Sep27
Oscar De La Hoya in a Skirt?
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Not all of Oscar De La Hoya's fans were as happy about the pics of the world-famous boxer prancing around in fishnets and a mini skirt as we were here at PETA. But as soon as we saw the photos—which have been dutifully circulating the celebrity blog circuit this week after the good folks at x17 broke the story—we thought he'd be just perfect for our Fur Is a Drag campaign. You can read PETA's letter to Oscar below. We just can’t figure out why his management is so upset about the whole thing—men as diverse as Rudy Giuliani, Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, and Jamie Foxx have donned a dress without any adverse effect to their careers. Don't you think Oscar would be a knockout on the catwalk?
Dear Oscar,
The controversy surrounding the cross-dressing photos of you could be turned around to do some good. One of PETA’s most amusing ongoing campaigns is called Fur Is a Drag, which has involved parodies of fur fashion shows, featuring cross-dressing models sporting donated furs which are spattered with paint and accessorized with cruel leghold traps. We’re planning our next Fur is Drag runway parody for this December in New York, to be hosted by drag sensation Lady Bunny, founder of the Wigstock festival. Might you consider walking the catwalk? You’d be a real knockout. Maybe we can help turn this scandal from a sow’s ear into a silk purse—with matching pumps.
Sincerely,
Dan Mathews
Vice President
PETA
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Comments
Ooo, he doesn't look half bad in fishnet.
Posted by: Brianna Fritchey | September 27, 2007 01:27 PM
I think he looks hot !
He's always been sexy, no matter what he wears.
It's obviously a fake. Those are not his legs! But still he looks great.
Regarding the spin off, it sounds like a great campaign for him and PETA as well.
I hope he goes for it.
More pics please.....
Posted by: samantha | September 27, 2007 01:37 PM
Oh, No!! Something doesn't feel right here!
Posted by: Carla | September 27, 2007 01:43 PM
I really don't see how a letter full of kind of harsh puns is going to make De La Hoya feel better about the whole thing or want to support PETA's "fashion" show.
Posted by: Anjelica | September 27, 2007 01:57 PM
Um... Dan, maybe not silk?
Also, make sure the pumps are pleather! :-)
Posted by: Susannah S | September 27, 2007 04:42 PM
Oh no! I hate Oscar De La Hoya...he's a prick! Anybody but him! How "bout a big strong football player like Peyton Manning or Chad Johnson?
Posted by: MeL | September 27, 2007 10:01 PM
I think it would be great if he participated! I hope he's not embarassed about the photos, he looks great!
Posted by: Laura G. | September 28, 2007 11:11 AM
Whats the matter PETA, so desperate?
Posted by: Caboose | November 4, 2007 12:07 AM