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Pam Anderson Goes Down Under
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The walking fantasy with a heart of gold is in Australia for the filming of the reality show Big Brother. Earlier today, Pam hand-delivered a copy of her letter to Albert Baladi, managing director of KFC's parent company in Australia, to speechless-but-drooling staff at a local KFC. She also gave the manager a copy of her explicit video—no, not that video…the other startling exposé (narrated by Pam), which reveals that KFC suppliers scald chickens to death in defeathering tanks and use other outdated and cruel gathering and slaughter methods.
In her letter, Pam writes:
I've been in Australia filming Big Brother, in which my housemates and I are confined and sealed off from the outside world, much like the chickens who are crammed inside barns for KFC. Fortunately, I won't be stomped to death, have my legs broken or be scalded to death in a tank of hot water—yet, as PETA's undercover videos have revealed, the chickens raised for KFC's restaurants in Australia often suffer these abuses.
Pam urges Baladi to adopt the same animal welfare standards now applied to chickens killed for KFCs in Canada, which are a result of PETA's campaign and will substantially improve the living and dying conditions of chickens.
And a little eye candy for your day: pictures of Pam in action!
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Pam is the best! I admire her steadyness and courage once more - without her this world would be much poorer! It's people like her who give a sence to life and courage to others to live it!
Posted by: SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION | July 10, 2008 07:17 AM
Go pam! I'm so sick of the media here painting her like a hypocrite just because KFC is a sponsor of Big Brother. In the Sydney Morning Herald, she said specifically she had no idea KFC was a sponsor, then MX (a free newspaper at train stations in Sydney) mixed it around and made it sound like she said she did'nt care that KFc was a sponsor because the money "was too good". Thats a fake quote or misconstrued at least!
Finally someone is saying something in Aus! I've been trying to get the message out there myself, but it's about time that we got some publicity here!
Posted by: AusVeg | July 10, 2008 08:14 AM
Pam, you are truly an angel. Thank you for bringing attention to this awful practice, and for heightening the importance of caring for every living thing, small, tall, short, feathered, fluffy or crawly. You are a glimmer of hope amidst the billions of animals in this world. Thank you!
Posted by: Silvie of Australia | July 10, 2008 08:52 AM
PAM ROCKS!....and she will totally kick jessica simpsons ass ANYDAY!!!...thanks for all you do!
Posted by: KATluvsPETA | July 10, 2008 11:31 AM
Hey Pam I am an Australian living in Canada, I am also a Chef and from time to time its is quick and easy for me to get fast food such as KFC on the way home from work. I have heard rumers over the years about this cruilety to the chicking but you have now made it clear for me that it is true. I want to thank you for doing this and i will not be eating KFC again unless they chang there ways.
Cheers
Posted by: Matthew | July 10, 2008 12:14 PM
I'm an all time PETA supporter & activist, all the way from India. & of course a big fan of Pam.
It's so stupid the media is calling Pam a hypocrite for participating in Big B. sponsored by KFC. This doesn't make any sense! Big B. is a separate show organized by someone else & no way it is related to their sponsors. Anyway who cares when supporters like me are there for Anderson. :-)
Pam always ROCKS for animals! & my hugs to PETA.
BTW when is PETA opening it's office in Australia????
Posted by: Niranjan | July 10, 2008 12:47 PM
Yeah right, little Pam couldn't carry Jessica's bra! I would bet on Jessica if they fought!
Posted by: Kurt K | July 10, 2008 12:51 PM
I have high regard for Pam Anderson now. She show those superficial people that you don't need to be really superficial to be a sex kitten.
Posted by: Roxanne | July 10, 2008 01:18 PM
Hi Pam, I'd like to know what your Birkin Hermes bag is made of ...
thanks.
Posted by: daniela | July 10, 2008 01:23 PM
Way to go, Pam—you are the best.
Kurt K,
A little fantasy of yours?
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | July 10, 2008 01:38 PM
Pam - WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank YOU so much for speaking up for animals.
Ireland LOVES you!!!!
Posted by: John Carmody | July 10, 2008 01:47 PM
The chickens are already dead before they put them in the scalding water to remove their feathers.. so they are not scalded to DEATH.
Posted by: L. M. | July 10, 2008 02:26 PM
it's all about spreading the message.. and Pam is doing exactly that.. she is a true dedicated trooper of an animal advocate.. !!
go GO Pam!
