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PETA: Don't say 'cheese' before taking a picture
Jessica Swietoniowski
Mar 16, 2024 · NottheBee.com
PETA is out PETA-ing itself.
In their latest campaign, PETA is calling on people to stop saying "Cheese!" before a photo and use more "animal-friendly phrases" such as "peas," "bees," "trees," or even "nutritional yeast!"
They're urging us to adopt fresh phrases that "reflect our changing values," especially for the younger generations' dairy-free lifestyles.
According to PETA, when you smile big for a photo and say "cheese," what you are REALLY saying is "Babies slaughtered for veal" or "Calf-cow separation."
I mean, personally, that isn't what I am saying. I am saying "cheese" because I am awkward and struggle to smile on command.
But PETA says, "Cheese is nothing to smile about."
The campaign ad shows families posing together for a lovely photo while, at the same time, the photographer directs them to smile by saying things like "Repeated and forced impregnation!" and "Dehorning and tail-docking! Woo!"
Obviously, the ad is getting tons of backlash and mockery.
Way to go. You've done it again, internet.
Now, lighten up, PETA! Smile and say, "Cheese!"
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