Onion: Advocacy Group Denounces PETA
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2 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:44:39pm |
3 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:45:55pm |
6 | yochanan Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:46:32pm |
PEOPLE EATING TASTIE ANIMALS denounces P.E.T.A.
7 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:47:10pm |
The new comments counter is likewise not working for me, and posting a comments reloads the whole page.
8 | quiet man Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:47:35pm |
I keep seeing the Italian in the old bogey movie "Sahara"
Denouce me, then
12 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:49:00pm |
re: #4 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Speaking of Michael Vick...
FBV, have you annoyed Sharmuta? Oh, wait...
13 | quiet man Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:50:17pm |
some of the women were made to fellate Ice cream and lollipops too
15 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:52:49pm |
That is very good satire right there.
16 | brookly red Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:53:19pm |
/big oil, big pharma, PETA has become big advocacy.
17 | Vicious Babushka Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:53:44pm |
That was great, worth crashing Firefox twice.
18 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:54:26pm |
"We won't stop until every animal is treated better than women." When satire and reality collide. I think this line from the joke PETA letter is actually pretty insightful. Women are still treated like meat or a commodity in far too many places in the world.
20 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:54:46pm |
I didn't know they made glue traps that big.
21 | lucius septimius Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:55:02pm |
I seem to recall a couple years ago there was a thing PETA was doing having people lay on Styrofoam pallets covered with cellophane impersonating pieces of meat. It was horribly hot and the people -- dumb college-student intern types -- were sweating like mad.
Folks who can't tell the difference between a person and a steak are not to be trusted. You never know when they'll fall off the wagon and start eating you.
22 | Racer X Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:55:30pm |
My head is spinning lately. Left is Right, Right is wrong, up is down.
One thing stays the same - The "Onion News Network" is funny.
23 | BlueCanuck Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:55:52pm |
I didn't know if that was real or not. I could see some womens groups demonstrating about that easily. :)
25 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:56:12pm |
26 | Lucius Septimius Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:56:17pm |
I seem to recall a couple years ago there was a thing PETA was doing having people lay on Styrofoam pallets covered with cellophane impersonating pieces of meat. It was horribly hot and the people -- dumb college-student intern types -- were sweating like mad.
Folks who can't tell the difference between a person and a steak are not to be trusted. You never know when they'll fall off the wagon and start eating you.
27 | Vicious Babushka Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:56:21pm |
re: #18 Sharmuta
"We won't stop until every animal is treated better than women." When satire and reality collide. I think this line from the joke PETA letter is actually pretty insightful. Women are still treated like meat or a commodity in far too many places in the world.
You know what I'd like to see? PETA vs. Code Pink.
28 | quiet man Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:56:35pm |
I want to look closely at those PETA ads so I can see the degradation close up
29 | quiet man Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:57:21pm |
30 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:58:01pm |
31 | NY Nana Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:58:59pm |
re: #27 Alouette
You know what I'd like to see? PETA vs. Code Pink.
Let me know when it is happening! I will make the popcorn!
33 | Radicchio ad Absurdum Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:59:35pm |
34 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 5:59:42pm |
re: #15 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
That is very good satire right there.
That was a hoot. Loved the last bit with Sendak, too. (saw a trailer for the movie version of Where the Wild Things Are. It looks...interesting.)
37 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:01:35pm |
Women exploiting themselves to stop the exploitation of animals. Ironic, no?
38 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:01:37pm |
39 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:03:07pm |
re: #37 Sharmuta
Women exploiting themselves to stop the exploitation of animals. Ironic, no?
Terrible, yes. I don't like it, I don't like Hooters, I don't like all that exploitation. Hell, we almost elected a VP because she was "hot."
40 | yochanan Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:03:14pm |
re: #27 Alouette
You know what I'd like to see? PETA vs. Code Pink.
COULD THEY BOTH LOSE
two enter none leave
41 | Mostly sane, most of the time. Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:03:24pm |
Did you know if you push "clear" instead of "submit" on the email form to your congressman, there is no "Undo" button to get the typing back?
AAARRGHHH!
42 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:04:02pm |
re: #41 EmmmieG
Did you know if you push "clear" instead of "submit" on the email form to your congressman, there is no "Undo" button to get the typing back?
AAARRGHHH!
Next time use Ctrl-C.
43 | King of the Douche, now you may bow Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:04:21pm |
re: #39 Walter L. Newton
Terrible, yes. I don't like it, I don't like Hooters, I don't like all that exploitation. Hell, we almost elected a VP because she was "hot."
What is wrong with Hooters?
44 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:04:51pm |
re: #39 Walter L. Newton
Careful now! I paid for the first two years of college being a Hooters girl!
PS - we got 2 parakeets tonight - they are terrified right now, but hopefully will settle in.
45 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:05:02pm |
46 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:05:09pm |
re: #39 Walter L. Newton
Terrible, yes. I don't like it, I don't like Hooters, I don't like all that exploitation. Hell, we almost elected a VP because she was "hot."
It's worse, Walter. Women are lead to believe that this is actually self-empowerment, and that really disturbs me.
47 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:05:58pm |
re: #4 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Speaking of Michael Vick...
