PETA pulls a lame stunt

Debra, Columbus, OH — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:48:56 GMT

I watched the ad and agree PETA has gone way overboard on this one. The ad disgusted me. There is one shot where it looks like one woman is about to have actual intercourse with a vegetable. I have lost all respect for this organization. Too bad.

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Bozo, Clown Town, CA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:48:59 GMT

PETA can kiss my AZZ!!!!!!!

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EQ — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:51:53 GMT

The add was not that bad, go daddy.com has done worse. I think this article is writen as informal response by NBC toward rejecting the add. Carl's Jr has done worse, and I can count many more. This makes me question the journalistic integrity of MSNBC.

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Jeff Colt, Leavenworth, Kansas — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:52:26 GMT

What the hell...Another reason to hate PETA and the tree-hugging idiots that are in their organization.

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Darius Zardoz Vortex — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:52:48 GMT

Much Ado About Nothing! How whiny the writers of the article sound: "it's one thing to blah blah blah, but it's ANOTHER THING to blah blah blah..." You sound like Sunday School teachers afraid of your own shadow. Obviously it's easy to see why the commercial will not air, but it's not necessary to play judge and give the decision praise.

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David, Earth — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:53:45 GMT

I could watch that and eat vegetable all day.

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A. S., D.C. — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:56:28 GMT

Most of the ad was ok, I think, for superbowl use, though you are correct it is sad for PETA to act in this manner upon rejection. However, one shot just past halfway through DOES have full (top) nudity, only slightly blurred out. THAT would be inappropriate, for sure!

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jim Modesto Ca — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:57:14 GMT

P.E.T.A. People eating tasty animals

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lantry treynor ia — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:58:33 GMT

screw peta !

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dan johnson,littlefalls mn — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:59:55 GMT

peta sell out!no way!!sex sells and if you eat veggies,you can be beautiful too.arent I good
enough the way i am,now peta says i need to be
sexier also.shame.

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bill, your mom's house — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:00:05 GMT

Peta is dumb

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tomwin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:00:58 GMT

I love animals....they taste delicious!

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tomwin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:00:58 GMT

I love animals....they taste delicious!

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Dorothy Pipher Gretan La — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:01:21 GMT

I agree. While I have done many things to help PETA including holding protests I find this ad disturbing. Why would you want it to appear sexual between you and your food?

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Steve Arlington, TX — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:01:39 GMT

Yea, I think it was probably too much for family TV too. But wow, that pumpkin licker.....geez!

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Richard, Oralndo, Florida — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:14 GMT

Why do Amercians get all bent out of shape over sex and nudity? I don't get it. Europeans and Asians have nudity and sex on tv. They aren't turned into perverts because of it. Sex is a natural and beautiful part of life. People need to get over it.

What I think is funny is it's totally acceptable to show someone getting blown away by a gun or slashed with a knife on prime time tv. Yet, as soon as a nipple is shown, hell has frozen over and we have congressional hearings over it. What's wrong with that picture?

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Dennis — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:20 GMT

OK, I haven't seen the ad yet, but it must be fairly racy since I am unable to view it through my work's internet filters. I can bring up PETA's website, but all links to the ad are "Prohibitted Due to Pornographic Images". I am fully aware that sex sells when you're talking about beer, cars, clothing, etc. But to bring attention to the cause PETA supports, sex is not the way to go

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Blaine — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:21 GMT

I think the campaign is brilliant. They have succeeded in getting the public to focus on the ad, including the likes of MSN, without having to fork over $3 mil for 30 secs of air time. PETA may be controversial, but you can't accuse them of being stupid.

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amazed — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:23 GMT

The only thing missing was an extra large kosher dill

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Gail Brown, Peachtree City, GA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:34 GMT

And, now Peta gets their ad seen by millions for free because of this article. Seems like a win, win situation for them!

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Thomas Dinh, Austin TX — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:41 GMT

The money for them to put on this ad during the Super Bowl can be used to buy foods for the homeless or donated to local food banks. Let faces it, human welfare should come first before we're worried about the welfare of a bunch of animals...

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Joe Bloggs — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:50 GMT

PETA is in the business of collecting money for a cause they themselves break. They do not actually save any animals or further animal rights via legislation. They are a group of big salaried people with big marketing budgets. How many animals were saved or animal rights laws passed in the last year as a result of Peta? Send your money to them so they can pass laws to rename fish "sea kittens." I guess Peta does know that "sex" sells and that's what they do. Just sell an idea.

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R. Y. — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:03:22 GMT

Peta is a lame group, what do you excpect.

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MeatEater — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:03:42 GMT

PETA needs to find something else to do. There are people that are hungry and school that are failing in THIS country, focus on that not on animals!

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MeatEater — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:03:54 GMT

PETA needs to find something else to do. There are people that are hungry and school that are failing in THIS country, focus on that not on animals!

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Elaine Rowe, Brighton Colorado — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:04:03 GMT

i agree that this is not suitable for a family event like the superbowl. far to risque for daytime tv.

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Mark — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:05:28 GMT

PETA

People for the Eating and Tasting of Animals

Member since '79

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djbutler13, Littlefield TX — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:05:28 GMT

Where is the ethical treatment of animals part of the commercial? Let's not exploit animals, let's
exploit women! I don't understand women going along with it!?!?!

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steve smith — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:05:39 GMT

its not that bad...people need to grow up. I think what we need is more commercials like that one and less commercials showing fat guys drinking beer or fat women cleaning something.

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Joe Youngstown, NY — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:05:44 GMT

This is one of the reasons PETA membership has
stalled. A number of X members like myself are
unhappy with the new direction of the organization
which had extremly laudable goals

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Asim C., Omaha, Neb. — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:06:37 GMT

What a biased article. I know you can never truly get rid of biased when you write, but this is just too much. The title of this article predisposes the reader to think down upon PETA's actions. You should just write the facts and let the readers make their own decisions. Saying something is lame is not a fact, it's a characterization... and until I see the ad, it's an unfair characterization.

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Ty Albuquerque, NM — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:07:11 GMT

PETA is just another kook fringe group looking for headlines. It's pretty obvious they've succeeded.

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Jay, Central, Louisiana — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:07:31 GMT

I'm not surprised. PETA is managed by a gaggle of nuts.

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Dave — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:07:41 GMT

I support PETA! Animals are great! Especially with bbq sauce! :)

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Mary Lou - Kansas — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:07:47 GMT

Nothing to do with peta I don't think licking a pumpkin shows good taste - especially tot he young - what will they get out of it - eat a pumpkin - I think not - portray vegetables as they are plain old good and leave the tongue in your mouth where it belongs or behind closed doors -thanks

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Lazarus Long, Kingsport, TN — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:08:06 GMT

Sorry but man was made an omnivore. God said " Do not call that which I say is clean, unclean.

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jim danielson, davison, mi — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:08:57 GMT

this rank up there with telling ben and jerry to make their ice cream from human brest milk instead of cows milk since it is inhumane to milk cows

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ken rochester, ny — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:10:25 GMT

PETA doesn't make me think about the plight of animals but the plight of people.
Another "lame stunt" that comes to mind is asking Hamburg, NY to change its name.
Someone should do an investigative report on PETA's success in closing down all the horse slaughter houses in the USA and the trully gross amount of suffering that's causing to horses. PETA has always been more a part of the problem than the solution.

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C. Anderson, Chesapeake, Virginia — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:10:39 GMT

I am an animal lover and believe in animal rights, but this organization is a terrorist group. I will not support any organization, regardless of their cause, that commits terror or supports terror which PETA does. The Animal Liberation Front, who was responsible for the bombings of the homes of university professors in California who work in the medical research labs that use animals, are affiliated and supported by PETA. PETA supports terrorism. Regardless of the cause, it is still terrorism.

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cigar hunt dallas tx — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:11:02 GMT

well doesnt surprise me at all when you have a bunch of brain washed idots... thats what you get....

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Rhonda Cromwick Las Vegas, NV. — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:11:12 GMT

Lord Help them!!! I love animals, but this group is over the top...

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Joe Momma — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:11:57 GMT

PETA
People
Easting
Tasty
Animals

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Chris Elicone, Acton, MA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:12:30 GMT

You writing about this ad and posting the link almost guarantees this ad will be a success and PETA will get attention. Apparently viral marketing isn't in your lexicon. The stunts not so lame but we all would have been better served if you ignored it too especially if you want PETA to back off to more traditional tactics. If I couldn't afford a Super Bowl ad I'd take a similar approach--guarantee that the ad would be rejected for some reason and then pump up the volume in a PR blitz resulting in more views, more press, more news and more mindshare than any Super Bowl ever would have netted for PETA. Let's face it the Super Bowl isn't exactly their audience.

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John Deere, Spokane, Wash — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:12:36 GMT

Given PETA's past history of public disturbance, assault, arson, and worse, this type of behavior should really be of no surprise. Get a life, PETA!

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Fisher, Salt Lake City, UT — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:12:44 GMT

PETA supports a noble cause, but they take it too far.

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steak & eggs — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:12:46 GMT

...What is even the POINT of that kind of ad? If they're trying to be funny, that's one thing. But it's not like PETA has a sense of humor, so that still leaves things in the dark... with veggies and women in lingerie, I guess.

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Lame bear — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:12:51 GMT

Well, you are what you eat!

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John Doe , Seattle Washington — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:13:08 GMT

sex sales. But I love meat cow, chicken it does not matter . But I love sexy woman either sway I win.

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DP, Springfield, MO. — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:13:21 GMT

Wow, I knew these people were kinda loony and annoying, but if they thought that commercial was ok for prime time viewing they have REALLY lost it!

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mel — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:13:52 GMT

but Viagra commercials and Hooters Ads are fine?? C'mon!

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DC, Washington, DC — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:14:58 GMT

Agreed - while PETA occasionally makes a good point, such as with the instant ad that vegetables are good for you, I actually found the ad tasteless and more than a little offensive.

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JC, San Antonio, TX — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:15:09 GMT

Please. This is no worse than any of the Godaddy.com ads in the past. People need to lighten up. Seriously, the ad is not even that risque. There are far more disturbing things on Nickelodeon.

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KD, Lancaster, PA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:15:35 GMT

What was PETA thinking? My young daughter will watch the game. I'm glad someone had sense to ban it.

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Alexandra, Salisbury, MD — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:16:55 GMT

PETA has always gone after the most terrorist-like attention seeking methods... scare tactics and on.

Yes, animal cruelty is a real thread and should be taken seriously and dealt with with some degree of urgency, but really, scaring kids with pictures of dead animals with no skin? I am sure they'll join the cause... right after they can sleep through the night again, given they dont become traumatized. It is a noble cause, but with the wrong ads. And great, now they are turning from abuse to animals to abusing veggies? Do we need a PETA for veggies next? Give me a break. They are the worse attention seekers since some celebs (not saying names!). Maybe that's their goal all along. Grow up, PETA.

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Kristen, SC — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:17:56 GMT

...wow. If they toned it down a couple notches, this commercial would fit right in at the superbowl. But at that level it's way inappropriate. Other than that, it's pretty funny and I suppose it gets the message across.

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Lloyd, Capitola, CA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:20:55 GMT

I checked out the add by Peta.

I like to watch the Supper Bowel with my 13 year old son, family and friends. You saved me from turnining off the TV and looking for something else to do.
Thanks for not showing that that add.

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Debby M, Mount Vernon, WA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:21:35 GMT

I watched the ad to form my own opinion...what a shock! Good job NBC for rejecting this ad; it is totally inappropriate and offensive for family viewing. I do not support PETA as they are too radical in their views. This just adds "fuel to the fire".

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Jim — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:24:22 GMT

Watched the ad... Was it steamy? Yes. Too steamy for TV? Not likely. I found it more humorous than anything else. It did make me hungry for chicken wings though. (PETA...People Eat Tasty Animals)

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Leah Anderson — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:26:14 GMT

I watched the ad on PETA's website and was disgusted by it. It is degrading and perverted. Those PETA people have really become freaks! I had been considering becoming a vegetarian but PETA's ads and off-the-wall antics have convinced me that if that's the way vegetarians act, I want no part of it. Foi Gras for everyone!

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Tom Cervasio, Staunton, VA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:26:50 GMT

"IT IS NO ACCOMPLISHMENT TO BE CONSIDERED SANE IN AN INSANE WORLD", a very wise person once said ... and given the sheer insanity of the greed and corruption bubbling to the surface lately, PETA's brilliant "Veggie Love" psychosocial satire is a gleefully healthy, thought-provoking blast of pure oxygen. H.L. Mencken's immortal Boobus Americanus is more safely entertained by cartoon bears waggling their toilet paper-shred festooned behinds at the viewer, while a battery company breaks its arm patting itself on the back for donating truckload of batteries to a children's hospital so the kids can send remote-controlled toys zooming around the hospital corridors. And they'll wonder why Johnny's computer0-controlled ventilator suddenly went haywire during surgery, and sucked out his liver. It's no crime to be Just Plain Stupid. But it ain't no great honor, either.

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baton rouge, la — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:27:43 GMT

Made me want to eat some broccoli.

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Jean Hess, Spokane WA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:36:08 GMT

The whole thing is just for shock value. The whole tone does not make a person respect what they are trying to say. The sexy tone wasn't sexy it was lame at best. Following it up with the blood and gore just made me not want to have anything to do with them.

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edski — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:38:25 GMT

how can they even call them self a nonprofit if they can afford 10 mil. or more for a super bowl add all it shows they have more money then brains and they don't any more money from me or any body else.let them tighten there spending like we have to they need to get a real job

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russ reed — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:40:44 GMT

If they had a girl humping a cucumber , hows that have any connection to mistreating animlals?
There are very simple people that are going to be watching this kind of thing and surely will not have the pedigree to catch on to hidden satires... and will subsequently go abuse vegetables and themselves sexually more often because of this ad.

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Dan, New York, NY — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:41:56 GMT

Nothing worng with that ad!!! Definitely makes me want to eat more veggies!!!

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H. Burger, Hamburg, PA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:00:38 GMT

If eating meat will kill you, then I'm looking forward to a long and delicious death!

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Darcy Omaha NE — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:15:38 GMT

I love animals and I support PETA. I agree they sometimes go overboard but I support them with their goal of "Ethical Treatment of Animals".

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Mark in PA, WA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:15:39 GMT

Here's something else for PETA to chew on. Let's say that a law prohibiting the sale of any animal for human consumption is enacted today worldwide as PETA harps on how the grain and water used to feed these animals could feed (millions of?) starving people. First off, the demand for "vegetarian" foods would be huge and impossible to meet! Second, we would still need to feed all of these animals whose lives were saved because letting them lose to forage on their own would not work. Since we can’t let them lose, who then would pay for their food and vet bills? Who would pay to have them fixed so they could no longer procreate? We would be awash in critters in no time and I can just see the headlines now…. “Man convicted of “murder” when forced to shoot cattle trampling his vegetarian garden”!

I could go on and on about this lame organization and their seriously stupid and ill thought out ideas but I actually have a life!

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dennis — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:26:25 GMT

richard from orlando was right on. america is ridiculously immature about sex,nudity,etc.but is ok with depictions of violence and it's aftermath (a dead human)of a most graphic nature.that's some kind of "healthy" culture/society,huh? the rest of the world just stares gape-mouthed at america's prurient attitude towards sex and nudity,all the while,violence and mayhem on TV is just OK!another example of the "pro-life" crowd in action.

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Jeff, Wisconsin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:26:34 GMT

Why so serious?

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Laurie Boston, MA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:32:55 GMT

Ah HA! See what happens when you don't eat meat? You become a vegophile! Will someone please investigate, indict, prosecute and punish these terrorists? Dangerous wackos!

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Matt, Dallas, TX — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:58:13 GMT

I love organizations like PETA. When folks buy into what they're pushin', it means more steaks, chicken and pork chops for me.

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rab, troy, ny — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:01:09 GMT

Since when did Cheerleaders become more appropriate than the girls dressed with lettuce. What a hypocrisy?.
If you really loved animals you wouldn't be eating them.
Your pet dogs and cats are considered a delicacy in certain parts of the world, you know..So why dont you donate your pets to the starving people! When did a Cat become a better animal than a pig or a cow? Only in the eyes of the hypocrites like you. You deserve the obesity and the cancers that come along with eating meat.! Enjoy, Your karma will eat you up when you are alive!!

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John Doe, Seattle, WA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:26:34 GMT

darnit, you all beat me to the People for the Eating of Tasty Animal joke!

anyway, I support animal rights, however PETA is a fringe, bordering on terrorist organization. Other more sane voices need to speak for those who can not. Not pumpkin lickers and breast milk ice cream makers.

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Stan Risdon, Atlanta, Georgia, 30324 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:27:19 GMT

Why all the uproar, especially from men? Perhaps it's because the ladies of PETA appear to be having a good time with veggies, rather than boyfriends. Now contrast this ad with the assorted beer commercials, that will most certainly run, that do nothing if not promote under age drinking. (Family time???)

But it is sad that, at a time when shelters are full of abandoned animals, the ad provokes so many morons to comment with a full measure of compassion.

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joel, harrisburg, pa — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:36:45 GMT

What a family fun time is our Super Bowl. Guys trying to take out the opponent in an way possible. Leg chops, late hits, cream the QB when you can, go for the gut.
Nice family fun fair seems to me. Bring it on.
Love to hear them bones crunch.

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KirkinDallas — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:41:11 GMT

Oh please......it wasn't any better or worse than a lot of other prime time commercials played during football games. This is FOOTBALL, people!!!!! You know......guys battering each other for every yard while hot, scantily clad cheerleaders bounce around on the sideline.

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Angela, Jacksonville, FL — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:42:17 GMT

Seriously, how is this worse than the Victoria's Secret commercials, GoDaddy.com, Doritos, etc.??????? This article was much ado about nothing and only promted me to go to PETA's website to view the thing. Does anyone remember 'Banned in the USA'? No one would even know who 2 Live Crew was if Tipper Gore hadn't made a big fuss about it.

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Jane Doe, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:42:21 GMT

I agree with Mel! If they can't show this, then they shouldn't show Viagra, Cialis and Levitra commercials, along with all the other suggestive, sexist ads all through sporting events on tv! What a double standard!

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gina, edwardsville, il — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:45:12 GMT

Just watched that ad and another one that they have on their website about being denied airing during SuperBowl. TOTALLY offensive!!!!

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SAM, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:47:52 GMT

Just Google "PETA kills animals" to find out how hypocritical their organization is. They killed over 20,000 in Virginia alone. They're no longer about animals. They're about sensationalizing things to scare gullible or fanatical people into sending them money. That money is not going to help any animals other than the human kind that run their cult.

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carnivore, Seattle Wash. — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:55:31 GMT

If PETA really loved their animals they would stay monogamous. Make love to animals, not veggies

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Brian, Pueblo CO — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:55:46 GMT

I'd just like to say I'm a proud vegetarian.

In between bites of meat.

Really though, what's PETA's message? Respect animals, debase women? I don't get it.

But I wonder if I could get some of those models as a side dish to my veggies now...

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Meateater — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:56:49 GMT

I really don't think PETA ever had any real intention of getting the ad on the Superbowl. It was designed to create some controversy and thereby get a lot of people going to there website to look at it. I don't see it as that big a deal and suggest that it was clever and edgy but hardly pornographic. I am against blatant cruelty to animals but PETA seems to take it to an extreme and they tend to get a bit radical in their approach. There's lots of good reasons to eat vegetables as they taste good and are good for you however I still want my meat, just obtain it in a way that doesn't cause unnecessary pain and suffering to the animal. As for the veggies, for all we know they may have some unknown sort of feelings too, they are also life forms. You might argue that it was cruel to humiliate those poor veggies in the ad, then again you might say 'what a way to go!'

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David B — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:04:02 GMT

All that said, PETA accomplished just what they wanted. MSNBC is actually directing people to their web site and many many people who wouldn't even consider visiting their more than fringe web site have now done so. Any publicity...

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SeeU — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:10:48 GMT

Sooo how much did you get paid to promote their add?

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Ernest Hart, Austin, Texas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:19:44 GMT

I am a member of P eople
E ating
T asty
A nimals.

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Blue Fielder Damian, Ft. Wayne, Indiana — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:22:49 GMT

PETA, as usual, exploits women to sell their beliefs. It's amazing that there are still feminists out there who actually support them.

Between their brainwshing of children, their terrorist support, and thier constant exploitation of people, especially women, PETA should be turned into just another speed bump on the road of culture.

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tahoezo — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:28:26 GMT

Hi. I make porn for a living. You people are seriously as interesting as watching paint dry. This ad is totally harmless. Unless you live in Kansas.

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HGD, Sarasota, FL. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:36:12 GMT

PETA sucks!

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d. spicable, roseburg, or — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:44:37 GMT

peta just wants you to know it's ok to have sex with your veggies and animals too

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Gene, Tennessee — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:50:37 GMT

Please, PETA, do something really good like protect us from all those so-called miricle drugs that promise cure and at the same time, send us to our graves.
If you don't like meat, so be it, but the video's you showed are in the minority. Lean meat is actually good for you in moreration. In the bible, it says that man has dominion over all the animals.
Man seemed to survive because od hunting animals. I love vegatibles, but leave me alone and let me eat my meat!

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Richard, Washington State — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:55:49 GMT

There is some confusion here. The ad was actually for a group known as Pumpkin Eating T & A.

Wasn't it?

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d. spicable, roseburg, or — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:56:25 GMT

did anyone consider that in displaying all these veggies it was their collective intelligence?

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Peta is playing you, Addison, Il — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:01:02 GMT

PETA is doing exactly what they intended. All the publicity they could ask for, without the huge cost of running the ad at the SB. They knew full well there was no way it would be run, and now they can get free publicity as they cry about it not being broadcast. PETA played NBC and a lot of other people who will rant about this, hook, line and sinker.

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Craig from Reno — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:05:07 GMT

Just saw the ad.....found nothing inappropriate....the women were beautiful and PETA succeeded in getting their message about going vegeterian across well...much ado about nothing....

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R Ted W — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:05:11 GMT

First off, PETA is not a looney tree hugging organization. They simply bring to light the way in which animals are treated. Budweiser, Go Daddy, and numerous other companies make much more obscene commercials. People who have no knowledge of anything are quick to call PETA "tree huggers". Investigate, because knowledge is the greatest retort you will ever have. Watch a video on a slaughter house and tell me PETA doesn't have a point.

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Gene, Tennessee — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:05:24 GMT

(Quote): The add was not that bad, go daddy.com has done worse ( end quote).
But then, go-daddy.com will not be shown on prime time TV where many children will be watching. Get a life.

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Mia, York, PA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:07:51 GMT

PETA is a fraudulent cause...although they claim to love animals, they have a hidden agenda. Their hidden agenda is that they don't want any one to have pets at all. They also harm more animals than they have helped. INdeed, they are responsible for killing many shelter animals.

