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PETA Predicts 'Battlestar Galactica' Finale
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Spoiler alert: If you haven't watched the series finale of Battlestar Galactica, do not read any further. Simply look at the photos below, then leave a comment telling us which public service announcement is your fave, Tricia "Six" Helfer's or Jamie "Lee Adama" Bamber's.
So the greatest show in the history of the universe, Battlestar Galatica, has come to an end, and now I have no idea what the frak I'm going to do with my Friday nights. (Wait, did someone just whisper Dollhouse into my ear?)
I loved that an underlying theme of the series was mankind's failure to learn from our mistakes and that it was our worst traits that led directly to our unraveling again and again. That leads me to lovely Tricia Helfer's character, Six, and the character everyone loves to hate, Gaius. Isn't it ironic that a version of the Six Cylon and Gaius would end up being angels (naughty, naughty angels) who would start the cataclysmic events that would end humankind? I think someone here at PETA anticipated that Tricia's character would turn out to be an angel; after all, we did ask her to star in our first-ever "Angel for Animals" ad in behalf of felines long before the finale was in sight.
The finale, while amazing, left me with mixed feelings. I was so excited to watch it, but at the same time, I was sad that the show had come to an end. I admit that I expected more … um … well, more carnage. I was positive that all the humans were actually Cylons, and I was convinced that more of the prominent cast members would die. And I kept thinking that the Cylons had one last sinister plot up their sleeve. Or that they were going to blow up the Galactica and kill everyone. I'm so glad I was wrong!
I would have been devastated if they had killed off my favorite characters, like Helo (did someone mention Dollhouse again?) and Lee "Apollo" Adama (aka Jamie Bamber), who, by the way, looked amazing in the last few episodes (and is by far the cuter of the two Adama boys), but not as good, of course, as when he took it all off to speak up for bears who are killed for their fur in the super-hot "Bare Skin, Not Bear Skin" ad. Oh, Jamie. And I love that, like every episode before, they kept us guessing. Well done, BSG writers!
As pretty as Tricia's ad is, Jamie's is still my favorite. Sigh. Check out their ads below and then tell us which one is your favorite. The reader with the most convincing response will win a copy of the ad of their choice.
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You can enter the contest by posting a comment before April 13, 2009. We'll contact the winner on April 14, 2009. By commenting, you are agreeing to the contest terms and conditions and our privacy policy.
Thanks for some awesome television, BSG. I miss you already.
Posted by Patricia Trostle
P.S. I have to say that I think the high point of the finale for me was when Chief strangled Tory for shooting Cally out the airlock. I actually yelled out, "Yes! Finally!" It made my night.
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I like the "if you have to be human, at least be humane"...it gives the msg that being humane is a concious choice you can make & advocates making that choice.
Posted by: laura hafer | March 23, 2009 06:45 PM
I think what you do is amazing and I'm sure you hear this alot but I'm complete for everything you do and i think all the people who make PETA are brilliant.
Noah
Posted by: Noah | March 24, 2009 03:03 AM
Jamie is definitely too hot for Bearskin, and looks perfect in his own! But Tricia is a hot kitten of an Angel! I like Tricia's message, because it speaks for All animals. As we are humans we are to treat ALL animals in a humane way.
Thanks!
Posted by: Bonnie | March 24, 2009 08:11 AM
wow that is sexy! he makes me want to ummm..bleep bleep bleep
Posted by: SANDY | March 24, 2009 09:19 AM
I like "Bare Skin Not Bearskin" better - especially because of who's modelling the bare skin.
Posted by: Judith | March 24, 2009 11:19 AM
I'd love to win this prize. Please enter my name and thanks for the contest. You do a wonderful job protecting our furred and feathered friends.
Posted by: Donna R. | March 24, 2009 02:49 PM
i like if you have to be human be humane
Posted by: ron | March 24, 2009 03:40 PM
I like the "If you have to be human at least be humane" ad. The picture is georgeous, I mean, even her fingers around the cat are lined perfectly. It is like she and the cat blend; I mean look, they're both beautiful. The tail curves and the back curves perfectly. It truly is a wonderful ad.