Philadelphia Eagle
Two year deal
It would have been poetic justice if the Cleveland Browns had signed him, with their end-zone fans being "The Dog Pound" and all!!
48 | King of the Douche, now you may bow Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:06:03pm |
re: #45 austin_blue
Eventually, those wings will kill ya.
That's why I eat oysters and steak sammies.
49 | Lucius Septimius Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:06:13pm |
re: #38 austin_blue
The "vertically impaired".
Don't you mean "alternative verticalities"?
"Impaired" sounds a bit too much like a value judgment.
50 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:06:43pm |
re: #46 Sharmuta
It's worse, Walter. Women are lead to believe that this is actually self-empowerment, and that really disturbs me.
I imagine the celebs are treated a heck of a lot better than rank and file volunteers.
51 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:06:50pm |
re: #43 Cannadian Club Akbar
What is wrong with Hooters?
It's a restaurant that is named after a part of a woman's anatomy and exploits big chested woman to attract customers. I don't like it.
52 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:07:07pm |
re: #43 Cannadian Club Akbar
What is wrong with Hooters?
I used to go there with a friend, because he was hot for one of the women that worked there. The place bored me. The place was full of smoke (gah!), the food was pathetic, and most of the women were skeezy.
53 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:07:30pm |
re: #51 Walter L. Newton
It's a restaurant that is named after a part of a woman's anatomy and exploits big chested woman to attract customers. I don't like it.
I thought it was named after owls!
Well ,, that IS on their sign!
54 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:07:46pm |
re: #39 Walter L. Newton
Terrible, yes. I don't like it, I don't like Hooters, I don't like all that exploitation. Hell, we almost elected a VP because she was "hot."
Damn right she was hot. Wasn't a close election, but we still almost had a VPILF!
55 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:07:52pm |
re: #46 Sharmuta
It's worse, Walter. Women are lead to believe that this is actually self-empowerment, and that really disturbs me.
And you will see that attitude right here, tonight, live. Watch.
56 | Lucius Septimius Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:08:18pm |
re: #54 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Damn right she was hot. Wasn't a close election, but we still almost had a VPILF!
And we don't know?
Sheeesh, you're narrow minded.
58 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:08:26pm |
re: #43 Cannadian Club Akbar
What is wrong with Hooters?
Nothing- if you like promoting women using their bodies over their minds to make a living.
59 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:08:30pm |
re: #49 Lucius Septimius
Don't you mean "alternative verticalities"?
"Impaired" sounds a bit too much like a value judgment.
Ohmigaw! You're right. Shame on me. Next thing you know, I'll quit calling healthy people "temporarily abled".
60 | jaunte Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:08:43pm |
re: #46 Sharmuta
It's worse, Walter. Women are lead to believe that this is actually self-empowerment, and that really disturbs me.
Art imitates life at Huffpo:
The Sexiest PETA Ads Of All Time! You Choose The Winner![Link: www.huffingtonpost.com...]
61 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:09:21pm |
re: #54 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Damn right she was hot. Wasn't a close election, but we still almost had a VPILF!
And that's a good reason, the best reason, to put Palin up as a VP candidate. There were people here that implied that the fact that she was "hot" was enough to get their vote. And they were serious.
62 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:09:27pm |
So what the hell are these 9/12 gatherings I'm beginning to hear about?
63 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:09:51pm |
re: #51 Walter L. Newton
Its OK not to like it. However, I felt as if I was exploiting all the old drooling men - I took a LOT of their money. That is where I met Mr. Armywife, too. He told me he was going to marry me that night. I told him he was smoking crack. Oh those were the days!
PS It was named after an Owl. ///
64 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:10:06pm |
re: #6 yochanan
Yeesh, Yoch. Only took 6 posts to get that joke in. Repeated at 57.
65 | Charles Johnson Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:10:07pm |
re: #62 Ward Cleaver
So what the hell are these 9/12 gatherings I'm beginning to hear about?
The next giant headache for the GOP.
67 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:10:14pm |
re: #58 Sharmuta
Nothing- if you like promoting women using their bodies over their minds to make a living.
Guess we sould ban sports them cause thats just men AND women using their bodies over their minds to make a living!
Just sayin
Ding Away
69 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:10:28pm |
re: #63 ArmyWife
Its OK not to like it. However, I felt as if I was exploiting all the old drooling men - I took a LOT of their money. That is where I met Mr. Armywife, too. He told me he was going to marry me that night. I told him he was smoking crack. Oh those were the days!
PS It was named after an Owl. ///
Sure, and "roger" was named after a sword.
70 | King of the Douche, now you may bow Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:10:33pm |
Weird. Hooters doesn't hire waiters. Can anyone tell my how they get away with that?
71 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:11:13pm |
re: #61 Walter L. Newton
And that's a good reason, the best reason, to put Palin up as a VP candidate. There were people here that implied that the fact that she was "hot" was enough to get their vote. And they were serious.
How many votes do you think JFK got because he was "hot", especially in comparison to a younger Nixon!
73 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:11:26pm |
re: #70 Cannadian Club Akbar
BOQ
For the non-HR types, bona fide occupational qualification. Stood up in court, too.
