PETA Won't Leave The Olsen Twins Alone
I feel like they may have gone a little too far this time. PETA is calling on it's supporters to send the Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen pieces of their hair for the girls' birthday, which is coming up this Friday. The website says:
The twins are still sporting as much fur as ever. Since they seem to be
in such dire need of extra hair on their bodies, let's give them some
of ours—and send a strong message while we're at it….Save that hair in
a bag and mail it to the twins with a note that says, "Please, use my
hair instead of the animals'. Happy Birthday."
Pubically criticizing them is one thing, but I feel like asking millions of people to mail them hair might be bordering on harassment. What do you think, is this going too far?
ONTD
Haha! Great idea!
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I know I'll be eaten alive for saying this, but PETA's main purpose IS to harass.
In some regions of the world (I'm not talking about MKA here) poor farmers need to work on the fur industry to survive. Unless PETA offers to support all those families, I don't see what else can they manage to do.
I wish they would put all those efforts to help 3rd world countries instead of chickens.
PETA have an aim, that aim is to highlight cruelty and those that support it. It's not down to PETA to support the livelihoods of people who feel they have no other choice but to cause intolerable cruelty to other creatures, there are plenty of other agencies across the globe who do that. Supporting PETA does not mean you cannot support agencies that address human suffering. Trying to justify wearing fur in this way is just ridiculous.
Most animal lovers love all creatures, including humans, we just wish some of you weren't so vile and inhumane in your treatment of other animals.
Wearing fur supports a very cruel and unnecessary industry, end of!
Peta's whole point is to go too far. Did they list their address?
so Vera you think having a bunch of defensless animals's skin rip from them is not cruel? These trolls are a menace, they dress like ugly bag ladies, I don't know who voted these two hags as fashion icons. I do hope people mails them the hair.
I hate PETA and all associated with them.
The twin on the left looks "normal" (as normal as these two get!), unfortunately, the twin on the left does NOT and she looks to be approx. 42 yrs old. NOT A GOOD LOOK!!!
i think it's a great idea. DID PETA post their address?
i hate people who hate PETA.
WEll then i hat you.. because you sound like a total idiot.
When my friend Marta sent me an email last week asking me if she could have some of my hair, I didn’t even blink. Marta is one weird chick, and I’ve come to expect stuff like that from her.* But it turns out she actually had a logical (albeit somewhat disturbing) reason for the request: Those convention-flaunting pranksters over at peta2 have arranged for a very, very special birthday gift for our old arch nemeses the Olsen Twins.
And this isn’t one of those token gifts that just adds to the clutter—it’s something they can really use! Thanks to my colleagues at peta2, and the hundreds of peta2 Street Teamers who are chipping in to donate their hair, the Olsens will have enough genuine, certified “people fur” on their birthday to make their own fur coats for the rest of the year! And they won’t have to harm a single animal in the process.
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I think this is an example of an organization taking an extreme stance that makes people who support animals and the appropriate caring of them look like loonies. Last time I checked PETA was supposed to be more than ANTI-FUR harassment. Natalie Portman is a vegan and created shoes that do not use leather but she is not asking everyone to send their hair to the Olsen Twins. Nor is she making a statement their own choices and decisions are incorrect because they are not aligned with her own. The same thing goes for Christianity, pro-life or pro-choice, a few extremist ruin the whole pot. People are entitled to wear what they want and have their own fashion choices. (no matter how hideous!)
Animals have a right to a humane life and not just to provide fur for rich selfish bitches.
As I agree, that doesnt mean that PETA has the right to harass.
PETA was founded by a person with diabetes, meaning they needed insulin..guess what is tested on animals...insulin.
PETA sucks.
For what those animals have to go through... no I dont. I dont think a punch to the face would be going to far either. They support torture of a living, breathing, feeling creature. They deserve what they get. Id spit on them if I could.
I think PETA is giving the Olsen twins grounds to sue them, which is not in their best interests considering the twins are worth more.
It's one thing to be against fur, it's another thing to force other people to be against it as well.