Posted by: Lindsey | March 24, 2009 03:51 PM
if you have to be human be humane is my favorate
Posted by: susan varney | March 24, 2009 05:27 PM
Have to Human to be Humane. Because there is only one race the Human Race and we need to be Humane to each other.
I would have voted bare skin but I love Bear Skin better than Bare Skin. I dislike Pornography.
Posted by: Charles | March 25, 2009 04:00 AM
What a great campaign!
Posted by: Meredith Rogen | March 25, 2009 05:10 AM
Wow
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Posted by: Gina Stratos | March 25, 2009 12:57 PM
Battlestar was one of the greatest SF epics ever. I am glad it got the word out about the human/humane condition. Thanks.
Posted by: Keith Edwards | March 25, 2009 03:31 PM
Who would want to wear bear skin? Just not right. Bare skin is more natural!
Posted by: Diane Vescio | March 25, 2009 07:43 PM
I like Bare Skin Not Bearskin.
Posted by: Linda | March 25, 2009 08:10 PM
Tricia Helfer's poster is definitely preferable although both are excellent.
I love the saying "If you have to be human, be humane" because it is SO true.
Posted by: Joe Lastoria | March 27, 2009 01:02 PM
I love the saying "If you have to be human, be humane" because I love cats
Posted by: Sara | March 27, 2009 07:48 PM
Bare skin not bearskin :)
Posted by: Karen Gonyea | March 28, 2009 09:01 PM
I really like both ads. I love BSG, and both actors are great. I have to pick Tricia's ad because I'm the mom of four well loved cats. I think her message is an important one.
Posted by: laurelib | April 2, 2009 02:08 AM
I wish more people went to your site, we need more people to think as we do.
Posted by: Maxine | April 5, 2009 08:32 AM
sounds good to me sign me up
Posted by: mary | April 5, 2009 11:22 PM
would love to win human/humane
Posted by: christopher h | April 9, 2009 12:38 AM
Peta + Apollo--does it get any better than this?
Posted by: Julieh | April 11, 2009 12:48 PM
Great contest!
Posted by: Gabriel J. | April 11, 2009 10:36 PM
If you have to be human at least be humane is the best slogan but don't spare us one centimeter of Jamie Barber!
Posted by: ky2here | April 12, 2009 09:20 AM
I'm a huge fan of BSG and I like both ads. Tricia and Jamie are great actors and I love both. But I have to pick Jamie's ad because he's so sexy and it reminds me of his sexy towel scene in the 'Final Cut'. I love just naked Jamie/Lee. :-))
Posted by: Cassie | April 12, 2009 05:56 PM
Really like both of the posters, but I have to go for the "Bare Skin, Not Bear Skin" poster.
Posted by: Mira | April 12, 2009 06:26 PM
I love Tricia's ad.
Posted by: Steven Rivas | April 12, 2009 08:43 PM
"If you have to be HUMAN, at least be HUMANE!" What a great message!! I'd love to walk around wearing that!
It's so true though....the first part of the message states, "If you have to be human" which means many of us animal lovers don't know which we'd rather be, people or animals. Probably does't make a difference if you make sure and treat them as you would treat your friends and family! We ALL should be treated equally.
THe last part of the message is: "at least be humane!" So, it means, geez if you are born human, at LEAST be humane! At the very least...dude! Not too much to ask from you, ya know?
Posted by: Lisa K | April 12, 2009 10:39 PM
I love the ads! Thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Teresa Prevette | April 13, 2009 02:24 AM
Bare Skin not Bearskin is a terrific and effective slogan, especially with a furry chap like Jamie as the personification -- love the ad and the message!
Posted by: Geoff K | April 13, 2009 10:11 AM
Whew!
Posted by: D Johnson | April 13, 2009 10:38 AM
I LOVE battlestar!!!
Posted by: sara gillman | April 13, 2009 12:18 PM
This is great,please count me in.
Posted by: Adrian Lamont | April 13, 2009 12:42 PM
Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Posted by: Jeanine Price | April 13, 2009 01:09 PM
I'm a cat person, so the humane one would be my choice.
Posted by: theodore esteghamat | April 13, 2009 06:54 PM
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
Posted by: Lily Kwan | April 13, 2009 11:24 PM