74 | Charles Johnson Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:11:34pm |
75 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:11:45pm |
re: #72 yochanan
Yep. I can still fit in the shirt. The shorts? Not so much.
76 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:11:57pm |
re: #70 Cannadian Club Akbar
Weird. Hooters doesn't hire waiters. Can anyone tell my how they get away with that?
Because they can't find any guys that will wear super tight tee shirts and hot pants while working in a... wait, San Fran, ah, never mind...
77 | Vicious Babushka Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:12:04pm |
re: #70 Cannadian Club Akbar
Weird. Hooters doesn't hire waiters. Can anyone tell my how they get away with that?
79 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:12:38pm |
re: #74 Charles
A few years ago, a guy sued and it was upheld as a BOQ. I don't know if they have changed their stance after that - I really don't keep up with it that much. I swear!
80 | sngnsgt Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:01pm |
re: #62 Ward Cleaver
So what the hell are these 9/12 gatherings I'm beginning to hear about?
81 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:11pm |
re: #65 Charles
The next giant headache for the GOP.
Here's one site:
[Link: 912dc.eventbrite.com...]
82 | Lucius Septimius Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:13pm |
re: #78 buzzsawmonkey
I'm betting Chippendale's is a little short on waitresses, too.
Maybe it's like Title IX -- as long as Chippendales has enough guys, Hooters can hire roughly the same number of gals.
83 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:16pm |
went to Hooter's once...what a farce, men are pigs and Hooters proves it
84 | Radicchio ad Absurdum Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:23pm |
re: #70 Cannadian Club Akbar
Weird. Hooters doesn't hire waiters. Can anyone tell my how they get away with that?
/Would you want to see a guy with boobs big enough to fit the Hooters stereotype?
85 | Gella Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:27pm |
re: #70 Cannadian Club Akbar
Weird. Hooters doesn't hire waiters. Can anyone tell my how they get away with that?
i think they do now, after a huge law suite few years ago
86 | mikalm Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:35pm |
Once again, The Onion is behind the satire/reality curve. Nutcase radical feminist Nikki Craft has been protesting PET&A's hot-nekkid-chick attention-getting tactics for years.
87 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:13:38pm |
re: #71 sattv4u2
How many votes do you think JFK got because he was "hot", especially in comparison to a younger Nixon!
And so what?
I don't care, man, woman, really, I really heard people talk about voting for Palin because she was hot. Disgusting, because that's not how we should be gauging electable politicians.
88 | Charles Johnson Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:14:05pm |
89 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:14:14pm |
re: #67 sattv4u2
If you couldn't pick up that the context of my statement concerned sexuality, I can't help you.
91 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:14:18pm |
re: #65 Charles
The next giant headache for the GOP.
Somebody who sends me lot of crap emails (plus lots of ULs) sent me an email telling me that Judge Napolitano is going to be at the Fort Worth gathering. Wonder if he'll bring Alex Jones along? Gah!
94 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:15:23pm |
re: #74 Charles
Are you sure?
Charles, somehow I can't picture you in a Hooters outfit.
/brain bleach
95 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:15:24pm |
re: #89 Sharmuta
If you couldn't pick up that the context of my statement concerned sexuality, I can't help you.
And if you think that EVERYTHING is exploitative and demeaning, perhaps ArmyWife can help YOU
96 | freetoken Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:15:24pm |
re: #88 Charles
I did wonder what that advert was doing there on the right side of my screen...
97 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:15:37pm |
do any conservatives care about the damned budget anymore?...the GOP is tanking
98 | sngnsgt Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:15:47pm |
re: #88 Charles
I am NOT a member of the National 912 Coalition.
Emphatically not.
Me neither, just posted the link. Delete it if you'd like.
99 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:16:11pm |
re: #47 sattv4u2
Philadelphia Eagle
Two year deal
It would have been poetic justice if the Cleveland Browns had signed him, with their end-zone fans being "The Dog Pound" and all!!
As a third generation Skins fan who lives in the Philly suburbs, can I tell you how AWESOME this is going to be! I thought the McNabb-TO thing was great-now they've brought in a back-up quarterback who is talented (which will really piss McNabb off) and a PR nightmare (who will piss off the Eagles fans). I'm stocking up on popcorn.
100 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:16:30pm |
re: #97 albusteve
do any conservatives care about the damned budget anymore?...the GOP is tanking
Why would they want to talk about that when there is hyperventilating to do over death camps and eugenics?
101 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:16:38pm |
Here is a more recent case that was settled.
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
102 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:16:56pm |
104 | Charles Johnson Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:17:32pm |
Speaking of Alex Jones, his audience was out on Wall Street today committing vandalism.
Jones has made the Joker thing his latest schtick.
105 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:17:37pm |
re: #95 sattv4u2
I've never said anything of the sort, so I have no idea where you get off.
106 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:17:54pm |
re: #99 livefreeor die
As a third generation Skins fan who lives in the Philly suburbs, can I tell you how AWESOME this is going to be! I thought the McNabb-TO thing was great-now they've brought in a back-up quarterback who is talented (which will really piss McNabb off) and a PR nightmare (who will piss off the Eagles fans). I'm stocking up on popcorn.