Welcome to America everyone, freedom of expression, even if that means wearing animal carcass.
I think it's a great idea! Yet, these two are fully aware of what they're wearing so I don't think this will stop them from wearing fur. But it at least can gross them out, which I think is a nice touch of PETA. And yes, I do think that groups like PETA are neccessary for we need a vioced consciousness.
i LOVE animals. they are the BEST. but PETA cares more about getting their name in the paper than actually saving lives. if you look them up online you can find a ton of shady facts about them. IMO they do not really care at all.
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yeah! like using celebrities on their ads who wear fur and are not vegan.
thats horrible and disgusting. wearing animal fur is wrong - but thats no solution. mary-kate and ashley are powerful girls. no doubt they will find a law suit out of this.
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So what if they are asking for people's hair. How gross is that? I hope the head of PETA has to put the coat together and choke on it.
Let them do whatever they want to do. Do we really care? Don't you think it's for publicity? If they really wanted that much hair, why don't they visit Supercuts?
It is going too far. What an absolutely awful thing to do--to send people human hair for their birthday. It's their own business if they want to wear fur, no matter how cruel it may be to animals. I completely agree with you, vozbelle that there are other ways to help animals than harming other people in the process.
killing animals and wearing their skin is so not their own buisness. if we were to talk about terrorism in the u.s., how would it feel if i'd say: well, it's your buisness. cope with it. don't expect help from the rest of the world. and what about child abuse? is it the perv's own buisness, too, and we mustn't do s.th.?? wearing fur is on the same level like murder to me.
I HATE Peta.
and i hate you.
PETA should pick on someone their own size.
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Instead of sending their hair to the Olsen twins, perhaps all the PETA supporters who would go that far should send their hair to Locks of Love instead.
naw they wear way to much fur... it's tacky.
at least peta isn't throwing red paint at them.
It's one thing to go on your merry way not wearing fur and supporting anyone who believes in not wearing fur as well. However, it's quite another thing to go out and force your opinions upon others, whether it be your opinions on religion, race, animal cruelity or anything else for that matter. PETA is going too far with this and it's not the first time they've crossed the line. I am not in favor of wearing fur, however I am embarrassed by PETA and would never be associated with them. That being said, if my daughter had a rare deadly disease and the cure could only be found in the vertebrae of baby seals. Let's just say I'd be clubbing them all over the place. That is where my priorities lie.
Thank you. Finally a girl with a little common sense!
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I 100% agree!!!!! This is exactally what I was thinking, and was ready to type it all out, but I'll just tag my support to you! :-)
that's not comparable. wearing fur won't save a life.
Your priorities to protect your child would be right, however I don't think protecting your child and supporting animal cruelty is the same thing! If you think they just gently kill animals and then skin them you are dead wrong. They butcher them alive! Go educate yourself, PETA is not the only agency or organization making the videos.
It's not about forcing your opinions on ANYONE but standing up for the belief that animals have nerves and feelings and it hurts to have your skin cut from your body while you are still alive and breathing... think about that! Think about how that feels, and think about how it goes to nothing better than wearing an ugly, smelly (and yes fur smells musky) pelt that could just as easily be a synthetic item, or even the leather from a cow that was butchered for FOOD. The wearing of fur for them is not a do or die situation and it's just ignorant, selfish and inhumane for them to support the industry.
Not harassment at all. I mean, can you really compare some mail to slaughtering helpless animals for fashion accessories? They're selfish and thoughtless, and a few bizarre letters are nothing.
If PETA members want the Olsons to change, they should sent the twins some faux fur products which bear resemblance to the pieces the Olson's have sported in public lately. That way, they are showing the twins that wearing the fake stuff can look just as good as the real. Antagonizing them by sending them human hair will only make the Olsons resistant to PETA's message. Get a clue, PETA!
You need to get a clue!
The twins would be insulted to get what they consider cheap copies of faux fur products from PETA. The twins are rich bitches and believe that if it cost a lot; it will improve their looks.
