PETA Asks Ben & Jerry's To Use Breast Milk

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PETA has proposed that Ben & Jerry's replace cow's milk with human breast milk in their ice cream products, citing health concerns associated with dairy and advocating for animal rights. The organization argues that using breast milk could benefit both human health and animal welfare, as it would reduce the exploitation of cows. However, many participants in the discussion find the idea absurd, questioning the practicality and health implications of such a product. Comments highlight the irony of PETA's request, with some suggesting it serves more as a publicity stunt than a serious proposal. The conversation also touches on societal taboos regarding human milk consumption compared to animal milk, and the complexities of animal agriculture. Overall, the proposal has sparked a mix of humor, skepticism, and critique regarding PETA's approach and the feasibility of using human breast milk in ice cream.
  • #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.