Posted by: yf | July 10, 2008 02:41 PM
i think what is bieng done by pam is extremly noble. i have worked for a large, well known autralian company that supplies chicken to kfc and have first hand seen the stats on how the chickens are handled. on one particular day, 30% of the chickens died in transport before even reaching us, 26% had to be put down and "unused" due to dehydration from transportation, 14% had to be put down and "unused" due to injuries sustained during transportation and then atleast another 12% were deemed unfit due to size!
how can someone tell us that anywhere up to 82% of the animals being slaughtered for "NO REASON" is humane????!!! why cant these animals be left alone?? i will say that i am not a vegetarian by any means but when you see some of the stuff that goes on it is disgusting. it is about time that more people started standing up and doing more for the cause and bringing it to more of an international audience! i am begind you pam 100%!
Posted by: dexter87 | July 10, 2008 05:43 PM
L.M. said, "The chickens are already dead before they put them in the scalding water to remove their feathers...so they are not scalded to DEATH.."
Not quite. If they lift their heads and miss the stunning bath and automated throat slitting, they are, in fact, scalded to death. They are then called "red birds" in the industry because of their bright red and highly macabre color.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | July 10, 2008 06:54 PM
Hi, I'm from Australia. What would be really great is if she publicly donated a proportion of her KFC sponsored BB appearance money to PETA, so they can further fight KFC, the KFC execs would feel like twits. People are criticizing, "what was she thinking?", well the real question is "what hell were KFC thinking"??!!
Posted by: Peter Pein | July 10, 2008 06:55 PM
Mike, maybe five years ago! Pam is way past her prime as far as a "sex kitten" goes. I'm not saying I would kick her out of bed for eating crackers, but she has definitely seen better days!
I lost all respect for Pam a couple years ago, not because she is a PETA supporter, but because she get married an divorced like it is a big joke! Not a very good role model if you ask me.
Posted by: Kurt K | July 10, 2008 07:45 PM
Yay I live In Aussie, And was wondering if someone was going to raise their voice before I did here, Good on Ya, People like Pam Spend their LIFE making OTHER lives better, And for all those who don't believe me, Imagine You had hopes, dreams and feelings but knew you where going to end up in someones food, Not a very good feeling ay?
Kick Out KFC
Posted by: Madison | July 10, 2008 08:19 PM
Dont you people know that KFC Australia source their chicken from a reputable free range chicken farm? This company distributes chicken all over Australia NOT just to KFC. Dont get me wrong i've been a vegetarian for 12 years and believe eating meat isn't necessary but PETA you are often mis-informed. Australia has a huge stance on animal cruelty and comparing Australian laws to USA's is a huge insult I think you ALL need to do your research.
Posted by: Claire | July 10, 2008 10:16 PM
WOW! I want to go Down Under with Pam!
Posted by: Down Under | July 10, 2008 10:52 PM
Although I am a huge pamela anderson fan I dont really agree with her on the KFC abuse thingy ma-bob. Sure most places do it but i'm sure there are humane ways to do the whole chicken cooking thing. Anyway Keep up the good work Pam!
Posted by: Jake | July 11, 2008 12:54 AM
L.M. what do you know about the slaughter of chickens? have you watched the peta videos??? some people just can't deal with there own conscience and tell themselves thnigs so that they can continue to eat cruelty!!!! watch the videos and do the research.
Posted by: nicole | July 11, 2008 04:31 AM
Interesting how PETA condemns Jessica Simpson for wearing that "Real Girls Eat Meat" t-shirt with snarky comments about her career but praise Pamela Anderson to the heavens...she may do a bunch for the animals (and bless her for that) but it seems like you guys never miss a chance to put someone down who doesn't agree with everything you believe in. I thought PETA was about educating the public...come on fellas, take the high road.
Posted by: Cathie | July 11, 2008 08:07 AM
It's nice to see a celeb use their powers for good and not evil.
It's nice to see someone famous actually care about something besides themselves, how many cars they can buy, their million dollar homes, and what outfit they will wear once and toss out with tomorrows trash.
Good for Pamela.
Posted by: brandie r. | July 11, 2008 10:41 AM
Way to go Pam!! We all appreciate and have lots of love for you! Keep your head high!! xoxo
Posted by: Carla | July 11, 2008 11:13 AM
Kurt,
I think we all have skeletons in the closet. I admire Pam for what she does for animals. Other aspects of her life are really none of my business—it's her life. While you can't forever be beautiful on the outside, you can on the inside (though Pam is far from washed up externally).
You have to admire the good facets of a person, and try to incorporate them into your own personality. In other words, be a role model to yourself.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | July 11, 2008 11:24 AM
Don't get me wrong Mike, I don't think she is ugly by any means on the outside. But for a Ms. Anderson to call Jessica S a bitch and a whore because of a t-shirt and different views, I would hardly call her a role model or a beautiful person!
Wouldn't you agree?
