People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) came in for mockery on CNN Wednesday evening after hosts Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon joked about a new set of terms the organization rolled out this week that they hoped could replace less animal friendly idioms.
On set, Lemon urged PETA to focus on real issues and derided their claims that “anti-animal” language was comparable to racism or homophobia.
“They should actually be concerned about homophobia and racism,” said Lemon.
Also Read: PETA Rips 'Sad Spectacle' Butterfly Stunt on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Finale
“PETA should have several seats. That’s one. Is that one up there? PETA does some great work. I’m sure, but, come on. Pick your battles. Really?” he added. “As someone who knows a bit about both of those, come on. Listen, an animal who gets eaten doesn’t get eaten because of their gender.
On set, Lemon urged PETA to focus on real issues and derided their claims that “anti-animal” language was comparable to racism or homophobia.
“They should actually be concerned about homophobia and racism,” said Lemon.
Also Read: PETA Rips 'Sad Spectacle' Butterfly Stunt on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Finale
“PETA should have several seats. That’s one. Is that one up there? PETA does some great work. I’m sure, but, come on. Pick your battles. Really?” he added. “As someone who knows a bit about both of those, come on. Listen, an animal who gets eaten doesn’t get eaten because of their gender.
- 12/6/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
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