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McCartney Says Skip the Turkey on Thanksgiving
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney, a long-time vegetarian, has joined a campaign by animal rights group PETA to encourage Americans to celebrate a turkey-free Thanksgiving this week.
The British rock legend, sporting a gray shirt with an "eat no turkey" design, is featured on the website of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
"This Thanksgiving, Paul McCartney is urging you to say 'no, thanks' to turkey and 'yes' to a delicious, cruelty-free holiday meal," the group says.
More than 45 million turkeys will make their way onto American dinner tables on Thursday, and another 22 million are consumed at Christmas, according to PETA.
Each year, US presidents grant a pardon to one or two turkeys -- a tradition that only dates back to president George Bush in 1989, even though Thanksgiving was first celebrated by pilgrims who fled religious persecution in England.
The pardoned birds spend their golden years on George Washington's estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
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The British rock legend, sporting a gray shirt with an "eat no turkey" design, is featured on the website of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
"This Thanksgiving, Paul McCartney is urging you to say 'no, thanks' to turkey and 'yes' to a delicious, cruelty-free holiday meal," the group says.
More than 45 million turkeys will make their way onto American dinner tables on Thursday, and another 22 million are consumed at Christmas, according to PETA.
Each year, US presidents grant a pardon to one or two turkeys -- a tradition that only dates back to president George Bush in 1989, even though Thanksgiving was first celebrated by pilgrims who fled religious persecution in England.
The pardoned birds spend their golden years on George Washington's estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
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38 Comments
You're English, mind your own business..................and dye your hair some more. You look stupid
November 23 2012 at 11:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPeople, just get over it, eat what you want on TDay while I have my turkey and stuffing.
November 23 2012 at 3:12 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNext he will be an expert on foreign policy like Springsteen and Clooney. Shut up and sing. Better yet, shut up.
November 23 2012 at 12:18 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyMacca knows about turkeys for sure. EVERY song he's done since "Let It Be". And "Ebony and Ivory" was the biggest turkey of all! Hey, Pauly, MYOFB.
November 22 2012 at 10:52 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyI'll stop eating them when he stops marrying them.
November 22 2012 at 7:00 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyIs it ok to eat a turkey if it like dies in it's sleep of old age?
November 22 2012 at 4:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI LOVE PAUL!! BIG FREAKING FAN HERE,MATE! LOVE YOU DUDE! I EAT MEAT,IM QUITE THE PIG,ACTUALLY, AND I LOVE SIR PAUL! I dont get all the insults. Hes like Michael or Elvis! Damn!
November 22 2012 at 4:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDouche nice songs but that is about it
November 22 2012 at 4:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNo way--Paul can champion turkeys, I'll eat them. As for tons of tasty vegan recipes, none of them taste like turkey, which YOU may not like, but I love. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22 2012 at 3:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyBullshit...Bring back Foiegras
November 22 2012 at 3:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply