PETA Asks Ben & Jerry's To Use Breast Milk

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around PETA's request for Ben & Jerry's to consider using human breast milk instead of cow's milk in their ice cream products. Participants explore the implications of this idea from various angles, including ethical considerations, business feasibility, and societal norms regarding milk consumption.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the practicality and cost-effectiveness of using human breast milk in ice cream production.
  • Others question the ethical implications of milking humans compared to cows, highlighting societal taboos and health concerns.
  • A few participants suggest that PETA's proposal may be ironic, aimed at drawing attention to the exploitation of animals rather than a serious business suggestion.
  • There are humorous suggestions for potential ice cream flavors based on the concept of breast milk, indicating a mix of seriousness and jest in the discussion.
  • Some participants reflect on the challenges of producing sufficient quantities of breast milk for commercial use, citing personal experiences with breastfeeding.
  • Concerns about disease transmission between humans are raised as a significant factor in the discussion of using human milk.
  • Several comments indicate a perception that PETA's approach may backfire, especially when targeting a socially conscious company like Ben & Jerry's.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally do not reach a consensus, with multiple competing views on the feasibility and implications of PETA's request. Some see it as a serious ethical discussion, while others view it as a humorous or ironic proposal.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying assumptions about the production capabilities of human breast milk and the societal norms surrounding its consumption. There are also unresolved questions about the health implications and ethical considerations of using human milk in food products.

  • #31
OAQfirst said:
They certainly exaggerate. But the feeding ice cream to babies was beside the point. They could have sent this letter to Oak Farms, suggesting they replace their cow's milk with human. I suspect it was the Ben & Jerry's label popularity that they wanted to focus on for publicity.

but talk about biting the hand that feeds you. Ben and Jerry's has to be the most PETAlike company in the world.
 
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  • #32
binzing said:
Ivan have you ever been through those feedlots in ID? God that is the most disgusting smell ever...
I dunno, I was a Boy Scout and Boy Scout camp outhouses were pretty nasty. But I kept using them.
 
  • #33
tribdog said:
but talk about biting the hand that feeds you. Ben and Jerry's has to be the most PETAlike company in the world.
That's surely the reason PETA chose them. Their odds with Ben and Jerry's are the best with anyone.

I think the saddest thing about being nuts is not knowing that you're nuts. Wouldn't you agree, tribdog...?
 
  • #34
OAQfirst said:
Many people have missed the sarcasm, though. Their point is that cow's milk is for baby cows.

Are they suggesting then that Ben & Jerry should donate some of their ice cream to calves?
 
  • #35
russ_watters said:
That's surely the reason PETA chose them. Their odds with Ben and Jerry's are the best with anyone.

I think the saddest thing about being nuts is not knowing that you're nuts. Wouldn't you agree, tribdog...?

HaHa. right again russ! as usual! ha ha. sigh. boy you mentors sure keep your eyes on the ball! How I envy you.