PETA slams Mario

KizerZin · Post by **KizerZin** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:03 pm

Anyone read about this madness? it seams PETA hates furrys too... just on the same train of logic.

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in ... 25773.html

""Tanooki may be just a "suit" in Mario games, but by wearing the skin of an animal, Mario is sending the message that it's OK to wear fur," PETA says."

*scrubbed*

Post by **Sleet** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:08 pm

When did PETA say they hated furries? Or are you just extrapolating from this?

Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:10 pm

I think he's extrapolating. They're against Mario wearing a fursuit, therefore, they're probably against real people wearing fursuits, too.

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:39 pm

They seem pretty deadset against Nintendo about it though since they have a (bad) interactive game about a Tanooki getting his skin back from Mario.

Also Nintendo responded to PETA this morning I think.

Basically PETA are looking too deep into it.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:41 pm

So
Peta is still crazy
moving on

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:06 pm

The thing is if they weren't so darn crazy they could do some actual good with all the money they pull in and waste on stupid stuff like this. That IMO is the saddest part.

Penwrite · Post by **Penwrite** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:00 am

... *collapses to the floor in laughter*

Rojo Ninja · Post by **Rojo Ninja** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:44 am

Lol just like what did with super meat boy. "Super Tofu Boy!"

And I doubt it's against fursuits. It's probably more against Fur Suits. Spaaaced. As in, actual fur. V:

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:47 am

That would be a disgusting costume.

I hope I get PETA protestors this weekend at MFF. That would be fun!

Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:52 am

want fun? try going to school a few minutes away from their national headquarters. I have yet to run into a situation they'd protest, but it's still not fun knowig they're right there.

Kyderra · Post by **Kyderra** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:29 am

PETA should see what I do too all the animals in Skyrim.

TensaZangetsu · Post by **TensaZangetsu** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:01 am

RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:want fun? try going to school a few minutes away from their national headquarters. I have yet to run into a situation they'd protest, but it's still not fun knowig they're right there.

I feel bad for you... Why is it I never hear about these types of things until someone speaks about it later.

yehoshua · Post by **yehoshua** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:14 am

Hey PETA, I have a lactose intolerant pet cat.

TensaZangetsu · Post by **TensaZangetsu** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:17 am

yehoshua wrote:Hey PETA, I have a lactose intolerant pet cat.

Is that even possible nèe-chan?

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:02 am

*has a Metroid on his head*

... Am i doing this right, PETA? *turns to ash*

angelusbr · Post by **angelusbr** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:01 am

KizerZin wrote:Anyone read about this madness? it seams PETA hates furrys too... just on the same train of logic.

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in ... 25773.html

""Tanooki may be just a "suit" in Mario games, but by wearing the skin of an animal, Mario is sending the message that it's OK to wear fur," PETA says."

*scrubbed*

nevermind. now it opened just fine...for some reason.
well, PETA is ridiculous beyond comparison.
edit nº 2: I just found the parody game they made insulting Mario for that. They are a bunch of attention (censored).

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:11 pm

TensaZangetsu wrote:nèe-chan?

What?

TensaZangetsu · Post by **TensaZangetsu** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:24 pm

Sleet wrote:
TensaZangetsu wrote:nèe-chan?
What?

:/ you really didn't understand this? And... Just ignore it.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:48 pm

Why would I be expected to understand it?

angelusbr · Post by **angelusbr** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:15 pm

nee-chan = big sis

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:29 pm

Coincidentally, a kid at my school had a PETA t-shirt on today. I saw it, and then I started chuckling to myself in the middle of the hallway while people looked at me like I was an idiot.

Oh well. Mario is still one of my favorite video game characters.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:36 pm

Not nearly as much as they probably looked at her.

angelusbr wrote:nee-chan = big sis

This is an English-speaking forum... >.>

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:54 pm

Sleet wrote:This is an English-speaking forum... >.>

Well, to be fair, it's also a forum where many people seem to be anime fans. And no matter what anime you watch, you're bound to come across that phrase on more than one occasion.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:56 pm

KJOokami wrote:
Sleet wrote:This is an English-speaking forum... >.>
Well, to be fair, it's also a forum where many people seem to be anime fans. And no matter what anime you watch, you're bound to come across that phrase on more than one occasion.

muffins and cookies anime fans
ruining it for the rest of us

Tiggy · Post by **Tiggy** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:08 pm

Sleet wrote:Not nearly as much as they probably looked at her.
angelusbr wrote:nee-chan = big sis
This is an English-speaking forum... >.>

Didn't stop you from speaking that al bhed stuff in the chat thread. XP

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:09 pm

My god, this is so stupid I love it.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:43 pm

KJOokami wrote:
Sleet wrote:This is an English-speaking forum... >.>
Well, to be fair, it's also a forum where many people seem to be anime fans. And no matter what anime you watch, you're bound to come across that phrase on more than one occasion.