I'm a Pats fan. Have been since they started in 61. I would have liked it if they picked him up as a change of pace a couple of plays per drive
107 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:17:59pm |
re: #88 Charles
I am NOT a member of the National 912 Coalition.
Emphatically not.
What is "The Obama Deceoption"? Looks like some video by Alex Jones.
108 | Charles Johnson Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:18:13pm |
re: #96 freetoken
I did wonder what that advert was doing there on the right side of my screen...
Helping to pay for LGF's server costs...
111 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:18:44pm |
112 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:19:12pm |
Did anyone read the Paglia article on the Health care situation? I am diametrically opposed to her politics, but I stand in awe of her command of the written word. She makes really great points in it, too.
[Link: www.salon.com...]
113 | Bobblehead Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:19:13pm |
That was funny. Onion just gets better and better. I'd like to see some of their outtakes. I'll bet they're hilarious.
114 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:19:46pm |
re: #104 Charles
The rainbow beanie really adds a "I'm not crazy" touch that can't be beat.
115 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:20:15pm |
Any group that would let Alex Jones in has automatically lost me.
116 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:20:25pm |
re: #109 buzzsawmonkey
It isn't good food. At least it wasn't. We are talking a few years here. I refuse to tell you how many because I refuse to admit it to myself.
117 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:21:22pm |
re: #106 sattv4u2
I'm a Pats fan. Have been since they started in 61. I would have liked it if they picked him up as a change of pace a couple of plays per drive
I expected the Bengals or Raiders to go for him.
Oh, further fun to look forward to-when they put Vick in, the fans go bad nuts, he does well, they suddenly love him, and then a reporter puts a microphone in front of McNabb.
And that will be all the local news covers here for months!
118 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:21:23pm |
119 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:21:24pm |
re: #116 ArmyWife
It isn't good food. At least it wasn't. We are talking a few years here. I refuse to tell you how many because I refuse to admit it to myself.
I wasn't a wings fan, so I typically ate a burger, or the "grouper" sandwich.
120 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:21:26pm |
re: #105 Sharmuta
I've never said anything of the sort, so I have no idea where you get off.
Please. You telling me you never play the mysoginist card? This "outrage" about "promoting women" is just another card off the same deck
122 | itellu3times Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:22:29pm |
re: #112 ArmyWife
Did anyone read the Paglia article on the Health care situation? I am diametrically opposed to her politics, but I stand in awe of her command of the written word. She makes really great points in it, too.
[Link: www.salon.com...]
Yep.
Paglia ... so smart and so dumb, in alternating sentences.
123 | Dr. Shalit Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:23:04pm |
re: #36 quiet man
beer flavored budwiser
quiet man
When Budweiser starts tasting like "beer" again, I will buy and drink it. As things stand today, the only "Bud" that tastes like "Beer" is "Bud-Ice."
-S-
124 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:23:14pm |
re: #109 buzzsawmonkey
They serve food at Hooters? I thought it was just eye candy.
It's probably like the "food" they served at my husband's frat parties in college. The alcohol code required food to be served if alcohol was served. Every party they threw the same several years old, unopened bag of chips on the bar.
126 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:24:05pm |
re: #121 Ward Cleaver
Uh oh, here comes the flame war.
Nope ,, I've had my say (and without flames, imho)
I'd much rather go back to my back and forth posts about football
127 | King of the Douche, now you may bow Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:24:17pm |
Hooters has an extensive public relations campaign and has actively supported charities through its Hooters Community Endowment Fund, also known as HOO.C.E.F., a play on UNICEF. It has provided money and/or volunteers to charities such as Habitat for Humanity, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics, and Muscular Dystrophy Association.[11] In addition, after the death of Kelly Jo Dowd, a former Hooters Girl on the cover of the Hooters calendar in 1995, and later a restaurant general manager, Hooters began a campaign against breast cancer, with awareness of the issue being spread through the Kelly Joe Dowd Fund. Local restaurants will often select their own local charities.
Hooters also launched what it calls "Operation Let Freedom Wing," which involves sending its celebrities, such as Hooters Calendar Girls, UC3 and singer Angela Lanza, to visit U.S. troops overseas, including to Afghanistan.
128 | Charles Johnson Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:24:24pm |
The robot is looking into the car right now.
129 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:24:37pm |
re: #126 sattv4u2
Nope ,, I've had my say (and without flames, imho)
I'd much rather go back to my back and forth posts about football
GO STEELERS!
/ring number 7
130 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:24:50pm |
131 | King of the Douche, now you may bow Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:25:01pm |
re: #127 Cannadian Club Akbar
That is from Wiki..
132 | Walter L. Newton Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:25:02pm |
re: #127 Cannadian Club Akbar
Hooters has an extensive public relations campaign and has actively supported charities through its Hooters Community Endowment Fund, also known as HOO.C.E.F., a play on UNICEF. It has provided money and/or volunteers to charities such as Habitat for Humanity, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics, and Muscular Dystrophy Association.[11] In addition, after the death of Kelly Jo Dowd, a former Hooters Girl on the cover of the Hooters calendar in 1995, and later a restaurant general manager, Hooters began a campaign against breast cancer, with awareness of the issue being spread through the Kelly Joe Dowd Fund. Local restaurants will often select their own local charities.
