, and anything else you crafty folks have come up with here! |
 | Shawn Harris of The Matches Meet The Matches' Shawn Harris backstage at The Bamboozle, and find out why he became the vegan he is today. |
 | Calling All MySpace Bloggers Here's your chance to earn a bunch of Street Team points and educate your friends—all for writing about the top 8 reasons that peta2 is in your MySpace Top 8! |
See What's Up!
 | Win Brand-New, Signed Aiden Gear! |
 | Charlie Thomas Skateboard Giveaway! |
 | Improper Clothing Contest |
| FREE stuff over here! |
| ♥ Marta |
Posted by Marta
Our New Van And Some Links August 13, 2007
Posted by Pulin Modi at August 13, 2007 6:44 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBackI'm going to keep it simple on this one. Here is a photo of our sweet peta2 tour van. And then we have some links to stuff we wanted to bring to your attention if you don't know about these things yet!
Video interview and contest with Andy from Fall Out Boy and Gabe from Cobra Starship!
Your Mission Is To Save Hot Dogs!
The official peta2 message boards!
I Am Not A Nugget shirts in black and heather grey!
Take care!
Posted by Pulin