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Yes i think that this has gone too far. People have the right to wear what they want to wear. I dont support wearing fur, but sending them your hair? Thats disgusting and borderline harassment.
Does anyone really think that the Olsen twins actually open their own mail? It's just going to be some assistant opening a bunch envelopes of hair. Big deal.
And I agree with the poster who said the right twin looked 42. She looks downright haggard there.
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I was thinking the exact same thing! This really won't effect the Olsens directly at all.
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Go watch a video on fur production and then make a very informed decision on what is right and what is wrong.
I cried while watching the video. It is very cruel and horrible treatment and I cannot imagine why anyone would want to wear fur. See the video and judge for yourself.
http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/video.asp?video=furfarm&Player=wm
My 12 year old daughter got me to go vegetarian. I feel better about my new lifestyle and I maintain a healthy weight too. I am glad my 12 year old daughter has empathy and compassion for what is right.
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You're an idiot.
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I think it's stupid as hell, PETA losses support when they do such ridiculous things. I personally think they're all a bunch of morons. Don't get me wrong I think wearing fur is disgusting (wearing another living beings skin just comes off and wrong to me) but they're more than a few marbles short and I would never want to be associated with them. I do think that it could be construed as harassment.
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seems ppl forget about all the countless animals PETA has "humanely" put down on a yearly basis.....
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PETA should go to hell. I'm all for animal rights but those people make me sick with their pathetic bullshit.
the olson twins know that they are in the public spotlight and are (one would assume) aware of their choices and the implications. it is simple: to be high profile and to wear fur will draw the attention of groups like PETA. if they didn't want to receive such attention, they can opt for faux instead of real fur.
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I dont agree with wearing fur.. its not like we dont have non fur materials that can keep us warm, and thats why people originally wore fur right? But sending hair is DISGUSTING. I cant stand the immature actions of PETA. IMO if you want to make a point, do so without harming others.
The people at PETA are such a bunch of hypocrites. They kill thousands of animals even though they get millions in contributions and give some lame ass excuse as to why they do it.
They need to shut the fuck up and leave people alone.
Peta effing sucks. Fur coats rule! Bring it on beaotchs!
This is why Peta has a horrible reputation and is not taken seriously as an organization. I mean, Pamela Anderson, is one of their biggest spokespeople, ugh! Also, it seems as though a group of teenage girls run Peta, not flattering.
This is America and if these girls want to wear fur that is their right. If Peta wants to criticize them for it, fine. But this does seem like harassment to me. I hope they sue Peta.
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Way too far. The people at PETA need to find a better way to get their message across.
Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff :)
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Eeeeww... That is a little extreme, I against wearing fur too, but PETA is a little extreme at times. But as another poster said, do you really think they open their own mail?
PETA always goes too far.
Too far, borderline harassment. I don't care what someone or some organizations feelings are about fur, it is not illegal, and therefore if the Olsen twins want to wear it, so be it. I agree with the posters who say that PETA is too extreme and that it seems like a group of teenage girls is running it. And quite frankly, like MK and Ash 1) open their own mail; and 2) will change their behavior as a result. If that happened to me, it would probably just pi** me off and make me flaunt it even more. Maybe sending them the videos fur production would be a more effective deterrent...
LOL---You can whine and bitch and call people idiots like "NO Life Ellie" but the fact that PETA generates this kind of response and keeps animal abusers in check and monitored just shows how effective their propaganda and behavior can be.
Oh yes, it's incredbly effective in uniting people AGAINST PETA. And by the way, I've not met or talked to a single person that changed their ways based on anything PETA has done. Not a single person.
PETA is on a campaign of shock-and-awe, but the problem is they go about it like a bunch of junior high teens instead of grown people trying to educate the masses. I hope the Olsen's sue PETA into the ground. They certainly aren't helping animals, just adding to their press cuttings.