Hooters also launched what it calls "Operation Let Freedom Wing," which involves sending its celebrities, such as Hooters Calendar Girls, UC3 and singer Angela Lanza, to visit U.S. troops overseas, including to Afghanistan.
So what, they still exploit women.
133 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:25:06pm |
134 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:25:35pm |
re: #129 Ward Cleaver
GO STEELERS!
/ring number 7
GO PATRIOTS
(they owe us one from the year before last)
(then they can re-claim their Team Of The Decade mantle)
135 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:25:53pm |
re: #120 sattv4u2
Because I speak up about misogyny when I see it doesn't mean I think "everything" is "exploitative and demeaning".
136 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:25:59pm |
re: #122 itellu3times
Yep.
Paglia ... so smart and so dumb, in alternating sentences.
So when you agree with her, smart, when not, dumb. Hmmm...
That's not a slam, just a hmmm...re: #123 Dr. Shalit
quiet man
When Budweiser starts tasting like "beer" again, I will buy and drink it. As things stand today, the only "Bud" that tastes like "Beer" is "Bud-Ice."
-S-
Microbreweries have ruined us all with quality and choices.
138 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:26:33pm |
139 | Charles Johnson Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:26:44pm |
There's a police standoff right now in Westwood. Someone accused of threatening Obama.
[Link: www.ktla.com...]
142 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:27:09pm |
re: #139 Charles
There's a police standoff right now in Westwood. Someone accused of threatening Obama.
[Link: www.ktla.com...]
Is it OJ?
143 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:27:13pm |
re: #135 Sharmuta
Because I speak up about misogyny when I see it doesn't mean I think "everything" is "exploitative and demeaning".
And because I call you on it doesn't mean I'm incorrect!
144 | Flyers1974 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:27:14pm |
re: #47 sattv4u2
Philadelphia Eagle
Two year deal
It would have been poetic justice if the Cleveland Browns had signed him, with their end-zone fans being "The Dog Pound" and all!!
Wow. I figured the Eagles would be the last team to sign him.
145 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:27:14pm |
re: #139 Charles
There's a police standoff right now in Westwood. Someone accused of threatening Obama.
[Link: www.ktla.com...]
Oh jeez.
146 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:27:36pm |
re: #141 buzzsawmonkey
The scraggy hair, stubble, and cargo shorts with jacket and tie really coordinate well with it.
Fashion!
147 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:27:48pm |
re: #144 Flyers1974
Wow. I figured the Eagles would be the last team to sign him.
[Link: sports.espn.go.com...]
148 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:27:51pm |
149 | mikalm Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:28:06pm |
re: #139 Charles
Yeah, there was a discussion on that on the previous thread, started by Yours Truly. KT unearthed a news report which makes it sound like the guy's a garden-variety psycho.
150 | jaunte Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:28:11pm |
Hooters serves indifferent food at inflated prices because they hire young pretty waitresses and dress them in tight outfits for the enjoyment of their mostly male patrons. You can try to argue that that isn't exploiting the fact that men like looking at young womens' bodies, but that doesn't alter the basic reason the business is successful.
151 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:28:23pm |
re: #144 Flyers1974
Wow. I figured the Eagles would be the last team to sign him.
I'd have said the Raiders, or the Cowboys.
152 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:28:28pm |
re: #145 Ward Cleaver
I hope if it is true they fool who did this is punished to the fullest extent of the law.
153 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:28:54pm |
154 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:29:06pm |
re: #150 jaunte
Hooters serves indifferent food at inflated prices because they hire young pretty waitresses and dress them in tight outfits for the enjoyment of their mostly male patrons. You can try to argue that that isn't exploiting the fact that men like looking at young womens' bodies, but that doesn't alter the basic reason the business is successful.
We also have a competitor here, too - "Twin Peaks". The girls wear flannel shirts.
155 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:30:03pm |
re: #151 Ward Cleaver
I'd have said the Raiders, or the Cowboys.
Jones said two weeks ago he was not interested in Vick...pay attention you dork
156 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:30:18pm |
re: #144 Flyers1974
Wow. I figured the Eagles would be the last team to sign him.
I don't know. It makes a certain sense. They will probably use him on Wildcat formations and McNabb isn't getting any younger. If they can hide him for a couple of years as a backup, it may play out well for them.
In addition, if McNabb gets knocked out like Brady did last year, they have options.
157 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:17pm |
re: #148 Ward Cleaver
Is it Alex Jones?
Nah, he's sitting in his basement in South Austin wearing a tin foil hat.
159 | jaunte Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:26pm |
Kos diarist upset with Baucus/Grassley/Palin/White House:
[Link: www.dailykos.com...]
160 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:26pm |
re: #143 sattv4u2
And because I call you on it doesn't mean I'm incorrect!
It makes you ridiculous. You're foisting an absolutist strawman on me.
