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Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 4:08 pm
by stevensfo
Where is Monty Python when you need them?
British fairgrounds should stop featuring horses and other animals on their carousels because it encourages exploitation, campaign group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has said.
The animal rights charity wants them to be replaced with objects that celebrate human achievement.
“It would be wonderful to see UK fairgrounds replace animal-shaped carousel figures with vehicles such as cars, unicycles, tractors, aeroplanes, rockets, and bulldozers – or more whimsical designs like shooting stars, rainbows, or brooms,” said Elisa Allen, of Peta.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/carousels-not ... 16335.htmlBut most of her suggestions are exploiting polluting vehicles. A broom is a symbol of female subservience.
I am offended and want to complain. Is there a form I have to fill in? I have a slot tomorrow when I can feel offended between 10 & 11am.
Steve
PS According to my Italian friends, the best steak tartare is actually made with horse meat!
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 5:53 pm
by Rhyd6
Just when you think these idiots can't get any dafter they exceed your expectations.
R6
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 6:02 pm
by DrFfybes
Rhyd6 wrote:Just when you think these idiots can't get any dafter they exceed your expectations.
R6
Robert A Heinlein - "Never underestimate the power of Human stupidity".
stevensfo wrote: I have a slot tomorrow when I can feel offended between 10 & 11am.
Damn - I thought Saturday mornings were for Outrage by Proxy.
Paul
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 6:58 pm
by 88V8
stevensfo wrote:Where is Monty Python when you need them?
British fairgrounds should stop featuring horses and other animals on their carousels because it encourages exploitation, campaign group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has said.
The animal rights charity wants them to be replaced with objects that celebrate human achievement.
“It would be wonderful to see UK fairgrounds replace animal-shaped carousel figures with vehicles such as cars, unicycles, tractors, aeroplanes, rockets, and bulldozers – or more whimsical designs like shooting stars, rainbows, or brooms,” said Elisa Allen, of Peta.
They gonna pay for the replacements?
Pillock.
V8
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 7:50 pm
by Mike4
"Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation"
That particular ship has already sailed, several thousand years ago I'd guess. Had we had ships that early.
It's probably a close call which came first. Us 'exploiting' horses to run around on, or exploiting trees to paddle around on...
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 8:07 pm
by Watis
Mike4 wrote:"Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation"
That particular ship has already sailed, several thousand years ago I'd guess. Had we had ships that early.
It's probably a close call which came first. Us 'exploiting' horses to run around on, or exploiting trees to paddle around on...
They're addressing a problem that started to dissappear over 100 years ago, with the advent of the internal combustion engine.
Some people have too much time on their hands.
Watis
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 8:10 pm
by kempiejon
I think you're all somewhat missing the point.
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 8:22 pm
by ReformedCharacter
I came to the conclusion that PETA were bonkers when they objected to beekeeping on the grounds that bees sometimes get squashed by beekeepers.
RC
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 8:39 pm
by Watis
kempiejon wrote:I think you're all somewhat missing the point.
I've read the article now, and can't see the point you can - please enlarge!
Tony
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 8:54 pm
by kempiejon
Watis wrote:kempiejon wrote:I think you're all somewhat missing the point.
I've read the article now, and can't see the point you can - please enlarge!
Tony
Sorry too cryptic. They love everyone getting uppity and talking about them. Pretty standard Peta stuff, fur coats dripping blood, bee squashing, cats are fish, Bullsh*t given to the king of Spain for bullfights.
One of PETA’s key strategies is to get coverage of animal rights in the media. Through eye-catching demonstrations, celebrity ads and original ideas, we reach readers of major national and local papers, viewers of TV and readers of blogs.
https://www.peta.org.uk/media/And now I give them more oxygen of publicity and am complicit
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 8:55 pm
by UncleEbenezer
Rhyd6 wrote:Just when you think these idiots can't get any dafter they exceed your expectations.
R6
Very easy to do when misrepresented by journalists.
I've no idea if that applies in this case. It's entirely plausible.
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 9:08 pm
by stewamax
They offer "...free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness".
As a meat-eating sadistic introvert I feel in need of a lesson in kindness and empathy. I wonder if they offer scholarships or grants?
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 9:19 pm
by Lootman
stewamax wrote:They offer "...free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness".
As a meat-eating sadistic introvert I feel in need of a lesson in kindness and empathy. I wonder if they offer scholarships or grants?
I do not know but I feel sure that PETA offers liberal dollops of condescension, patronisation and a smug, creepy sense of moral superiority.
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 10:48 pm
by Mike4
Lootman wrote:stewamax wrote:They offer "...free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness".
As a meat-eating sadistic introvert I feel in need of a lesson in kindness and empathy. I wonder if they offer scholarships or grants?
I do not know but I feel sure that PETA offers liberal dollops of condescension, patronisation and a smug, creepy sense of moral superiority.
Why should they not feel morally superior? Everyone else does!
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 9th, 2024, 10:57 pm
by Dicky99
stevensfo wrote:Where is Monty Python when you need them?
British fairgrounds should stop featuring horses and other animals on their carousels because it encourages exploitation, campaign group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has said.
The animal rights charity wants them to be replaced with objects that celebrate human achievement.
“It would be wonderful to see UK fairgrounds replace animal-shaped carousel figures with vehicles such as cars, unicycles, tractors, aeroplanes, rockets, and bulldozers – or more whimsical designs like shooting stars, rainbows, or brooms,” said Elisa Allen, of Peta.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/carousels-not ... 16335.htmlBut most of her suggestions are exploiting polluting vehicles. A broom is a symbol of female subservience.
I am offended and want to complain. Is there a form I have to fill in? I have a slot tomorrow when I can feel offended between 10 & 11am.
Steve
PS According to my Italian friends, the best steak tartare is actually made with horse meat!
Are these the same bods who hijacked last years Grand National?
Re: Carousels should not use horses as it encourages exploitation
Posted: February 10th, 2024, 9:15 am
by bungeejumper
Mike4 wrote:Why should they not feel morally superior? Everyone else does!
Oi, who gave you the right to say that?
BJ