Not even borderline, it's plain harassment. Though some would argue that PETA's methods are merely "unconventional," I have always thought PETA went too far. E.g. a couple of years ago PETA bid on ebay for a charity dinner with Beyonce in support of VH1's Save the Music Foundation. At dinner, they ambushed her with graphic video footage. Quite frankly, it's not illegal to wear fur. I think the larger and more disturbing issue is that PETA and its supporters are allocating resources to causes like stopping the Olsen twins from wearing fur (agreed that they don't open their own mail), when we, meaning people, have yet to solve the problem of humane treatment for humans.
ok, i do love animals. but honestly, the olsen twins are adults....they have the right to wear or not wear fur, for all i know it's legal to wear fur isn't it???
and seriously peta needs to grow up... it's seriously so immature.....
i love animals but i do not support PETA at all, it gives animal lovers a bad name
I think PETA should just shut up and mind their own business! Who made them boss? it's none of their business(or anyone else's) if people wear fur, or eat meat, etc... or not! Whoever gave them the right to dictate how other people live their lives? BTW, here's an eye-opening site to check out:
www.petakillsanimals.com
I agree with you. this is getting wayyyy to close.
I am a strict veg and animal rights advocate, but in no way could ever support PETA. They harass and terrorize people. I like people too afterall. Also their spokesperson in injects her lips with cattle connective tisse aka. collagen, so how could I support this hypocrisy!
Good point, Daniee!
Boy, PETA sure can rile people up! I guess that's their point , but can't say that I agree with it. Their tactics seem a little sadistic and immature.
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They wear fur ALL the time though - it's too much and so needless today. PETA is crazy - but at least they are trying to support the right thing.
PETA is pitiful. Hypocrites in so many ways.
The last time I checked it was a free country and they can wear whatever they want. Jeez.
the "right thing" - according to whom?
I eat meat.
I eat eggs.
I eat fish.
I wear leather shoes.
I wear leather coats.
I have car seats that are leather.
I have couches that are leather.
I would be a hypocrite if I put down the Olsens for wearing fur.
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I have no respect for PETA. They give caring about a cause a bad reputation. They make people think the only way you can succeed is by breaking laws and being rude.
i am an animal lover, n i hate people that take animals for granted.
These 2 filthy rich women can definitely afford something other than animal fur. Instead of working together to preserve endangered animals, all they do is use their money and spend it on expensive fur.
hate it.
People seem to forget that it is THEIR money. Who is anyone to suggest that they should be spending it on protecting endangered species. It is analogous to when people gave Paris a hard time for not making more charitable contributions. Angelina may choose to adopt or donate to charity, and I admire her for doing so. But that being said, the Olsens have the right to do as they please with their money so long as they are not breaking any laws.
Hey! I'm insulted by the poster who said the twin on the right looks like she's 42. I'm 47 and look way better than her!
I was veggie for ten years and I spent most of that time trying to convince people I was not like a PEAT terrorist~~~
PETA's so desperate for attention. Why not just donate the hair to cancer? so childish...
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I just feel so sorry for the poor little animals. They bring so much love into this world. They should never be tortured.
No its not going too far! So the twins recieve some hair on their birthday... SO WHAT?? HOW is that going too far? Next time i go for a haircut i'm going to save the cut parts and send it off to them. What are you talking about, you think its too far? They're going to end up in therapy because of receiving some HAIR? WTF?
stfu peta! for this im going to popeyes for dinner and buying a burger for lunch!
The Olsen's should make a gigantic voodoo doll out of all the hair and sell it! Or maybe burn it and we'd get to see if voodoo really worked.
Members of Peta are really starting to border into stalking the olsens aren't they. Enough is enough we get the point
Ya this is coming from an orginazation thats members have clearly stated that they would rather save a drowning dog than save a drown human baby, even if it was 100 feet away and in the water at the same time!!!
heartless bastards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I don't wear fur...but I do not think it is a good idea to mail hair to the twins! (ewwwww....) It is just one of those things that a person must decide for themselves! (how many of you readers are wearing leather shoes or a leather belt? That is what I thought... Do you want random people's hair mailed to you?)
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