161 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:29pm |
re: #156 austin_blue
I don't know. It makes a certain sense. They will probably use him on Wildcat formations and McNabb isn't getting any younger. If they can hide him for a couple of years as a backup, it may play out well for them.
In addition, if McNabb gets knocked out like Brady did last year, they have options.
wildcat?...they better hurry up and get a plan together...late to that party
162 | dwells38 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:32pm |
re: #26 Lucius Septimius
It's like deja vu all over again! :)
163 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:37pm |
re: #156 austin_blue
I don't know. It makes a certain sense. They will probably use him on Wildcat formations and McNabb isn't getting any younger. If they can hide him for a couple of years as a backup, it may play out well for them.
In addition, if McNabb gets knocked out like Brady did last year, they have options.
In the meantime, though, McNabb is going to be seething.
164 | Mich-again Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:38pm |
re: #123 Dr. Shalit
quiet man
When Budweiser starts tasting like "beer" again, I will buy and drink it. As things stand today, the only "Bud" that tastes like "Beer" is "Bud-Ice."
-S-
Ha. I get the 24 ounce cans of Bud Ice and drink them while I dip long cut Grizzly. Downriver to the core.
165 | jamgarr Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:42pm |
OT
Got the prostate cut out yesterday. I am now officially cancer-free!
166 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:31:57pm |
re: #153 albusteve
he'll be cut...bet me
If he is, someone else will sign him
It will be easier for a second team to do so. The initial "outrage" will have subsided
(and btw ,,, I already had a few bets on here with me saying he would be signed by someone this year)
167 | MandyManners Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:32:40pm |
What are the cops doing to Kilgore's guy in L.A.?
[Link: media.myfoxla.com...]
168 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:32:46pm |
re: #165 jamgarr
OT
Got the prostate cut out yesterday. I am now officially cancer-free!
Congratulations and hope you recover quickly from the surgery.
169 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:32:47pm |
re: #160 Sharmuta
It makes you ridiculous. You're foisting an absolutist strawman on me.
I've been called worse. I can deal with it!
Still doesn't make me wrong though, but thanks
170 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:32:54pm |
re: #153 albusteve
he'll be cut...bet me
How much of that two year deal was guaranteed? This is football. This is a big entertainment business.
171 | Erik The Red Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:32:58pm |
re: #165 jamgarr
OT
Got the prostate cut out yesterday. I am now officially cancer-free!
Great news:)))
172 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:33:18pm |
re: #165 jamgarr
OT
Got the prostate cut out yesterday. I am now officially cancer-free!
PARTY!!!
God bless,,, !
173 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:33:23pm |
re: #166 sattv4u2
If he is, someone else will sign him
It will be easier for a second team to do so. The initial "outrage" will have subsided(and btw ,,, I already had a few bets on here with me saying he would be signed by someone this year)
so what does that mean?...you support dog torture?
175 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:34:17pm |
re: #163 livefreeor die
In the meantime, though, McNabb is going to be seething.
I'm sure they ran it by him prior
176 | Sharmuta Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:34:20pm |
re: #169 sattv4u2
Yes- it does make you wrong. I've never stated anything of the sort. You are making wild assumptions about my position, and making a fool of yourself.
177 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:34:24pm |
re: #170 austin_blue
How much of that two year deal was guaranteed? This is football. This is a big entertainment business.
funny they don't tell you that part...very little or none I'd guess
178 | ArmyWife Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:34:36pm |
re: #150 jaunte
We are sexual beings. I never once had a gun to my head saying I MUST DO THIS. I had options, lots of them. I made a ton of money there, I don't regret it at all. In fact, I think its a cool story. Is that the be all and end all of me? No. I'm successful in many ways. I realize, however, I am much more chill on this particular subject than some, and it doesn't diminish the others thoughts or feelings on the subject at all. People feel differently than I do on other subjects that I despise - doesn't make me or them bad people.
179 | Ward Cleaver Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:34:44pm |
re: #155 albusteve
Jones said two weeks ago he was not interested in Vick...pay attention you dork
Hey, I live here in Dallas. And I didn't hear what Jones said. Just knowing that he picked up T.O., and Pacman Jones...
181 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:34:55pm |
re: #158 buzzsawmonkey
May I just say that, sick as I am of Obamamania, I would be really, really pleased to see some opposition that did not look like it just came piling out of a clown car?
Yes, you may! And I certainly agree. When I expected the R's to form a Loyal Opposition to the ascendant D's. I never expected *this* goat fuck.
182 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:35:27pm |
re: #179 Ward Cleaver
Hey, I live here in Dallas. And I didn't hear what Jones said. Just knowing that he picked up T.O., and Pacman Jones...
you're dead meat
184 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:36:33pm |
re: #175 sattv4u2
I'm sure they ran it by him prior
Doesn't matter. If they hit a rough patch and the local press piles on him, he'll blurt something out at a press conference. This is the guy who didn't know that a regular season overtime game can end as a tie if no one scores during the overtime quarter.
185 | jamgarr Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:36:34pm |
re: #172 sattv4u2
The roast beef sandwich was a party after not eating for two days!