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Mike — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:12:31 GMT

The ad is dumb...I doubt men who watch football are going to put down their chicken wings and say "Hey, wait a minute, PETA's right!" The world will always be full of meat eaters..just accept it.

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MF, Kent, WA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:20:53 GMT

Nothing surprises me at how low and obscene the likes of PETA or HSUS or any other fascist AR group can come up with. With their billions of dollars you would think they could actually do something worthy instead of lining their pockets with the donation of easily persuaded people looking for a cause.

PEOPLE - if you want to help animal WELFARE not RIGHS, DONATE to your LOCAL animal shelter or rescue group. Keep the money local not international.

PETA is NOT for the good of animals - PETA speaks for the ERADICATION of ALL animals - and eventually humans. This ain't fiction folks - these are FACTS.

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Shaman — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:22:57 GMT

I live in a silly nation

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Vamp, Tacoma, WA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:26:04 GMT

I'm a meat eater and proud of it. I cannot live on grains (auto immune disorder), and my blood type requires real meat (red), eating anything else makes me nauseated!

I know where my beef comes from too - my backyard!

Should of been a vampire. . .

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rick — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:27:38 GMT

I'M GLAD TO SEE NBC HAD MORE SENSE THAN PETA! Sometimes I agree with PETA, but not all the time and this is one of those times. The commercial was in bad taste, and shouldn't be shown on TV at any time!

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Peter Boltz — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:31:22 GMT

Peta is disgusting. Everytime I see anything to do with Peta, I double my portion of meat

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MountainLion413 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:37:00 GMT

PETA is the main reason why I left the Animal Rights movement in the first place.

I get more done spending a day helping Habitat for Humanity build houses than spending that same day standing on a corner holding PETA picket signs; at the end of the day, I have helped a family become closer to the day they will have the freedom to keep whatever pets they may want, by owning their first home.

I agree with Fisher in Salt Lake City: While PETA supports a noble cause, they take it way over the top.

I once knew a very New Age person, who, while projecting an image of "Universal Love", also supported and agreed with the same terrorists that PETA does.

I'm a vegan, but I respect the right of the person next to me to eat meat if they so choose, and will, if necessary, defend that right.

Good night, and Good luck.

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Chris, Denver — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:59:09 GMT

Looks like mostly morons have responded. I'm a PETA member and a vegetarian for almost 30 years. Someday, just as laws were made to protect all manner of people from murder and abuse, so shall it happen for animals and everyone will wonder what all the fuss was about back in the day when the majority of people ate flesh. Change is going to happen whether conservatives (i.e., morons) like it or not. You can dig in your heels and ridicule all you want but it's going to happen.

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huntinforit — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:59:37 GMT

Peta does not understand the difference between eating and killing animals for meat, and or mistreating animals. I love animals yet, I hunt, fish, and eat meat. They make themselves look silly by their inability to understand these understand this simple side to human life and instinct.

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Mary, Seattle — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:19:10 GMT

I liked the ad. It was beautiful and sensuous rather than sexy. I'm much rather have a child or grandchild of mine see this ad than a graphic ad or documentary depicting animal cruelty even if the purpose is to educate the public against such practises. Peta did a good job on this one!

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mike alexander, jonesboro, ar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:21:22 GMT

i would like someone at msnbc to explain to me why at least 3-4 times a week, and sometimes more there is a PETA story! It seems someone high up in msnbc or nbc is a PETA member or sympathizer. I've checked other news org. web sites and you don't find nearly the PETA pushing news! i know i won't get a response, but i had to get that off my chest. hey msnbc most people don't give a hoot(sorry about the owl reference PETA) about PETA! it's the media that tries to make them relevant

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Margie, Mpls, MN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:24:37 GMT

I watched the video and was puzzled when I did not see anything racy. So I watched it again, pausing, to see if something went by so fast that I didn't catch it the first time. And I couldn't see anything that was too racy to show. The criticisms weren't even accurate. A "woman screwing herself with broccoli" turned out to be a woman sliding a stalk of broccoli down her breastbone to her stomach. I can't believe you are jumping on the PETA-hate bandwagon. You didn't even mention the ad is only to promote eating vegetarian. What's wrong with that? Get over it. There's something racier than this on TV about every five seconds.

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mark,Topeka,KS — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:49:06 GMT

What's any different than some of the other Ad's on Prime time TV? How about some of the Carl Jr's commercials? The only difference is that it's PETA playing on the Sex card. Nothing wrong with that? People seems to hold a double standard on this issue.

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jeff kantor, fort collins, co — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:06:51 GMT

I'm glad NBC rejected the pornographic, trashy PETA commercial. They need to shut up!

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WhatsItToYa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:17:23 GMT

I think I understood the message,so please tell me if I'm wrong here?

I should abstain from all meat and screw my vegetables?

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DaBoo — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:23:55 GMT

For the one who said Hooters nd Viagra commercials are fine.. I have never seen what looks like naked boobs in one of those.

Yes, PETA got lots of folks to watch that add for free, but what does it say? Doesn't make me want to go veggie. MAkes me wonder what someone in the produce section may be doing to my food though.

C'mon folks. PETA people for the ethical treatment of ANIMALS but lets debase women to the most base form as sex objects for veggies no less....lol!!!!

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Ga Belle — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:26:33 GMT

Oh BTW unless I explain what the Viagra commercials (haven't seen a Hooters that had more than a pic of chicken wings) to my kid, he doesn't understand it. Glad he won't be seeing veggie porn while our FAMILY watches the superbowl and eats beef nachos and chicken wings.

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Katze, Duluth, MN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:33:29 GMT

O.K., I watched the ad. I'm not seeing how it differs so greatly from other Super Bowl offerings. It's acceptable for tits to sell beer but beautiful women can't by used to to promote vegetarianism? Poppycock. It's true, btw, that statement about sex.

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Bernie Carlton, Moxee, WA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:34:57 GMT

Perhaps the ad is showing vegetables exploiting women. Ban vegetables!

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Tony, Cleveland, OH — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:11:28 GMT

America, the land of the Prude. Richard from Orland is 100% correct.

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Michael Ockinga, Lander, Wyoming — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:17:29 GMT

PETA should stop humanizing animals, and worry more about humans in need. Oh, by the way PETA, I am a hunter and KILLED two elk and one deer this year. I do love to hunt, and kill elk and deer.

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Paul K. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:34:40 GMT

If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.

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pam anderson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:38:53 GMT

Just thinking of PETA makes me want to go to KFC and get a big bucket finger lickin goodies.

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Luke Thomas, in, America — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:42:35 GMT

And Sports Illustrated swimsuit bimbos practically showing their boobs is not risque-and as for you people saying "People eating tasty animals," enjoy your heart attacks, strokes-and MRSA infections. Just handing raw meat can pass flesh eating antibiotic resistant infection to human skin-just by preparing the meat. It's no different than handling a human patient with MRSA. Oh and according to the testimonies of real life cannibals, human flesh tastes just like pork-that is why in Papau, New Guinae, human meat is called "Long Pork". Maybe that's why people like the taste of pork so much-many scientists Cro Magnum made Neanderthals exinct by killing them..and eating their flesh. Roasted on the fire. Like a barbecue. You meat eaters are sick and disgusting people. Puts a whole new meaning to the other white meat.

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Tim — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:47:32 GMT

Duh, of course they didn't think it would be aired -- most Americans are too prudish. It was a brilliant move to get free publicity and it obviously paid off. I'm not a fan of PETA, but that ad is funny, not scandalous.

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Arron Dior — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:49:05 GMT

There's nothing wrong with the ad, its the context and venue. I'm sure parents would like to be able to watch the super bowl with their kids with out having to explain what the commercial is all about.

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Jared Constante, Albuquerque, NM — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:54:39 GMT

Umm, hello? This is a pretty transparent marketing ploy by PETA- do you really think they have enough loose cash laying around to advertise at the SB? They made this ad that they knew would be rejected for content, then made a big hue and cry that their ad was rejected, but HEY, come check it out on our website! So, they get some free publicity off of SB weekend. It's kind of amateur hour, but I don't expect much more from PETA. (And I am completely in favor of humanely and ethically treating animals, but PETA people are loons)

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Double John Doe's IQ — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:05:04 GMT

Did John Doe (above) make it through the fourth grade? Work on your spelling and punctuation you idiot.

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James Hurst, New Orleans, LA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:20:12 GMT

Your umbrage is misplaced when you whine about seeing a little sexuality when the whole purpose is so fundamentally good. There's nothing in it that promotes anything immoral, unless you view all sexuality as evil per se. Such concerns pale next to the issue of the cruelties we visit upon animals everytime we buy a pkg of flesh at a grocery store.

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lsc — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:26:55 GMT

People for the Extermination of Thousanda of Animals.
Check out petakills.com

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Matt P — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:32:31 GMT

PETA is such a weird organization. One minute you want to support them, the next they're off on some extreme tangent. I love my pets and am a big supporter of the ethical treatment of pets, but there is no way lingerie models licking pumpkins are going to keep me from eating a hamburger or hot wings on Super Bowl Sunday! Give to your local SPCA before PETA. PETA is just getting creepy.

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Hoe Bob — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:51:11 GMT

Pacificsts eating tart Apples :):):)

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Brent Duncan, Nashville, TN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:51:34 GMT

PETA has been pushing the limits on what it considers "ethical" for the past few years to the point of absurdity. They when from being a reasonably respected group to a full time team of wackos. If they got their way, we'd all be vegitarians. That is completely unacceptable. Children need animal protein in their diets for them to develop properly. If some people decide to be veggies later in life, that's their decision. But don't force others to subscribe to PETA's dogma, regardless of how those ideas are presented. This ad is only the next salvo in the ongoing conflict between reasonable people and those who are nuts. Attractive nuts, but nuts nonetheless. All of this reminds me of the TV show "Whale Wars." But at least PETA isn't violating international law.

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KB, Portsmouth, England — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:03:00 GMT

As a US citizen living abroad, I have just one message: GROW UP. I watched the ad and didn't find anything any more or less offensive than in any other of a million other advertisements people are exposed to every day, print or video. No one in Europe would ban such an ad because they are GROWN UPS and don't subscribe to all of the prudishness that folks back home do. Ban this ad and you might as well take 80% of magazines off the shelves and any newspaper with a Victoria's Secret sale ad. Of course, if you would just collectively GROW UP about sexual images (of which this ad is pretty tame), you would probably be a lot less stressed out about things that don't really matter in the grand scheme of things.

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Sadden American — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:06:20 GMT

I agree with Meateater... we just ASSUME that veggies have no feeling or no conciousness. How the flip do we know?? And think about this... if PETA is wrong, and veggies do have feelings and that, then those ladies had fun with a bunch of courpses. Ew...

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Hunter, Houston, TX — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:07:40 GMT

I wonder how much cooler (and more educated) America would be if we didn't have all these corny religious undertones everywhere. "Everything's a sin. Enjoying sex is a sin. Sex on TV is morally wrong. Where's my Bible? I feel like judging others. I wear Wal-mart clothes and drive a Buick. What's Merlot mean?"

Seriously, TV needs way more sex and less violence. Send kids a message that love is beautiful and hate is as counter-productive as creationism is in science class.

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John Doe, Seattle Wash — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:20:48 GMT

Suddenly I have the urge for eating pumpkin pie......

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Angry Write Mail, People's Republic of California — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:37:09 GMT

I dunno - it just looks like sex between two consenting vegetables to me.

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Jessie Turner, NYC, NY — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:39:28 GMT

Have any of you PETA haters ever taken a moment to see a video of animals at slaughter houses? It's disgusting. They get bashed over the head while the farmers are sadistically laughing at the screaming last moments of the animal's life. Would you eat meat if you were forced to watch that whole process right before eating it? Most of us couldn't honestly do so.

The ad is not that bad. Not too long on any one scene to see what their really going to do with the veggies. It's implied, but it doesn't show anything inappropriate. Americans are stuffy when it comes to human sexuality. We can watch someone get stabbed on CSI primetime, but God forbid a woman looks too sexy with broccoli.

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Richard J — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:41:37 GMT

I didn't lose any respect for PETA, because I never had any respect for them in the first place.
People Eating Tasty Animals. Yum yum.

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Valerie, San Antonio, Texas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:43:30 GMT

It's no different than any Victoria Secret commercial we see on TV. Big deal! Maybe they aren't trying to shock us but rather trying to fit into mainstream TV. It got my husband's attention to visit their website- they got what they wanted! Go going PETA!

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TJ, Portland, Oregon — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:04:16 GMT

Personally, I thought this was just a pretty funny advertisement. I would agree that there's really nothing about the women's appearance that is unusually risque given other commercials. Unless there's something sexy a woman can do with a pumpkin that defies my knowledge of anatomy, I don't think anyone can seriously say this is an example of getting jiggy with the veggies.

That said, I would agree that it's not really appropriate content, but neither are some of the Burger King commercials or GoDaddy.com or so many of the others out there. So just take them all off.

And for those with the nasty comments about PETA, separate your opinion about the org from your opinion about the ad. If the women had had hamburgers instead of asparagus or broccoli, what would your reaction have been then?

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PM, Portland, OR — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:33:15 GMT

PETA needs to go away now! They are huge hypocrites and care nothing for animals. They want to cause the extinction of all companion animals and they have murdered 97% of the animals they have had in their care. Enough already!

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renato, nyc, ny — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:54:29 GMT

ok, so the beer guzzling, hot sauce swilling, flatulent belly scratchers of super bowl fame (and their daisy duked/thonged babes in the background servin up cheetos and wings) can't take a lil more risque: i guess janet jackson really blew them away. talk about post-racial. hey peta! throw your gal a food processor and call it a horror movie!

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Hating the Religious Reich, everywhere, USA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:37:33 GMT

I've seen the ad, and find it interesting, and everyone knows sex sells. PETA should sue NBC, if NBC runs any "racy" ads during the Super Bowl, as this add is no racier than a Victoria's Secret ad.

Go PETA!

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Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:38:42 GMT

Actually I was surprised - it is not that big a deal. I think NBC really overreacted on this one. But I have no doubt that PETA did not have the budget for a SuperBowl ad - or wanted to use its charity's funds in such an extravagent way - and therefore manufactured this scandal for such outraged stories to get free publicity and people going to their web site.

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Larry — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:00:40 GMT

Yes, that ad is way overboard. Nobody loves animals more then I do but this is unacceptable. PETA is actually turning people off to their cause.

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Nate, Dayton — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:30:40 GMT

Oh my, I cant believe they were going to show women in lingerie on television. Oh wait, they do it all the time. Get over yourself people. Oh, and as a vegetarian I can assure you the claim made in the commercial is accurate.

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Ted Schulz, Canaan, CT — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:11:38 GMT

Unfortunately, PETA is one of those groups that does more damage to its own "cause" than any of its enemies. I agree with their cause and really hate when their stupid antics turn people away from their message.

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crackerjack — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:18:07 GMT

I watched the AD. Too funny. It is just more proof that PETA people and vegetarians are weirdos.

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james, ny, ny — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:49:45 GMT

yet another reason i support my local spca and NOT peta.

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Don Hughes, Baytown,Tx — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:28:27 GMT

If you really want to know what PETA is all about, read Nathan Winograd' book"Redemption". They are all about killing, not saving the animals they claim to care so much about.

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Trip Kirk, Tarpon Springs, FL — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:32:23 GMT

Get over it people, It is a humorous way to get the point across that does use sex. After having spent time in Europe and Australia recently, the US needs to come to grips with nudity. It is natural!

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Cynthia W. WRight — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:37:08 GMT

PETA is GREAT! Without PETA drawing attention to itself and the long history of animal abuse at the hands of humans, millions of more animals would have suffered horrific cruelty.

Go PETA!!!

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jesse elk river mn — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:54:49 GMT

you know if it were not the superbowl i would have been much more shocked about the content of the add. At lest they are getting away from sitting out side of fure stores and throwing paint on people

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Kate, Saratoga Springs, New York — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:10:10 GMT

I am a true animal lover. 3 dogs and 10 horses. PETA goes way overboard as always. When you utter the letters PETA most people, even animal lovers tend to roll their eyes because of the types of stunts they pull. Instead of trying to reach people through legtimate methods with their actions they act and respond inappropriately.

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Stan Jackston, Detroit, Mich — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:24:49 GMT

These are the same bozos who suggested making "mother's milk" ice cream! What do you expect? Any man who doesn't eat meat, I am convinced, then succumbs to rapid brain (and other body parts) degeneration.

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Greg, Spokane, WA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:24:55 GMT

I don't see where this ad is any worse than many others aired during the SuperBowl. Regardless of the link between having sex with vegetables and the plight of mistreated animals, if PETA wants to use it to get people thinking/talking - so be it. I think it's actually a pretty great idea and would definitely be a topic of conversation for my Monday morning water cooler conversations in the office.

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Stan Jackston, Detroit, Mich — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:26:43 GMT

PETA's cause is not noble. We are animals, and billions of us consume billions other every day. Meat is tasty, healthy, and we are physically designed to be omnivores. There is nothing morally wrong with being a carnivore. It's the life cycle of this planet.

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Carnivore — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:34:26 GMT

PETA People Eating Tasty Animals!

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Zach Wagner, Albuquerque, NM — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:53:07 GMT

I think the ad is smart and quite funny. I don't think it's any more racy than so many of the beer ads I've seen over the years, and it's to bring your attention to a proper cause. I think the only reason this thing was banned was because PETA put it together.

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Lisa, Boston — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:07:22 GMT

OMG, so after reading this whole thread, I thought it was going to be a really racy ad. It wasn't that bad at all! A girl licked a stalk of broccoli and you're all up in arms!??? Have you seen tv lately or do you only turn the tv on once a year during the Superbowl? This ad was really no big deal. I do not understand what the fuss is about. Please people, if this bothers you, you have some serious repression issues.

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Joe Blow, Chicago, IL — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:12:52 GMT

What's wrong with some hot women running around having fun. Oh...Now you pay attention. In the name of this is to racey for a family event. Sounds like jealousy from the fattest country on the planet.

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Demian,sonoma,ca — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:14:32 GMT

The trouble with the headline for this story is that it is not porn. Second, I am not sure what the ad was trying to say. And third, I am all for celebrating beauty over violence.

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Ted, Houston, Texas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:27:30 GMT

nothing wrong with this ad-MUCH LESS provocative than the daily doses of trash shown on prime-time TV (i.e. Desperate Housewives, Privileged, Gossip Girls, soap operas, Victoria Secrets ads, and on and on and on).

PETA has my support on this ad.

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Kim, Ramsey, MN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:32:06 GMT

PETA does not care about the well being of animals. They want humans to become extinct so animals can take over the planet. They want ALL animal ownership to cease to exist. If you have pets and donate to PETA you are actually helping PETA get rid of your pets. Support animal welfare, not animal rights. There is a difference. Become educated and find out the difference if you love animals.

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Mel, Atlanta gA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:44:01 GMT

Lame message? Perhaps. But the ad itself wasn't that bad, it didn't show much of anything. The US is becoming way too conservative, what happened to the thought that the human body is a beautiful thing?

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K8, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:46:04 GMT

As a female vegetarian for 17 years, I find that commercial insulting. So objectifying women as sex objects is okay? PETA does NOT represent environmentalism or vegetarians, they are just an organization looking to do anything for attention. Sad and pathetic.

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Lynette — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:47:32 GMT

Way to go NBC.....our kids don't need to see that garbage. Wish more networks would do that kind of stuff!!!

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Jim Ries, Columbia, Missouri — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:57:10 GMT

This is ridiculous. Did you watch the ad? It is tame!

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joe detroit, mi — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:06:20 GMT

PETA is full of people who think that animals are equal to humans. PETA should be ignored as the lunatic fringe people that they are.

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Mike Wade,Rockville, MD — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:13:36 GMT

I saw the add. It mad me hungry for pork chops so I went out and got a pack of chops, cooked and ate them.

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Suzanne-Cleveland Ohio — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:17:17 GMT

I like Peta and what they stand for, however I don't need my young daughter that is 10 mimicking this commerical! They should have used this opportunity wisely.

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Yvonne, Small Town, Georgia — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:22:33 GMT

What we've learned about marketing: sex sells sex but it doesn't sell many products. I don't belong to PETA but I do know its done a lot of good. There's far more concern in labs over humane treatment of test animals. There's far less testing of cosmetics in animal eyes. And, we're way more aware of how food animals are treated before slaughter.

PETA is an extreme organization. It does use silly ads. It has done a lot of good.

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Karl. Avon CT — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:22:52 GMT

OH PLEASE! All the outrage about a ad that is no worse than a hanes commercial. It's OK to show dead bodies but don't show pretty people.
I'm going to join just 'cause they piss rednecks off.

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Butter Brown — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:25:03 GMT

While you may appreciate what PETA is trying to do, please look a little deeper into PETA and see what they ARE doing. www.petakillsanimals.com
They are a lethal, bi-polar organization, and they will eliminate dogs and cats from this country if they can. As you surely know, dogs and cats are carnivores, and PETAns are VEGAN Just follow the dots!!!!!!!!!

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Outdoors & Proud — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:27:38 GMT

"We have a lot of sympathy for the cause that the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals seeks to promote".

Excuse me- but who exactly are the "we" you're referring to Allison? MSNBC? You and the editors? You and your friends? By insinuating "WE" you seem to mean "all of us" which could NOT be further from the truth and I resent that you imply "we are all in agreement- nothing could be further from the truth and don't elevate your position to one more than just a beat writer for MSNBC. You DON'T share my beliefs or those of millions of other people about this fringe group with an agenda. PETA and the nutjob Ingrid Newkirk that run it are nothing more than domestic terrorists. Given free reign- they'd end the eating of meat, the harvesting of game, the enjoyment of pets, the utilization of working animals- you name it. They support causes that are deadly in scope (research lab arsons being one example of many), they've been proven a fraud in terms of their "shelters" (which euthanize far more animals than they place and dramatically more than other animal shelters run by county extensions and other civic organizations without an agenda) and unlike a previous poster I find them to be far from "noble" in cause or intent. Noble my "arse"- they're drunk from the Kool-Aid and have NO concept of the workings and order of nature and our place in it. Keep your hemp sandles and Starbucks opinions to yourself Allison and don't dare to speak for me or anyone else- or at least do a better job of explaining who "WE" is.

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Matt, Toledo, OH — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:35:30 GMT

Come on people. Have you no sympathy for PETA. They have turned me away from certain kinds of meat. They only meat I eat is beef, pork, chicken, lamb, seafood, venison, squirrel and rabbit. Oh yeah, turkey and duck should be in that list too.

