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Mike White Shows His PETA Pride on 'The Amazing Race'
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How adorable is Mike White? You can find out for yourself by tuning in to The Amazing Race, which airs every Sunday at 8 p.m. (check local listings). The quirky School of Rock and Nacho Libre writer/director/actor is teamed up with his dad (see "adorable" above) in the latest installment of the hit reality show. We probably love Mike the most, though, for his work on the incredibly touching movie Year of the Dog, about how the love of a dog inspires a life dedicated to animal rights. Not only did the death of Pencil in the beginning of the movie turn me into a hot mess of emotions, but I was thrilled that the movie touched on so many different animal rights issues.
We're rooting for Mike and his dad Mel because Mike is a vegan and an avid PETA supporter who has worn not one but two PETA tees on the show (and we suspect there are more to come!):
The plucky duo have proven to be tough competitors, placing first in episode 3, during which Mike bravely donned a Romanian gymnast's leotard and demonstrated his stylin' moves on the balance beam.
Need more reasons to pull for Mike? He spoke out in favor of the groundbreaking California Healthy Pets Act, which would have mandated that nearly all dogs and cats in the state be spayed or neutered.
Speaking of which, check out Mike's interview with PETA in which he talks about Year of the Dog and why he went vegan:
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If Mike White wasn't from Los Angeles I would have thunk he just stole my life story. At least the past nine years. Thats what my doggie did for me. Turned me into a vegan/veg and an animal activist, and changed my life forever.
I do believe it is not an accident. That he has communicated with me, in some way transfered knowledge, empathy, wisdom; I believe he is an ANGEL. For those of you who may be laughing at me right now, God did speak to one man through a donkey, you know.
My doggie was with me during my transformation, my new creation, my born again experience. For those of you who have never had that happen, the only way I can describe is; it's like dropping a hit of LSD. Suddenly, you are filled up with the most amazing feeling (known as the Oil of the Holy Spirit), you feel complete, whole, one, you percieve a different dimension of the world, a place where time is immeasurable, you see the world through a different kalidescope, a beautiful world, a utopia, a powerful, mystical place. A state of Grace. I totally recomend it.
My doggie was right there with me too. Prancing like a pony. Romping and stomping. Playing. Delightful.
Love that doggie.
Posted by: Saucy | March 12, 2009 09:44 AM
Mike White, whats up with you? How come you only have one comment?
I thought I'd break the ice, but this is rediculous.
Sounds like a good idea to me. I wish you much success with your new film and I look forward to seeing it at the theatre.
Posted by: Saucy | March 13, 2009 12:03 PM
Just in case some of you may have taken me literally, I don't really believe my doggie is an Angel. I believe he has been touched by an Angel, maybe communicates with Angels, but no I don't believe he is actually an Angel.
How do I know?
This is difficult for me to admit, but here it is; the kibble I buy for him at wholefoods has meat in it. He's fine with veggie kibble and the veggie wet, but they never have it. I am going to start ordering it.
How do I know this precludes him from being an Angel?
I have a photograph of a downed cow. I am sure some of you have the same photograph. The one of the saddest looking cow you have ever seen. She had been punched, kicked, shocked but still was unable to get up and walk off that truck on the sad journey to the slaughterhouse. Finally, they chained her, and started the truck and pulled off, dropping her to the ground, breaking her pelvis and both hind legs. This is what is known as dog food.
No, my doggie is no Angel.
Everytime I look at this photograph it makes very sad and I pray to God that none of her milk every crossed these lips, that none of her offspring did I consume.
Neither I, nor my doggie.
Posted by: Saucy | March 16, 2009 12:25 PM