Thanksgiving, a widely celebrated holiday in the US and Canada, revolves around a traditional centerpiece: the turkey. The bird, live or cooked, symbolizes the essence of the festival.
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Amid this, criticism of turkey consumption has emerged, especially from groups like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), aligning themselves with growing trends in veganism and animal rights movements.
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- What did PETA do?
- Why did the publication in ‘X’ go viral?
- How did people react to PETA’s viral post?
- Why is PETA so frequently a target for criticism?
What did PETA do?
On Thanksgiving Day 2023, PETA aimed to draw attention to the issue through a unique social media post. They shared an illustration showing a “turkey family” sitting around a table, holding hands and dressed in clothes while maintaining their turkey features.
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Surprisingly, there was a platter of roasted human flesh on top of a bed of salad in the center of the table, normally where a cooked turkey would be.
We’re lucky turkeys never do this to us; You don’t have to do it to them either. Art of @freebison pic.twitter.com/StSJlbxgte
– PETA (@peta) November 22, 2023
“We’re lucky turkeys never do this to us; you don’t have to do it to them either.” read the title.
Added a note to post X for community reference. Mentions,
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“Turkeys are not vegetarians. They eat mice, lizards, frogs and almost anything that fits in their mouths. If turkeys were larger or had the technological means to raise and eat humans, their current diet reveals that they probably would.” .
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Why did the publication in ‘X’ go viral?
Post X has garnered over 20 million views, sparking significant controversy online.
PETA faced criticism for implying that turkeys would consume humans, prompting 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 up or eaten https://t.co/8H9Yw6hqcV
— Fairly used virgin (@_mistermyke) November 23, 2023
1000 Reasons to Go Vegetarian/Vegan, but I’ll burn down your house if you fool me by suggesting that Massachusetts turkeys don’t target me and my family several times a year. https://t.co/sDiVijTaCo
-rob delaney (@robdelaney) November 24, 2023
PETA when they see a family celebrating how much they are grateful for the people around them and their love and happiness (they are eating a turkey) https://t.co/J3Cf8vBcfu pic.twitter.com/zjfexd66MO
— Sean (the number one bag thief) (@lilarciarci) November 24, 2023
Does PETA hate meat-eating animals as much as it hates meat-eating humans? https://t.co/DFEMct8kWk pic.twitter.com/dUx0VbUQ7k
-Tyler (@ButtchinOmalley) November 24, 2023
This image is fake. Turkeys don’t celebrate Thanksgiving sitting around a table. They sit at a table resting on a plate.
– Dr. Tororu (@DrTororu) November 23, 2023
Looks like we have to catch them before they catch us. Good public service announcement.
– Britt 🧂 (@TweetsByBritt) November 23, 2023
Have you ever published information about how many birds wind turbines kill?
– #LaPersistencia (@ScottPresler) November 24, 2023
We have no luck. We are better, smarter, more valuable and a superior way of life.
— Derrik Behler (BEE-Ler) (@DPGBehler) November 23, 2023
Why is PETA so frequently a target for criticism?
The PETA poster on GS Road, Guwahati/peta.org
PETA’s frequent trolling stems from its bold and controversial advocacy strategies, which often cross boundaries to draw attention to animal rights.
The organization’s provocative campaigns, extreme positions, perceived hypocrisy, shock 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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