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Jessica Lincoln Park, Mi — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:52:05 GMT

I think the ad is excellant, though I agree that it maybe a bit racy for mid-day t.v. The point of the commerical was to bring in people that would not customarily look to PETA. Telling people that eating veggies instead of meat promotes good sex, brings more response and in turn may lead people to the PETA cause which is what the whole thing is truly about. And may I also add that everyone has a right to there own opinion, but to come onto a website and start spouting an uninformed and to be honest quite immature opinion on a cause that many people myself included (I became a member of PETA this past year!!!) are quite serious and passionate about is unsettling. Do we really live in a time where people are so narrow minded and brainwashed by the meadia/govt., that women w/ veggies in terrible but flipping on CNN and watching people getting blown up is exceptable??

p.s
And as far as PETA being a terrorist group thats absurd, history has shown the that needs of the many outweight the needs of the few.

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MAG, — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Is this what Mama meant when she said "Don't play with your food!"

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tricia, austin, TX — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:55:29 GMT

I am not a supporter of PETA but I watched the ad and I thought it was original and definitely attention getting and certainly no worse than the Miller Lite girls who fought in the water fountain years ago so what's all the fuss about? No one really watches the Superbowl for the game it's all about the commercials and this one happened to be a good one.

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L Diablo Denver CO — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:57:38 GMT

The ad was fine. Look I eat meat-- it's natural. But that ad by PETA is Great. Truly great... lol.

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melton tharpe — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:02:15 GMT

I guess you can have your Banana and eat it too.

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Mermaid, SC — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:14:56 GMT

I'd bet PETA knew this would never air during the Superbowl and are laughing at all the FREE exposure they are getting. What a brilliant idea. Not all of them are stupid.

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Richard. El Paso, Texas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:15:11 GMT

Peta is not the nice friends of animals they pretend to be for money. The ad reflects their real agenda-increased donamtions and attention. Tastless? Yes. Good for TV to do something right for once.

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16YearVegetarian — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:18:16 GMT

Not to mention the long awaited Victoria's Secret Ads...I think NBC is being a little biased. They will allow violent, and gory ads for movies, and Victoria's Secret Ads are all the rage, but no Veggie Love?

The ad was certainly too risque...but it is certainly brilliant advertising on their part. On P.E.T.A.'s website they state NBC requested that they cut out a few things to make it a little less provocative and they are refusing to do so.

If they truly wanted the ad on during the Super Bowl how difficult would it be comply? They know that NBC has to comply with FCC regulations or be fined, so they knew this was coming. They just wanted the free advertising.

If you continue to watch the video it further discusses the many reasons to become a vegetarian, one of them being better sex. Supposedly being an unhealthy meat eater causes impotence. Hmm...draw all the sexually curious men over to the website and put the possible impotence seed in the head...pretty smart...

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Anita Fabian, Danbury, CT — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:18:43 GMT

I used to be whole-hearted PETA supporter - however they have become far more controversial than the cause they are around to support. PETA puts their own promotion before the suffering of animals and that is not right....

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Ann W., Redmond, Wash. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:20:13 GMT

I watched the ad and thought it was just a bad ad. First, nothing about it indicates that its goal is to promote the protection of animals. Second, it was soft core porn not appropriate for a television event that draws a wide audience including children. And I don't think there are too many people, having viewed it, would have no qualms of showing that ad to a 6-year-old.

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MJD, Milwaukee, Wi. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:30:43 GMT

Hey, goofy people. The average Lite beer add is more suggestive. Not to mention Extenze - which are nearly X rated.

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Lionel Waukesha, WI — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:31:20 GMT

The more PETA attempts to make themselves relevant, the more they make thmeselves look like absolute fools. How about stop acting like you're still in Jr High School with raging hormones, and get with the program called life?
All PETA has is just massive insecurity of themselves and cannot discuss their beliefs with maturity. Any and all mocking is well deserved as it had been brought upon themselevs.

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Robert Allen Des Moines Iowa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:33:23 GMT

I love PETA! Although not a vegetarian, I support the group and their tactics wholeheartedly! There is much they can teach us about direct action and resistance, using whatever means available. To the idiots that are always criticizing them, stuff a veggie in your pie hole!

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hermine stover — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:37:06 GMT

Well, I have said it once and I will say it again, you should not become sexually intimate with anything you plant to eat, or feed to another person. It is just not sanitary kitchen hygiene. The Hero of "Portnoy's Complaint" did it and said, it was the worst thing he had ever done. However, considering the decrepit mental state of the people from the planet PETE, probably no harm done.

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Joe Wilmouth — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:37:12 GMT

You, know, to hell with Peta, I deal with them almost on a daily basis when i return from a commercial fishing trip. We just throw fish guts at them till they leave. As for turning vegetarian?? i think not, i'll stick to the Southern BBQ, Steaks and Fish.

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linda south bend, IN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:48:44 GMT

I saw this ad aired last night on the news – and then the PETA rep (who was, oh so indignant that it wouldn’t be aired during the super bowl) interviewed talking about how many ‘hits’ they had on their website – suggesting that all those who were checking it out were reading about vegetarianism, etc. and that PETA was doing such a noble thing to make the world a healthier place. BU## SH#T!! I think, of the ‘thousands and thousands’ of people who looked at the ad online, most were likely men (possibly watching it over and over) who wanted to see nearly naked women and fantasize about them having sex with vegetables. I thought the ad was blatantly NOTHING that should be seen by people watching the super bowl (many of them little boys, I’m sure) and that PETA did this only to bring a lot of attention to their name. I have much less respect for this organization (not that I had tons of it to begin with) I think they took what is basically a good cause and let it be run by a bunch of over sensationalizing idiots. I wouldn’t donate 2 cents of my money for them to spend on their ignorance – esp. to pay for some tight@ssed model to take off her clothes and insinuate that she’s just about to have intercourse with a bunch of broccoli – all for the cause, right??!! Geez…. sometimes people tick me off!

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DawnWalker, Denver, CO — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:50:06 GMT

How hypocritical of the network and of football. We get to watch orgasmic cheerleaders shaking all sorts of exposed body parts! Not to mention all of the strippers and hookers that flood into town when the Superbowl arrives!

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Donna Swanberg, Maple Grove, MN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:51:09 GMT

I am a total animal lover and if these people want to do something worth while why not push for more harsh penalties for people who abuse them? They are always trying to get attention in stupid, offensive ways.

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Amy B., Newtown, PA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:53:56 GMT

Thank you, NBC for having the moral standing to reject such an outrageous commercial. In light of recent studies showing the devastating links between porn and destructive behavior in society, it is important to uphold limitations on its public access. Thank you for making this decision!

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Bill Sheehan, Mill Creek, Wash — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:56:43 GMT

FUNNY!!! The commercial is funny, the comments from all the repressed perverts is funny, the fact that PETA got press coverage without paying for the airtime is brilliant (I still hate PETA). But at the end of the day I will have the last laugh. Why? I do not have any kids, so I can pollute guilt free and I do. Knowing full well your rug rats will have to pay and clean it up for me. WOOO HOOO!

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hereticzero — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:16:59 GMT

Spotted owls taste like chicken.
visit www.petakillsanimals.com for an eye opener concerning PETA. Don't forget about how they dumped hundreds of euthenized animals in dumpsters in Washington after taking them from shelters to give to new homes. They killed all of them instead. PETA is just one more blow hard organization after our hard earned money.

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Mark, Portsmouth, Va — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:19:22 GMT

PETA = People Embarrasing the Tidewater Area

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Sharorius, Cranberry Township, PA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:19:43 GMT

Wow. I used to think the people at PETA were stupid and ignorant. I still don't agree with 'em, but I think I need to revise my opinion of their intelligence.

There's *no* way anyone at PETA thought this ad would run. It's so over the top--completely different from any of their usual ads that actually see airtime--that it's got to be a gimmick.

And what a gimmick! Here we are, debating the ad and why it was rejected, blah, blah, blah...all the while mentioning PETA, PETA, PETA...and they only had to pay for the ad.

How much do you think they had to pay for a few beautiful female models and production costs? Pennies. Especially considering the $3 Million price-tag they would have had to shell out had the ad been accepted.

Still--and I know I'm gonna generate flak for this--I wonder if it would have been rejected had it been a beer commercial...

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D.S. Redbank SC — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:50:56 GMT

As has been pointed out already, MSNBC got played. So did everyone who visited PETA to view the video. Their plan worked perfectly.

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Steve H, Michigan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:53:22 GMT

Go figure, another publicity stunt by a bunch of radicals who will do or say anything in order to further their cause, no matter how unrelated it is.

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Hannibal — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:02:39 GMT

Recycle your animals!

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Bob Dole Portland, Oregon — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:05:42 GMT

regardless of your thoughts on PETA as an organization, to say this is worse than all the Beer ads(with nearly naked women), Lingerie ads (with nearly naked women), and other ads (with nearly naked women) that will be shown during the Super Bowl is pure lunacy. Everyone does realize they can turn it off if they don't like it, right?!?!

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Aldon — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:09:32 GMT

Ah, not so, PETA. Not only is this ad too much and totally loses sight of their cause, but their claim is pretty bogus, too. I have yet to meet a vegetarian and much less a vegan I would even remotely want to hop into bed with even after a dozen pints and the same say my mates.

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Up yours Peta — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:11:34 GMT

No time to comment...gotta throw on my fur coat and go get a tasty cheeseburge

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Harold N. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:14:03 GMT

The way to squash PETA and HSUS is NO MORE DONATIONS.
Even PETA has sunk to a new low. All this so we can all enjoy a veggan nation! Wake up America if you love a steak and fries. These looney's are dangerous.

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Jim, Washington, D.C. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:16:18 GMT

I'm wondering what "cause" that PETA promotes warrants any sympathy from MSNBC or the obviously thousands of uninformed people the fork over their hard-earned cash to this supposed non-profit tax exempt farce of an organization. Over $31 million in total revenue last year so they aren't worried about the cost of an ad for the Super Bowl. They also "get by" on their meager donations to support their staff and operations from a palatial skyscraper in Norfolk, VA that would make some CEOs of smaller industries blush. To anyone that believes PETA is an organization worth supporting through donations or otherwise I say, wake up and get informed. Watch the Penn and Teller segment from their series called "Bulls---" for some real inside info on this group of idiots. Their own staff members were arrested in North Carolina for "rescuing" dogs and cats then killing them in the back of a van and dumping them behind grocery stores. Sounds like animal lovers to me!

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Jay, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:24:47 GMT

I think Peta went about it the wrong way. Most Americans dont think or care about animals, the ecosystem, clean water or air. Until a mountain of debris lands on thier home or every animal they eat is dead, Americans will not change thier ways. Peta should focus on Europe where there is a bit more thought and a bit less testosterone, and they may have some luck. And if your going to market to Americans use small words and lots of explosions.

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lk — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:28:25 GMT

EQ of AZ, you are so intelligent. There is so much media that is written by 'insiders' (and to bad PETA is not smart enough at this time to catch it).
Has for those who say that they hate PETA now just because of this ad, obviously those were already hateful people anyway.

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mike hall — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:33:00 GMT

A lot of families and church groups have Super Bowl parties and this kind of sexual thing doesn't have a place during the SuperBowl, or really at any other time. People are not stupid, why do they have to use sex to sell an idea. Just sell it to us in a differnt manner - people are smart enough to make their decisions without sex always being involved.

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Kil J — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:35:59 GMT

I eat meat and wear leather. Peta can kiss my ever loving you know what.

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ARK, Richmond Va — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:38:04 GMT

When did PETA become People Exposing Their Ass?

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lk — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:42:26 GMT

Thomas Dihn you are 100% right about human welfare as a first. But that does not mean that there ought to be and is a second. And if that does not seem to be plausible to you, then use your powers of reason which proudly separate you from these animals and search-engine any animal rights website, not just PETA and view all of the images. Only then make your God-given proclomation about any welfare.

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A woman who is not offended — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:48:45 GMT

GoDaddy ads ARE shown in primetime...the Super Bowl! This one is no worse than Victoria's Secret hos running around in bras and panties. Get over it...sex is everywhere.

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Steve McGill, Elsmere, KY — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:49:52 GMT

Spare me your puritanical outrage. The ad is meant to be provacative, otherwise the message wouldn't resonate with this nation of "brain-dead TV zombies". Sex has been used since television's early days to sell us mountains of crap we don't need. At least PETA's ultimate message here is a noble one.

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John, Flathead Valley, Montana — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:57:44 GMT

Much ado about nothing, in our supposedly 'free' country. I oppose censorship in any form; it's against the constitutional right to free speech and free artistic expression. We in the United States are soooooooo repressed and primative.

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Fishy, Alb NM — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:06:33 GMT

PETA is famous for using women in bikinis etc. to get attention. How is exploiting women better than eating meat?

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Abe Frolman, New Orleans — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:08:46 GMT

Oh come on!!! I went to Peta's website after reading this artical braced for the possibly considered raunchy. I've seen much steamier commercials for Victoria's Secret in prime time much less in later slots of the Super Bowl. That was not that bad.

Do I think this is a cheap tactic by PETA? Yes.

Was it racy? Yes.

Was it to racy for an after-halftime Super Bowl ad? Definately not.

Had that been an add for a product NCB would not have batted an eye. Perhaps had the add been advertising services ,products, or talents offered the huge GE conglomerate (Ownes NBC, RCA, Universal, etc...) it would have been deemed acceptable by NBC and even the public. I now am forced to question the journalistic integrety of this columnist.

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Abe Frolman, New Orleans — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:16:16 GMT

Reading these comments it makes me realize how many "gun and God Republicans" there are in this country. People talk about PETA as radicals... Maybe they are, but they are not more radical than a lot of the Bible-beating Christians in the US.

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Jake, Chicago, IL — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:23:01 GMT

Shows you what PETA thinks of women.

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William — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:24:23 GMT

PETA is a joke, a scam, jut like 99% of those "feed the children" organizations. Their in the business of making themselfs rich and nothing else. You want to really help animals, take your money down to the humane shelter and give it to them.

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Ryan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:30:40 GMT

This is pretty brilliant, I hate PETA, but I love sexy women, so even though I would disregard most other PETA commercials, I would at least pay attention to this one. I also don't understand the stigma associated with sex. I'm pretty sure that almost everyone that posted a comment has had sex at least at some point, yet still condemn it.

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Susan, Atlanta — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:40:14 GMT

I think they are missing the point. Showing an animal being clubbed to death is far more appropriate and signifigant. This ad appeals to the lowest common denominator, turns most ethical people off and makes us think you have lost your way along with the viagra commercial producers. It is disgusting to what our children are subjected.

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Tuck the Quarterback — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:45:05 GMT

Don't recall seeing any Viagra or Hooters commercials showing anyone stuffing broccoli between their legs. YOU C'mon! Thats about as far off-message as an ad can get. NBC rejected it for being too racy in order to avoid telling PETA it was too stupid.

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fred auburn — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:52:25 GMT

>>>We have a lot of sympathy for the cause that the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals seeks to promote<<<

What!? you want owning pets to be illegal, over 80% of medical research to end, all zoos to close..

Do you even know what PETA agenda really is? If so and you are sympathetic to it. Then I will discount just about anything you say from now on.

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Harry, Orem, UT — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:19:36 GMT

If animals are so bad to eat cuz they are LIVING.. then why do they taste so damn good.... Plants dont live? They eat, they breath, and they reproduce.. hmm... seems they are alive to me.. I look at it this way... God did not tell Adam and Eve to NOT EAT THE COW.. he said to NOT EAT FROM THE PLANT (tree)... and when they did, he kicked them out of Eden...
Who am I to argue with the Almighty.. whether there is one or not.... the bible says he put beasts of burden here to do our work, and we are to eat the fish, and chickens and cows... SO.... ya... Im not going to hell cuz some moron organization wants to have animals treated with respect... F*&# That... IF PETA wants animals treated with respect, then why dont they start with the animal known as HUMANS first.. get us humans to respect eachother FIRST.. then we will think about not eating a Fat Ass Medium Rare, juicy, STEAK ... with a SIDE OF VEGGIES...

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Elizabeth Brinkley Greensburg, PA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:25:43 GMT

I have absolutely NO sympathy for anything PeTA does - they are an animal "rights" group and have absolutely NOTHING to do with animal welfare. Go to www.animalscam.com and www.petakillsanimals.com and see the truth about PeTA and their lighter version HSUS. And before somebody starts screaming that the websites are put up by CCF which represents the food industry, you should keep in mind that PeTA and HSUS are not suing CCF for slander/libel and they certainly have the funds to do so. Just say NO to "animal rights" and say YES to caring owners who love their animals. Friends don't let friends donate to PeTA or HSUS.

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Doug, Los Angeles, CA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:39:29 GMT

Looks like an ad by People for the Unethical Treatment of Vegetables.

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Dave, Brisbane — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:48:29 GMT

Peta is desperate for cash. They never had any attention of airing this ad anyway because they simply cant afford the Superbowl slot and their increasing use of nudity and soft core porn indicates theyre running out of ideas and time. Also, why does MSNBC automatically run PETA stories when they get a fax from these people? Who do you reporters really work for? How about going out the door and researching a story rather than relying on media releases.

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DD, Titusville, FL — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:55:26 GMT

It doesn't matter what PETA does because judging by most of the responses they would be criticized. The article suggests they should stick to their message about cruelty. IF they did that then most of America would be outraged to see cruel, unethical treatment of animals during their supper. PETA can't win so I say go for it! Use as many bodies as you can. If one more person goes veg because they were curious about the ad, then great!

BTW, just what is appropriate viewing during mass, acceptable violence

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Joe Kendall, Columbia, TN. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:56:10 GMT

PETA has gone overboard on this ad. Maybe Ingrid, their prez, can explain what is going on to my kid as he asks questions about the lady & the pumpkin. Or , hey Dad, did you see that girl bosom? Why not just show famous people eating vegetables. This would help me get my kid to eat better, and not have to explain the soft porn.

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kmac houston — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:01:51 GMT

isnt the point of being a charity type organization to get support for your cause, just because people look at the ad, it doesnt do anything to help them, and people on the fence, potential supporters, are lost, i dont think its smart..

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Jon Landry, Rochester, New York — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:11:12 GMT

If anything, PETA already got what they wanted; national attention to their ad! Who cares if it's banned for the Super Bowl, the whole nation is already watching it.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:19:00 GMT

I never pass up a chance to shoot an animal

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Diane, Washington — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:19:57 GMT

This is no worse than the steamy, Rated R commercials for personal lubricants that are on during prime-time, family-time tv!

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Nathaniel, Bloomington, IN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:24:19 GMT

I own a shirt that says "PETA- People for the Eating of Tasty Animals" and on the back, it says, "There's room for all God's creatures...right next to my mashed potatoes."

...I think that about covers it.

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Baobei, Portland OR — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:24:20 GMT

Americans are prudish Victorians.

That is, until they retire to the safety of the Internet and download porn all night.

Europeans would never bat an eye at an ad like this!

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nicole, durham, north carolina — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:27:59 GMT

As a vegetarian for 19 years thanks entirely to a PETA video that was shown at my local college when I was in highschool, I have done nothing but sing high praises about the resources and information offered by PETA.

The sexy ad for the Superbowl unfortunately has changed my mind about PETA. So, now ... PETA is selling meat, only in the form of women's flesh to sell it's campaign. How sad, how sexist, how completely undignified for such an important message to be lost by Victoria Secret models wearing lingerie rubbing up against vegetables.

I love lingerie, I love sex, I love vegetables... unfortunately the importance of the real message gets lost with all the male-pleasing nonsense. I hope who ever thought of this ad spends a little time in reflection of what PETA's new image is and who he sold out to create it...women.

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Steve, Southern Maryland — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:32:46 GMT

PETA= People Evading Taxes Association

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Tim, Aldie, VA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:34:47 GMT

It's funny how they don't seem to have a problem exploiting women.

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Liz Cleveland OH — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:36:05 GMT

People are soooooo uptight it is amazing. Anything to complain about and people will be all over it. Oh no, PETA made a video of women making out with vegetables. Oh no, a pipe major waved to the President. Oh no, Jessica Simpson gained weight. WAHH what a bunch of whining crybabies this country is. Maybe we should all mind our own business and stop worrying so much about controlling everyone else.

Like other people I eat meat, but donate generously to animal charities. I think anyone who abuses or tortures an animal should be sent to prison. A human's life is not more valuable than a cat's - we are all God's creatures.

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Priscilla Feral, Darien, CT — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:43:51 GMT

Why look at the ad? This group is best overlooked.

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Andrea — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:45:38 GMT

Well said, Richard. This society is full of prudes. I don't like this particular ad, but our media needs to loosen up and realize that adults do not need to be "protected" from "racy" material.

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John Adams, Arlington, IA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:50:07 GMT

PETA used to throw blood on people who wore fur coats, their under cover videos are much more effective. The Go-Daddy girl super bowl commercial had to be re-done multiple times before it was allowed to run, so I don't think PETA is being treated any different from other advertisers.

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Ray L. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:53:00 GMT

It was a stunt, they wanted to get it rejected so they could get publicity for it without the multi-million dollar spot price. Now they also don't have to pay the actors bonuses based on the spot audience/market share. Smart if you think about it from a sheisty angle. But the add is more annoying from my point of view with enough quick cuts to induce seizures and music that didn't really go with either the editing or the content.

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Joe Ventola — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:56:41 GMT

That would have been THE HOTTEST ad ever on TV

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Chris — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:56:52 GMT

I have No problem with the add...Why is this country so uptight about anything sexual? yet the "NEWS" can show murder, death, and any other form of violence in prime time spots.

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Nope, Noway — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:58:30 GMT

not what I want my kid to see, but others are WAY worse

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Andrea, Fort Collins, CO — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:04:56 GMT

I am a vegan and I used to think that PETA was a decent organization. I have learned better and actually think they are doing more harm to their cause than good. Like Leah Anderson said, PETA is convincing her to NOT be a vegetarian. I can assure you Leah, not all vegetarians are like PETA. You don't have to join PETA to be a vegetarian. With all the donations PETA gets, i doubt any goes to helping the animals. Most is given to make fun of the Olsen Twins. Donate to your local Humane Society if you really want to help animals

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Mel, Katy, Texas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:09:01 GMT

Personally, I respect people's opinions. That said, I feel that PETA goes too far in their ads now, and this is one of them. Plus, for those who argue about nudity and such, here, it's not so much the nudity issue in as much as the SEXUAL aspect of it. They also could've gotten themselves into legal issues because NO WHERE on the ad does it say where they got their "studies" from.
Also,
I can argue the pros and cons of being a vegan because at one time I was one (not by choice). My case, while I did lose weight, I eventually became unhealthy and lost too much weight. I also was malnourished at times. Now that I'm an omnivore again, I am doing much better.

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Tracy, Tulsa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:09:16 GMT

Hey Richard in Orlnado, you and me buddy. Couldn't have stated it any better than that.
These are probably the same people that are shocked when a Mother breast feeds in public. What is the deal. It is all part of nature and the natural process. I don't think I would have lasted in the Puritan days.

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Cathy Murch Stockholm,.NJ — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:09:25 GMT

Folks; lets realize that PETA is not for animals, the true agenda is to wipe them off the face of the earth.

