PETA Says Using Animal Names as Insults is “Supremacist Language” in Campaign to End “Anti-Animal Slurs”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) tweeted on January 26th that calling someone an animal name as an insult reinforces the “myth that humans are superior to other animals” with a graphic showing examples and alternative options.
“Words can create a more inclusive world, or perpetuate oppression. Calling someone an animal as an insult reinforces the myth that humans are superior to other animals & justified in violating them. Stand up for justice by rejecting supremacist language” PETA’s official Twitter account tweeted on January 26th with the following (below) graphic accompanied with the post.
Graphic Tweeted by PETA on January 26th
PETA went on to say that, “Anti-animal slurs degrade animals by applying negative human traits to certain species. Perpetuating the idea that animals are sly, dirty, or heartless desensitizes the public and normalizes violence against other animals.”
But that wasn’t enough for the extreme “animal rights” organization as they continued on in their bizarre rant adding that, “Speciesist language isn’t just harmful, but it is also inaccurate. Pigs, for instance, are intelligent, lead complex social lives, and show empathy for other pigs in distress. Snakes are clever, have family relationships, and prefer to associate with their relatives.”
In their final tweet on the bizarre thread about animal insults, PETA stated that they urge, “everyone who believes in equality and justice to take a look at their personal beliefs and the language they use, and break free of this outdated mindset that denigrates other animals. Always be kind and consider not using insults at all.”
The ridiculous call to action tweeted out by PETA was of course mocked relentlessly by Americans on all sides of the political spectrum.
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