But... why? It has a perfectly understandable English alternative. There is no reason to introduce entirely unnecessary Japanese into your speech other than to flaunt how much you enjoy anime. And anime isn't even close to the topic being discussed.

Seriously guys: do not use foreign languages unless it is appropriate for the topic at hand.

We now return to the regularly scheduled thread topic.

Coatl_Ruu · Post by **Coatl_Ruu** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:55 pm

Nintendo has yet to comment, though we're pretty sure it will sound like a hand slapping a forehead.

Hehehe...

Anyway. Yes. PETA is stupid. Though this is a new high/low for them =P

Esquire Fox · Post by **Esquire Fox** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:29 pm

They do this for publicity more than anything.
PETA seems to feed on the negative emotions of its members.
-----

It would be a lot more effective (and sane) if they actually took a positive approach to campaigning.

"Hey kids, liking the new Tanooki Suit in Super Mario 3D Land? Its great fun!
But did you know that every day, real life Tanuki's are being hunted and killed for their fur?
Join us in our fight against those responsible and help make the world a safer place for the Tanuki!"

Throw in some pictures of Tanukis being cute and you've got yourself a lot of positive support.

TensaZangetsu · Post by **TensaZangetsu** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:53 pm

Sleet wrote:Not nearly as much as they probably looked at her.
angelusbr wrote:nee-chan = big sis
This is an English-speaking forum... >.>

I messed that up, and I said nevermind!

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:25 pm

Sleet wrote:Not nearly as much as they probably looked at her.

It was a guy, Sleet.

Honestly, I really haven't read that much into PETA; I've only heard about the slander they get from everyone, so I can't make an educated decision on whether to laugh at them or support them when they're not being ridiculously stupid (because every organization has their faux pas now and again). Benefit of the doubt until I see solid evidence that they're just a bunch of stupid people.

Also, no guys, that is not in any way an invitation to give me reading information.

zeldakeeper · Post by **zeldakeeper** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:53 pm

A TANUKI IS A A MYTHICAL ANIMAL.

Penwrite · Post by **Penwrite** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:38 pm

zeldakeeper wrote:A TANUKI IS A A MYTHICAL ANIMAL.

Wait what?

TensaZangetsu · Post by **TensaZangetsu** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:01 pm

Penwrite wrote:
zeldakeeper wrote:A TANUKI IS A A MYTHICAL ANIMAL.
Wait what?

It is?

CaptainPea · Post by **CaptainPea** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:08 pm

Tanukis exist.
Tanookis, however, do not.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:15 pm

CaptainPea wrote:Tanukis exist.
Tanookis, however, do not.

*heart melts*

FowlJ · Post by **FowlJ** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:19 pm

Kyderra wrote:PETA should see what I do too all the animals in Skyrim.

I'm honestly a little surprised nothing was said about the fact that in 'Combat Stats' there is a 'Bunnies Slaughtered' counter. I'm only up to twelve.

FlintTheSquirrel · Post by **FlintTheSquirrel** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:24 pm

I avoid touching any animals, I even have a shout that makes them docile. But that is not really the point in this thread.

The Tanooki is a myth true, it was made due to the Japanese story that Raccoon Dogs can shape-shift by using a leaf on their head. You can correct me on this if you want, since I did not research it much at all, but I know that some Raccoon was fabled to do so. But in any case, the Raccoon Dog is a Tanooki in figure.

Esquire Fox · Post by **Esquire Fox** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:04 pm

PETA has issued an apology of sorts:
http://kotaku.com/5860212/peta-that-who ... ust-a-joke

Palmer/PETA wrote:"We know how beloved Mario is-we are huge Mario fans ourselves!
We were a little surprised that the game was taken so literally by some,
but we're thrilled that we're able to bring so much attention to raccoon dogs whose suffering is very real."

zeldakeeper · Post by **zeldakeeper** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:02 am

I was under the impression he was wearing a Tanooki/Tanuki suit (which ever ones not real) because their skin has somethimg to do with gold and silver and the fact that to activate it you need a LEAF which they grow on their heads.