If they truly cared about animal welfare, they would use the money that they receive from people who do not really understand their agenda and use it to help
animals, like open no kill shelters.

I applaude NBC over this as the organization is not what it appears to be and is trying to shove their
views down everyone else thoart. By taking away our rights to hunt,own animals or eat meat or dairy products.

Animal Lover
it would be the last time I would ever watch the network.

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Brandon< Tucson, AZ — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:12:26 GMT

SOOOO Wrong...Seriously, this is as bad or worse as the slavery thing, but people are talking about it, too bad they can't get any real ideas over there. Besides MEAT IS GOOD FOR YOU AND TASTES EVEN BETTER!!! And vegetarians are not better lovers, they are weaker, and usually sickly looking...come on. Jessica Alba, who would eat a big steak, or Some veggie hippie chick...case closed!

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Harry — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:14:27 GMT

Peta is one of the biggest jokes of an organization that this country has.

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Jeff, Los Angeles, CA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:15:16 GMT

Brilliant move by PETA, huge press and didn't cost them a dime !

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Christine Wright, Ontario, CA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:16:40 GMT

This add is so stupid. How in the world is it supposed to get people to, what is it now, protect animals? I don't know. I don't get the point of the ad. The only thing I see is women that have no class letting millions of people see them practically naked doing creepy things with vegetables. If anything, it pisses me off and makes me want to go against PETA and have TWO hamburgers instead of one! It makes me ashamed to be a woman to see other women that will do anything for money and humiliate themselves like this. Sad.

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Jim Bob — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:19:48 GMT

Not that big of deal after seeing the ad. If PETA can pay for the spot, it should be allowed.

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RD — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:20:28 GMT

C'mon mel, I love viagra, especially with a nice animal sandwich and a partially nude female. Plus the Super Bowl. Now that's a Sunday!

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Mel M — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:20:54 GMT

Lol. I think the add is hilarious. I particularly like the part where the girl is throwing veggies in the steamy hot tub and stirring. It reminded me of my mom making soup. So human soup? I thought it was funnhy a bit racy, but like I read before NOT WORSE THAN THE ADDS BY BIGDADDY OR SUGAR DADDY, or whatever that thing is called.

I must add that I am a vegetarian and DO NOT support PETA. I just liked the commercial.

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Joe, Mercer WI — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:25:07 GMT

I love the commercial! It makes me want to eat lots of veggies,, with a nice RIB ROAST!! Yummy!!!

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Dawn, Seattle Washington — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:35:25 GMT

Oh good lord! The fact that such a big deal is being made over this is ridiculous, It's no worse than Victoria's Secret, KY Jelly, or even the half dressed cheerleaders that will be performing stunts at the actual superbowl. Get over it.

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Ashlee Hayes, Durango Colorado — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:40:00 GMT

WOW I loved it! Smart,Sexy Fun... I thought it was very creative. Sex sales and when you are trying to get a strong and powerful message across especially to Americans It works. Why is it that Americans get so mad over sex and nudity? I don't get it. Europeans have nudity and sex on TV. Sex is a natural and beautiful part of life.
It's funny killing, rape, doing drugs that's all ok to watch but a butt or a little skin run for the hills!

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Cam Preston, Syracuse, Utah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:42:51 GMT

That videa makes me want to eat vegetables with my steak and chicken

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Keary- Portland, Or — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:44:13 GMT

While part of me would say "grow up America" regarding sexuality on TV (even though grossly violent imagery is acceptable), I must say this is a stupid premice for a commercial. Just like saying "buy x-brand alcohol, people that drink it are hot and sexy" is misleading, saying "sex with vegetables is hot" seems to seperate from PETA's "ethical animal rights" message.

Of course, I love animals as they are good as friends, companions, and pets as well as shoes, jackets, and 9 piece Chicken McNuggets. I do not, however, love wild woman Ingrid Newkirk and the activist crazies at PETA, so I'm probably biased.

Oh, and personally I prefer steamed vegetables in the culinary sense, not the "oh my, put that cucumber away" sense.

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Don, Yakima,WA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:44:32 GMT

This ad is not proper for prime time tv. The sad truth is that I can think of worse ads that I saw on prime time. I recall GoDaddy ads that were worse. What made those ads so special? And don't even get me started about wardrobe malfunctions.

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Mr. Share — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:50:49 GMT

PETA has taken a perfectly legitimate cause, the ethical treatment of animals, and mutated it into an unrecognizable and almost irrelevant (except to their small ultra radical following)organization. If they would put more effort into lobbying for laws that provide a comfortable life and honorable and painless death to the millions (if not billions) of animals we consume every year they would truly be effective advocates for gods innocent creatures. But they have chosen this ridiculous, wasteful and ineffective path of trying to convince people of the moral equivalent between a chickens life and a human life. I sorry folks but nobody's listening (except the afor mention few). You are seen as radical buffoons preaching nonsense. Your contributions would increase dramatically if you would take a more measured and effective approach to protecting animals. let me know when you do and I'll send you a check.

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Adam, Buckeye AZ — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:53:20 GMT

Nothing wrong with the ad. It is definitely much better then Budweiser's attempts.

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David, Houston, Texas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:56:43 GMT

The "journalistic integrity of MSNBC" . . . that's a joke, right, EQ? MSNBC gave up journalism long ago. Telling us about a commercial that will not be shown during a television show is not "news."

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penelope jones — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:57:18 GMT

~wow, whats the big deal-got to watch this ad several times at work today thanks to HLN-some callers thanked NBC for 'drawing the line'-well I think that line should have been drawn along time ago, it's kind of late now-just look at all the trash on the tube, at the movies & on the net-this ad ranks right up there with the Victoria's Secret ads-if you don't like it, don't watch-doubt that Peta cares if it won't be on during the Superbowl, this ad will probably be watched more on the net now than it would have been during the Superbowl-don't forget your veggies~

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S. MUFALE — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:02:28 GMT

THE ATTENTION IS NOT WHERE IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE NOW.
ALL PEOPLE RELATE TO IS SOME SEXY WOMAN AND WHAT SHE IS DOING. DO THEY REALLY THINK ANY MAN ESPECIALLY WILL BE THINKING ABOUT ANIMALS? ONLY THE WILD ONES OF THE HUMAN KIND. SICK!!!!

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BC — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:06:13 GMT

We are saying that these ads are inappropriate for children, while you have them watching a day-long commercial event(sorry football game) riddled with commercials for beer, unhealthy foods, etc with barely clad cheerleaders and at times performers..lol. PETA is just using the shock effect to get there message across, sometimes I am even amazed by it, but it worked we are all discussing it and watching the commercials. To those of you who think we are supposed to eat meat or use biblical references do your research, so not true. Our teeth are not designed for meat eating, we have problems digesting it, and also leads to countless health problems. Meat consumption in the US did not increase until the 1950s following the war in our time of indulgence before that meat was used as a complement such as a condiment, relish with meals not consumed in massive amounts such as today. For those of you saying that we should worry about people first before animals. What do you think humans are, WE ARE ANIMALS!! Perhaps we should start eating ourselves then, aka soylent green! We live in a messed up society on many fronts, and then the argument if they can afford the money donate to a food bank, etc. Perhaps you could do that instead of your superbowl party, donate time, money, etc. Myself have spent several years doing work in service to this country through service orgs and I don't see others volunteering so until you step up to the plate and offer your time don't criticize. Set a good example for your own children, and don't expect commercials to do it for you. Also saying PETA is a terrorist organization, oh because it has ideals different than your own, no that doesn't make you a terrorist. Or that they choose to educate others, once again not a terrorist. We seem too quick to throw that tag around, heads up Bush is no longer in office. PETA is not in the Axis of Evil or holding WMDs, Thanks. Get over it people, to sustain our society we need to eat more vegan, and if you aren't happy with that stick some steak in your mouth and shut your illiterate, uneducated mouths up. Thanks.

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Jim Lord — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:07:16 GMT

Yes! Lets get rid of all these inappropriate commercials like the ones for erection medicine.

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DA, Michigan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:07:42 GMT

PETA has made me want to wear fur and eat tons of meat! There are limits to what people should be doing,,,shouldn't throw flour on others, or paint, or assault them. The nude campaign is stupid and pointless.

PETA has turned from an organization that I once respected into scum.

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John — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:09:50 GMT

maybe they didn't want to pay for the air time, and wanted to get rejected so people like this writer would send people to their website =) sneaky sneaky

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V. Dub, Jefferson, GA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:10:29 GMT

How's this for a reality show?
Drop off members of PETA in a remote village of a relatively primitive group of people, like the Huli or the Inuit. Then, have them promote their scare tatics and printed literature in these indigenous cultures who rely on hunting and using animals for their survival and well-being.
I wonder how long the PETA members would last after throwing cans of paint on an Inuit's hand-made fur coat or running off with a Huli's dowry of pigs?
Just a thought...

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TheDominator — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:27:17 GMT

Animals were meant to be eaten, used for clothing etc. Animals also are programmed for sex. Finally PETA got one right, at least in style, if not substance.

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JK, Chicago — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:34:28 GMT

I love all the redneck hicks that can't muster up a better argument for their positions than "screw PETA" or "People for the Eating and Tasting of Animals" - oh and then to quote "God"... no better support for eating meat than because the mythical deity said you should. How amusingly red-state. hahaha

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Evan, Houston, Texas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:36:29 GMT

People are entirely too uptight these days and worried about, "Ohh, we might get into trouble." Chill out people and enjoy your life instead of constantly worrying about everything and anything

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CC, California — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:37:39 GMT

Oh please! This is by far not the most raunchy ad on TV. Sure it was a little overboard. I thought it was mostly ok though. There was only one shot that I was actually thrown back a bit. I thought it was fine though.

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tim rochester ny — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:38:15 GMT

this add got me so angry I slapped my dog! (just kidding) :)

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Spencer - Sacramento, CA — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:51:30 GMT

This from an organization who's staff takes adoptable puppies and kittens from aminal shelters under the guise that they will help to place them, only to "euthanize" them before they even leave the shelter parking lot. They then dispose of the carcasses in dumpsters behind stores. They do this because they are against any form of pet ownership. Ethical indeed.

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labranda — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:52:33 GMT

PETA is suposed to be an organization to prevent the cruelty of animals. i dont see how women practically having sex with vegetables helps to solve the problem.

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Maggie79, Redmond, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:05:45 GMT

PETA has been in the news a lot lately with the Sea Kittens marketing campaign and now this? Seems like they are just trying to gain some recognition for their cause...not sure if this ad is the way to go, but people ARE now talking about PETA.

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Mr. Tickles, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:09:21 GMT

I just watched it, and I really don't think it was that bad. There's much worse on TV as it is, and this one commercial shouldn't cause this much of a problem. Kids today see much worse on the internet, people need to grow up and stop complaining about stuff like this.

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RS, Binghamton, NY — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:11:31 GMT

The PETA ad is not the only one that needs to be rejected. All television needs to re-evaluate it's content.

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leelee — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:30:56 GMT

not saying the ad is great, but ah aren't there multi-million dollar companies airing commercials using women humping things to sell their sh*t EVERY DAY???
yes. yes there are.
guess it's ok if money is made off it.

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Kim, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:44:24 GMT

Irregardless of the ad itself, PETA does nothing for stopping animal abuse. How many laws have they started through any state let alone federal legislature and seen it pass?
PETA is admittedly okay with the IMMEDIATE destruction of any dog entering a shelter that looks like a pitbull. Lets not ignore the fact they were the biggest advocates of the destruction of all 48 pitbulls from the Michael Vick dogfighting ring!! Where is the ETHICS in those facts??
All they are after is attention which they are getting. They only way to get their attention and start to shut them up is to stop sending them any money!!
Oh an news for them if no one ate meat in the entire history of humankind, nothing would be living on the planet (well excewpt maybe deep sea life)! Humans and animals would all be competing for the same plants. What happens when no more plants, it then becomes animal vs man, and then eventually it'd be an empty planet!!

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Roz — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:00:38 GMT

Go PETA! Animal cruelty needs to be acknowledged and STOPPED, and sex sells. Go vegan!

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Jerry, Wilsonville, OR — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:17:53 GMT

PETA is an organization way off in left field, but this commercial is brilliant. It has now received more attention that it would have during the super bowl when half the audience is likely to be headed to the fridge to get their next beer.

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dita, nashville tn — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:24:54 GMT

seriously? this is too hot for network tv but i can watch Encyte or Viagra or a host of other worthless commercials. i would much rather watch this with my 12 yr old boy then those KY commercials.

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dita, nashville tn — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:34:27 GMT

seriously? this is too hot for network tv but i can watch Encyte or Viagra or a host of other worthless commercials. i would much rather watch this with my 12 yr old boy then those KY commercials.

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Wayne, Berlin NJ — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:47:35 GMT

There's room for all God's animals....right next to the mashed potatoes

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lisa, lake elsinore, ca — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:52:04 GMT

IT's disgusting. But, PG 13 movies are worse! Go figure! And, what about viagra commercials and the new one by Buy.com with the guy from Deal or No Deal-that one is embarrassing to watch when your watching t.v with the kids.

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nice melons — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:59:33 GMT

"There is one shot where it looks like one woman is about to have actual intercourse with a vegetable." - debra

whats wrong with that, seems kind of hot to me. I didnt watch the ad though, so I guess it could really depend on which vegetable it was.

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Deb — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:10:04 GMT

The commentary is right on -- parents are watching the super bowl with their kids and we don't want our kids watching perverted stuff like this. (believe me, the little ones don't get the Viagra ads at all -- my son recommended it to my mother to help her relax after work! But watching these images would get his imagination going for sure -- in a bad way ...)

congrats to NBC for respecting families and standing up to a bullying organization that is becoming more and more of a hindrance to it's cause.

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RJO, Houston, Tx — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:10:19 GMT

And here I thought vegetarians -ate- veggies...boy do I feel stupid.

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mb — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:10:56 GMT

What was PETA thinking? This has nothing to with the treatment of animals.

Try explaining this ad to your pre-teen kids. I think this is in poor taste, especially since it was developed to show during the Superbowl when there are many children watching.

PETA will no longer get donations from me.

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(No last name for fear of violent retaliation from PETA) Northeast IA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:14:46 GMT

PETA members: Our local animal shelters are inundated with animals that are looking for animal lovers. The animals you love so dearly are wondering where you PETA people are; please give the cats, dogs, birds, snakes, lizards, etc., a call to let them know where you've been and what you've been up to.

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Roz, Portland, Oregon — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:25:16 GMT

This ad is GREAT! Anything that brings attention to the very real injustices propagated against animals is brilliant, and vital. GO PETA and GO VEGAN!

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Crystal, Milwaukee, WI — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:33:54 GMT

I don't understand what is wrong or offensives with the commerical. It's really not that bad. A little rock music, chicks, and veggies. Aren't there bigger things to worry in the world about than girls licking pumpkins and some asparagus on boobs?

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Tina, Saint Robert, MO — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:37:42 GMT

What an intelligent and witty ad!!! There is absolutely no more nudity than in any lotion or Victoria's Secret ad! I have no clue why anybody would be offended by this, unless you are against underwear, bras or veggies in any way...

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Go Veggie, Veggie, MI — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:40:12 GMT

I didn't see any disclaimers about the side effects of eating vegetables like there are for all those drug commercials.....what are the harmful side effects of eating vegetables?

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Whitney, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:55:10 GMT

most vegetarians believe that peta gives them a bad name, and i completely agree with that.
in my eyes, peta will do anything for attention.

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Joel, Portland, Oregon — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:03:42 GMT

who cares! i havent seen the ad, since msnbc decided not to even link the video they're writing about with extreme bias. my take on it in general, if you don't like what you see, STOP LOOKING AT IT. no one forces you to watch it and cry about it. you choose to do so on your own. its called the First Amendment.

and for whatever record, i don't support organizations like Peta that just use shock tactics to get people to look their way. im all for the stopping of abusing animals, but PETA is a joke. they have done nothing to stop the abuse, they just make grotesque videos that turn people off from the whole subject.

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Marie — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:08:50 GMT

I'm a vegan and a large number of my friends are vegans and vegetarians, and none of us have any respect for PETA. The fight for animal rights is an important and noble one, but there are a number of other organizations that are much better, such as Compassion Over Cruelty and Vegan Outreach. I despise their sexist advertisements and for the most part, they are just talk. They're more interested in shock value than actually helping animals.

Although in this case we do have to give it to them, with all of the controversy surrounding it, people are going to actively search the ad out. Banned commercials, TV shows, books, and so on are always going to get more views and sells.

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Genevieve — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:15:12 GMT

The ad was... um.

Let's just say I wouldn't want my little cousins and nephew watching this.

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Richard Orem, UT — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:21:44 GMT

PETA is a terrorist organization of idiotic hypocrites with a premise is based on flawed logic of " A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy". It is the consequence of teaching the theory of evolution to people who refuse to really think.

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Deb, Florida — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:33:51 GMT

There is some confusion here. The ad was actually for a group known as Pumpkin Eating T & A.

Wasn't it?

Richard, Washington State

Thanks for the laugh!!! especially with the picture they have posted with this article. Made my sides hurt laughing.

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john doe, austin, tx — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:40:13 GMT

The only thing good about the ad is the women ;-)

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Dave Madison, Wi — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:02:15 GMT

What do you expect from a mis-guided bunch of weirdo people. If anyone in their organization, could sit next to their child, and not feel guilty, responsible, or remorse for exposing a child tuned into a football game, and then seeing that, then they shouldn't have children. I'm thinking they must all be agnostics anyway to embrace the views they do. They are contrary to Biblical teachings...

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Laguna — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:16:45 GMT

I thought it was pretty good!

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George, OKC, OK — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:18:23 GMT

Every time PETA says or does something THIS silly, I get the urge to eat a T-bone, price be damned! I give IN to this urge!

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ginnafer, Salem MO — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:29:43 GMT

PETA makes all animal lovers look bad. We're not all crazy nutjobs, and people judge us based on the stupid antics of PETA. Maybe instead of focusing on giving cows waterbeds and protesting free range chickens as cruelty, they should focus on the millions of animals being put to sleep in shelters because they have no home.

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cynthia b mcghee, moreno valley, ca — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:54:11 GMT

meat..yum

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kc, CA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:57:30 GMT

The ad is way over the board. I am glad NBC executives have the wisdom distinguishing the difference between what is being open-minded and what is practically porn.

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Dr. Mom — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:59:02 GMT

Oh, get over it, people! Sex is good, but killing (whether it be of animals or people) is bad. However, killing is so ingrained in the psyche of Americans that they find it acceptable, while anything that hints of sex is outrageous. That's bass ackwards!

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Jim C, Big Deal, California — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:59:57 GMT

How is this more than the Bud commercial with the 2 big tittied women wrestling in the fountain or any GoDaddy commercial?
Don't get me wrong, I think those big breasts are the best meat to eat. I just don't get why this PETA commercial is a big deal.

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Beth, Starkville, MS — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:51:32 GMT

Has no one figured out the gimmick by now? They will NEVER air a PETA ad on the Super Bowl...and PETA knows it. Why spend $3 million on a Super Bowl spot that airs ONE time, when you can make a spot so outrageous that it will get talked about for two weeks straight and viewed countless times on YouTube (and their own website, of course)?

Y'all have been played by PETA, once again.

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Mike Martin, Anchorage, AK — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:54:57 GMT

If all vegetarians looked like the models in the ad I might consider a few more salads in my diet.

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Ben, Havana, FL — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:56:19 GMT

While I am 100% anti-PETA, the commercial isn't even as racy as some of the junk that I see blasted across the networks currently. Seriously, NBC, take the money for your overpriced and highly-coveted Superbowl commercial, and play it.

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Lane — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:16:27 GMT

I went to the PETA website to check this out myself, and the commercial isn't bad at all. It gets your attention and makes a point, just like all good ads. Sex is part of life, don't be afraid of it!

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Joanie, Chicago — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:20:06 GMT

PETA is nothing but a bunch of fanatical terrorists bent on making people who are hungry feel guilty for eating a slow moving, dumb animal. I pay very little attention to what they do. By the way, Pam Anderson, who was their spokesperson for a long time, is not a nice person. She is belittling and mean spirited and I'm glad Kid Rock divorced her so when I go to my parents I don't have to see her at the bar.

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Alexis Kaiser, Los Angles, CA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:52:16 GMT

PETA is just an attention seeking bunch of idiots who are really just plain stupid. They really don't care about animals, just money. Ask them how many animals they euthanized last year instead of finding homes for, ask them about the investigation of their not for profit status. They are nothing but attention seeking junkies who just want donations to pay for more attention seeking ads and protests.

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mmmm — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:03:20 GMT

Makes you wonder though, is the add promoting eating vegetables, or having sex with vegetables? Do you eat the vegetables afterwards? How come only women are shown eating vegetables? Only women should be vegetarians, or only women should have sex with vegetables?

PETA
People Eating Tasty Animals

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Michael, Bloomington, IN — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:14:23 GMT

I am vegetarian but not because animal rights. It's better for your body and yes sex is better. The ad is right to approach people in this way. The issue for not eating animals is not because slaughter is cruel but because life is better when you don't have a slab of another animal in your gut. Trust me

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CURTIS ARLINGTON,TX — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:15:28 GMT

Too much!!! they had already gone too far,now they have gone past that! WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO TO PUT HUMANS ABOVE ANIMALS? WHEN DID ANY ANIMAL EVER VOTE OR PICKET A HUMAN FOR MISTREATMENT?BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS ARE FOR H U M A N S! WHAT IS NEXT animals with bank accounts!! drivers lic.! how about the right to sue!! peta WHAT A JOKE! AND OUR GOVERMENT TOOK THEIR SIDE! WHY NOT RUN AN AD OF SEX WITH FOOD! AND THEN COMPLAIN!WE GAVE BILLIONS TO BAIL OUT BANKS WHO STILL HAVE THE SAME CEO'S WHO PUT THEM IN THIS PREDICTAMENT IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!

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Nauraghi - Philly - PA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:32:08 GMT

eh hem.....this brought more attention and brought more people to watch the video pre-bowl. They did not have to pay the millions of dollars to get people like us to watch it. What a savings! If it had aired on TV, most of us would have been out of the room getting another beer or relieving ourselves! I did not like the ad but then I would not have seen it until I read this. Way to go in Saving $$$$$$$$ Peta!

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Morgan Wolfe, Seattle, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:33:50 GMT

PETA got me to go to there site. Yes I was curious about the video but I dare you to watch the whole video. Afterwards it may make you think the next time you order a steak to know the cow was sick before it was tortured to death...enjoy!

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Nauraghi - Philly - PA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:33:59 GMT

Forgot to add....we should now create a group called, to help save the veggies from exploitation!!