Posted by: Kurt K | July 11, 2008 12:25 PM
Kurt,
Yeah, I would agree. I think personal attacks are counter-productive.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | July 11, 2008 03:21 PM
Pamela is an Angel for the animals. She is FEARLESS.
Keep fighting the good fight, beautiful lady!
Peace for all animals!
Posted by: Judith | July 11, 2008 03:50 PM
Wow, I can't believe how many people have made this personal. Awful comments about Pamelas appearance, bringing Jessica Simpson into the argument. Can't you stick to the topic at hand?
Pamela is an animal rights supporter and that should be acknowledged and admired.
To the whingers. What do YOU people do in your spare time?? Watch the footy with a few mates, eating greasy chicken or cheap pizzas while piling on the kilos?
Maybe you - THE WHINGERS THAT IS - should find a cause that YOU feel passionate about and then see how you go fending off all the criticism.
Pam is a very intelligent lady, because I doubt your nasty words hurt her at all; it just brings more attention to her cause!!! Thanks whingers!
Posted by: Silvie of Australia | July 11, 2008 08:18 PM
pammy is da best :) seriously dis is such a good thing she is doing!! lyk wtf ? YOU PPL ARE EATING TORCHED CHICKENZ!
kfc is badddd i use 2 lyk it but now ? itz just put me off meat.
Posted by: J-DUB | July 12, 2008 08:52 AM
Pam, seems like an okay person and its good that she is doing something worthwhile. She shouldn't have accepted the money to do Big Brother as the sponsor is KFC.
Posted by: Sue | July 13, 2008 04:18 AM
I'm so happy there are people that care about this subject, everyone always tries to make me feel so stupid for standing up for animals. GO PAM!!!!
Posted by: Yosleny Gonzalez | July 13, 2008 12:32 PM
I think what Pamela Anderson did last week was very, very acceptable.
Well done.
Posted by: Gary | July 14, 2008 05:57 AM
way to go, Pam. u are the best to stop chicken abuse. i agree with u 1,000%. i can't believe that people are stupid personal abuse an animal. i feel bad that chicken broke his leg,head, and etc. that's painful.. better against that KFC CO what they did abuse a chicken. that's sad. i hope everything ok with their chicken. I pray they stop abuse a chicken
Posted by: sandra | July 14, 2008 11:26 AM
What's a whinger?
Posted by: Tabitha | July 14, 2008 03:41 PM
Silvie of Australia,
It is one thing to defend your cause, it is another to ignore facts against you. Pamela Anderson is not perfect. Calling people names is not productive. That isn't even part of the cause. That is just rudeness. Anderson found a cause she is passionate about, good for her. But feeling you have the power to say whatever you want is not part of the equation. She cannot abuse her power.
Posted by: S.Q. | July 14, 2008 05:37 PM
I admire Pam for the good shes doing for animals I used to think all beauty oueen celebs were all selfish like sharo Stone heart how could she wear those furs after seeing those videos of animals being skinned alive for it B ut Pam shows me what agreat heart a beauty oueen can also have as they say beauty on inside as well Im now a fan of Pams
Posted by: carol | July 14, 2008 11:03 PM
You Guy's Really are soo not informed Does Any 1 relise that KFC sources there chickens from the same companies that you buy from the supermarket. May be you guys have the wrong target if you are really concrened for the chickens why are you not going afer the chickens companies.
Posted by: Larissa | July 15, 2008 07:04 AM
Yay for Pam! She is a smart and passionate person! She is a role model for women!
Posted by: Sondra | July 15, 2008 01:08 PM
Nicole- I know quite a bit about the slaughter of chickens. I'm an animal science major and have taken classes dealing specifically with the slaughter of animals. Also, I am not convinced that PETA videos are accurate.
Mike- While this is true, it is not the intent of the industry.
Posted by: L.M. | July 17, 2008 02:58 PM
L. M.,
Intent or not, it happens, and with very horrific results. CAK, of course, would ameliorate that aspect.
If you don't trust videos, read Slaughterhouse by Gail Eisnitz. The info there comes straight out of slaughterhouse workers' mouths.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | July 17, 2008 07:30 PM
Intent or no, the industry is still responsible for the outcome. Adopting CAK would certainly help.
If you read "Slaughterhouse" by Gail Eisnitz you'll get a very good overview of the cruelty involved as related by the workers themselves.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | July 18, 2008 01:23 PM
Thanks Pamela, once again.
Posted by: lynda downie | July 20, 2008 08:53 PM
Pam, I was lucky enough to share a segment with u on the footy show in sydney and it was such a huge moment for me, you are truley beautiful, inside and out, thank u for all u do and i appologise on behalf of all those loosers that dont understand who u really are! by the way, love ur new show! xx
Posted by: meaga smart | September 30, 2008 07:19 PM