186 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:36:42pm |
re: #161 albusteve
wildcat?...they better hurry up and get a plan together...late to that party
Not really. Three sets, four reads, and Thundercats are Go. Easy.
187 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:36:46pm |
re: #173 albusteve
so what does that mean?...you support dog torture?
No, it means I was being a realist, stating that someone would sign him after
A) he finished his jail time
and
B) after he did a mea culpa with the commish
,,oh ,, and btw ,, my dog is laying next to me right now. Spent last night at the animal hospital after being attacked by a stray yesterday, 75 stiches,,, 4 meds ,,,
thankyouverymuch
188 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:37:19pm |
re: #176 Sharmuta
Yes- it does make you wrong. I've never stated anything of the sort. You are making wild assumptions about my position, and making a fool of yourself.
as the kids say'
mmmkay!
190 | Dr. Shalit Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:37:45pm |
re: #88 Charles
I am NOT a member of the National 912 Coalition.
Emphatically not.
Charles -
Let Us ALL be 9/11'ers. As time goes on, be willing to forgive. The motivation for the attack, though BOGUS, is Understandable from a Jihadi Point of View. They are TRULY taught to believe that they are the WRETCHED and PERSECUTED of the WORLD. Amazing for a Supremacist Cult until you review the History of the NSDAP. They are taught from the equivalent of Kindergarten that "Christian Europe" DONE THEM WRONG, never mind the Jews, who they consider WORSE. From that standpoint, the attacks ARE justified. Time and education may erase that attitude. NEVER, however, be willing to forget. That is all.
-S-
191 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:38:01pm |
re: #187 sattv4u2
No, it means I was being a realist, stating that someone would sign him after
A) he finished his jail time
and
B) after he did a mea culpa with the commish,,oh ,, and btw ,, my dog is laying next to me right now. Spent last night at the animal hospital after being attacked by a stray yesterday, 75 stiches,,, 4 meds ,,,
thankyouverymuch
Give him a get-well pat from my family.
192 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:38:30pm |
re: #186 austin_blue
Not really. Three sets, four reads, and Thundercats are Go. Easy.
booked, for future reference
193 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:39:23pm |
re: #185 jamgarr
The roast beef sandwich was a party after not eating for two days!
MAJOR updings
Pig out! You deserve it
194 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:39:29pm |
re: #187 sattv4u2
No, it means I was being a realist, stating that someone would sign him after
A) he finished his jail time
and
B) after he did a mea culpa with the commish,,oh ,, and btw ,, my dog is laying next to me right now. Spent last night at the animal hospital after being attacked by a stray yesterday, 75 stiches,,, 4 meds ,,,
thankyouverymuch
Ouch. Good luck to your pooch. Did they get the stray? It won't stop with yours.
195 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:40:39pm |
re: #191 livefreeor die
Give him a get-well pat from my family.
will do. His name is Einstein, btw
12 pound mixed terrier mutt. HAs all whote fur with a tuft of it on top of hos head, hence the name. We rescued him from a shelter about 4 years ago
196 | albusteve Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:40:46pm |
re: #187 sattv4u2
No, it means I was being a realist, stating that someone would sign him after
A) he finished his jail time
and
B) after he did a mea culpa with the commish,,oh ,, and btw ,, my dog is laying next to me right now. Spent last night at the animal hospital after being attacked by a stray yesterday, 75 stiches,,, 4 meds ,,,
thankyouverymuch
oh man...barring infection, he'll be up and at em soon...that's not funny at all...love is good medicine too...you knew that tho
197 | Dr. Shalit Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:41:22pm |
re: #136 austin_blue
Microbreweries have ruined us all with quality and choices.
austin_blue -
No Kidding - Even the "Ghetto Beer" I drink is better tasting than standard issue BUD or Miller.
-S-
198 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:41:29pm |
re: #194 austin_blue
Ouch. Good luck to your pooch. Did they get the stray? It won't stop with yours.
thanks ,,, not yet. I spent today and will be spending tomorrow and Saturday scouring the subdivivions around ours
199 | Flyers1974 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:41:43pm |
re: #71 sattv4u2
How many votes do you think JFK got because he was "hot", especially in comparison to a younger Nixon!
On a similiar note, I mentioned the other day that high school text books often cite JFK's looks and youthful appearance (in regard to the televised debate where Nixon looked to be sporting five o'clock shadow) as being more responsible for his victory than his political positions. Also, if the primary reason Dan Quayle was picked wasn't his looks, I don't know what was.
200 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:42:34pm |
re: #196 albusteve
oh man...barring infection, he'll be up and at em soon...that's not funny at all...love is good medicine too...you knew that tho
Thanks. He'll be wearing hos Patriots shirt in no time
Right now, all he wants is to sleep at my feet!
Works for me
201 | LC LaWedgie Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:42:36pm |
202 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:43:00pm |
re: #190 Dr. Shalit
Charles -
Let Us ALL be 9/11'ers. As time goes on, be willing to forgive. The motivation for the attack, though BOGUS, is Understandable from a Jihadi Point of View. They are TRULY taught to believe that they are the WRETCHED and PERSECUTED of the WORLD. Amazing for a Supremacist Cult until you review the History of the NSDAP. They are taught from the equivalent of Kindergarten that "Christian Europe" DONE THEM WRONG, never mind the Jews, who they consider WORSE. From that standpoint, the attacks ARE justified. Time and education may erase that attitude. NEVER, however, be willing to forget. That is all.