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Critterdefender, Pittsburgh PA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:44:39 GMT

This commercial is A: sexist (all women in ad- Obviously aimed at getting male attention. Where's the hot man getting it on with a squash?)
B: inappropriate for the airing time on TV- its the Steelers playing- every Pittsburgh natve on th eplanet will be watching this- INCLUDING children. Get a grip (no pun intended) PETA.
C:stupid. Yes, its just a plain stupid commercial.
I have real issues with censorship but not with stupidity. There's no room for such idiocy on TV (that's what most of the regular viewing is for). The last time PETA protested locally the stalwart defenders of animal right showed up wearing leather shoes and carrying leather purses. Real leather. Like from cows.
PETA change your name to Hypocrites R US, guys. I'll keep on supporting organizations that actually accomplish something other than getting headlines.

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Andy, Bellevue, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:51:38 GMT

Wow, really? What a ridiculous article... this just proves yet again that America is sexually repressed, and that the status quo hate on minority opinions. I watched the ad, it wasn't that risque. Oh, but we can show people being murdered on prime time television? Hypocrisy. I also applaud PETA for this brilliant tactic, as more people will see their ad without them spending a dime for super bowl time.

I'm not a member of PETA and I do eat meat, and usually I am not too impressed by their tactics... but this one is great, because everybody knows the sexual innuendos that beer commercials give during football commercials, I think its parody and people are being offended because they are uncomfortable with their own sexuality so they interpret PETAs ad as women getting sexual with vegetables... are you serious? Did you not see the message at the end of the ad?

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Gracie Lou, Seattle, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:56:27 GMT

This commercial is shameless. really? i like my veggies and all, but i don't want to make love to them. i do agree that the Viagra and similar product commercials sometimes are a bit over the top too. i don't want to see people sitting naked in bathtubs on a hill. the sad part was i went and watched the commercial and their 20 reasons for being vegetarian ad pisses me off. one part of it showed a man dropping a cinder block on a defenseless pigs head instead of humanely killing it. they need to go after freak shows like that (he also was laughing afterwords) instead of a humanely run meat processing industry. funny, for the money they spent on producing that ad and filming the actors and paying all the wages, they could have made a big fat donation to the kids who they claim could be eating all the grain that our cows, pigs, etc are eating (also part of their vegetarian ad).

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Lisa E. Gray, Anaheim, CA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:59:02 GMT

I give money to a lot of animal rights organizations. Defenders of Wildlife, HSUS, Doris Day Animal League, etc. PETA is the one I would not give a cent. They are nuts. What in the hell does this ad have to do with saving animals, anyway? How much money that could have saved animals was wasted on it? Geez....crazy folks.

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Jimmy, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:11:45 GMT

P People
E Eating
T Tasty
A Animals

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Tom Weeks — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:39:30 GMT

The add was alright. The ad is pro-sex though. Maybe that's what annoys some people. Remember sex = good.

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Dave, Dallas, Tx — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:52:54 GMT

Mmmmm. Vegetables. I do love me some vegetables. And along with sex, like the ad states, there's something else I love with vegetables like potatoes, asparagus, corn, and maybe a nice wedge salad - and that's steak. A nice, juicy, medium-rare steak. Mmmmm, dead cow is yummy. (Not too dead though, just wound mine and run it by.)

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David, Dana Point, Ca. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:12:43 GMT

Okay so let me get this straight. Peta doesn't want to see animals killed and be used as food. Right? They are for animal rights. Right? So what is in that can of Alpo I feed my dog? Vegtables? I don't think so. It looks meaty.

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Rick, Niles, OH — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:03:17 GMT

These people need real jobs.

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Capitalist Hippie Complex — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:07:59 GMT

Victoria's Secret ads are every bit as "naked" as this. We all know why network TV won't show PETA ads - because McDonald's and KFC are bigger clients (and murderers). I agree with two more statements on here:

1. American's are stupidly sensitive about sex. It's just sex.

2. PETA won on this one. They get attention and millions of viewers and didn't even have to pay for the ad to air.

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Dean A. Nash — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:40:50 GMT

It's 2009 and we've got this great thing - maybe you've heard of it - called "links". It connects webpages and is super easy to install. Try it, you'll like it.

After all, it was you who directed me to their site to begin with: "Go to PETA's Web site to watch the ad."

Perhaps that was PETA's intention all along. Surely they realized that the ad wouldn't be approved.

By the way, I'm a carnivore, and I still think that their videos are AWESOME. Too bad you can't really change basic human nature.

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Mars Portland, OR — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:41:31 GMT

Love or hate PETA, the ad isn't so bad. I agree with those that say, it's ridiculous that we can show people getting blown to high hell on TV, but nipples are bad.

Sex is natural, normal. Those women are beautiful. If they're comfortable rocking out with vegetables while wearing almost nothing, then let them do it. I'm so sick of people calling it "exploitation of women." I get more upset over ads that show women cleaning the house (why do we still do this?) than I ever would for something like that. Gender roles are outdated. Women can choose to be sexy and frisky, without being "exploited." Stop telling us we belong in the kitchen.

And, hey, everyone can stand to eat more veggies. I still like cheeseburgers, but I love love love cooking with as many veggies as possible. Is promoting vegetables so bad?

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Jim H., Chicago, IL — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:15:37 GMT

I have 3 girls under the age of 8 and I am tired of dodging and/or trying to explain their questions regarding "racy" commercials that appear during breaks in football games. I'm on the brink of giving up watching football with my kids because of the commercials.

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Rodney J Kelly, Hanover Park IL — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:19:18 GMT

The PETA commercials are nothing but veiled insults. They believe that the only people who disagree with them are ignorant, sexually repressed conservatives. They are infact similar to a film made by Christian fundamentalists called "The Pearl". It starts out as a soft-core porn movie, and then hits them with a hardcore message about the rapture. The concept being "Let's us sex to lure in the stupid people, and then hit them with the message".

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J in Ca. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:48:02 GMT

The Super Bowl is a party for family and friends. To show such ads is totally out of place. Kids are exposed to far more of this type of viewing than is needed. It is in very poor taste and I for one, will NEVER support any product or group that uses any form of nudity or sexual inference in their ads.

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Tahler Thacker, Los Angeles, Calif. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:47:40 GMT

Bill O'Reilly ran the ad on 'The Factor' and it was played during a few other FOX News shows.

I think the folks at NBC might nor be getting enough...um veggies!

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Mike, Madison, WI — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:01:01 GMT

Vegetarians are helping feed the hungry by not eating meat. About 60% of farmland in the US is used to grow crops for livestock animals to eat. Why raise a cow for a year or two and feed it tons of grain just to kill it, when that same amount of grain could feed hundreds of people? Sure, humans can eat dead animal flesh, but that doesn't mean they should. All you met eaters enjoy your heart disease and diabetes, thanks for raising my insurance premiums.

The point about exploiting women is a good one. But would this ad have gotten rejected if it had women eating a Whopper?

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2Scicrazed, Nashville, TN — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:10:26 GMT

Between this and their little 'Sea Kitten' idea, I've lost all respect for PETA as a logical and reputable organization. I looked through some of their other recent ideas and couldn't help but picture a group of pot-smoking and/or mushroom tripping individuals sitting around their media room thinking up new ideas.

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John Meyers, Tallahassee, FL — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:16:12 GMT

Will someone please think of the children. I'm going to grab a salad.

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Tom, Burlington, CT — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:16:33 GMT

PETA should be ashmed of itself for allowing a pumpkin to have a wardrobe malfunction that provides viewers with a full frontal nudity shot. Let's get real here.- this is much-ado-about nothing! Afterall, if the Food Network required some of its chefs to wear turtleneck tops their ratings would tank.

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don ray, Akron, Ohio — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:28:57 GMT

There is a very distinct difference between mistreating animals and eating meat. I am definitely against the wholesale use of animal testing. I am also against kicking your dog,but I love a good steak about once a week.

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Todd Mitchem, Nashville, TN — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:00:48 GMT

I watch the ad on YouTube it all I can say is WOW....AWESOME!!!!! This is the type of media we need to see more of. It is funny, engaging and sexy. I actually looked up the facts and links between veggies and sex after seeing the video. It is true that the less meat you eat the more sexual energy you have. The funny thing here is that AB, godaddy.com and others have been using sex for years, but no one cares. But the PETA ads could actually help people in the bedroom as well as in health. From reading some of these posts I can clearly see that many of you need better sex or something to wake you up!

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john doe, seattle, wa — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:11:09 GMT

There was nothing wrong with that ad, I've seen plenty of others that were worse. Anybody that saw anything like, "There is one shot where it looks like one woman is about to have actual intercourse with a vegetable", must have never had intercourse themselves. Just because it's in the general region does not mean intercourse is taking place, or is about to. I dont know that we should show sex on TV, but this commercial was not any wilder than Victoria Secret, or GoDaddy, or Carls Jr., or any number of commercials that are deemed appropriate everyday. I don't think the NFL audience is very PETA friendly, and NBC is considered a left leaning network, by most of the types you see at football games, anyway. Maybe NBC is trying to reach out to all those red staters? LOL, I'd rather see those girls with the vegetables, than a lame football game, anyday!

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michele — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:14:11 GMT

PETA sucks any way. just another liberal organisation..... get a real job!.....im a hunter....i liek hunting wild game. they taste delicious!!! so get the hell over it!!!!

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Robert Duckworth — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:23:30 GMT

OK My girlfriend is a vegetarian and so is her younger sister so I am not totally unfamiliar with people supporting PETA.They don't specifically but the younger sister gets magazines by them. What do PETA people feed their pets? Dog food is made out of animal products "parts". So what do you do? In the sisters magazines you can buy vegetarian dogfood so your dog isn't causing the deaths of other animals.I asked my girlfriends dog trainer who trains rescue dogs by the way what she thought of veggie dog food. She thought people like that should not own dogs because not feeding then a proper diet is abusing them. Also in the same magazine they were selling kosher dog food so if your dog is jewish he/she can eat with no fear of tainted whatever. All this sounds like is a money gig to me. People here are saying PETA has changed to more generating an income than to helping animals so I am more than a bit skeptical about their concerns. Just my thoughts

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Jon K, Wisconsin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:34:32 GMT

Yeah PETA has officially gone off the deep end. One of the teachers at my school is a PETA member and everyone has been poking fun at her for this.

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Michael, Denver, Colorado — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:37:02 GMT

Allison:

Did you write this? It looks like something an MSNBC spokesperson put together and you simply added your name to it.

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Andy, Oakland Park, FL. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:40:24 GMT

I say let the commercial play and blame it on a commercial malfunction :)
but in all seriousness, that is not as a bad commercial as other that were allowed in the Super Bowl, this is a pretty striaghtforward statement... what is the point of the godaddy.com commercial? the world may never know

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Gary Lauver, Kansas City, MO — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:41:51 GMT

I think that PETA, like most corporations are not interested in protecting animals - they're looking at their bottom line. I think the money they spent on this 'video' could have been better used. I won't contribute to them again. (I PUT THAT ON THEIR WEBSITE AS WELL)

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jack — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:55:19 GMT

Grow up. Many poor animals can't.

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dirtbag — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:56:13 GMT

I think it's wrong to have sex with your food. Unless you're a meat eater.

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Welby, Fiarfax, VA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:04:36 GMT

EQ WROTE:"This makes me question the journalistic integrity of MSNBC. "

Journalistic integrity? Doesn't exist in any of the meganews corporations. Remember, MSNBC is in business to make money, not to deliver news with integrity.

Newcorps will do or say anything to make a buck, from the latest "death scare panic" to the latest "things your teens are doing". Golly gee, they'll even post an editorial about how they weren't forced to defend a ridiculous decision!

Sorry Allison, I'm not buying the fact that your editorials aren't influenced by your parent company. Indeed, by simply publishing this editorial you've gauranteed that PETA's ad will be seen by millions of people. In effect, you've given them the advertising they wanted, only free!

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big john Hallowell, Maine — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:10:45 GMT

Loved the ad and the controversy. America seriously needs to mature. The floundering carno-conservatives are looking for anything to complain about now that they have lost the election. So sad.

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Michael — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:31:35 GMT

What next? Loving yout pets?

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Paula Fargo, ND — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:37:49 GMT

If PETA is concerned about the ethical treatment of animals, why do they condone the killing of pit bulls?

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Jill, Ouray, Colorado — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:39:03 GMT

YOu have got to be kidding. I saw the ad, I thought it was about on the same level as a Victorias Secret ad, but with a message. Love your body, care for the planet, and have respect for a fellow living creature. The people who dont respect PETA for what they try to prevent (animal cruelty and DISEASE in our food supply, yes, it is true) are seriously out of touch with reality and dont turn off the TV enough or get off their couch, unless it is to drive their gas hog suburban to go get more deep fried twinkies.
I do eat meat on occasion, and it is ORGANIC cruelty free meat. It just tastes way better than the mass produced crap out there.
Please be conscious about the planet and respect our fellow living creatures.

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Laura, Portland OR — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:40:14 GMT

"Huma welafre comes first." MAYBE SO. I disagree sicne we are more usless to this planet than any species, but if you argue that bear in mind....
*factory farming is the single most destructive industry to OUR environment (pollutes our water, air and uses PUBLIC land)
*HALF the remainding fresh drinking water is fed to livestock, which basically means that any claim regaurding saving starving people and not animals is rediculous. Most vegetarians do it for the resources millions of farm animals waste, not because "ahh cows are cute'" I hate cows. But I dont support them eating enough corn and water in a year to feed africa. You fellas should learn more about what eating millions of animals a year in the US means for HUMAN welfare before you trash a vegetarian diet, PETA may be stupid, but you sound worse.

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SeattleVeg — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:41:16 GMT

Oh, ha, I get it, PETA=People Eating Tasty Animals, yeah, I've never heard that before, how extremely witty...And of course the "what about the needy people, let's take care of them first" - never heard that either. Is it really too much to ask to show compassion to all those we share the planet with? PETA is just, in their own messed-up way, trying to bring some attention to a group of beings unable to speak for themselves. I don't agree with their tactics, but do appreciate the general concept of the organization. Hence why I support my local SPCA and others like it instead.

Now, that being said, I think this commercial is hilarious, but perhaps a bit too much, even if it is the already smut-laden Super Bowl. I don't think it should be blocked necessarily (I'm all for personal responsibility and having a real conversation with your child about such topics), but I would hope PETA would have more common sense than to air something as questionable as this during one of the biggest events of the year in front a bunch of hormonal males. It's not really their target audience either. Do they really think that some guy, after watching that commercial, is going to drop his buffalo wing and become a vegan just for the possibility of better sex?

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Nalts, Philadelphia — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:53:37 GMT

Is it wrong for me to fantasize about a pumpkin after reading this?

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Mike — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:56:31 GMT

Richard- kids are watching the super bowl also. This crap has nothing to do with saving animals.

People Eating Tasty Animals

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laura, portland, or — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:58:45 GMT

RAPID BRAIN DEGENERATION??!! When did people stop learning for themselves what is good for you. Has anyone..EVER...had heart diease and had a doctor tell them to 'eat more steak?" no. In fact, they tell you to eat as little meat and dairy as possible Beef.org and gotmilk.com are NOT going to tell you the TRUTH about what is healthy. Listen to SCIENCE and not advertising, since clearly the oly veg organiozations with enough money to advertise on the 'its whats for dinner' scale are failing all over. Vegans have HALF the cancer rate of meat eaters, even with smoking factored in. They have virtually NO heart diease, even with GENETIC factors included. They live an average of 6 years longer. THAT is not less healthy. LEARN. Advertising for meat and making a friggin hamburger look 'sexy' to some sexy song has really done a number on all your brains, hasnt it?

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SKVAM — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:18:35 GMT

Go PETA!!! I'm glad you take the chances to gain awareness of the public, the same nitwits who elected then reelected Bush and ruined our economy now are all aghast at vegetables. Torture, OK, risque bad. Pathetic.

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Chip Flipman — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:26:44 GMT

I agree that this was a racy ad that has no business being aired during the Super Bowl. That being said, it is no more revealing than many beer commercials (or that ad with the busty brunette in a mock Congress hearing -- what was that for?). And it is no more "adult" than any erectile dysfunction ad you'd care to name.

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Sue, Williamsburg, VA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:50:35 GMT

Peta created, rather inexpensively, an ad. The true beauty is that they are receiving national recognition because they "tried to get it on the Super Bowl". (they knew it wouldn't be approved, they wouldn't have to pay for it and that it would create a huge media blitz. The coverage they could have gotten during the Super Bowl could not begin to match this!) Meanwhile.... people are going to the website in record numbers to view the commercial. Talk about a great advertising scheme. Every media outlet has played right into their hands and budget. (don't think they won't end up with a record number of donations, just becuase people happen to be there and feel that some of their efforts are worthwile. Well done, Peta! Sheer marketing genius.

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pjohnson — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:09:23 GMT

I can't believe people are so cruel and uncaring about other living things. Do you enjoy knowing animals are being used in lab experiments to make the human race live longer? I believe in any org. that protects animals. I don't find humor in all your ignorance. Yes men we will mistreat living things so you can exhibit your so called manhood or you women will have a few less wrinkles. I have to say i have not seen this ad however, if you don't like don't look at it. I really believe all of you are forgetting the cruelty that goes on in this world. Go Peta please continue to help God's creatures. PJ

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JD Olathe, KS — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:13:46 GMT

I think its not that the ad couldn't be shown during a normal prime time or late nite line up, but the super bowl draws more than just an adult audience. My four and five years olds don't need to see people getting off with veggies.

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pjohn — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:22:03 GMT

I only wish the animals had a chance to be the superior being. They would be a lot kinder and caring then all of you. How would you like to be abused, starved and thrown away. I'm really starting to hate the human race. PJ

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C Fedruk, San Mateo, CA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:28:06 GMT

America, too prudish for even the Brits. FYI if the folks who donated to PETA wanted their money to go to humans, they would have donated to another organization. I for one would stop all donations if I found out an animal charity was using it for people. Some of us don't care much for their own violent selfish and delusional species.
Go go PETA. I don't think you could have found a better way to garner free advertising if you tried.

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Lance, Haliwood, Canada — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:11:21 GMT

haha that ad was hilarious! thanks so much for posting this so that I could find out about it!

mel's definately got the right idea...have you even seen some of the beer commercials out there? or watched any TV lately? sex is everywhere, get over it. Just because they're not trying to sell beer doesn't make this ad inappropriate.

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BV, Joliet IL — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:12:14 GMT

I'm surprised the wackos at PETA didn't make a pigskin comment.

They have good ideals, but they're WAY too extreme, especially now that they're throwing flour at people for wearing fur. I get their point, but they take it too far. Anytime I hear PETA, my eyes roll. I love meat, and there's no way they're changing my mind.

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Caitlin, New York, NY — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:34:58 GMT

It's no worse than any of the ads that I would consider extremely degrading to women for products such as beer, food, and all sorts of different ads directed at men demean women.

How is this possibly any different?
I'm not saying this commercial is convincing, but it's pretty funny to be honest, and it's no worse that a lot of the crap that is already out there. Get over it, seriously.

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Ray J K Aurora Il — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:41:52 GMT

All I can say is I wish I were that pumpkin this story is getting way to much hype for nothing.

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wilywascal, WI — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:42:23 GMT

PETA is just like the NRA, only on the other side. Wasn't it Clint Eastwood who said something about if you go far enough on the extreme left or right you start meeting the crazies from the other side? Neither is open to reasonable compromise and resorts to hyperbole and misrepresentation. I think most people support the ethical treatment of animals, but that doesn't mean they want to be vegans. Most people support the right to own a gun and appreciate the part hunters play in conservation, but that doesn't mean they are opposed to reasonable gun control laws where needed.

As far as the ad goes, the prudish, puritanical concerns are misplaced. Violence in our media is far more prevalent and harmful, yet where are the censors and outcry? If NBC is so concerned about our welfare, why don't they omit all the gratuitous graphic violence shown on their network? While true they are just responding to the public, they reveal themselves and us to be hypocrites.

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Steve — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:44:30 GMT

Just a stupid way of getting publicity by not spending any money, no way could PETA afford an ad during the Super Bowl.

Look at all the posts in this thread, so it is obviously a strategy that works.

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bubba Wiasonsin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:44:56 GMT

I really want to be the pumkin......

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Andrew D., Fullerton, CA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:01:25 GMT

Everybody goes crazy when anything remotely suggestive makes the airwaves, but throw a couple of semi-naked dudes in a steel cage and tell 'em to beat the cr*p out of one another, and these same folks don't seem to have an issue with that. Go figure.

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Tom, Bedford — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:13:09 GMT

Yeah, Like PETA could afford an ad during the Superbowl...this is brilliant strategy - they get lame attention and it only costs them tyhe making of their lame commericial-they are whacko's, but smart ones!

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Val, East Brady, PA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:16:04 GMT

Meat is Murder....Tasty, Tasty Murder. Yummy!

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SS, Chicago — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:26:37 GMT

PETA has pulled one over on all of you guys. Did you ever stop to think that maybe they KNOW the ad is going to be rejected, but they submit it anyway for all the free publicity? Think about it....what is everyone going to do now? Go to the site and watch the ad. They're going to get 100x as many viewers now. Way to play into their hands, NBC.

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Dave in Wyoming — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:28:22 GMT

Just because multitudes may view the ad online will not make it a success. PETA prospers only if people are motivated to donate some of their shrinking disposable income. This type of ad will not encourage me to open my checkbook.

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Mark San Diego CA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:35:04 GMT

you could call it lame but not limp..

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Phil, New Orleans, LA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:36:36 GMT

This ad is no big deal. Everyone is making a big deal out of nothing... as usual. Those that are offended by this ad are ones who are offended by a woman breast feeding. Get over it.

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Gregg M. Prescott, WI — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:44:52 GMT

I want to be a PETA pumkinn in my next life.:)

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Rob, Olympia, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:50:47 GMT

PETA goes way overboard on everything. So what's new?

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TB, Cincinnati, OH — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:00:41 GMT

I am a researcher who uses animals, and generally feel that while animals should be treated fairly, I think PETA pushes the line with what they claim and do about animal research. So, I'm not a fan of theirs. I also have two sons (8 and 11) who will watch the super bowl with me. However, to be fair I watched the ad on their website and thought if they clipped out just the one quick scene about 2/3rds of the way through (woman on the piano bench slowly lowering a bunch of asparagus towards 'there') the ad would be fine to run, would get attention, and wouldn't be particularly racier than your typical beer ad. Did NBC raise specific points in their rejection (e.g. that 1 second of the spot)?

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Maureen Barrett, Superior, Wyoming — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:03:03 GMT

PETA needs to get out of animal activism completely. They give animal activists a bad name not to mention leaving a bad impression every time I see anything by them. Half the time, they have no idea what they are talking about. I mean, after all, they still maintain that responsible pet owners don't keep their dogs chained in spite of city, county, or state ordinances that say they must. Nothing like telling the public to break the law. That's how PETA works. They are a dysfuntional organization and I wish they would just go away!

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bob m.,las vegas, NV — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:03:05 GMT

My new organization -PETP- People for the Ethical Treatment of Plants. All these PETA types who are vegetarians probably haven't given a thought to the possibilty that plants may have feelings too.

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David - Brookfield WI — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:04:57 GMT

Such a pompous article - even using the ostentatious editorial "we". The author is clearly a frustrated woman - it is just an ad and a good one at that. With all that is going on these days, taking the time to write such a whining article underscores how overhyped some people get over nothing. Yikes

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Jai, rochester NY — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:10:04 GMT

Pooh on PETA. More than ever now. Play your commercials on pay tv. As for animals and pets - there will be a great commercial about adopting dogs. Its very cute - that's how they should be done (from a dog rescue volunteer)

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David — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:13:08 GMT

Americans are prudes, after watching the add I can't help but wounder what the fuss is all about. Afraid some right winged Christian might complain? Well no matter, someone is going to complain about something anyway.

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Brenda, Detroit, Mich — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:13:36 GMT

PETA has now received a ton of free publicity for their stupid antics once again. Unfortunately they hurt themselves with this crap. I have no respect for their group nor the people. I'll give my money and time to Humane society.

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Tracy Terry, Pittsford NY — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:15:16 GMT

I am a HUGE animal lover- and I respect PETA very much. I dont agree with some of the comments listed here- ie: "People Eating Tasy Animals" there is always some punk out there who has to take a step further. Big deal- it was a Commercial-and whether it was a bad one or not- i appreciate an organization who looks out for animals. They are more loyal & loving than some people i know- for instance the ignoramous who made the mature statement above.

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G, Baltimore, MD — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:18:39 GMT

Ummmmm folks, I have a MUCH bigger problem. My 9 year old asked me what is Cialis and what is an erection that lasts four hours or longer. These commercials are regular fodder during NFL football.

My answer was medication to improve blood circulation and I distracted him on the erection question, but I am sure it will be back....

Bottom line, I am considering watching everything with a DVR with a minute or two delay so I can zap past all commercials that get racy/offensive.

For all the PTA complainers, remember the Victoria's Secret halftime show????

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Collin, Snohomish, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:22:33 GMT

Lighten up.

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Jen, Colorado — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:22:43 GMT

I saw this ad, and it is very distasteful. Shame on you Peta.

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Peta — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:25:10 GMT

Folks this is a clear publicity stunt to gain free coverage, I bet peta's board new damn well this type of add would not be aired on Super Bowl Sunday, but the fact is they have gained attention for a hell of a lot cheaper price.

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Bob, Chicago — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:25:16 GMT

This is no big deal, Man, what a bunch of old ladies.

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Terri, Poulsbo, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:25:58 GMT

I cannot believe that they actually thought that would be okay for TV.

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Neil, Albany, NY — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:27:43 GMT

Whats wrong with eating meat? Noone from PETA seems to complain that Animals eat each other. To name a few: felines, canines, bears, seals, dolphins, whales, hawks, eagles, owls, crocodiles, sharks, many fish (eat smaller fish), snakes, lizards, turtles.

Its Natural! Try putting these "GO VEG" people in a cage with some of the animals listed above and see if they return the favor once they get hungry.

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Michele Murphy, Boulder Creek CA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:35:19 GMT

Does anyone realize what PETA is really doing? They did this to get free publicity which they are getting without having to pay for an expensive ad during an event they could care less about. How many people read this article and went to thier web site? The web master is probably trying to keep the PETA site up under the pressure of all the traffic. Mission accomplished PETA. I am an animal lover, I also eat meat and wear leather, I treat my dogs and cat better than some people treat thier kids. I disagree with some of PETAS militant attitudes and wont open thier mail because of the disturbing images they send out but just because I can't look at them doesn't mean I don't agree that they are apaling. I don't buy meat from factory farms, I don't wear makeup or buy razors from companies that do inhumane things to animals and I apprecaite PETA for bringing these things to my attention. I havent seen the ad yet but now I'll go and check it out and add another click to thier counter. Peace.

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irving cryderman whitehall, michigan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:01:27 GMT

I will never be able to look at a salad bar the same way again, the PETA group is a bunch of wack jobs.

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Jamie - Tacoma, WA — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:01:43 GMT

OMG, I just watched it and its not that bad. Get over it people!

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Ed, Dallas, Texas — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:14:54 GMT

Go daddy doesnt have a woman massaging a man between her legs. This commercial is more Cinemax after dark than prime time TV. Viagra and Hooters arent talking directly about sex. It is definitely implied, but it isnt as graphic as that commercial. If you want to get your point across that eating animals is wrong, I am all for it, but that commercial crossed a few lines of decency for an organization that says we should practice decency. If they wanted to say it gives you better sex drive. Have a couple sitting on the sofa and the woman gives the man, the look and goes toward the bed room. He takes off and remembers something. He goes to the kitchen and grabs a carrot and takes a bite. They could then use the slogan. Vegetarians have better sex. Something with a little more taste. Would be more funny than sexy, but it would get the point across and give people something to think about.

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Sterling Rives — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:15:42 GMT

"I had been considering becoming a vegetarian but PETA's ads and off-the-wall antics have convinced me that if that's the way vegetarians act, I want no part of it."
Really? Do you think all vegetarians act the same? Do all animal eaters? The ad may well be inappropriate for TV. So is most of the stuff on TV, which is a good reason not to watch it.

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Jill, Little Rock, Arkansas — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:25:33 GMT

Quit being so puritanical, people. Victoria's secret ads are just as provacative. Viagra adds are more explicit. The bit with the woman in the hot tub is hilarious - lighten up.

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jennifer, Oklahoma — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:26:29 GMT

I haven't seen the ad, but it is enough to say PETA has gone overboard again. Their message gets lost in so many of their over the top tactics. Too bad since they do a lot of good work. And while I am an omnivore (as humans have evolved to be), I do agree that animals need our help and deserve our compassion. Too many humans have become lost in the power of being at the top of the food chain (absolute power corrupts absolutely)...we are a part of nature and the cycle of life on Earth not apart from or above the laws of nature. And if you're religious... just think how disappointed God is in the human race...we care not that we destroy His work, I bet He cares...just wait until we all get judged. And if you're not religious...simply we will cease to exist without plants and animals that supply us with food, cool and warm our planet, clean our air and water, put oxygen in our air and even make us smile.

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trevor — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:31:09 GMT

they probably didnt deny it for being too racy, they denied it for being a garbage commercial.

the music sucked and the girls were barely naked. and they made something up about vegetarians being better at sex. I mean.. how did they measure sexual prowess? Endurance? Vigor? and whatd they do, have 20 girls to each have sex with 20 guys and have her rate them 1 to 10 and see what they get?

If they had naked chicks, less obnoxious music, and no made up crap then i would give it two thumbs up for tv. instead it seems like something not even good enough for tv.

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Omnivore, New Rochelle, Ny — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:36:39 GMT

lame. as far as 'sex sells' studies have shown that all sex sells is sex. I'm all for their cause, but any integrity seems to have been erased. They're scraping the bottom of the barrel like so many beer commercials etc. It was like watching a late night ad for a 'sexy' paid phoneline. p.s Good point Chris Elicone.

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Tammy Cottage Grove OR — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:41:38 GMT

Wow! Can you imagine if the Beef Association or Hormel made a comparable ad using animals? It gives a whole new meaning to "the Other White Meat" and "It's What's for Dinner," doesn't it? Yech.

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bc Indiana — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:41:43 GMT

While the ad is suggestive it's not graphic. But it's tainted by PETA's long history of going too far. Not the worst thing they've ever done compared it to their recent attempts to take advantage of a Winnipeg man's brutal murder and beheading and using it as part of a campaign to equate his death with the slaughter of animals. Based on that comparison this ad's pretty tame. But the taint is unmistakably there.

My dollars go to the ASPCA.

PETA's a bunch of tasteless, self absorbed scumbags.

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BunchoBroccoli — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:44:21 GMT

Oh for heavens sake, are we still walking around wearing buckles on our shoes? Puritan Americans, get real. This is funniest take on Victoria's Secret ever. All the men hard boiled over this, do you actually think your going to loose a woman to a broccoli bunch? If so, you need some Anthony Robbins tapes quick. Great ad PETA.

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MJ, California — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:49:21 GMT

This is SO SAD!
They must be desperate to go this far. (Pushing their luck)
What is worse, all these sexual ads have to come on when the NFL is on or other major shows?
WHY, because sex sales! WHY! Do women allow themselves to be used this way? I don'r see any guys licking a pumpkin...Gee's
And WHY! Do I have to watch this mess with my husband and Grandchildren? You can not enjoy a show on TV with your family anymore.
As this one person said, (Richard, Oralndo, Florida) why complain about the sex, with all the crime, the killing on TV, it is getting to a point there isn’t anything good to watch.
The TV is pretty much a babysitter in most homes. The commercials are as bad as the shows.
What happened to good morals, Integrity? There are just no guide lines………….PG programs are not what they are.
For sure a parent has to sit there and guard and explain, PG

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larrymz — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:24:09 GMT

They should spend the money buying beef for the homeless. :)

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Michael — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:37:56 GMT

Geez, that wasn't that bad. Don't be so uptight.

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Andrea, Newport, OR — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:39:57 GMT

I have absolutely no issue with the commercial. Carl's Jr. has done far racier commercials seling something that will lead to heart disease. Have you ever heard of someone dying from eggplant? These women are wearing something the size of a bikini, and they call it too racy? What about all those commercials for GoDaddy.com or GGW? Why are those able to be shown?

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michael koplen — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:40:24 GMT

We have it so backwards in our society: We worry about beautiful bodies being shown, yet violence and murder are the norm we teach. Sex is bad, and violence is fine. Terrific culture we are grooming!

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Farmer Doug — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:45:17 GMT

OOOoh forget Viagra, I want some squash :)~

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GW Dallas, TX — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:14 GMT

Interesting that an organization that is soooo upset by the exploitation of animals has no problem exploiting womens.

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Nicelady, CA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:09:51 GMT

uh....I don't think it was that bad.....and I don't even like PETA....

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LZ, Seattle, WA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:13:55 GMT

I'm not a fan of PETA, but I have to admit, this ad is no worse than other superbowl ads nor Janet Jackson's wardrobe mafunction. Looks like PETA is getting the publicity from the ad weither it airs or not. Crazy like a fox.

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beth — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:14:20 GMT

As usual most American's are way more comfortable with their kids seeing violence on the screen than sensuality or lovemaking. Hello, does anyone get it?

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DR. Gordon Engel Mentone, calif — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:43:18 GMT

There are numerous organizations that support and promote the ethical and humane treatment of animals without using illegal and terrorist tactics and threats such as PETA. The Humane Society and ASCPA are just 2 of these groups that deserve support. PETA is off the wall and criminal

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Patricia, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

sickos...what a way to degrade women! ask me if i care for peta now!

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Rocko — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:39:50 GMT

The sooner people realize that all PETA wants to do is for everyone to become a vegen, stop breeding all animals including pets, people not to own any pets, and ban all hunting and fishing. PETA never had my respect and never will. Anyone that donates one cent to these aholes should have their head examined!

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Steve — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:11:35 GMT

We, the people of PETV are outraged! Outraged I tell you! How dare they abuse those poor vegetables...just disgraceful! PLEASE eat more meat - SAVE THE VEGGIES....SAVE THE VEGGIES!!!

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James, Houston, TX — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:25:07 GMT

The ad is definatly NOT in good taste. Trying to brainwash someone into being a vegetarian because they dont like meat? SAD! And they are all but having sex with the veggies...

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Howard — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:54:10 GMT

PETA spending a million dolars to want to air a super bowl ad? What about the money they could have used to help their sex (er...) sea kittens.
Looks like PETA is more about sexual gratification instead of helping animals - Perverts? Hey it's OK just don't get my money you low life imbecils.

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S Rankin, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:08:06 GMT

NBC was right to not air this commercial if I am watching the superbowl on sunday and my 2 and 5 year old see this or anything else like this the tv will go off, hooters shows girls in skimpy clothes not licking the wings or making gestures to beer glasses, same with viagra, if it was on after my kids were in bed I wouldn't care. I think PETA is a bunch of crap anyway they have been fined and investigated several times for "death vans" where they pick up animals to find homes for them and kill them and they get caught because they dump the bodies behind grocery stores in the dumpsters. Yep I shouldn't eat the pig someone else killed for me. If my family was starving we'd eat the dog.

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Charlie, Athens, Ohio — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:31:16 GMT

That Broccoli looked under-aged...where's a vegetable advocacy group supporting the rights of exploited produce when you need one?

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Nick, Peoria, Illinois — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:14:47 GMT

That was too inappropriate!? Really? Seriously? I think the holy rollers in the country need to lighten up and relax a little. Get out of the missionary position for once. That was no worse than any other sexually charged ad aired in previous years. Seriously.

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Erica, MD — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:05:40 GMT

I'm always disappointed when an organization created to promote an "ethical" cause stoops to using sex appeal and flagrant dramatics. Isn't that what for-profit companies do when their product stinks and they're desperate to attract customers, without batting an eye to ethics? Not to mention, the commercials smacks of sexism and objectification of women, which I am convinced most of my male and female vegan friends would find shameful. Such ridiculousness makes me reconsider how ethical PETA's intentions truly are... I'd like to see some stats in a few months on how many people really become vegans to improve their sex life. Whoever is running their ad campaigns these days, whether it be "Veggie Love" or "Sea Kittens", should be called out for their manipulative and offensive efforts that frankly don't make sense.

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James Sabo, New Albany, Ms. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:27:49 GMT

Hummmmmmmmmm PET A Pumpkin..... Interesting.....Perverts

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Melissa S., South Carolina — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:58:16 GMT

peta doesn't save animals...they are publicity whores with ignorant celebrity spokesmen to shill for them. They gobble up funds that, if donated to actual animal welfare organizations, would help millions of animals each year. Do a little digging and you will find the articles where Peta defends having almost all of the animals turned over to them for "rescue" euthanized. Self righteous hypocrites, they kill more animals than they have ever helped.

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Lew — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:01:28 GMT

I guess you people have not looked at the way Britney
Spear and Paris Hilton dress every day. It's all
about sex these days. Did you watch the replay of
the Apple Mac ad from Super Bowl! That ad was pretty
racey for it day. These people are just putting it
up front with the rest.

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glen, dallas, tx — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:30:07 GMT

Love the video and it's spin offs. Would not want to have to explain it to my 6 year old, however.

BTW, PETA is ok with the exploitation of sex and women?! Pretty much what they are telling me with this add and quite a few more of their material on the front page. I understand their message, just don't agree.

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M, Orange County, CA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:32:06 GMT

By creating a "too hot for TV" commercial and then playing up its rejection, PETA will get more (free)publicity, and the opportunity to "prove" that the mainstream media are against them. And they get a Super Bowl tie in that they didn't have to pay for, either. That's why they produced the spot; and that's why they're complaining now. Whether you agree with their stance or not, you have to admit it's pretty smart advertising.

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MR.GRIFFIN, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:40:10 GMT

The primary directive of PETA seems to have gone sideways in the last few decades! PETA has embarrassed themselves once again, yeah, probably intentional. They have to venture into the wild and utterly stupid to gain notariety because they've lost so much credibility in the last 20 years with their other b.s. antics!! Abusing animals is wrong, yes! However, trying to prevent people from enjoying the outdoors and providing additional sustenance for their tables is wrong as well! I hunt, I fish, and I enjoy it, and will never stop doing it. I mean c'mon, prompting fisherman to think of fish as kittens and cynically asking if we'd reel in a kitten by it's mouth!?!?! ARE YOU STONED!!!!

P-PETTY
E-EMBARRASSING
T-TODDLER
A-ANTICS

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PJ Thornton — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:43:01 GMT

Well, I liked it. I don't think it's that bad at all. To call it "soft porn" is ridiculous. Not much different then an SI swimsuit edition ad, or any number of Victoria's Secret ads I've seen. I don't see what all the fuss is about, not at all. If the GoDaddy ads were acceptable, then so is this. I think some of you need to get out more.

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Ab, Topeka, KS — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:48:30 GMT

Jeepers! Basic college 101 biology, anthropology, human development.... Servival of the fittest...Eat or be eaten. Peta Sch"meat"a! I used to be a vegan too having to define myself with some way out there notion. Even their spokes people are stupid....Pam wears leather shoes & Tommy beats on his pig skin drums. So you guys keep on entertaining us & we'll keep watching the clowns!

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Rika, DC — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:50:33 GMT

PETA has always been overly extreme and incredibly uninformed. They've made the entire idea of animal rights a big joke (seriously, has anyone seen the sea kittens site?), and they've done more to harm the cause than help it.

If you really want to support animal rights and a group that does something, support the ASPCA.

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lois martin, atlanta, ga. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:53:25 GMT

I couldn't believe PETA, and they want Mike Vick to have mental test? Strange

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Al — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:24:15 GMT

Yeah a bit risque is right. More like an add for Victoria Secrets with a bit more sex. Maybe we should look more to protecting People instead of Animals.

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Andy Shaw, Carmichael, California — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:19:29 GMT

The old cliché, "sex sells", only became a cliché because it's empirically true. PETA merely tried one of the most effective persuasion techniques ever devised.

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Animal-Taste-Tester — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:25:02 GMT

I will never look at a vegtable the same!! I am now forced to eat animals!!! Damn that PETA!!!!

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Dallas — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:30:22 GMT

Perhaps, eating vegetables will make you healthier and thus enhancing your sexual being. The ad can be interpreted many ways. Get a life, people.

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j c — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:36:41 GMT

Sure play some more ranodm adds on Coors Light commercials to show how lame the male race is.
then get in your car and drink and drive...

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Liberty, Philadelphia, PA USA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:41:17 GMT

This is a free country where every one can express their political views isn't it? If you believe this is a free country any more you are as dumb as PETA is for it's stupid approuch to a valid cause.

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Clint — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:57:55 GMT

Ohh please. No worse than a victoria secret ad, or bathing suit ad, or viagra or cialis ads. Ohh no, my son might see a woman's belly button! I have seen worse at public beaches. What do we live in Iraq now where it's a sin to see a womens ankle or collar bone?

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Josh, Sacramento, Cali. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:05:35 GMT

this is vegetable abuse..

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Bill, Bel Air, MD — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:08:24 GMT

Guess what? Here we are talking about PETA, people are going to their website to see the commercial. I would call it the most effective commerical that never aired.

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lollypop — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:39:27 GMT

David, Earth has the right attitude--just take it all in!

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DF, Billings, MT — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:58:27 GMT

Don't you people get it? You've been manipulated. PETA knows the commercial would get rejected. Take a look at their history, most of their commercials get rejected. Now people are flocking to You-Tube to watch it, and they save the 3 million they would have paid to air it. They get all the free press they can handle because people are talking about them. You've been had by a marketing strategy.

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elizabeth — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:09:40 GMT

go peta! Meat Eaters have absolutely no compassion!

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Danny, Chicago, IL — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:09:54 GMT

At least they didn't use cucumbers or bananas, then we would have had a real crisis.

It's a little over the top, but clever and kinda funny.

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Jim Rocklin CA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:38:14 GMT

I probably wouldn't have watched, but after all this hooplah I sure will now. PETA got all this attention, and their commercial watched for FREE!!

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Stomper, Duluth, MN — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:50:33 GMT

If we weren't supposed to eat animals, they wouldn't be made out of meat. Duh...

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Shannon, Louisiana — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:57:35 GMT

Who cares if vegans have better sex. What does that have to do with protecting animal rights?! I could care less about risque commercials, nothing is wrong with nudity, and it does get people's attention. But after seeing that commercial, animals' rights never crossed my mind. It just gave me the idea to cook broccoli with my steak tonight! What a worthless, pointless, commercial. PETA, get over yourselves!

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Dennis, Highland, CA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:16:18 GMT

PETA had a good idea, long ago. Now they are going to the dark side. Sex does sell but, the suggestion of sex isn't always a bad thing. Americans are way to intolerant of sex but we love our violence and other perversions.
This commercial, as well as others they (PETA) have done, are too much for TV where children can see them and get a perverted sense of reality.
PETA needs to get back to basics, stress the ethical treatment of animals....but put humans, especially children, first.
There really is a middle road to this issue and logic will show you the way.
PETA, get on board.

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Nicole, CA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:19:11 GMT

Although I'm definitely no fan or supporter of PETA (honestly, I can't stand the, what I consider terrorist, organization), but there is definitely a double standard going on in this case. There was a solid 3-4 months of Carl's Jr. commercials featuring a nearly naked Paris Hilton rubbing her sudsy body all over a car as well as a hamburger. What's the difference here? And, I have to say, the article was more preachy than unbiased here...
And, for the person who said the money they were going to use for a Super Bowl spot should have been used for the benefit of humanity: do you know how many causes people out there feel are worthy? To be in any way affective, you have to pick and choose your cause(s). PETA chose animals. Their choice (though not their methods) are as worthy as any other choice.

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Linda, Vista, CA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:19:43 GMT

Ok, that ad is just wrong. Geez, PETA, veggie porn? What are you thinking?

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Joe — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:22:48 GMT

WOW, this reminds me of Frank Zappa's "Call Any Vegetable". How many of these folks are "Baby Boomer"?

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Steve, North Berwick,Maine — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:26:44 GMT

Have you actually watched the ad? It's no more sexual than your average episode of prime time tv! They merely used that as an excuse not to have Peta pitch something you couldn't buy at the game. Sure Peta has plenty of nuts involved with them but you've got to agree that there are still many problems with how we and our corporations mistreat animals. Grow up!!

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K in San Francisco, CA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:31:21 GMT

Ok so maybe the ad isn't great for the before 9PM crowd. That said, why make a fuss of it all. Is it so scary that an organization reminded us that we're sexual beings?

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Elaine, VA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:36:43 GMT

Wow I thought I was watching a porno. Yeah this was way to much for regular tv. I could see this on Skinamax but not NBC. That was way too sexual and not something kids should see. I think Viagra commerials are annoying but at least they aren't soft porn. Like someone else said though, what a way to save 3mil.

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KT Buffalo, NY — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:47:55 GMT

PETA is considered sketchy at best even by the ASPCA and me. I adore my dogs but PETA has gone over the edge. Though I have not seen the commercial, based on your description it sounds like women in bras and panties (seen in Hanes commercials) and showing love to vegetables is not going to injure the fragile psychie of viewers everywhere. NBC is run by and hires with such liberal pinheads I'm surprised the 1/2 time show isn't a replay of OBAMA's inaugural speach. Don't be frightened NBC, if watching gals lick and fondle fruit gets you off then you have bigger problems than PETA. Bunch of vegafiles over 30 rock.

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AntiPETA, Orange, MA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:56:16 GMT

This is just one more example of "creative" people feeling that it's better to shock the viewer than to enlighten them. To say that I am in any way shocked or disappointed in this ad would be to imply that I somehow expected better from PETA. In tribute to their ad, I think I'll fry up a thick, juicy steak tonight. Mmm.

