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PETA's List of the Top 10 'Ditch Exotic Skin' Campaigns
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We here at PETA love Top 10 lists more than David Letterman himself. So from the people who brought you the Top 10 Animal-Friendly Superheroes and the Top 10 Patriotic Ads of All Time … we now present (drumroll, please) PETA's list of the Top 10 "Ditch Exotic Skin" campaigns from PETA and its international affiliates for your ocular enjoyment!
10. 'Leave Cruelty Behind' Billboard
"Leave Cruelty Behind, Bag the Leather," says the fashionable iguana on this billboard (who just happens to be wearing a very chic human butt purse).
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9. Topshop's Window Display
Topshop, one of the U.K.'s largest clothing retailers, refuses to sell fur or exotic skins. Their February 2008 window display drew some much-needed attention to the cruelty inherent in the exotic skin trade.
8. and 7. PETA's Snakeskin Belt Ad and Alligator Purse Ad
These amazing ads targeted the cruel exotic skin trade and were featured in an issue of PETA's Animal Times magazine.
6. June 2008 Exotic Skin Demo
This was one of PETA's most gorgeous demos—the setup and the model were stunning. In full body paint, our exotic skin lady laid down in front of a sign that simply read, "Exotic skins belong in the jungle, not on your feet." This demo was so sexy that it left many drool puddles on computer keyboards across the globe.
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5. PETA India's 'Boycott All Snake Shows' Ad
Around the holiday of Naga Panchami (held in honor of the Serpent God), PETA India did a little charming of their own with this ad urging people to boycott snake shows. The ad features supermodel Jesse Randhawa and Hollywood/Bollywood dance instructor Sandip Soparrkar, with the tagline "Snakes Are Not Natural Performers—We Are." It's not about exotic skins directly, but it certainly shines an important light on other exotic animal issues.
4. PETA's Exotic Skins Investigation Video
This incredibly sad video shows that every snakeskin bag, shoe, or jacket comes with a high price—and it's paid by animals that are ripped out of their jungle homes and cruelly killed.
3. Gena Lee Nolin Ad
Smokin' hot Baywatch alum Gena Lee poses here to help raise awareness about the suffering of crocodiles used for clothing.
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2. Lisa B Ad for PETA Europe
Lisa B., the stunning star of Bridget Jones's Diary, posed for PETA Europe as a half-human, half-snake in what's definitely an eye-catching display. We know you'll be saving this one as your desktop wallpaper, guys.
And the number one exotic skin feature is …
1. Pamela Anderson Sells One Viper to Save Many!
Come on, we've gotta give the number one spot to our girl Pam! Pam auctioned off her Dodge Viper and gave the proceeds to PETA to use to educate others on the cruel exotic skins industry. That's one truly dedicated advocate!
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Comments
I am glad to see you concentrating on not only doing away with fur but also reptile skins. Even though reptiles may not be as cute and furry as a rabbit, fox, raccoon, mink, or any other fur bearing animal, the killing of reptiles needs to stop too.
Posted by: Rex's mom | September 18, 2008 07:07 PM
PETA YOU ROCK !!! KEEP IT UP ! LOVE THE ADS . VERY PRETTY AND GREAT. SNAKES FEEL PAIN TOO ! AND WE SHOULDN'T BE SKINNING THEM ALIVE. HOW CRUEL CAN ONE GET.
Posted by: SASHA | September 18, 2008 11:06 PM
Very creative ads.
I can really get 'behind' #10!
It really accentuates the absurdity of using another species' skin as accessories.
Posted by: lynda downie | September 19, 2008 01:35 AM
No one With a normal conscience would harm another life unless soooooooo desperate for money. Please consider the feelings and pain that you are inflicting upon another life before you make another piece of skin bag. I and the animals would certainly appreciate this. Would you want to be skinned? Think on that.
Thank you for your consideration in this problem.
Lisa
Posted by: lisa Race | September 19, 2008 09:43 AM
I don't understand the importance that people place on wearing alligator skin shoes. Or wearing a seal fur coat. Etc.
I admit I have handbags with leather trim on them. I never put much thought into it when buying them. I became a vegetarian in June. So one step at a time. But, as far as exotic animals go- why do people think they just have to have objects made out of these animal's skin? I could live without leather products if absolutely necessarry. But some people act as if they deserve to have a crocodile handbag.
Good ad's.
Posted by: bbr | September 22, 2008 12:55 PM