PETA Mercilessly Trolled For Viral Thanksgiving Post Depicting Turkeys As Humans
On Thanksgiving 2023, PETA aimed to bring attention to the issue through a unique social media post. They shared an illustration featuring a 'turkey family' seated around a dinner table, holding 'hands' and dressed in clothes while maintaining their turkey features.
Thanksgiving, a widely celebrated holiday in the USA and Canada, revolves around a traditional centerpiece: turkey. The bird, whether alive or cooked, symbolizes the essence of the festival.
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Amidst this, criticism of turkey consumption has surfaced, notably from groups like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), aligning with the growing trends of veganism and animal rights movements.
What did PETA do?
On Thanksgiving 2023, PETA aimed to bring attention to the issue through a unique social media post. They shared an illustration featuring a 'turkey family' seated around a dinner table, holding 'hands' and dressed in clothes while maintaining their turkey features.
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Surprisingly, a platter of roasted human meat sat atop a bed of salad at the center of the table, typically where a cooked turkey would be.
We¡¯re lucky turkeys would never do this to us¡ªyou don¡¯t have to do it to them, either.
¡ª PETA (@peta) November 22, 2023
Art by @freebison pic.twitter.com/StSJlbxgte
"We're lucky turkeys would never do this to us; you don't have to do it to them, either," reads the caption.
A note has been added to the X post for community reference. It mentions,
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"Turkeys are not vegetarians. Turkeys eat mice, lizards, frogs, and just about anything they can fit in their mouth. If turkeys were larger or had the technological means to farm and eat humans, their current diet reveals they likely would."
Take a look at the post below.
Why did the post go viral on 'X'?
The X post has garnered over 20 million views, sparking a significant online controversy.
PETA faced criticism for implying turkeys would consume humans, leading to sarcastic comments and jokes. Interestingly, some users found the community notes both insightful and ironic.
How did people react to PETA's viral post?
Bold of you to think I've never been tied & ate https://t.co/8H9Yw6hqcV
¡ª Fairly Used Virgin (@_mistermyke) November 23, 2023
1000 reasons for going veg/vegan but I will burn your house down if you gaslight me by suggesting Massachusetts turkeys don¡¯t target me & my family several times a year. https://t.co/sDiVijTaCo
¡ª rob delaney (@robdelaney) November 24, 2023
PETA when they see a family celebrating how much they're thankful for the people around them and their love and happiness (they're eating a turkey) https://t.co/J3Cf8vBcfu pic.twitter.com/zjfexd66MO
¡ª sean (no. 1 bag fumbler) (@lilarciarci) November 24, 2023
Does PETA hate animals that eat meat as much as they hate humans that eat meat? https://t.co/DFEMct8kWk pic.twitter.com/dUx0VbUQ7k
¡ª Tyler (@ButtchinOmalley) November 24, 2023
This picture is fake .
¡ª Dr. Tororu (@DrTororu) November 23, 2023
Turkeys don¡¯t celebrate Thanksgiving sitting around a table. They sit on a table resting on a platter.
Looks like we need to get them before they get us. Good PSA.
¡ª Britt ? (@TweetsByBritt) November 23, 2023
Do you ever post about how many birds are killed by wind turbines?
¡ª #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) November 24, 2023
We aren¡¯t lucky. We are better, smarter, more valuable, and a higher form of life.
¡ª Derrik Behler (BEE-Ler) (@DPGBehler) November 23, 2023
Why is PETA a center of criticism so often?
The PETA billboard at GS Road, Guwahati/peta.org
PETA's frequent trolling stems from its bold and controversial advocacy strategies, often pushing the boundaries to draw attention to animal rights.
The organization's provocative campaigns, extreme positions, perceived hypocrisy, shock value tactics, active social media presence, and the inherently subjective nature of animal rights contribute to the polarized responses it receives.
While some applaud PETA for its unwavering commitment to the cause, others engage in trolling, highlighting the challenges and complexities inherent in advocating for the ethical treatment of animals globally.
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