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James, Washington, NJ — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:14:05 GMT

For those who see this ad as funny and okay for prime time television is beyond me. We are better than those whom allow this action to appear on T.V. Even China has been cracking down on Porn. Do we want our children to grow up in this society where sex is a casual thing that happens after dinner on Tuesdays? The ad needs not to appear on super bowl Sunday or at prime time any day of the week. PETA has lost the little respect I have for them.

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JandJ, Hillsborough, NC — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:16:34 GMT

Is it really that PETA is lame, or is it just easier not to think about how animals are raised and killed so you can purchase meat in the grocery store?

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Who cares — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:16:53 GMT

Wait a minute! How is this any different than the shampoo commercial where the girl is saying "....oooh, yes yes yes...."?

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K. Moore, Baltimore, Maryland — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:25:11 GMT

On The View, I caught Whoopie (sp?) doing a visual on the ad saying the media wasn't allowed to show it. While I havent' seen the ad, I support PETA and the good work the organization does. I agree with the comment "enough with the Viagra ads".

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chris, hollywood fl — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:49:25 GMT

I'm no fan of PETA, but does anyone remember Parris Hilton pleasureing herself with a soapy car? Sex with autos is o.k. but not with veggies? I guess those folks at NBC haven't had alot of fun in the bedroom.

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Proud Vegetarian and PETA Supporter, Pumpkin Patch, PA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:07:00 GMT

Looks like PETA knew exactly what they were doing. Look at how much attention they are drumming up. Good for them! Oh and all you meat eaters....eat your vegetables!

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relabol, san diego , california — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:08:51 GMT

"Instead of making us think about the plight of animals, it made us think that some people will do anything to get attention." Duh .... welcome to advertising 101. "Some people" need to go back to journalism 101. Think before you write.

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MeatLover, Cedar Rapids, IA — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:40:05 GMT

I knew PETA was pretty whacky but this is over the top. What does any of this have to do with ethical treatment of animals? They really do themselves an injustice since this really bolsters the opinion that they are just a nutty group not to be taken seriously. Do those that support PETA really support this? What's the goal here? It did encourage me to go to their web site for the first time. But after viewing the ad and some other nutty stuff I'm even more of the opinion they are completly off the deep end. And what about being respectful to women? It's OK to stand up for animals but lets exploit women to do it? You can't be taken seriously if you only support rights and respect for a narrow scope.

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George, California — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:41:35 GMT

You all are thinking way to hard. It seems like a clever way to get people to their website. From almost every TV Channel, Radio, Internet site are talking about this ad, and so you reach every market/demograph of people. So natural curosity of people wanting to know what the ad is all about. go to a computer, type in the peta website, and watch the ad. Now, Peta doesn't have to pay 3million for one 30sec spot on one Super Bowl spot. Now, they've had a whole week or so of higher hits on the their webpage/sponsers. And I'm sure they knew that their ad wasn't going to be aired on TV. And they knew silly Americans would be talking about it and spreading the word. Just Think Outside the Box.

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Matt — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:31:02 GMT

lol.... it is only as bad as victoria's secret ads have always been. and I garauntee one of those will play during the superbowl.

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Barbara Harney, Roseburg, Oregon — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:33:57 GMT

The women in the ad are rediculous. However I find the rest of the ad more disturbing.
In the real world animals are not slaughtered in the way they depict. I don't eat meat often, but that's my choice to maintain weight and not consume the anti-biotics and growth hormones that most animals are given. I do eat meat on occasion, but it must have been fed organically and no drugs involved. Bison is the best.

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Barbara , Roseburg, Oregon — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:45:51 GMT

They got what they came for, the PETA website will be crashing its getting so many views, and all FREE!

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m.harrison, denmark sc — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:04:11 GMT

why would they waste their ad time? with all the cruddy stuff going on in my life and everyone else's lives, PETA just managed to disgust those that might have cared about their organization. so you say they care about animals? yeah, right. and to richard from orlando fl...you have missed the point altogether. PETA is not even thinking about the plight of animals. I am not sure they are even thinking. they could have used that time spot to have people sign up to give or volunteer--a wonderful chance to turn their organization around. none of us have patience with this anymore. i just want to relax and watch a ballgame.and if must have commercials just give me a couple of funny ones and be done with it. we all need to laugh right now. they knew this would be rejected--so why do it..to tell you the truth i do not care why. but out of curiosity, from where was the money coming to put out such an ad? was it monies that people have donated to PETA to HELP animals????

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Ann Charlevoix Michigan — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:07:36 GMT

If you look at PETA's track record (which is public record) it will show they've actually put more animals to death than saved them. They save them, have no where to house them etc then end up eliminate them.
Wow lets promote PETA and thier right to have a commercial...NO WAY

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Jim McKay Hudson Fl. — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:13:30 GMT

Peta non profit ad on super SundayI need to get a new line of work non profit must pay well.

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alphamailcourrier — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:26:22 GMT

As a man I can honestly say and I think I can speak for men all around the world, when I say that this peta ad is just disgusting! We don't want to see young sexy beautiful women scantily clad. As a man Im offended. I'm willing to speak to each and everyone of those models personally. Call me

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George ,Martinez long beach ca — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:48:34 GMT

There at it again, f last year the Olympics now the Super Bowl. Don't these vegan thug ever gonna learn???????? I'm a member of 2 "Peta" groups "People for Extremely Tasty Animals" & " People Eradcating Tofu loving Antagonist"! EAT MEAT!

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George ,Martinez long beach ca — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:53:08 GMT

Fruits & Vegetables suffer too even though they can't SCREAM in pain like animals too!

PeTA=Vegan GOONS,THUGS @ TERRORIST!

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BIG G Long Beach Calif — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:16:33 GMT

American let enjoy this Super Bowl by NOT listening or wacthing this piece of junk ad by those "Vegan Thugs" from PeTA, eating lots of hamburgers,hotdogs,chili CON CARNE, hot wing & lots of delicous yummy meat & SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL ASPCA & HUMAINE SOCIETY & NOT LISTENING TO VEGAN NUTJOBS LIKE PeTA,FARM & the A.F.L!

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JakeP, Lubbock, Texas — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:21:21 GMT

PETA is a domestic terrorist group. They act indirectly through affiliates. They do not deserve any attention except from legal authorities.

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prowdgradjewateofbillybobcollage — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:30:43 GMT

why are my messages not being posted? darn you peta

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John, Sacto, CA — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:57:01 GMT

People Eating Tasty Animals. Stop wasting our time.
Nobody except sickly, yellow-skinned veg-e-freaks likes your crap. We already had an offensive Super Bowl moment. Give up. I'm gonna cut the head off the next fish I catch. Or sea-kitten or whatever the heck you call them now.

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R. Benoit , New Orleans — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:06:10 GMT

PETA's ad is great. The women are wonderful. If they actually air this ad I'll be happy to make a donation. Advertisements like this will get across PETA's cause with a little humor. The rest of you uptight twits probably think a sex act should only be committed by a married couple, with the lights off and for procreation purposes only ! Christ...chill out!!!

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James,Mobile,Al — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:49:17 GMT

PETA has gone to far. I have viewed the media that was titled "Veggie Love" and I am appalled.I can not believe they actually thought NBC was going to let them put such racy ad on their network. This ad by PETA is nothing but soft-core porn. Yes the women in their ad was beautiful, but to see them (basically) masturbating with asparagus and other veggies is appalling. Let us do this, Get a bunch of hairy, beer belly,half nude men to masquerading around, licking and holding a rack of ribs. Then send it to PETA to see if they like our view on meat.

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Natalie K, Moulins, France (originally from Wisconsin) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:23:40 GMT

If I was writing this as an article I would title it: "PETA's latest stunt, ingenious strategic advertising"

It seems to me that PETA has made a brilliant attempt to draw people to their website. PETA's goal for this ad: To inform you on the reasons why one should become a vegetarian.

I was driven to the site by pure curiousity in seeing why the ad was so controversial. All this talk of pornography and vegetables, who wouldn't be interested?

The brilliance behind the publicity attempt is that, PETA is known for pulling stunts like this. They probably expected the ad would not make it into the line-up for the Superbowl, one of the most important advertising events a year. However the publicity they will receive from every news article about the controversy directs you to PETA's website to view the banned video.

PETA's success depends on how many of you watched the video that started to play directly after the banned advertisment. "Reasons to Become a Vegetarian"... Brilliant!

On a personal note, I can't say I'm converted to vegetarianism as result of watching the videos, but I am seriously considering reducing the amount of meat I consume based on the information I've seen in the second video and other special reports I've seen abroad on T.V. about meat production in the U.S. and other parts of the world.

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Victoria, Cleveland, OH — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:46:38 GMT

It's a shame that this ad has gotten any attention at all, not that it's surprising. I am constantly amazed that women continue to allow themselves to be degraded and portrayed as objects. You'd never see an ad like this with scantily clad, buff guys.

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Valkyrie — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:46:39 GMT

Good job, give the drama queen terrorists the attention they are looking for. If we just ignore them they will go away.

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tymen, boulder, co — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:59:32 GMT

Americans. are. so. prude!

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John Doe, Seatlle Washington — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:27:33 GMT

PETA is a very destructive organization - that now clearly exploits women.

"Tree-huggers" and PETA are not related. Please do not align people who want to protect the environment with a bunch of crazies who think that fleas should have the same rights as people.

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IAN Spare Ribs, Texas — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:42:43 GMT

If PETA spent their efforts better directed at protecting animals that are mistreated than being nothing more than a terrorist organization of publicity thirsty snotty nosed punks, they would actually do some good. But they are way misguided with a serious plague of the mind, brain-washed to thinking they are actually doing good to animals by making ads about human quirkiness for a game we humans spend once a year watching men in tights & helmets run around a field chasing an odd shaped ball wrapped in pig skin (oh my PETA!!) and called football (oh my, named after a body part, PETA).

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Bryan, stl, Mo — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:43:15 GMT

didn't see one thing wrong with the commercial. look at tv & movies today. get over it. if you have a problem with this commercial, you have no life, maybe you should turn on a soap opera or something, and try to tell me the difference... Ohh and for the FIRST comment on this subject, I missed the 'about to have sex' scene, could you please point it out to me?

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Eaten Meat Colinga, Calif — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:27:50 GMT

I thought PETA stood for People Eating Tasty Animals. guess I was wrong

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Anna Ellis Austin, Texas — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:39:26 GMT

As a parent... I don't want my son to see 1/2 of the ads and TV shows that run now-a-days. This is one of them.

PETA has taken what they really stand for and flushed it down the toilet with this piece of ---- ad. To snoop so low as such a "great" organization they claim to be... im amazed.

Real women... eat meat. haha. =)

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Dianne, Nashville, TN — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:48:14 GMT

I once supported PETA with donations until they sent me one of their magazines. Then I realized they were a bunch of idiots and immediately stopped donating to them. I love animals and support our local Humane Association, but PETA is completely crazy!

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Vernell, Santee California — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:58:32 GMT

I think it's sad for peta that their leading spokeswoman did not know that the ugg boots she has probably been wearing for years was made from lambskin. And they think we, the public should be informed about the by-products that come from food animals. I say, if you don't want to eat meat or wear fur, then don't. What bothers me most about peta is that they're so pro-life for animals and care less about pro-lfe for humans. I would like to start an organization called PETE, (People For The Ethical Treatment Of Embryos). That other peta group I like too. People Eating Tasty Animals. As far as the peta ad, not interested.

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Fearlessmoto Plattsburgh, NY — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:33:13 GMT

The message is clear! STOP VEGATABLE ABUSE NOW!
These people need to be disbanded, or thrown in a loony bin, according to their site they were trying to connect erectile disfunction and meat eating?
They will NEVER get people to stop eating meat, and spanking the dog for peeing on the carpet, PETA has gone way beyond Too Far!

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Jessie Jane Doe — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:33:30 GMT

PETA I agree that the world will always have meat eaters. Meat is good for us; it helps us stay healthy. If you are going to do anything, lobby for companies to quit injecting animals with hormones instead. Your image is tarnished enough. Do something meaningful instead.

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John Wash DC — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:38:07 GMT

Anything for attention. A pathetic, mixed-up and increasingly hysterical organization.

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Average Joe, Albany Oregon — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:00:11 GMT

OMG, some of you people need to get a grip. I've seen much more suggestive ads than that at all times of the day. The whole thing went by so quickly I had to laugh when it was over. As far as airing the ad during the super bowl, have none of you ever seen the super bowl's "lingerie bowl?" Much ado about nothing.

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Russel Upsengrub — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:04:42 GMT

PETA SUCCESSES
1. Peta gets millions of dollars worth of advertising, for free.
2. Demonstrating that exployting women and sex is a great way to make money.
3. Millions of people go to their website, to view the banned commercial, creating millions of "Clicks" so their advertising revenue get a huge bonus for showing the viewer advertisements.
4. Maybe, no facts to back this up, install a cookie or worse malware, onto all visitors computers to continue to make money from the exploytation of women.
5. Realize that true PETA supporters will justify any and all means to promote their cause. As long as those supporters don't realize that PETA's true busineness is to make money for PETA's leadership.

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Good Time Colorado — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:19:38 GMT

PETA People are animals who eat vegtables

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Don, CA — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:37:02 GMT

Two chicks in their underwear in a catfight in a fountain to sell beer? Fine. Some chick's DDs falling out of her top to sell web domains? No problem. Chicks in underwear promoting vegetarianism? Well, we won't stand for that!

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Sharon, West End, NC — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:54:10 GMT

I am in total agreement with Ken. Also C. Anderson. PETA is a terrorist group, that needs to be shut down. Let's start another organization that really wants to help animals, without cruelty. You think PETA is against cruelty after all they've done and not done? Bah! Also, you need to listen to Lazarus!

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Aniamals are wonderful creatures. Don't kill them for eating. — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:31:20 GMT

PETA add may not be viewable by all. But they have become more popular even without the ad being shown in Super bowl.
you will become what you have consumed. For every action there is equal and opposite reaction. This is a universal law. Be aware of what you eat.

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Abby, KS — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:32:46 GMT

That ad says to me that either:
a) vegetarian men can't get it up, so women have to pleasure themselves with vegetables
b) vegetarian women can't get a man, so they have to pleasure themselves with vegetables

It's too bad PETA members don't do some research on their beloved organization. They don't realize that PETA doesn't want to help animals, they want all domestic animals EXTINCT.

Ironic that PETA uses "the holocaust on your plate" in reference to people eating chicken, yet the genocide of all domestic animal species is PETA's goal. I don't see how wanting to wipe out domestic animals is "loving animals".

PETA is twisted, and their followers are blissly ignorant to the goals of the organization. (It's almost a cult-mentality they share! That PETA is god, and whatever PETA says, goes.

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Angel, Rock Island, IL — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:00:13 GMT

I think it's pretty funny that this ad is deemed too sexually explicit for the superbowl. I also think it's hilarious how so many people can have a bad opinion of an organization that they know nothing about.

PETA did better, they got free publicity, and perhaps you remember that old saying "no pulicity is bad publicity".

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BBQ SAUCY, AZ — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:21:14 GMT

<sigh> These folks are crazier than my one legged granny. Do they really believe they will influence/convince anyone with this ad? hmm.. probably not. What a waste of good film.

Peons
Exploiting
Television
Ads

Give it a rest and get a life...

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Andrew, Grosse Ile, MI — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:13:29 GMT

PETA wins...this is exactly the response they wanted...lots of traffic to their site for what is a well "eh" sort of commercial...they win!

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bchristine Wilmington, DE — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:47:31 GMT

PETA is NOT a Terrorist group and they "go over the top" on purpose to get your attention - smart. Many of the comments are from people who know NOTHING about all the GOOD things they have done, and continue to do for all animals. If you take the time to read their website and publications, you will be shocked at the way your "tasty little animals" came to you. Knowledge is POWER. Read up people.

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Lorraine O'Connor, Wauwatosa, Wisc. — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:02:44 GMT

PETA does get a tad carried away but the immense amount of mindless cruelty, abuse and disregard for the simplest humane attitude by so-called "humans" towards creatures who have just as much right to life as YOU do is the worst form of "pornography" and "dirty business".
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I only wish people could watch just a few of the videos made by PETA personnel working undercover in laboratories, or for well-known pet food producers who conduct useless "tests" on the same specie so many of us consider part of our family...our dogs! Or even worse, *Kentucky Fried Cruelty*, a small handful of medical colleges and so on--ad nauseam-- all over the world. All PETA wants is just plain *humane* treatment of animals...why is that such a topic for ridicule by cretins who continually mock their efforts???? Shame on the human race for the countless centuries of senseless cruelty to all animals!! I am so glad I am an atheist, how can any human being believe in a fairy tale and also regard non-humans (all animals) as living creatures to whom *they* can torture and/or do with as they please, no matter at what cost to the animal's life !!

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Gail, West Chester, Pa. — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:59:53 GMT

OMG, it's funny! Original, too. Lighten up, people. What a bunch of prudes.

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Deb McManman — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:23:28 GMT

Why didn't they have men eating veggies? I demand equal time. I would rather see sexy men slurping cantaloupe than watch scantily-clad women rub phallic-shaped vegetables over their bodies. I demand equal rights! Seriously, before you respond to this email, know that I am being facetious here. I think their ad is S-T-U-P-I-D, but I also think they are smart for getting attention, even though what they did has absolutely NOTHING to do with ethical treatment for animals. Well, maybe it does. I guess in a roundabout way, they are saying if we eat veggies we will save the lives of animals. I guess. But, that won't stop mistreatment of animals or convince mean people to stop being mean to animals, which SHOULD be the end result. I think PETA has gone astray and needs to be rounded up and put back on track of their mission: Educating people on how to treat animals better.

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Melissa, MI — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:34:13 GMT

I thought I lived in America!

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Eric Rogers, Anchorage, AK — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:44:48 GMT

PETA has lost all credibility. This is a blatant attempt to get attention to raise money. It does nothing to help animals.

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Carlos — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:15:08 GMT

I like meat and I love this commercial.

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Nicole, South Florida — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:08:23 GMT

I love PETA and everything they stand for. Before you judge an oganization like that why don't you look into what they stand for and I bet you will change your mind. I did and couldn't be happier or healthier.

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John Doe — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:24:03 GMT

Vegetarians have better sex? Who paid for the study? If you don't eat meat your sex organs never develop right..

Vegans in America - Going Down

2008: 0.5% of the population (6)
2006: 1.4% of the population (5)
2003: 1.8% of the population (4)
2000: 0.2% of the population (3)
2000: 0.9% of the population (2)
1997: 1.0% of the population (1)

http://www.american-partisan.com/cols/2003/gibson/qtr3/0903.htm

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Michael L., Pine Bluff, AR — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:33:11 GMT

I watched the PETA ad, and all I can say is, why is it that this ad is deemed to be offensive, yet we are bombarded every evening with ads for the new Friday the 13th hackfest with Jason or that really creepy one The Unborn? Folks, sex isn't the enemy, violence is.

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Scott Bennett, Cologne, Germany — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:45:51 GMT

First of all, I am appalled at the lack of educated English I am reading here. (Hello? "add" instead of "ad"?!). Secondly, the American pseudo-puritanical attitude toward sex and nudity makes it a laughing-stock for the rest of the world. I live in Germany, and the uproar over the Janet Jackson nipple affair was met here by everything from bafflement to ridicule. It´s time Americans joined the real world here.

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dizzle — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:25:04 GMT

So- we can see Pam Anderson's nipples during her roast on comedy central, but this isn't acceptable!? Since when is this a puritan society? This commercial isn't a tenth as bad as what people subject their children to (i.e. Britany Spears, Paris Hilton, etc.) on a daily basis. Carl's Jr. has made racier commercials... I belive it comes down to this; Rednecks watch football, and hate PETA. They might have liked that commercial though, if one of the women resembled their sister...

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Using Common Sense, LaPorte IN — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:22:29 GMT

The REAL problem is that "when" commercials are aired is not regulated. I have three kids, 14,11, and an 8 year old. It is disturbing and somewhat embarrassing when watching a family show and our friend Bob, dressed as Santa, come on smiling and waving about how large he is from taking a male enhancing drug, while smirking ladies sit on his lap. Or when tampon commercials com on bragging about how much they absorb and all but show how to use them. Then, here it comes, "Daddy, what do those get used for?" or even better, "Daddy, what is male enhancement?" I don't think these commercials, or any commercials, should be banned but I think we have all forgotten that there is a time and place for everything. So, Richard from Florida, I may not have a problem with a nipple exposed or women making out with vegetables( to each their own)but I do try to be a responsible parent and monitor what my kids watch. With the exception of commercials.

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Janice Huntsville Alabama — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:32:09 GMT

The folks who are going to watch this are men, and as soon as they watch it a few times they will go have a steak. It is almost laughable and diminishes some of the good things PETA works towards. Most PETA supporters are women.

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BadPixie, Houston, TX — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:44:40 GMT

It was far less suggestive than many ads I've seen on TV and I don't understand what the fuss was about. I'm no fan of Peta or their weird antics, but it seems to me that if another name was attached to this ad, it wouldn't raise a single eyebrow.

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M. Green Youngstown, OH — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:51:30 GMT

Hey A.S. from DC. If you actually pause the blurred out image you are referring to just past half way you will clearly see she is wearing a white bra. Maybe you should try to confirm your accusations first.

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CS, Pueblo CO — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:55:29 GMT

I agree PETA has gone too far but this is not porn, just politics...

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CO, Joshua Tree, CA — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:12:22 GMT

As a 38 year old man, I'm not insulted by this ad, but what about some child seeing it? For crying out loud, you can't tell me that the woman with the asparagus spears what about to.......... Anyways, I think that they did go a bit overboard.

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big d. — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:34:15 GMT

PETA is not my favorite organization,,,,but sex sells!!!

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Karen S. — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:39:59 GMT

What I don't understand is how a "liberal" organization like PETA would choose to objectify a woman to further the "cause" of helping animals. PETA has always been full of hypocrites in my book.

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nina britton mi — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:14:11 GMT

i didn't watch the video, but i don't get the whole concept anyway. what does sex with vegetables have to do with saving animals? not that peta saves any animals anyway.

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Charlie Martin North Smithfield RI — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:34:19 GMT

I thought the ad was tastefully done & no more risque than the Doritos ad that was just shown on the Super Bowl in which a lovely lady is stripped to her undies & garter belt by the crunch of a chip

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Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:43:14 GMT

I guess when it's an organization supporting animal rights, nothing is okay. That's why half of you idiots who don't really care about the Viagra and Hooter ads, condom ads and such. Wow, American society truly is stupid. I'm moving to Canada -_-

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Hank, Kansas City, MO — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:23:27 GMT

I love a really good red wine with my meat...that ad was no big deal...like showing women playing with veggies is going to make me not eat meat...give me a break....you can eat meat and still be healthy

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Deer Hunter, Central Upstate New York — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:57:45 GMT

The ad is totally stupid. I'll NEVER donate to them. It's pointless and without ANY worthwhile message.