-S-
Dr. Shalit-
Be careful, there. That is basically what Maher said, that they were brave soldiers, not cowards, and look what it got him.
The indoctrinated will do heinous things for perceived glory. Terrifying.
203 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:43:58pm |
re: #189 ArmyWife
Poor baby. I hope he recovers soon.
Thank you
Now ,,, bout those by gone days of yours !!!
///
204 | dwells38 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:44:09pm |
re: #39 Walter L. Newton
I updinged you Walt because I think you were misunderstood by someone who down-dinged you.
I agree with you and Sharm. The piece is good because it calls out PETA's callousness toward humans in in their overzealous concern for animals.
Women shouldn't be objectified like this and it shouldn't be made light of even if the cause is noble such as in defense of defenseless animals.
205 | Flyers1974 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:44:34pm |
re: #151 Ward Cleaver
I'd have said the Raiders, or the Cowboys.
Me too. Andy Reid doesn't take many risks when it comes to players, and the one time he did with TO he got burned. He's cut guys who tested positive for weed during training camp. Go figure.
206 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:45:03pm |
re: #199 Flyers1974
On a similiar note, I mentioned the other day that high school text books often cite JFK's looks and youthful appearance (in regard to the televised debate where Nixon looked to be sporting five o'clock shadow) as being more responsible for his victory than his political positions. Also, if the primary reason Dan Quayle was picked wasn't his looks, I don't know what was.
Not to mention the gallon of sweat on his forhead and upper lip
207 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:48:36pm |
re: #205 Flyers1974
Me too. Andy Reid doesn't take many risks when it comes to players, and the one time he did with TO he got burned. He's cut guys who tested positive for weed during training camp. Go figure.
They took a hit when their middle linebacker cracked his ACL. If there is a sudden weakness on defense (and their DC just died, God rest his soul he was the best in the NFL), an additional option on offense gets attractive real fast.
As for McNabb, if it's a question of "Donavan, do you want to run the Wildcat eight plays a game or do you want the young cannon fodder to do it?", I think I know Donavan's answer.
208 | Dr. Shalit Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:49:34pm |
re: #201 LC LaWedgie
1964's best song that didn't quite make it:
Enjoy.
Wedgie -
Without the "British Invasion" - She would Have been competing with Leslie Gore, Shelley Fabres - and without a doubt in the "Top 20" if not the "Top 10."
-S-
Amazing how
209 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:49:38pm |
re: #207 austin_blue
They took a hit when their middle linebacker cracked his ACL. If there is a sudden weakness on defense (and their DC just died, God rest his soul he was the best in the NFL), an additional option on offense gets attractive real fast.
As for McNabb, if it's a question of "Donavan, do you want to run the Wildcat eight plays a game or do you want the young cannon fodder to do it?", I think I know Donavan's answer.
As I said, I'm SURE they ran this by McNabb vefore they made the overture to Vick
210 | Flyers1974 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:49:39pm |
211 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:50:08pm |
re: #209 sattv4u2
As I said, I'm SURE they ran this by McNabb vefore they made the overture to Vick
Yup. My guess also.
212 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:50:26pm |
213 | sattv4u2 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:51:15pm |
And on that note, I'm off
(no interest in seeing aNOTHER standoff with aNOTHER Cali whacko! )
214 | Flyers1974 Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:55:21pm |
re: #212 sattv4u2
no way. see 207 and 209
I don't think your wrong, but Donovan has been pretty sensitive in the past, and in regard to a much lesser talent than Vick.
215 | livefreeor die Thu, Aug 13, 2009 6:58:25pm |
re: #214 Flyers1974
I don't think your wrong, but Donovan has been pretty sensitive in the past, and in regard to a much lesser talent than Vick.
Flyers1974-
Check out the comments below the Michael Vick article on nbc10's website. He's not exactly being welcomed with open arms.
216 | austin_blue Thu, Aug 13, 2009 7:01:11pm |
re: #215 livefreeor die
Flyers1974-
Check out the comments below the Michael Vick article on nbc10's website. He's not exactly being welcomed with open arms.
True, but these are Philly fans, who routinely wrap snowballs around D-cell batteries before flinging them at the opposition or the Zebras. Trust me, if it works, they'll come around. They will certainly *not* give up their season tickets over this.
217 | Cato the Elder Thu, Aug 13, 2009 7:34:53pm |
Incidentally, glue traps are an abomination.
218 | 3 wood Thu, Aug 13, 2009 7:49:52pm |
re: #216 austin_blue
I think you asked me a question the other night after I left about inflation, and I still owe you an answer.
Due to high and growing rate of unemployment, discretionary income is dropping so spending is still low (by the average citizen, not by the government). When employment starts growing again and with it discretionary income, you will se inflation jump.
Interest rates are already starting to inch up slowly.