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Mark Taylor, Windsor Va — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:08:54 GMT

I live in Tidewater Va, the area where these kooks are based. Go look and see how much money PETA contributed to improving the welfare of the abused animals they rant and rave about.... Ask the SPCA or most any animal rescue group how much money PETA gave them, bet you won't find any. They do have an unusual way of disposing of dead kittens, take them to North Carolina and throw them in dumpsters!! Not that I agree with what Mr. Vick did, if I had been him I would have had numerous dumpsters placed in front of the couthouse where PETA was protesting what I had done with PLACE DEAD KITTENS HERE painted on the sides. In this area we refer to them as
(P)eople
(E)mbarassing
(T)idewater
(A)rea

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Jami, Roseburg Or — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:09:59 GMT

Love the ad!

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dot, fayetteville, tn — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:14:10 GMT

PETA claims attempts to make the world a better place. THIS AD FAILS IN ALL REGARDS. I guess their theory is good publicity, bad publicity is still publicity. WRONG!! This turns people away from their organization. Whoever is at the helm has to be the biggest nut of all and reduced their credibility even more than before. No one listens to an off the wall nutty organization.

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kim, texas — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:53:57 GMT

I would have preferred the ad be shown and paid for than the free advertising msn has given them. It might have been more impactfull in showing people just how inappropriate their organization is. Many people and celebrities seem to have them confused with other "real" humane oriented groups. Everyone should research them and fully understand that they are a terrorist organization with absolutely no regard for human or animal life. Often they euthanize pets that they have "rescued" before they even leave the premises. They have been caught dumping the dead animals in dumpsters outside of restaurants. They are criminals that don't follow their own doctrine.

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Toni Bourlon — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:35:13 GMT

I am not a supporter of PETA, I agree with some other posters that it's hard to worry about animal rights when there are people starving around the world. What I really wonder is who is the "genius" that runs their ad campaigns? The majority of their ads DON'T air, this one is just another in a long line of ads that no one ever saw. How do you get your message out when your ads are so controversial that they get yanked? I think their ad manager is either a flippin' idiot or a saboteur - maybe a plant from the dairy association.

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RAL, PINE HILL, AL — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:01:03 GMT

i would like to think the people who had the nerve to pull the ad. the is a line that needs to be drawn. as far as peta I think what they stand for and what they are trying to accomplish is being lost in their attempt at staying with what they think todays people really relate to. PETA get a better format.

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Callie, UT — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:03:51 GMT

You all seem to act like the writers of the article and PETA are on opposite sides, WRONG this was a calculated move to get people to the PETA website without having to anger the public by airing the commercial. We are all just being played.

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Jerry Clark, Greer, SC — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:31:55 GMT

"There's plenty of room for all God's creatures...
Right next to the mashed potatoes"

Saskatoon Restaurant, Greenville, SC

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Come on, Ads of the Weird — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:54:20 GMT

PETA got exactly what they wanted--they knew the ad would get rejected, and that throwing a tantrum would get them free media coverage. Congratulations once again, MSNBC, for being a tool.

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dh- houston , texas — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:20:29 GMT

Way too much- come on now- kids watch the superbowl as well- this is a little too racy and suggestive.

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Sandi K, Omaha, NE — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:37:34 GMT

If you go to this website and view the video, which I won't be doing, is only furthering the cause of PETA. They want you to look at their website and perhaps read other things about PETA. Then they can say that they have had all the hits on their website.
STOP going to this website!!!!!!!!

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Sherry, Cleveland, OH — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:57:13 GMT

I wonder what the reaction would be if there were a bunch of half naked (very hot) men running around with bananas hanging out of their pants...maybe all the guys would feel a little differently if everytime they turned on the tv, hot guys in bikinis were prancing about...maybe all you flabby men would feel some pressure to look better and the story would be quite different - and it's not because women's bodies are any more beautiful than men's bodies - we just don't see hot men's bodies too often...would be a nice change though

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omi5cron, portsmouth, N.H. — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:29:45 GMT

one of the BEST ads I have ever seen. of course, they set it up to be denied. look how much publicity they get by NOT getting it aired. and, the "Behind the Veggies" sequence also posted on their site was even more hilarious!! i wish more ads could be this funny!! not ready for Primetime, sure; but really,REALLY funny. guess i just have a sophomoric sense of the absurd. BTW, Doritos "crystal ball" also hilarious. and i did not watch the game. that stuff bores me. just looked up links...

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A.S. — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:20:58 GMT

Very frequently PETA takes things too far, but in this case, the proposed commercial suited the audience and was no more offensive than the normal beer commercials that are frequently aired.
Go Daddy, Burger King, and many other companies have certainly taken the mantra that "sex sales" just as far and it never appears that the women in the commercial are having sex with the vegetables. A couple of minor edits might not have hurt, but other than that the commercial was quite suitable for the Super Bowl audience.

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Sady, Idaho — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:08:06 GMT

Considering the brains behind this ad, I am not surprised. PETA is a joke to anyone who has done their research. The organization kills more animals in a year than they claim to save.
I am a strict Vegan and even I find this ad offensive.

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Spudfed/Boise Idaho — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:26:28 GMT

If you folks need a prime example of PETA'S mission statement and what they belive animals are good for I suggest you go to Petakillsanimals.com and read up on the real goals of this group.

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Marie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:29:24 GMT

This commercial was not nearly as offensive as the godaddy.com commercials shown during the superbowl. Those commercials were just plain offensive as well as degrading and while sex with veggies is pretty taboo, the commerical would have been pretty funny. Am I supposed to believe that every 4 or 5 year old has never seen an add for Victoria's Secret? Those get racy too.

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JOJO,WARREN,IL — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:59:59 GMT

preserving everything thats assinine....This group is really missing the point.......

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Daniel — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:21:57 GMT

I think they should have let the commercial run. I'm a meat eating carnivore(I've killed my food in the past), but respect PETA's efforts and I think that had that same or a similar ad containing soft-core porn been produced by any other company it would have gotten on the air. PETA haters 1, PETA 0.

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Paul, Tampa, Fl. — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:45:06 GMT

When I'm THAT unclothed, I'm usually getting ready to eat meat How ironic!

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cnt — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:32:29 GMT

mel wrote .... but Viagra commercials and Hooters Ads are fine?? C'mon!

SERIOUSLY?! Mel how in God's name can you EVEN compare them?!?!??!?!?!?!? Not EVEN a comparison!

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Cat Des, Grapevine ,TX — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:42:13 GMT

The Dorito's ad depicting a man demeaning a woman by popping her clothing off on a public street bothered me so much more than the PETA ad. I am a middle aged stay at home meat eating woman, not a militant.

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Matt, Chicago IL — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:23:40 GMT

Wow arent we all a little sick in the head. The only reason the ad was rejected was because it was made by PETA and no one wants to affiliated with them much less let them advertise on their station. Its just embarassing to do so. I agree with a lot of people that I would rather my 2 boys see slightly provocative images that I can explain in a healthy way to them than the extreme violence that I am constantly trying to turn off or distract them from on day time t.v. Basically what I am saying is I can come up with a thousand different explanations for my three year old of why they are showing women on tv and that he should still respect them while appreciating their beauty. (using smaller words of course.) But what the hell can I say to explain why the bad man on tv just sliced into a girl begging him to stop and drug her away screaming for help. I hate PETA but the add was just a stunt that would never had made news if it wasn't put out by them specifically and it probably would have aired to. The real issue is the way we view sex and violence in the same way only violence is acceptable and sex is the great evil. In other words lets keep this up and see how many of our children become violent sexually confused rapists with no sense of reality.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:53:17 GMT

The ad was sexy, I'd watch it over and over again. My gripe comes with the fact that PETA is putting it out. It does nothing to help their cause with animal abuse. It's like going all over the world to explain yourself and you still don't answer the question that was asked..... And how contradicting is it to have women being objectified (even though I do find it entertaining) and say your an organization against animal abuse....? Yeah, PETA---just like everybody else, get attention, get money... You guys are no different.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Shecky Greene, Stoketown, CA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:49:52 GMT

I like to eat animals and wear their skin!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

elles — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:05:17 GMT

People are a bunch of prudes & whiners. I just watched that commericial and it looked EXACTLY like a Victoria Secret commericial and people watch those all the time. In fact, I think there was a VS model in it! The worst they showed was a model licking a pumpkin & 1 holding asparagus against her abdomen. Oooo that's so pornographic! NOT! Get a grip folks.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

nik, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:27:44 GMT

After watching the video on PETA's website, I think the whole purpose of it was to get people to watch the video that came after it. By making a commercial that was sure to make news headlines, they got people to watch the real message they are trying to send out with the second video, without having to pay $3 million to have it played during the Superbowl.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Marion, Madison, NJ — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:54:06 GMT

PETA has been investigated by the State of Virginia for euthanizing the majority of the animals in its shelters. Approximately 17,000 since the 1998. according to their records. Check out the NEWSWEEK.com archives from May 12, 2008 "PETA and Euthanasia" to verify this info. If you get a chance, try and watch HBO's documentary 'I Am An Animal' about PETA: you won't believe the look on Ingrid Newkirk's face as she discusses the 'massacre' of innocent turkeys just before Thanksgiving. I wonder if this woman wears leather shoes, after all, cattle don't exactly molt their hides, do they?? If you do donate to PETA don't assume that every penny of that $30 MILLION a year they bring in goes to help shelter animals.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Mike Wilkening StLouis MO — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:57:30 GMT

For the few people that actually support PETA I wonder if you have actually watched a lion kill its dinner. A lot of times the are ripping the wildebeests guts out while it is still alive. Compared to how nature kills man is extremely humane when killing his food items. Or should all carnivores become vegetarians also?

I was sickened when PETA mocked Steve Erwins death saying he got what he deserved for harming all of the animals on his show. I want to know how much land PETA has bought for wildlife refuges? I can give that answer its less than 1 square foot. Steve Erwin bought thousands of acres for wild life refuges. He lived in a modest home near his zoo so he could spend most of his money on animal welfare projects. Unlike PETAs luxurious suites.

PETA is a bunch of lying hypocrites that need to be treated like the blackmailing terror group that they are.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Bob Davisburg Mi — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:59:57 GMT

PETA kills dogs. Anyone who supports PETA supports killing pets. Dogs are too expensive to ffed, so they kill them in the van after they take the pet to be "placed" (in their walk in freezer) while still on your street.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

hondo, san francisco — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:00:59 GMT

I don't care for many of PETA's tactics but this ad truly isn't more offensive than others that are shown on TV. And it does make a point - however risque - about vegetarianism. If this was a restaurant commerical instead of a PETA commericial, I bet it would have played.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Louise Jones, New York, NY — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:13:31 GMT

In a country where violence is rated PG and sex is R, it is more acceptable to watch animals (including humans) getting slaughtered than see women in underwear doing silly things with vegetables. Oh, this is the country that elected George W. Bush to the Presidency TWICE. Silly me.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Ally — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:01:22 GMT

Humans before animals? Try living without them! I don't mean living "off of" them either! Upset the food chain balance on the planet, and THEN, when there are no predators for the "pests" (i.e., insect life, etc.), everyone will be teed off that "the government" didn't do something about killing off all of the animal life. Does anybody "get" the big picture here? Obviously not.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

cher_cat, CA — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:07:43 GMT

All of you morons slamming PETA should get down on your knees and thank PETA, because you're all just a bunch of sheep yourselves. While you're blasting a relatively harmless commercial by an organization that only has the welfare of defenseless creatures in mind, you're the same brainless cretins who drive "reality" shows like Rock of Love, Girls Next Door and The Hills to the top of the ratings every week. Those idiotic shows are a thousand times more destructive to our society than a silly thirty second commercial about the virtues of vegetable worship. The only difference between animals and you sheep is that you have the power of reason. Although in most of your cases, I seriously doubt you have even that. Animals have distinct personalities. They play, they show affection, they get happy and sad, and feel pain just as intensely as humans. All PETA is trying to do is play on our craving for drama, which seems to be the only way to get through to our society. Baa baa.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

PETA member and proud vegan, los angeles CA — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:00:01 GMT

Yeah - the constant prime-time beer ads with the half naked women? Paris Hilton writhing around on top of a car with a hamburger? How are those any different from this PETA ad? THAT was the point.

For the record, PETA does some very good work and they are NOT affiliated with the Animal Liberation Front.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

jayla faronea, hanceville alabama — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:43:54 GMT

wow, we can show half naked women and men in compromising positions to sell every other product under the sun except vegetables!!?? I thought it was no more tasteless than the godaddy.com commercials or the doritos where her clothes fly off, whats the difference?

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Fred Denver Colorado — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:36:16 GMT

PETA knew from the start the ads wouldn't be accepted.They had a better plan. They have received more play and exposure for the cost of the production. They didn't have to pay the 3 Million dollar fee for running the ad during the Super Bowl and got way more exposure almost free. Now you can watch the adds on their web site. PETA knew exactly what they were doing.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

sweet — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:48:06 GMT

I agree with another writer on what PETA really stands for. People Enjoying Tasty Animals

PETA pulls a lame stunt

A. ADAMS — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:39:51 GMT

DID NOT LIKE THE AD. AND WE SHOULD NOT BE COMPARED WITH WHAT THE REST OF THE WORLD DOES ON T.V. THE U.S. IS A LEADER IN THE WORLD. AND NOT SCREWED UP LIKE THE OTHER COUNTRIES WITH THEIR MORALS

PETA pulls a lame stunt

d1120, Ft Worth, TX — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:20:58 GMT

PETA is PATHETIC !

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Jesirae — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:14:08 GMT

omg, it's so not worse than the carls jr add that Paris Hilton did. the only reason they banned this was because nobody likes to be reminded that they're eating the flesh of tortured animals.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Hrothgar, Hot as Hell, TX — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:42:04 GMT

Let's see... A commercial aimed at a certain region below the belt-line, while guys run around with a ball nicknamed after a certain porker are celebrated by a bunch of "he's a man's man" kind of guys by roasting and eating our furry friends...ONLY IN AMERICA do we complain about this. SHEESH!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

JJFoxhound — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:51:54 GMT

Oh my god. "People Eating Tasty Animals." We got it the first time. You're not revolutionary. Every time someone mentions PETA, some other wise guy in the room says, "Ooh I love animals! They taste great!" Jesus Christ people-- can we get new material?

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Tori — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:53:11 GMT

Oh, I see the infamous cucumber made a cameo appearance. That's nice.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Hahaha, Salinas, CA — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:00:14 GMT

Thanks for helping them advertise, MSNBC! Not too bright, are ya?

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Gala Mehl,Alto, GA — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:12:03 GMT

You failed to mention that the PETA spokesman all but admitted that they purposely created the commercial to be rejected. They get much more free publicity by the rejection than if they made a tasteful commercial that aired. Psychologically sound? Well, check the numbers of people who scrambled to their website to view it online. Sounds like they know the American mindset pretty well - make it forbidden and people will clamor to have it.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

B Mitchell — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:38:33 GMT

I think it is sad that we can see blood and mangled bodies on the news and any "investigative" show, yet have some beautiful women show any shred of eroticism and it is disgusting? People have been twisted into believing that it is wrong to allow beauty and sensuality into their lives. Oh my gosh, women enjoy being sexual! What a crime!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

diann lewis — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:17:49 GMT

PETA is an irrational group of people, they claim that hog farms kill more people with pollution than the terrorists do, comparing hog farmers to terrorists is just plain crazy. I love most animals but I love human beings more so how about people treating people better.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Garrett, Nashua, NH — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:39:23 GMT

I like meat.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

W. Gracey Cambutal, Panama — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:04:42 GMT

PETA is the most hypocritical, anti-human organization in the world. they do nothing but cause controversy and make themselves a laughingstock. PETA euthanizes more animals than the ASPCA. the only thing they save is the money they rake in from uninformed dimwits for their executives pockets. If anything, they should be investigated for ripping people off while posing as a charity. they are no better than 19th century snake oil salesmen.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

b racey las vegas, NV — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:31:26 GMT

I will get on my knees and thank god when PETA ceases to exist!!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Georgina, Charlotte, NC — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:09:48 GMT

My take on the PETA ad is that wanted to make their voice heard, but didn't want to shell out the $3m for air time. The way around it was to submit the ad, knowing it would be rejected. In turn, they put it on the web and it gets as much exposure as it would have on the Super Bowl, saving them $3m in costs. Brilliant idea!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Heather, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:55:36 GMT

I don't have a problem with porn, soft or . . . well otherwise. However, when I am sitting on the couch with my children watching the superbowl which I would think would be considered family acceptable tv, I don't want to feel the least bit horney. That just really creeps me out!!! Why not keep that stuff where it won't be presented to the kids? There are still plenty of appropriate places: internet, after hours tv, Pay per view etc. . . etc. . . In all fairness, I havn't watched the ad, but my guess is it probably didn't belong in SuperBowl airtime.

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GW — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:29:21 GMT

I LOVE how PETA gets into the public's head. Because the public can't deal with PETA's message (e.g. eating animals = cruelty to animals) the masses come up with stupid sayings like "People Eating Tasty Animals." It's so old and pathetic - really. Same with the fools/clowns who condemn PETA for euthanizing homeless animals; shelters and humane socities around the world are forced to do this due to people letting their dogs breed, people buying dogs and cats from pet shops, etc. Those who are so over the top about PETA are obviosuly plagued by guilt; as they should be.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

marty... Arkansas — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:59:30 GMT

Every time I read anything about PETA, It makes me want to strangle a puppy! Just like every time I read an article about global warming, I want to burn a tire with used motor oil in protest!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Anne, GSO, NC — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:54:40 GMT

PUH-LEEZE! That ad was not so bad. I HATE ads that rely on SEX to sell their products, but this one wasn't any worse than the rest of the soft-core porn that passes for advertising on television. Like someone else asked---"Viagra commercials and Hooters ads are fine??" Everyone knows PETA has done crazy stuff, but this was mild compared with some things. If NBC really had a problem, it was with PETA, not the content of the ad. Anyway, the PETA website is getting a lot of hits right now, which is better for them than having had to pay for that silly ad to air during the Super Bowl.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Tim, Wataburger, TX. — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:06:57 GMT

Im a full suporter of p.e.t.a
People for the Eating of Tasty Animals

PETA pulls a lame stunt

JOHN DOE, PA. — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:45:31 GMT

people today are so blind. whay they think is good today, or ok, will be ripping our families apart tomorrow.what will it be like when our children become adults? it is exactly what is out in the world and in the homes and tvs that will distroy the lives of children the human race of us all due to the "FILTH" THAT IS IN OUR WORLD!!!! and the whole lot of the sickos out there will continue to dump whatever it is, on us. PETA, ONLY ONE WORD FOR YOU....SICK

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Shannon M., TX — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:36:20 GMT

Did they get their money back when the ad was rejected?

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Gershom Lundberg — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:47:37 GMT

PETA is not an organizatioon that an intelligent person would have sympathy for. They are liars, using animal abuse as a cover to get financial donations to support their radical ideas, such as no animal pets, no animal foods, no animal clothing, or any other association with humans.
Down with PETA!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Don Cone — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:59:33 GMT

Donald Trump once chastised some women on his show "The Apprentice" for dressing in T-shirts and short shorts to market their product. What a hypocrite! Let's face it. We are who we thought we were. Humor, pets, kids and sex is what sells products. Who are some of you kidding? Don't tell me that most of you swell old buddies (figure out the initials) don't have fantasies that are more risque' than those in any commercial.

We are so uptight about our sexuality no wonder we have the highest murder rate of any Western country.

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hobbesjd, rockford, il — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:14:32 GMT

oh for gods sake, that commercial was no worse then any other one that you see anywhere on tv. the europeans would have accepted it readily. americans are way too up tight about anything that even smells of sex, but they crave it in their dark rooms at night by themselves. ahahahahaha....too funny.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Bird of Paradise — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:09:18 GMT

SO THIS IS WHERE THE MONEY PEOPLE FOOLISH ENOUGH TO DONATE TO PETA GOSE MAKING REDICULOUS ADS AND WHILE THEY BLABBER ABOUT COMPASSION IN THEIR STUPID ADS THEY STILL ARE KILLING UP TO 95% OF THE ANIMALS THEY HAVE ADOPTED. IF THE ANIMALS SEE PETA COMMING THEY HAD BETTER RUN AND HIDE

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peter — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:54:14 GMT

why are American's always so scared of boobs? oh no my child just saw a boob, while he is sucking milk out of mommies teet, jesus america please grow up!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Jane Doe, Newport News, VA — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:38:07 GMT

Some of you are really ignorant and childish. Peta does go too far and I do not support them but I am vegetarian and am an animal rights activist. I don't appreciate the name-calling or the other anti-veggie comments in this article. Can you guys grow up and respect other people's decisions? I don't chastise you for being a meat-eater even though I don't agree with it!

PETA pulls a lame stunt

Anne, New York State — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:37:09 GMT

I've had a low opinion of PETA for ages, especially considering how much time they spend on petty issues (getting things renamed, like Fishkill NY, or the whole "sea kitten" thing), or their record of actually *killing* animals they deemed to be strays and disposing of the bodies. But this is just ... WTF?! It's lewd, sensational, and tasteless ... not likely to make me go vegetarian, but to actually make me more likely to look down on them as kooks, which a lot of people already do!! So, again I say, WTF?!

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Laure C. Colorado Springs, CO — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:12:44 GMT

This commericial is hillarious and from an artistic viewpoint very well done. And I'm sorry, but I've seen steamier sex scenes on daytime soaps. Why is it considered okay to use sex to sell beer, cars, and restaurants (Hooters), but not vegetarianism? This countries twisted puritanical, disfunctional view of a normal, natural thing like sex will never cease to amaze me.
I don't always agree with PETA tactics, but this message was purely this.... Vegitarians have better sex lives. Hmm... nothing wrong with that in my opinion!

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Dean Wankel, Jacksonville, IL — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:17:23 GMT

Wonder how many PETA members eat meat? Are they a bunch of vegetarians or will they fess up and tell the truth. Just their way of getting their name out more and letting people see what a fringe group they actually are.

PETA pulls a lame stunt

blackreaper — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:44:13 GMT

Ok Mel the difference between viagra and hooters commercials are the fact of what they are meant to represent. Peta is supposed to be an organization to help save animals so they have a suggestive women doing stuff with veggies. When you take Hooters and viagra that is what they mean to represent is women and sex. Peta has been just getting worse by the year and more outlandish who knows what they will do next.

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Clawed Monet — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:25:52 GMT

I thought this was very clever of Peta. They knew this commercial would not be accepted so they would get free coverage by the media for it, and not have to pay the ridiculous amount of money the network wanted for running the commercial. Plus Godaddy.com commercials are worse and no one has complained about those.